Areej Al-Muqbil's Speech at the 21st UNIDO General Conference

Areej Al-Muqbil represented United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at the Global Industry Summit and the UNIDO General Conference, participating in high-level proceedings alongside heads of state, government ministers, and senior diplomats from around the world.

During the sessions, Al-Muqbil shared insights drawn from her research experience and addressed the role of youth engagement in advancing sustainable industrial development. Her intervention emphasized the importance of creating pathways for young researchers and innovators to contribute meaningfully to global policy discussions, reinforcing the principle that youth voices are integral, not auxiliary, to international decision-making.

Her participation underscored UNIDO’s commitment to inclusive leadership and evidence-based policy, while highlighting the growing role of young leaders in shaping the future of sustainable development at the highest institutional levels.

The full intervention is available via UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1u/k1uwpi7r5p?kalturaSeekFrom=2480&kalturaClipTo=2977&kalturaStartTime=0