UAE transfers AESC Presidency to Bahrain

February 09, 2025 / 8:44 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The United Arab Emirates has officially handed over the presidency of the preparatory meetings for the 115th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council (AESC) to Bahrain. The meetings began today at the General Secretariat of the Arab League, with the Social Committee convening to prepare the draft agenda for the session's social dossier.

UAE delegation Led by Juma Mohammed Al Kait

The UAE delegation was led by Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, alongside several ministry officials. In his opening speech, Al Kait reiterated the UAE’s strong commitment to supporting Arab joint action, particularly in the social sector, in alignment with the nation’s leadership vision.

UAE’s support for Arab social progress

Al Kait highlighted the UAE's contributions during its presidency of the 114th session, noting its efforts to advance social progress through initiatives like the Arab Reading Challenge, which plays a key role in driving social development in the region.

Handover of presidency to Bahrain

Al Kait officially handed over the presidency to Bahrain for the 115th session, wishing the country success in continuing to support Arab development efforts and the Arab Economic and Social Council’s work across multiple sectors to promote prosperity for Arab nations.

Draft agenda for the 115th session

The draft agenda for the Social Committee includes a review of the implementation of resolutions from the 114th session and the activities of the General Secretariat. It also covers the social aspects of the economic and social dossier for the 34th regular session of the Arab League Council, scheduled to be held in Iraq.