This came during the meeting of the Joint Steering Committee between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Nations agencies, chaired by the Political Affairs Undersecretary.
Khalid Al Meqwad, the UN Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, and representatives from relevant ministries, government agencies, national institutions, and 21 specialized organizations attended the meeting, held at the Ministry's headquarters via video communication technology.
The meeting reviewed potential cooperation between Bahrain and the UN to activate the strategic cooperation framework for sustainable development (2021-2024). It focused on strengthening anti-human trafficking mechanisms, early education projects, and planting mangrove trees. The Kingdom also discussed new visions and projects for the strategic cooperation framework for 2025-2029, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs commended Bahrain's progress in strengthening its historical and strategic cooperation with United Nations agencies, highlighting its success in various fields.
Bahrain’s successes include discussing national reports within the universal periodic review of human rights, implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and addressing the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. These achievements align with the government's programme and economic vision of Bahrain 2030, he added.
Al Meqwad praised constructive cooperation with the government and national institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which serves human rights, sustainable development plans, and projects related to economic diversification, human development, environment, energy, food security, and the economy.
He also stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships for security, peace, religious and cultural tolerance, empowering women and youth, and sustainable development goals.
