RIYADH: Soltan Al-Jurais, acting deputy minister of human resources and social development, is leading the Saudi delegation at the 11th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference, taking place in the Dead Sea region of Jordan from April 28-30.
He delivered a speech emphasizing the vital role of the cooperative sector in developmental and economic aspects, especially in achieving sustainable development goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Al-Jurais highlighted initiatives in economic empowerment introduced by Saudi Arabia to support socially vulnerable groups, including close collaboration with partners from both the public and private sectors to establish cooperatives focused on creating job opportunities and enhancing production for targeted sectors.
He also reviewed recent Saudi initiatives aimed at accelerating the growth of the cooperative sector in the Kingdom.
On the sidelines of the conference, Al-Jurais met with the president of the International Cooperative Alliance, Ariel Guarco.
They reviewed the ministry’s key achievements in the cooperative sector in recent years and discussed topics of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of enhancing partnership between the ministry and the ICA in various fields.
They also explored global best practices and lessons learned from member countries in the alliance, highlighting the significance of the cooperative sector in Saudi economic and social development.
