The Negev Forum Steering Committee and Working Groups convened in Abu Dhabi on 9 – 10 January 2023, to prepare for the upcoming Ministerial meeting. The United Arab Emirates, as host of the meeting, expressed its appreciation to the Steering Committee and Working Groups’ members for the constructive discussions that were held in the spirit and vision of the Negev Forum. The Steering Committee expressed its appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for hosting this important meeting, recognizing the importance of such joint efforts.
The Working Groups discussed opportunities to promote prosperity and cooperation for the benefit of the region and its inhabitants, in the areas under their mandate. Such opportunities included areas such as food security and water technology, clean energy, tourism, healthcare, education and coexistence, and regional security, in accordance to the objectives outlined in the Negev Forum Regional Cooperation Framework Document, adopted on 10 November 2022. The Working Groups will continue to meet in advance of the Ministerial meeting.
The Negev Forum Regional Cooperation Framework Document, adopted in November 2022, aims to achieve the Forum’s strategic objectives that include increasing development for the benefit of the people of the region, while also fostering prosperity throughout the region and beyond.
For the full text of the Negev Forum Regional Cooperation Framework Document, please click here.
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