GCC Secretariat General and UNDP present regional initiative to advance connectivity, investment and resilience across the Arab Region
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretariat General and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today convened a High-Level Regional Roundtable in Riyadh, bringing together senior government officials, representatives of the international diplomatic community in Riyadh, technical experts and private sector representatives to strengthen regional cooperation on connectivity, energy, trade and investment resilience.
Held at the GCC Secretariat General headquarters in Riyadh, the Roundtable reflected a shared recognition that growing geopolitical uncertainty, disruptions to global supply chains, and increasing demand for energy and regional connectivity which require a new generation of coordinated regional solutions that enhance resilience while supporting regional sustainable economic growth.
Dr. Abdel Aziz Hamad Aluwaisheg, the GCC Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiation, said: “the GCC has long recognized that regional connectivity is a strategic pillar for sustainable development, economic resilience, and regional stability. Through close cooperation among our Member States and with international partners, we are committed to advancing practical initiatives that strengthen transport, energy, digital, and trade connectivity across the region and with the rest of the world.”
The Roundtable highlighted the importance of strengthening regional interoperability across energy systems, transport corridors, digital infrastructure, logistics networks and strategic supply chains. Particular attention was given to advancing regional electricity interconnection, multimodal transport systems, digital trade facilitation, resilient food supply systems and regulatory cooperation as critical enablers of long-term regional resilience.
Source: UNDP