H.E. Counselor Sarah Ismail AlShoura, Executive Director of the Women Development Organization (WDO), met with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to discuss prospects for enhanced cooperation and strengthening the institutional partnership in support of the Organization’s efforts to advance women’s issues and sustainable development across OIC Member States.
During the meeting, H.E. Counselor AlShoura expressed her deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by the Arab Republic of Egypt in supporting the Women Development Organization, and for its continued support, which has contributed significantly to enabling the Organization to fulfill its mandate and achieve its objectives.
For his part, H.E. the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to providing continued support to the Organization and expressed his aspiration to work closely with WDO to promote successful and pioneering experiences in advancing the status of women and safeguarding their rights, as well as to facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices among OIC Member States.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming the importance of continued dialogue, coordination, and exchange of expertise to strengthen effective partnerships and support efforts aimed at advancing women’s empowerment and sustainable development throughout the OIC region.
