Dead Sea, Acting Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Social Development, Eng. Soltan Al-Jurais, led the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the 11th Asia-Pacific Cooperative Ministers’ Conference (APCMC), held in the Dead Sea region, Jordan, from April 28 to 30, 2024.

Eng. Al-Jurais delivered a speech emphasizing the vital role of the cooperative sector in both developmental and economic aspects, especially in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). He highlighted some areas of economic empowerment initiated by the Kingdom to support socially vulnerable groups.

This includes 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 noted.

Additionally, he reviewed the recent Saudi initiatives aimed at accelerating the growth of the cooperative sector within the Kingdom.

On the sidelines of the conference, Eng. Al-Jurais met with the Presiden
t of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), Dr. Ariel Guarco, where they reviewed the ministry’s key achievements in the cooperative sector in recent years.

They also discussed topics of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of enhancing partnership between the ministry and the ICA in various fields.

Moreover, they explored global best practices and lessons learned from member countries in the alliance, highlighting the significance of the cooperative sector in economic and social development areas in the Kingdom.

Source: Saudi Press Agency