Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz Hands over AGFUND's Award for Developmental Projects

Istanbul, October 14, SPA--Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, President of
Arab Gulf Program for United Nations Development Organizations
(AGFUND) handed over here on Tuesday evening AGFUND International
Award for Developmental Projects in a ceremony held under the
auspices of Turkey's President Abdullah Gul.

In his speech, Prince Talal said that the award in its three
categories for this year has been won by pioneers in combating visual
impairment that undermines the capabilities of millions of people
around the world, stressing that humanity is in utmost need for
initiatives that make life safer and more peaceful.
On his part, the Minister of State and Representative of Turkey's
President Farouk Celik expressed his thanks to and appreciation of
Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz for his support for developmental projects
in developing countries through Arab Gulf Program and Arab Gulf
Program for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND).
The ceremony was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Turkey
Mohammed Al-Husseini and President of Islamic Development Bank Dr.
Ahmed Mohammed Ali.
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