The Sultanate of Oman has concluded its participation in the "Global Investment Summit for Children's Welfare: A Path Towards Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations" held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Oman's Participation in the Summit
This two-day summit was attended by several officials, experts, and representatives of international organizations to discuss ways to improve investment in childhood and develop policies and programs that can ensure children's welfare.
Sayedah Mani Abdullah Al-Busaidi, Director General of Family Development at the Ministry of Social Development, stated that Oman's participation in this summit reflects the country's commitment to promoting children's rights and developing an integrated system for their protection and empowerment, which helps ensure their fundamental rights and supports their growth in a safe and sustainable environment.
The Importance of the Samarkand Declaration
She stated in a statement that the Samarkand Declaration emphasizes the importance of investing in children as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development. The declaration also stresses the need to integrate social support systems, child protection, health, and education, and highlights the role of the family and the provision of necessary support to it. These actions contribute to realizing the best interests of the child and providing equal opportunities for growth, learning, and active participation in society.
Sayedah Mani Abdullah Al-Busaidi added that the Sultanate of Oman will continue its efforts in developing early childhood services and emphasizes improving children's living conditions by strengthening child protection mechanisms and expanding child development services in integrated centers that include care, education, health, and rehabilitation.
On the second day of the summit, several working sessions were held that addressed key issues related to children's health and education. The first session focused on investing in equitable and sustainable health systems for children to achieve tangible outcomes at various stages of their lives, while the second session centered on investing in early childhood as a foundation for lifelong and quality learning.
The summit program also included field visits for participating delegations, including a visit by the ministerial delegation to a regional social center in Samarkand that provides specialized social services including rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and sports therapy.
In this context, Zirovat Mirzaeva, the wife of the President of Uzbekistan, received a prestigious award for her efforts in developing a medical care system for children with oncological diseases. This award was granted in recognition of her efforts to promote every child's right to receive necessary healthcare and to enjoy a healthy life.
