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.
