Amman: The 45th regular session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs and the high-level Arab Conference on the Implementation of the Doha Declaration, issued by the Second World Summit for Social Development, concluded in Amman on Thursday. The event was attended by HE Minister of Social Development and Family Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs approved several decisions concerning the council's work after extensive discussions among the participating delegations. The participants emphasized the need to prioritize social protection for the most vulnerable groups, particularly persons with disabilities, the elderly, women, and children. They also advocated for promoting social inclusion and economic empowerment policies and ensuring equitable access to education, health, and basic services.
The participants agreed to devise a comprehensive Arab action plan to implement the Doha Declaration. This plan will focus on supporting the Arab Vision 2045, developing mechanisms for relief, early recovery and reconstruction, enhancing food and water security, technological integration and artificial intelligence, and supporting lifelong learning and entrepreneurship.
Additionally, the participants called for intensified efforts to implement the Arab Strategic Framework for the Eradication of Multidimensional Poverty, support the operation of the Arab Center for Social Policy Studies and Poverty Eradication in Jordan, uphold the rights of persons with disabilities, implement the Amman-Berlin Declaration, and promote social dialogue.
At the conclusion of the council and conference, HE the Minister of Social Development and Family expressed gratitude to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for its excellent hosting and organization. She affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to promoting social development in the region.