The Assistant Deputy Minister for Multilateral Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Finance, Naif Bin Mohammed Alenzi, led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 116th regular session of the Economic and Social Council for the Arab League. The meeting took place on September 3, 2025, at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo.
The council meeting was held at the ministerial level to address economic and social issues related to joint Arab action. Participants discussed several topics that are considered priorities for promoting Arab economic development and supporting efforts toward a sustainable development plan.
According to the Council, “the importance of strengthening joint Arab economic and social action at a time of rapid changes in the global economy” was emphasized during discussions. The Council also highlighted “the importance of moving forward in the implementation of the 2030 sustainable development plan.”
The Economic and Social Council is one of the main bodies within the Arab League. It brings together ministers from member countries who specialize in economic and financial affairs. The Council meets twice each year with goals that include fostering cooperation among member states to advance their economies, make use of natural resources, and encourage bilateral trade. In addition to its regular sessions, it organizes preparatory meetings ahead of Arab summits focused on economic and social matters.
