Doha, 06 November 2025 - On the sidelines of the World Social Summit, Mr. Omar Abdi, Deputy Executive Director UNICEF met with Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar, Secretary General of SAARC. The Secretary General and the Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF reaffirmed the longstanding and robust collaboration between SAARC and UNICEF. They engaged in constructive dialogue on avenues to further enhance cooperation in key areas including child protection, nutrition, education, health, and climate resilience.

The exchange underscored the critical need for a harmonized regional strategy to effectively address shared challenges impacting children, especially in the context of global disruptions and prevailing socio-economic inequalities.

This high-level engagement serves as a testament to the shared resolve of both organizations to foster collaborative efforts in addressing regional priorities, with a steadfast commitment to promoting inclusive development and ensuring that the rights and needs of every child are duly recognized and upheld.