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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.
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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.

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GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA
The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA
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GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue Focuses on Strengthening Cooperation

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA
The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue held in Kuwait. Photo: KUNA

Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers and their counterparts from Central Asia discussed in Kuwait on Wednesday consolidating cooperation in several fields.

The Third Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue focused on enhancing the strong relations between the GCC and Central Asian countries and discussed a joint action plan to advance cooperation in the political, economic, cultural, and tourism sectors.
Preparations were also reviewed for the upcoming summit between the GCC and Central Asian countries, scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, next month. This summit follows the inaugural one held in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended the meeting.

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya said the meeting marks a significant milestone in establishing a sustainable partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Speaking at a joint press conference with GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi after the meeting, Al-Yahya, current President of the GCC Ministerial Council, highlighted the growing historical, cultural, and human ties between the two regions, and emphasized the shared political will to strengthen strategic cooperation.

The meeting focused on several key areas of priority, including enhancing economic and trade cooperation, encouraging investment, and developing sectors such as transport and energy, clean energy transitions, green economies, and modern technologies, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Discussions also focused on food and water security, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, aiming to support stability and sustainable development.

On political and security matters, the foreign minister stressed the importance of consultation and coordination on shared challenges, especially in combating terrorism, extremism, and cyber threats, and praised the GCC Secretariat for its role in advancing joint action mechanisms.

Regarding regional and international issues, Al-Yahya reaffirmed the GCC's steadfast support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent state based on the 1967 border with East Jerusalem as its capital.

On his part, Al-Budaiwi said that both the GCC and Central Asian states are committed to advancing cooperation across various sectors, as outlined in the Joint Action Plan for 2023-27.

He stated that the meeting included an exchange of views on regional and global developments, particularly the Israeli occupation's violations against the Palestinian people, and reiterated the GCC's rejection of these violations and called on the international community to act decisively in support of Palestinian rights, including the establishment of a sovereign state.