The 21st session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference concluded in Riyadh with the issuance of the historic 'Riyadh Declaration,' outlining a unified global vision for sustainable and inclusive industrial development and reflecting Saudi Arabia's pioneering role and leadership in the international industrial agenda.
The conference, titled "Global Industry Summit," was hosted by the Kingdom from November 23 to 27 and brought together ministers, decision-makers, representatives of international organizations, and industry leaders from around the world.
Over the course of a productive week, the summit witnessed extensive discussions and decisions shaping the future of the global industry.
Participants commended the Kingdom's outstanding organization of the conference and its success in aligning its outcomes with global industrial development priorities and the rapid changes shaping the industrial transformation landscape.
In his address during the closing session, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef expressed the Kingdom's pride in hosting this historic industrial event, as well as his personal honor in presiding over the 21st session of UNIDO's General Conference.
The minister stated: "The spirit of partnership and cooperation was present in every discussion, negotiation, and decision, and it characterized the work of the conference from beginning to end. It also highlighted what the international community can achieve when it acts as a single partner. The visions and ideas presented during the summit were inspiring, the negotiations were serious and constructive, and the conference's recommendations reflected the determination of member states to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development".
