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UN Resident Coordinator Highlights Industrial Development at UNIDO Conference

UN Resident Coordinator Mohamed El Zarkani stands at a podium delivering a speech during the 21st UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh, backed by a digital graphic display.
UN Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia, Mohamed El Zarkani, emphasizes the need for sustainable manufacturing investments during the 21st UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh.

Riyadh United Nations Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia Mohamed El Zarkani underscored the significance of industrial development in strengthening economic systems, reducing poverty, and generating employment opportunities. Speaking on behalf of UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the 21st UNIDO General Conference, he emphasized that governments and businesses must work together to support developing nations through accelerated investments in sustainable manufacturing.

El Zarkani noted that such investments enable developing countries to establish essential infrastructure and create jobs in renewable energy and technology sectors. He further highlighted the importance of unlocking capital for sustainable development and reaffirmed UNIDO’s dedication to fostering solutions and partnerships. Additionally, he pointed to the need to seize opportunities to advance peace, prosperity, and a sustainable future globally.

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