Sustainable Development Minister stresses youth’s role in achieving SDGs

Dubai, Feb. 14 (BNA): Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor bint Ali Al-Khulaif, stressed the great importance that youth in Bahrain attach to being the pillar of the country and its future. She praised the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to develop youth capabilities according to well-defined strategies. programs.

The minister was speaking during her participation in a panel discussion on devoting youth power to accelerate the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. She referred to the support provided by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the youth representative. His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice President of the Council and President of the Public Authority for Sports. President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

The discussion session was held during the World Government Summit 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Minister of Sustainable Development highlighted the main initiatives launched by the Kingdom of Bahrain to support youth, including the King Hamad Award for Youth Empowerment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, which reflects confidence in the ability of young people to lead their countries and the world to a future of peace and prosperity.

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