New York, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, took part in the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Global Governance Group (3G) at Singapore’s Permanent Mission in New York. The meeting, chaired by Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, included G20 participation and took place on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly.
Dr. Al Zayani highlighted that these meetings offer a valuable platform for constructive dialogue with G20 nations, stressing that global challenges have intensified over the past year, making international cooperation more urgent. He underscored that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a stable and peaceful environment, emphasising the need for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and humanitarian aid to civilians as the region’s most critical issue.
He mentioned the Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain in May, which called for an international peace conference to resolve the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solutio
n, advocating for Palestine’s recognition and full UN membership. The summit also endorsed an initiative on education and healthcare for conflict-affected individuals, urging the G20 to prioritise these efforts to provide hope for the region’s youth.
The minister welcomed the G20’s continued constructive role in promoting multilateral efforts for global peace, stability, and security, noting that multilateralism is key to achieving lasting solutions to the world’s challenges.
The meeting aimed to foster inclusive dialogue among UN member states on international issues affecting global peace, security, stability, and sustainable development, including the situation in Gaza. It also explored ways for 3G and G20 to enhance cooperation to tackle current global crises and strengthen the global governance framework.
Ambassador Jamal Faris Al Rowaiei, Bahrain’s Permanent Representative to the UN, and Ambassador Fatima Abdullah Al Dhaen, Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affa
irs, also attended the meeting.
Source: Bahrain News Agency