The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative to the Kingdom of Bahrain Amin El Sharkawi and representatives of 16 UN Resident and Regional Agencies signed the Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement between Bahrain and the United Nations 2018-2022.
The minister affirmed that the Strategic Partnership Framework is a new important step in the framework of the ongoing cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Nations in all fields and at all levels.

He added that it also reflects common desire to turn this cooperation into programmes and initiatives that increase ongoing and future collaboration opportunities between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and UN Agencies.

“This will aid in the implementation of the government work plan 2015-2018, within the government priorities and the Bahraini Economic Vision 2030 and bring them into line with UN Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) 2030.”

Shaikh Khalid thanked El Sharkawi for the continued efforts he had exerted to map out the Strategic Partnership Framework in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He also appreciated the role played by the representatives of 16 UN Resident and Regional Agencies, voicing optimism that the agreement would pave the way for permanent constructive cooperation between the two sides.

El Sharkawi thanked the Kingdom of Bahrain and UN Agencies for their incessant efforts that yielded the Strategic Partnership Framework as an unprecedented step in the region, paying tribute to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for his continued follow-up until goal is achieved.

He affirmed that the Strategic Partnership Framework is in total harmony with Bahrain’s development strategies and policies and constitutes a broader coordination platform for UN Agencies to assist with support project.

Source: Fana News