Bahrain supports UN development goals

TDT | Manama    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to supporting the international community’s and the United Nations’ efforts towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

HRH Prince Salman made the statement while meeting yesterday with the Minister of Sustainable Development, HE Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, at Gudaibiya Palace.

During the meeting, His Royal Highness was presented with Bahrain’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR), which outlines the Kingdom’s progress in implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The review was introduced at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), which focused on “accelerating recovery from COVID-19 and full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels.”

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister commended the efforts of relevant ministries and government agencies in preparing the second VNR, which showcased the Kingdom’s SDGs achievements and supports the development of effective sustainability-focused policies and programmes.

Responsibility

His Royal Highness highlighted Team Bahrain’s responsibility to ensure that citizens remain at the core of all development initiatives, in line with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister noted the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to adopt wide-ranging initiatives aimed at overcoming global challenges and furthering sustainable development that benefits all.

His Royal Highness expressed his pride in Team Bahrain for successfully implementing the priorities of the Kingdom’s Economic Recovery Plan, which is focused on post-COVID-19 recovery and sustainable development.

This plan has already generated a positive outcome on various economic indicators.

Support

HE Al Khulaif commended HRH Prince Salman’s ongoing support for the Kingdom’s initiatives in fostering sustainable development to the benefit of all.

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Cabinet Affairs Minister Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki also attended the meeting.