Kuwait city: Acting Director of the Public Authority for Youth in Kuwait, Nasser Al-Sheikh, affirmed that investing in youth is the best investment for the future of nations and a guarantee for their security, stability, and prosperity. This declaration was made during the opening of the 12th meeting of the joint working group between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan, focusing on youth initiatives. The meeting was attended by representatives of the GCC General Secretariat and undersecretaries of the youth and sports ministries from the GCC countries and Jordan.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Sheikh highlighted the strategic nature of Gulf-Jordanian cooperation, which extends beyond sharing expertise to building robust capacities and fostering innovation and active participation in development. He emphasized that the meeting aligns with directives from GCC leaders and the Jordanian king, who consistently advocate for investing in youth as a means of securing the future of their nations.
Al-Sheikh noted that the meeting is part of the initiatives associated with Kuwait's presidency of the current GCC session. He mentioned that the joint initiatives and programs under discussion add significant value to the cooperative path, reflecting a comprehensive understanding that youth development and empowerment are beneficial to all participating countries.
He further stated that the meeting's objective is to develop practical initiatives that cater to Gulf and Jordanian youth, translating leadership visions into concrete achievements. These initiatives aim to enhance the region's status as a hub for development, creativity, and leadership. Al-Sheikh also expressed that the upcoming phase would see the creation of practical programs and projects that embody true partnership and meet the aspirations of the youth in the GCC countries and Jordan.
Secretary-General of the Jordanian Ministry of Youth, Mazen Abu Al-Baqar, also addressed the meeting, emphasizing the commitment of Jordanian and Gulf leaderships to bolster Arab cooperation in youth-related fields. He noted that this cooperation serves regional development and stability, with Arab youth being a critical asset and cornerstone of regional development.
Abu Al-Baqar highlighted Jordan's efforts in launching three modernization tracks-economic, political, and administrative-alongside national strategies to boost youth participation and reinforce values of citizenship and belonging. He reiterated Jordan's commitment to implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on youth, peace, and security, acknowledging the essential role of youth in building secure, just, and stable societies.