Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Algeria is committed to constructively working with and bolstering the vital role of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), stated Mohamed Arkab, the Algerian Minister of State for Oil and Mining. He affirmed Algeria’s dedication to collaborating with other nations to address shared challenges and foster a more prosperous industrial future for all.
Speaking at the 21st session of the UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh, Minister Arkab, representing Algeria, emphasized UNIDO’s critical partnership in achieving sustainable development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 9, which focuses on industry, innovation, and infrastructure.
He expressed confidence in UNIDO’s ability to overcome obstacles, despite the increasing complexities of geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and the widening technological gap. Algeria believes in UNIDO’s mission and its capacity to drive positive change.
UNIDO, headquartered in Vienna, is the specialized UN agency tasked with promoting and accelerating sustainable industrial development globally. Its primary focus areas include poverty reduction through industrialization, the development of clean energy, the building of sustainable value chains, technology transfer, human capacity building, and the support of innovation. These efforts align with the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular emphasis on Goal 9.
DZWatch will continue to monitor Algeria’s engagement with UNIDO and its contributions to global industrial development.
