Kuwait hopes pre-Arab Summit economic, social minister talks boost joint action

Kuwait hopes pre-Arab Summit economic, social minister talks boost joint action

Kuwait: Kuwait hopes that pre-Arab Summit economic and social ministerial talks held on Friday do much to boost joint Arab action, outlining its commitment to efforts that contribute to the decisions that will emanate from the upcoming November 1 major regional talks.

Kuwaitآ’s Finance Ministry Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Talal Al-Namesh, who headed Kuwaitآ’s delegation at the talks on behalf of the Finance Minister, said many topics related “joint Arab economic and social work,” were discussed.

These included an Arab League Secretary General follow-up to the implementation of the previous recommendations resulting from the 2019 Arab Summit session in Tunis on the joint Arab economic, social and development work, requirements for a greater Arab free trade zone and the establishment of an Arab customs union.

He mentioned that “the Council thanked the State of Kuwait for the proposal it submitted, regarding the preparation of the Arab strategy for food security.” It also discussed the support of countries hosting Syrian refugees – to reduce the economic and social burdens as a result, an Arab vision for a digital economy, and a mechanism to address resulting tax challenges, the post-COVID pandemic economic and social recovery, a strategy for the peaceful uses of nuclear power