Morocco Calls for Unity to Address Global Social Development Challenges
Hilale, who co-facilitates negotiations for the Second World Summit on Social Development, said this unified approach will help guarantee peace, prosperity, and social stability across the globe, including in Arab nations.
Speaking via video during yesterday's closing session of the two-day meeting, Hilale pointed out that addressing these challenges requires fresh approaches and new policies that respect cultural, religious, and ethnic differences.
He said that diversity should become a driver of excellence while protecting each nation's and region's priorities.
The meeting took place in preparation for the Second World Summit on Social Development, which will be held in Doha this November.
Negotiations show promise
Current negotiations take place in an atmosphere of openness, inclusion, and transparency, Hilale argued, noting they aim to pave the way for a concise political declaration that focuses on coordinated action.
He stressed the importance of strengthening the emerging international consensus around a new vision for social development that serves multilateral social action goals.
The World Summit's conclusions will support Arab participation in negotiations and improve chances of reaching consensus on the upcoming summit's declaration, Hilale confidently argued.
The UN General Assembly President appointed Hilale in March 2024, alongside Belgium's ambassador, to co-facilitate UN negotiations on the World Summit's political declaration.
Meeting focuses on key challenges
The Arab regional meeting organized thematic sessions around three main topics. These include multi-dimensional poverty in the Arab region, social and economic inclusion of vulnerable groups, and social development amid armed conflicts and natural disasters.
Participants called for developing an Arab vision that reflects commitments from the Copenhagen Summit. This includes promoting social participation, achieving inclusion, pooling efforts, and modernizing social policies to eliminate poverty and exclusion while creating decent job opportunities for everyone.
Morocco shares its experience
For his part, Rachid Kadida, director of social development at Morocco's Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, spoke of the country's experience in fighting poverty.
The official outlined the country's investments in social protection and inclusion, efforts to strengthen social cohesion, programs to empower vulnerable groups, and improvements to care services.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of a draft document outlining Arab priorities for the Second World Summit on Social Development. However, participants postponed approval to review proposed amendments.
The document will guide Arab nations' positions at the global summit, where world leaders will discuss strategies to address social development challenges facing communities worldwide. Tags: Arab meetingMoroccoSocial developmentUN
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