Qatar, UNICEF Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in the Field of Youth Empowerment

Doha, April 01 (QNA) - The Ministry of Sports and Youth and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the areas of youth empowerment. The memorandum of understanding was signed by HE Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, and the Director of the UNICEF office in Doha Anthony MacDonald. The memorandum stipulates strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise and experiences in the field of youth, expanding horizons of cooperation in youth fields at the local, regional and international levels, and benefiting from UNICEF's international expertise in this field. HE Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali said that the signing of the memorandum of understanding falls within the context of Qatar's efforts to cooperate with UNICEF, especially on issues related to youth issues. His Excellency explained that the two parties are working to expand opportunities for young people to engage in the sustainable development of society, and to enhance youth participation in economic and social processes in line with the plans and policies of the State of Qatar related to youth empowerment. For his part, the Director of the UNICEF office in Doha Anthony MacDonald said that the memorandum of understanding signed between the Qatari Ministry of Sports and Youth and the international organization would enhance the existing cooperation between the two parties in the areas of youth empowerment, which would contribute to achieving the aspirations of young people for effective participation in a way that serves their ambition and achieves the goals of sustainable development for society. (QNA)