Saudi Arabia calls for global partnerships to support landlocked developing countries
AWAZA, Turkmenistan — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji, participated in the third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, on Wednesday.
In his address, Al-Khuraiji emphasized the importance of fostering international cooperation and building strategic alliances to help stabilize the global economy and promote sustainable development, particularly in landlocked developing nations facing geographic and infrastructure challenges.
He reiterated the Kingdom's ongoing commitment to global economic sustainability, highlighting the need for collective international efforts to tackle economic obstacles in trade, connectivity, development, and transportation that hinder sustainable growth.
Al-Khuraiji said Saudi Arabia prioritizes sustainable development through Vision 2030 and is committed to implementing global development goals via smart investments and sustainable projects.
He underscored that the Kingdom actively engages in global organizations and multilateral blocs to advance development-oriented relations and strengthen cooperation between nations.
He also called for greater international support to facilitate LLDCs' integration into global markets, reinforcing global peace, stability, and prosperity.
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