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At the outset of his speech at the Council, Bin Touq thanked Yousef Alshamali, Minister

of Industry, Trade and Supply of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, for his sincere

efforts and distinguished role during Jordan's presidency of the previous session of the

Council. He also thanked the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States,

represented by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General, for the exceptional efforts
exerted in preparing and organising the current session.

Abdullah bin Touq stressed that AESC represents one of the prominent Arab platforms

for discussion and coordination of joint efforts to create new economic and development

opportunities that enhance the growth and sustainability of Arab economies. "The

meeting of the current session of the Council is an important platform to push

development efforts among member states to higher levels, contributing to the growth of

joint development activities and achieving Arab economic and social integration," he
added. (ANI/WAM)

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