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Ambassador Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Under-Secretary-General and Head of Social Affairs Sector, League of Arab States, delivered a speech at a meeting of senior officials Economic and Social Council Preparatory Session of the Council of the League of Arab States, At the summit, Ordinary Session No. 30.
It reads as follows:
"President of the Delegation of the Republic of Tunisia – Presidency of the 30th Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit
Chairperson of the Delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Chair of the Previous Session 29 of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit
Excellencies heads of delegations of the Member States, delegations of specialized Arab organizations,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Allow me to thank the Tunisian Republic, the President, the Government and the Tunisian people for the hospitality and goodwill we have shown since we took the lead in Green Tunisia. I congratulate her on her assumption of the presidency of the 30th session of the Arab Summit. Good for the Arab peoples.
I would like to thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its efforts during the twenty-ninth session of the Arab Summit, as well as the heads and members of Arab delegations and specialized Arab organizations for their efforts. deployed to prepare the economic and social dossier for the 30th Arab Summit.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Ladies and gentlemen,
The agenda of your distinguished Council is characterized by a number of economic and social issues which constitute a priority for joint Arab action, which have results directly related to the life of Arab citizens and which are in line with public opinion. which the work of economic and social development is the product of a work closely linked between the different organs of the common Arab action. An Arab forum to coordinate this huge work and allow Arab leaders to make concrete and realistic decisions, adapted to the reality of the country and aimed at raising the Arab people.
As a result, the problems facing the Arab countries to pursue the process of sustainable development and in accordance with the commitment made by Arab leaders in September 2015 to implement the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan.
There is no doubt that supporting the Palestinian economy to counter Israeli practices – the occupying Power, which has had a negative impact on the economic and social conditions in the State of Palestine – is a top priority in economic and social work. the Arab world, as well as for the elimination of the social and cultural causes of terrorism. In order to eliminate this scourge, including the brutal organization of recruiting innocent children into the clutches of terrorism, you agree that finding conclusive solutions to these problems will support the Arab development process. And helps to improve the life of the Arab citizen in all its categories.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Ladies and gentlemen,
To improve the lives of Arab citizens, it is necessary to put in place plans and programs that take into account the demographic, natural and human potential of the Arab countries. The General Secretariat, in coordination with the Member States and the organizations of the Arab world, Arab Joint Action, reflected on the Council's agenda. Arab Society for Sustainable Housing and Urban Development, theme of Arab action in climate change negotiations, as topics contributing effectively to the improvement of the conditions of development in the Arab countries, as well as In the same vein, the proposal to set up an Arab Consultation Center to assist in the investigation of marine accidents is an important initiative in the context of safety. the safety and protection of the Arab marine environment.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Ladies and gentlemen,
The Arab report on the elderly indicates that the number of people aged 60 and over will represent more than 20% of the population of the Arab countries by 2050. The Council has before it the Arab Strategy for the Elderly , launched by Tunisia. In this area, ensuring a decent life for this important group from a human rights perspective will also allow them to benefit from their expertise, as well as through the implementation of the relevant goals of the 2030 Plan. and in accordance with the principle "no one is left behind".
In conclusion, I would like to thank the Republic of Tunisia for its efforts in organizing the Summit under the best circumstances, as well as the colleagues from the General Secretariat and all those who contributed to the successful preparation of the Summit. Arab.
May God reward you for the good of the peoples of the Arab nation. "
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