The Minister of Economy and Planning delivers the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s speech on the sustainable development goals

The Minister of Economy and Planning delivers the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s speech on the sustainable development goals

His Excellency the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal F. Alibrahim, delivered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s speech during the High-Level Political Forum 2023 on the Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations . “We have the shared purpose of accelerating our collective ability to leave no one behind,” he said. “We are still here and united in our commitment to make a difference. Now we must move beyond individual efforts and embrace bold thinking and collaboration to accelerate impact. “We recognize the interconnectedness of our world, where challenges transcend borders. For thousands of years the world has been getting ever more integrated. So, without collaboration, we will never solve the most complex global issues,” HE Alibrahim continued. “In Saudi Arabia, we are on a momentous journey of transformation with the SDGs deeply embedded into our framework,” he said. “By embedding the SDGs into our national program, championing innovation, investing in human capital development, and continuously applying these and other lessons learned, Saudi Arabia is reinforcing its commitment to a prosperous and sustainable future – both for our nation and for the world. “We draw inspiration from HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's commitment to challenging conventional wisdom. As he