JEDDAH: The first secretary of the Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed his country’s appreciation for the UN’s efforts to maintain international peace and security.
During a speech in New York, Majid Ali Al-Zawimal called for concerted international efforts to strengthen the role of peacekeeping forces and to develop their mandates.
The Kingdom welcomes the UN secretary-general’s proposals to make peacekeeping operations more efficient and effective, and has signed the Declaration on Common Commitments to Improve the Functioning and Safety of Peacekeepers, said Al-Zawimal.
Saudi Arabia has worked to rally support for UN resolutions within regional and international organizations such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League, he added.
Al-Zawimal called for regional organizations to be given a greater role in maintaining international peace and security.
Over the past 70 years, more than 1 million men and women have served under the UN flag in more than 70 UN peacekeeping operations. More than 100,000 military, police and civilian personnel from 125 countries currently serve in 14 peacekeeping operations.
Saudi Arabia hails UN peacekeeping efforts
Saudi Arabia hails UN peacekeeping efforts
- More than 100,000 military, police and civilian personnel from 125 countries currently serve in 14 peacekeeping operations
8 NGOs join Saudi Arabia’s national vegetation drive
- The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has signed memoranda of understanding with several nonprofit environmental associations to strengthen partnerships with the nonprofit sector in advancing national goals for environmental sustainability.
The MoUs were signed with eight associations: Al-Nakaa Association, Lavender Society, Darb Hiking Trails and Walking Trips Association, Hail Agriculture Development Association, Yanbu Environmental Association, Rifaq Environment Association (Hail), Aghsan Environmental Association, and Pristine Future Environment Association.
The center said cooperation with the nonprofit sector enhances volunteer and community initiatives and maximizes environmental and social impact across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The agreements are part of a broader cooperation framework covering afforestation and land rehabilitation projects, nature-based tourism support, expertise exchange, capacity building through training, and community environmental awareness.
The center continues to promote collaboration across sectors to expand environmental awareness and advance sustainability goals through knowledge exchange, coordinated community efforts, joint outreach programs, and initiatives supporting national environmental objectives.
