NEW YORK: 海角直播 pledged to the UN its ongoing international commitment to rebuilding global food systems in order to achieve food security and combat poverty.
During the 76th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday, dedicated to poverty eradication, agricultural development, and food security, the Kingdom also acknowledged the vital role the UN and its various organizations play in facing global challenges.
Addressing the committee, Reem bint Fahd Al-Omair, third secretary and member of Saudi聽Arabia鈥檚 permanent mission to the UN, also confirmed her country鈥檚 commitment to providing support for the statement made by the Republic of Guinea on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.聽
She said the Kingdom pays great attention to development issues and supports humanitarian initiatives and development efforts related to achieving growth in developing countries.
鈥淭he COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of international and humanitarian cooperation in addressing challenges,鈥 Al-Omair said. 鈥淲e must confront them with determination in order to recover and progress in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth, and to harness efforts to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality.鈥
She said 海角直播 values 鈥嬧媍ooperation in facing global challenges and seeks to extend a helping hand to countries facing economic or social difficulties or countries prone to natural disasters.
鈥淢y country has made efforts to help achieve global food security and extend a helping hand to poor and developing countries through multiple channels,鈥 Al-Omair said.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, for example, has worked on more than 1,700 projects in various fields including, food security, nutrition, water, environmental sanitation, education, and health.
鈥淭he Kingdom is committed to cooperating with international organizations and UN bodies in order to provide the necessary support and work together towards moving forward,鈥 she said.
Al-Omair said 海角直播 appreciates the efforts of the UN to promote sustainable food systems. She also praised last month鈥檚 UN Food Systems Summit and all international efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.
