Saudi Call for UN Reforms and Commitment to Sustainable Development Amid Global Crises
Saudi Foreign Minister advocates UN reforms, supports global development goals; Turkish and Iraqi leaders condemn Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, speaking at the UN headquarters in New York City, called for UN reforms to ensure a fairer world order and stressed the UN's failure to hold Israel accountable for its actions. He also voiced support for the "Pact for the Future,” highlighting Saudi Arabia's dedication to Sustainable Development Goals and economic development in developing countries.
Meanwhile, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, has embarked on a visit to the US, aiming to enhance cooperation in the sectors of industry, mining, aviation, and space. His agenda includes high-level meetings and participation in prominent events like the UN Industrial Development Organization gathering and a visit to the New York Stock Exchange.
Further reinforcing Saudi Arabia's international engagement, Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met with Argentinian counterpart Luis Caputo in New York to discuss bilateral cooperation and sustainable development. Alibrahim also consulted with Jeffrey Sachs to evaluate progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
In other news, Turkey has condemned Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon, which have resulted in significant casualties, including children. Turkish officials are calling for urgent international intervention, with President Erdogan labeling the assaults as genocide and urging the International Criminal Court to hold Israel accountable.
Shifting focus to North Africa, Algeria has made significant advances in wildfire management, especially in vulnerable regions like Tizi Ouzou and Ait Mahmoud. Enhanced firefighting strategies, including aerial support and rapid response units, have effectively minimized damage and saved lives despite increasing climate challenges.
Finally, in response to the escalating conflict, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has called for an urgent Arab leaders' summit at the UN to discuss Israel's strikes on Lebanon. He stressed the necessity for joint action to address the repercussions of Israel's actions on the region.
Meanwhile, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Alkhorayef, has embarked on a visit to the US, aiming to enhance cooperation in the sectors of industry, mining, aviation, and space. His agenda includes high-level meetings and participation in prominent events like the UN Industrial Development Organization gathering and a visit to the New York Stock Exchange.
Further reinforcing Saudi Arabia's international engagement, Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met with Argentinian counterpart Luis Caputo in New York to discuss bilateral cooperation and sustainable development. Alibrahim also consulted with Jeffrey Sachs to evaluate progress on Sustainable Development Goals.
In other news, Turkey has condemned Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon, which have resulted in significant casualties, including children. Turkish officials are calling for urgent international intervention, with President Erdogan labeling the assaults as genocide and urging the International Criminal Court to hold Israel accountable.
Shifting focus to North Africa, Algeria has made significant advances in wildfire management, especially in vulnerable regions like Tizi Ouzou and Ait Mahmoud. Enhanced firefighting strategies, including aerial support and rapid response units, have effectively minimized damage and saved lives despite increasing climate challenges.
Finally, in response to the escalating conflict, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has called for an urgent Arab leaders' summit at the UN to discuss Israel's strikes on Lebanon. He stressed the necessity for joint action to address the repercussions of Israel's actions on the region.
