Alrai - The ministerial meetings of the Economic and Social Council preparatory to the Arab League Council at the summit level for the 31st session were concluded in Algiers.

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, Dana Al-Zoubi, headed the Jordanian delegation participating in these meetings at the ministerial levels, which were held over two days.

Al-Zoubi said in a statement today, Saturday, that it was agreed on a number of issues of importance in the priority economic and social fields to enhance joint Arab action, which will be submitted to the Arab Summit in its current session, including proposals made by Jordan and approved by the member states of the Council.

She added that they discussed issues related to food security and agricultural development to move towards self-sufficiency in Arab countries, complete the requirements of the Greater Arab Free Trade Organization, and establish the Arab Customs Union.

During the meetings, support for Arab countries hosting refugees to reduce the economic burdens on those countries was discussed, while agreement was reached on an initiative to organize the Arab social work profession, promote volunteer work, advance women's work, and ensure equal opportunities for both sexes.

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