H. E. Mr. Nabil Fahmy meets with UNDP Administrator in New York

His Excellency Mr Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, met on 21 September with Mr Alexander De Croo, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on the sidelines of the high-level meetings of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The meeting addressed key development issues in the Arab region and the impact of successive political and security developments on Arab countries’ efforts to achieve sustainable development in its three dimensions: economic, social, and environmental.

Mr De Croo briefed Mr. Fahmy on the strategic directions guiding the UNDP’s work in the Arab region and its plans for the period ahead to support Arab countries in their pursuit of sustainable development, in view of the important role played by the UNDP as a key development partner in the region.

Mr Fahmy also outlined his vision for advancing joint Arab development action and strengthening the League of Arab States' capacity to anticipate developments, take proactive action and respond effectively to crises, He noted the importance of moving beyond coordination towards implementation through joint initiatives with clearly defined objectives and timelines.

The two sides agreed to intensify cooperation between the League of Arab States and the UNDP and to further develop institutional cooperation between the two organisations, with a view to strengthening efforts to achieve sustainable development and enhancing their capacity to address emerging challenges and crises.