World Summit for Social Development concluded with broad international acclaim for its achievements and outcomes

Doha: Hosted by the State of Qatar from November 4 to 6, the Second World Summit for Social Development concluded Thursday with wide international pra...

Doha: Hosted by the State of Qatar from November 4 to 6, the Second World Summit for Social Development concluded Thursday with wide international praise for its outcomes and results in terms of advancing social development globally and linking it to sustainable development.

At the closing session, the Summit reiterated its welcome of the Doha Political Declaration, which was adopted by the Conference. The Declaration emphasized the interconnectedness of eradicating poverty, providing decent work opportunities for all, and achieving social inclusion as essential elements for attaining sustainable development. It also provided significant impetus to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In her address at the Summit's closing session,  President of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock stated that the Doha Summit marks a new beginning for advancing social development globally and achieving many goals related to improving education, healthcare services, communications, and other vital areas that serve societies.

She noted that the Doha Political Declaration and its provisions, adopted by the Summit, form the basis for building more just, secure, and resilient societies, 30 years after the first Summit.

She further said that the Second World Summit in Doha marked a turning point, as it moved from diagnosing problems to taking practical steps to solve them, thanks to multilateral efforts involving governmental and international organizations, civil society organizations, and the private sector.