Saudi King: Addressing Challenges Facing Youth is a G20 Priority

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King: Addressing Challenges Facing Youth is a G20 Priority

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has stressed that addressing the challenges that the youth are facing, and protecting their jobs, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic, remains at the forefront of the G20's priorities.

On behalf of King Salman, Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh received on Saturday a copy of the final communique of the Youth (Y20) Summit, which was held virtually on October 15-17.

The minister delivered the King’s speech, in which he affirmed the G20 Saudi Presidency's keenness to hear the recommendations of Y20.

He pointed out to the exceptional attention being paid by the G20 leaders to discuss policies on youth, their education and their work as they are the true energy of the future.

He also revealed that addressing the challenges facing them and protecting their jobs, especially in light of the current circumstances, remains at the forefront of the G20's priorities and at the top of its concerns.



GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi extended his congratulations to Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon's president.
Albudaiwi extended his heartfelt wishes for Aoun’s success in meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people, particularly in achieving stability, prosperity, and development. He also emphasized the GCC's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and historic relations between the Council and Lebanon.
Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC's unwavering stance, as outlined in the final statement of the 46th Extraordinary Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, in support of the Lebanese people.
He emphasized the Council's continued commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, along with its steadfast support for the Lebanese Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s borders.

Albudaiwi also highlighted the critical importance of fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which aims to restore lasting security and stability in Lebanon and ensure respect for its territorial integrity.
He reiterated the importance of the Lebanese government exercising full control over all Lebanese territories, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the provisions of the Taif Agreement.