RIYADH: The Saudi-Iraqi Political, Security and Military Committee held its third meeting remotely on Sunday from the capital Riyadh, as part of the work of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council.
The meeting was chaired by the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, to discuss the topics on the committee’s agenda, which are a continuation of the previous meetings.
They also discussed ways to strengthen and develop relations between the two countries in the political, security and military fields, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha met with his Iraqi counterpart Arkan Al-Shaibani to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of digital economy and digital government, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The meeting reviewed the Kingdom’s leading expertise in the fields of digital transformation and developing communications and infrastructure, which, in addition to adopting the latest technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, contributed to enhancing the Kingdom’s access to advanced positions in this field, and supporting Saudi technology companies to expand in Iraqi markets.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Saudi-Iraqi Technical Forum was held to review trends and initiatives in the Kingdom, and some Saudi technology companies shed light on the promising investment opportunities and the technical services they provide.
Saudi-Iraqi political, security and military committee holds its 3rd meeting
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Saudi-Iraqi political, security and military committee holds its 3rd meeting
- The meeting was chaired by the Saudi and Iraqi foreign ministers
- Both countries communication ministers also met to discuss digital cooperation
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.
