SDRPY Shares Sustainable Development Experience in Yemen at UN Conference in Qatar

A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.
A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.
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SDRPY Shares Sustainable Development Experience in Yemen at UN Conference in Qatar

A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.
A photo hand-out from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) for its delegation participating in the Doha Conference.

Officials from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) are taking part in the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries being held in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Besides sharing the organization’s development experience in Yemen, SDRPY officials affirmed that the program would continue supporting initiatives and development in various fields.

The program’s General Supervisor Mohammed Al-Jaber was representing the organization as part of the Kingdom’s delegation led by Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim.

During the conference, SDRPY officials took part in high-level thematic roundtables and sessions where they highlighted the Kingdom’s efforts in Yemen to achieve sustainable development.

The roundtable also tackled supporting structural transformation as an engine for achieving prosperity, enhancing the participation of the least-developed countries in international trade and regional integration, and addressing environmental issues, including climate change.

Side sessions focused on sustainable energy, rural and agricultural development, digital communication, and sustainable tourism.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the SDRPY affirmed Saudi Arabia’s keenness to stand by Yemen and assist its government in meeting the needs of Yemenis and improving their daily lives.

Saudi Arabia is also interested in directing Yemen toward sustainable development. The Kingdom is aiding Yemen by utilizing integrated efforts between all competent Saudi authorities.

SDRPY emphasized that it implements development projects and initiatives in various vital sectors.

It does so by considering the empowerment of youth, women, and all segments of society.

Additionally, the program clarified that it is working to unify development efforts in Yemen with partners from the UN and international organizations and in coordination with the Yemeni government and local authorities to sustain development and produce the best results.

According to the statement, SDRPY relies on multiple partnerships to advance the development process in Yemen. These partnerships come in many forms, such as joint projects, technical assistance programs, knowledge exchange platforms, and partnerships between the public and private sectors.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan’s Security and Stability

Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (SPA)
Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan’s Security and Stability

Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (SPA)
Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (SPA)

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unwavering support for Afghanistan’s security and stability on Tuesday, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while voicing deep concern over the humanitarian and economic challenges facing the Afghan people.

In an address before the UN General Assembly during a session on the situation in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, urged the international community to intensify efforts to deliver urgent humanitarian aid, alleviate suffering, and safeguard the rights of women and girls.

“The Kingdom stresses the importance of empowering Afghan women and enhancing their rights to education, work and participation in public life,” Al-Wasil told the gathering, citing the outcomes of the recent “Conference on the Status of Women in Islam,” hosted in Jeddah.

He also highlighted the humanitarian support extended by Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to addressing Afghanistan’s ongoing crises.

Al-Wasil warned against allowing Afghan territory to become a safe haven for terrorism or a hub for narcotics trafficking, which he said would pose a serious threat to regional and global security.

The Saudi envoy reaffirmed Riyadh’s commitment to supporting political, humanitarian and development initiatives aimed at achieving lasting stability in Afghanistan.