HR minister discusses with Turkish, Singapore counterparts enhancing cooperation in social development sector
RIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi held separate meetings with Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and Minister for Social and Family Development of Singapore Masagos Zulkifli in Riyadh on Monday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of their participation in the second edition of the Global Social Responsibility Forum…
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Human Resources and Social Development Minister Ahmed Al-Rajhi held private discussions with Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and Singapore's Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli. The meetings took place alongside the Global Social Responsibility Forum 2026, which was held in the capital from October 5-6.
During their interactions, Al-Rajhi and Göktaş delved into various subjects of mutual concern in the realm of social development. They reviewed significant experiences and methodologies in several crucial social domains and examined prospects to augment coordination and deepen collaboration between their nations. The ministers also deliberated on strategies to activate the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on social development that Saudi Arabia and Türkiye inked in 2025, and to capitalize on the framework it offers to fortify joint endeavors and disseminate knowledge and practices across multiple social development sectors, thus propelling the progress of relevant programs and projects.
The meeting underscores the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye and their shared dedication to amplifying cooperation in social development, advancing common goals, and fortifying the bond between the two countries. Attending the meeting were Deputy Minister for Social Development Badr Al-Suwailim, along with numerous ministry representatives.
On the same day, Al-Rajhi also met with Singapore's Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli. They engaged in talks on several shared interests in social development, examining areas of collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Singapore, and avenues to fortify the partnership and disseminate expertise and experiences among the two parties in priority social domains, thereby bolstering the mutual benefits for both countries.
The ministers also touched upon the activities of the Social Development, Human Resources and Culture Committee, a subcommittee of the Saudi-Singapore Strategic Partnership Council. They reviewed various initiatives and matters pertinent to the committee’s mandate, as well as methods to strengthen joint cooperation in areas falling under its purview, in a manner that bolsters the existing partnership between the two nations.
The discussions also covered avenues to activate the MoU in the field of social development signed between Saudi Arabia and Singapore in February 2026, and to exploit it to ramp up cooperation and exchange expertise and practices in a variety of social fields, thereby advancing the development of related programs and initiatives.
Furthermore, they discussed subjects pertaining to the empowerment and care of individuals with disabilities, programs and services for the elderly, as well as programs for safeguarding against domestic violence. The ministers explored opportunities for sharing knowledge and best practices in these domains, and identified other cooperation areas that contribute to enhancing social services and their quality.
This meeting aligns with the strategic partnership blueprint between Saudi Arabia and Singapore, and supports the collective endeavors to bolster cooperation and exchange insights and expertise in the social development sphere, aiming to empower communities, bolster family stability, and enhance social cohesion.
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