Saad Al-Alaati: The Importance of Enhancing Arab Economic Integration and Developing More Efficient and Resilient Supply Chains
Kuwait participated in the proceedings of the 118th regular session of the Economic and Social Council at the level of Arab finance and economy ministers, held at the headquarters of the Arab League Secretariat in Cairo.
The Kuwaiti delegation was led by Saad Al-Alawi, Assistant Undersecretary for Technical Services Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, representing Minister of Finance Dr. Yaqoub Al-Rafai. The delegation included several officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Permanent Delegation of the State of Kuwait to the Arab League.
In his statement on behalf of Kuwait during the opening session, Al-Alawi emphasized that the Economic and Social Council constitutes one of the fundamental pillars of the framework for joint Arab action, serving as a pivotal platform to enhance economic and social cooperation and integration among Arab states, thereby supporting development efforts and serving the common interests of member states.
He expressed Kuwait’s appreciation for the efforts made by Algeria during its presidency of the previous session, and congratulated Saudi Arabia on assuming the presidency of the current session, expressing confidence in its ability to lead the Council’s work in a manner that strengthens joint Arab cooperation and achieves its objectives.
Al-Alawi also commended the efforts of Ahmed Aboul Gheit during his tenure as Secretary-General of the Arab League, in supporting joint Arab action and enhancing the League’s role in confronting regional and international challenges. He congratulated Nabil Fahmy on assuming the role of Secretary-General, reaffirming Kuwait’s support for his efforts to develop the framework of joint Arab action and improve the efficiency of its institutions.
He stressed the importance of enhancing Arab economic integration and consolidating interconnections among Arab economies through the development of more efficient and resilient supply chains, supporting food and energy security, and encouraging Arab joint investments and projects.
In conclusion, Al-Alawi expressed Kuwait’s hope that the current session’s proceedings would yield practical decisions and initiatives that strengthen Arab economic and social integration, support sustainable development pathways, and contribute to consolidating security, stability, and prosperity in Arab countries.
