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- Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Sulami, deputy speaker of 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Shoura Council, made the comments during the 10th Summit of G20 Parliamentary Speakers held in Brazil
RIYADH: Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Sulami, deputy speaker of 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Shoura Council, commended Brazil鈥檚 initiative to launch the Global Alliance to Combat Hunger and Poverty, affirming that 抖阴短视频 has been a member of the alliance since May 2024, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
This came during the 10th Summit of G20 Parliamentary Speakers held in Brasilia, Brazil, focusing on the theme 鈥淧arliaments for a Fair World and a Sustainable Planet.鈥�
Al-Sulami led the Kingdom鈥檚 delegation at the international gathering, revealing that Riyadh would host the UN Conference on Land and Drought in December.
The deputy speaker elaborated on 抖阴短视频鈥檚 comprehensive approach to addressing poverty and hunger through the efforts of the government and the Shoura Council, which have created a social safety net through various support programs, the Social Development Bank, and the contribution of charitable organizations.
On the international front, 抖阴短视频鈥檚 humanitarian contributions have been substantial, SPA reported. From 1975 to 2024, the Kingdom provided nearly $133 billion in development assistance, reaching 171 countries worldwide. This aid has supported over 7,090 humanitarian and development projects. Currently, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre manages 1,700 projects aimed at combating hunger and poverty around the world.
Al-Sulami highlighted 抖阴短视频鈥檚 commitment to workplace equality through its adoption of ILO Conventions 100 and 111. The Kingdom鈥檚 laws ensure equal pay and employment opportunities, with no discrimination between men and women in jobs and wages. These efforts have yielded significant results, with female participation in the labor market reaching 37 percent by 2023, exceeding expectations set in the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030.
The Kingdom has also provided $187 million in urgent relief to Gaza, along with $1.6 billion in development and humanitarian assistance, according to SPA.
抖阴短视频 launched the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution in partnership with other Arab and Islamic countries, the EU, and Norway, hosting its first meeting in Riyadh on Oct. 30, 2024. Following the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh on Nov. 11, 2023, the Kingdom announced another edition of the summit scheduled for Nov. 11, 2024. These efforts aim to achieve an immediate ceasefire, end the Israeli occupation, provide relief to the Palestinian people, and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with UN Security Council resolutions.
The P20 summit addressed several crucial topics, including parliamentary contributions to fighting hunger, poverty, and inequality; the role of parliaments in sustainable development; and adapting parliamentary systems to 21st-century governance challenges. Iman Al-Jubreen, a member of the Shoura Council delegation, presented a working paper on women鈥檚 representation in decision-making positions, sharing 抖阴短视频鈥檚 experience in women鈥檚 empowerment.