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Bahraini official meets UN representatives to discuss joint cooperation

The Undersecretary praised the UN’s efforts to work with local partners from both the public and private sectors. (BNA)
The Undersecretary praised the UN’s efforts to work with local partners from both the public and private sectors. (BNA)
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03 Sep 2022 02:09:23 GMT9
03 Sep 2022 02:09:23 GMT9

Arab News

Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa met with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain Khaled Elmekwad, and the Bahrain-based UN Habitat Head of Country Program Fernanda Lonardoni to discuss joint cooperation, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Friday. 

The Undersecretary praised the UN’s efforts to work with local partners from both the public and private sectors, as well as civil society, to achieve the sustainable development goals, according to BNA. 

He highlighted key ministry initiatives in place that include expanding afforestation projects, developing gardens, parks and coasts, and improving intersections and streets.

For his part, Elmekwad praised Bahrain’s development strides in the field of urban development, adding that the UN would continue to cooperate with the ministry in various programs to achieve their shared goals, BNA reported. 

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