Beirut: Represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, the State of Qatar is participating in the Arab Forum for Sustainable Development, taking place in Beirut, Lebanon, from April 14-16, 2025.
The forum is organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), with the participation of ministers and high-level officials from various Arab countries, as well as representatives from United Nations organizations, civil society, and the private sector..
Minister of Social Development and Family, Her Excellency Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, led the State of Qatar's delegation at the forum, which is being held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, scheduled to take place in Doha in November. This demonstrates Qatar's unwavering commitment to the principles of fair and comprehensive development and to strengthening joint Arab action to address social and economic challenges. in the region.
On the sidelines of the forum, His Excellency the Minister of Social Development and Family met with Her Excellency the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Lebanon, Haneen Al Sayed.
The two sides discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation and the exchange of experiences in the areas of protecting vulnerable groups, responding to crises, empowering women, and supporting development efforts in social and economic contexts.
Her Excellency had a wonderful meeting with HE Hind Kabawat, the Minister of Social Affairs from the Syrian Arab Republic. They chatted about the importance of sharing ideas to develop social policies, boost community protection, and empower the most vulnerable groups economically, all in an effort to strengthen how Arab countries tackle common social challenges together.
This participation is part of Qatar's active efforts to prepare for hosting the Second World Summit on Social Development in Doha. The summit aims to reshape a new international vision that reaffirms the social dimension of development and promotes more inclusive, equitable, and flexible models in light of current global changes.