Riyadh (UNA-OIC) – The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY) signed an international partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
The agreement was signed on Monday by SPDRY General Supervisor Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber, and ESCWA Executive Secretary Dr. Rola Dashti.
During the signing ceremony, Al Jaber affirmed Saudi Arabia’s keenness to harness all efforts in various fields to support Yemen and its people. He also explained that “the developmental approach that Saudi Arabia is pursuing to help the Yemeni people sends a clear message that the Kingdom deals with neighboring countries through unwavering efforts for their development and stability”.
During a previous press statement, Al Jaber had underlined that “a large part of the work of SPDRY consists of capacity-building, which intersects with the work of ESCWA. Today, we are exerting incessant efforts to develop Yemen’s infrastructure and support inclusive development, in continuation of our efforts in the previous decades.”
The SPDRY-ESCWA partnership was sealed after an ESCWA delegation visited SPDRY headquarters and was briefed on the Program’s strategy and mechanisms for the development projects that it is implementing in various Yemeni governorates.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia plays a leadership role, backed by its humanitarian and development commitment towards its neighbors,” said Dashti after that visit, praising SPDRY development efforts.
