Egypt, committed to making UN social development round a success

Egyptian Ambassador to the United Nations Ahmed Abu al-Gheit said that Egypt is committed to making a success the special UN General Assembly session on social development held on 26-30 June in Geneva.

He underlined the fact that social development has become a basic objective in the world.

He also said that more than ever before, achieving social advancement, justice and improving people's living standards have become more pressing.

Abu al-Gheit also stressed Egypt's commitment to exert all possible efforts to overcome obstacles facing development.

"Egypt in this regard paves the way for development by upgrading the economic, political, social, cultural and ecological infrastructures," he added.