NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim has told world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly that young people are “key” to ensure the world’s long-term sustainable development.
Al-Ibrahim was speaking during the commemoration of the World Program of Action for Youth which was set up 30 years ago.
“In a world where many struggle to embrace long-term vision, youth remains the key factor,” Al-Ibrahim told the high-level gathering.
“They possess the future more than we ever will. The lessons from our experiences are clear: involve youth, invest in them, and depend on them today.”
Al-Ibrahim highlighted Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a prime example of youth-driven leadership, crediting his transformative vision with channeling young people’s energy and ambitions into concrete national progress.
