(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Government officials from several countries reviewed the key challenges and consequences affecting the social conditions of youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families around the world.

They emphasized the importance of integrating these groups, the necessity of providing them with support, working to promote sustainable development, and finding optimal solutions to address all the problems they face.

This came during the opening session of the third day of the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha, which discussed the global social situation of youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families.

His Excellency Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja, stressed the importance of improving living standards for all, implementing a model development plan, and executing national policies to strengthen the social protection system to safeguard workers' rights, empower women and youth, and integrate people with disabilities into the labor market.

In her address, she discussed key measures and plans implemented by the Republic of Uganda to promote sustainable development and innovation. She noted that the outbreak of wars and the escalation of crises and conflicts are among the main reasons for the slowdown in economic growth and the impediment to sustainable development.

For her part,Minister of Social Affairs and Labor of the Syrian Arab Republic Hind Kabawat, stated that her country's recovery requires confronting numerous challenges due to the significant losses Syria has suffered throughout the years of war. She reviewed the most notable efforts undertaken by the new Syrian government to promote sustainable development, integrate people with disabilities, and support and empower youth and women.

She revealed that the new administration in Syria inherited state institutions in a deplorable state, with many social services failing to provide services to the Syrian people and falling short of their aspirations. She emphasized the importance of promoting inclusivity and adopting methodologies and mechanisms that uphold individual rights and enhance justice and equal opportunities.

For his part, the Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs of the Republic of Barbados, Kirk Humphrey, underscored the importance of strengthening community partnerships, prioritizing sustainable development, implementing the concept of social protection on the ground, providing decent work for young people and protecting their labor rights, and integrating people with disabilities into society.

He discussed his country's main efforts to address challenges decisively, which require a strong multilateral system, noting that wars and conflicts constantly threaten to undermine the gains achieved and hinder the realization of the goals.

Meanwhile, the Minister for the Promotion of Youth, Professional Integration, and Civic Service of the Republic of Cote D'Ivoire Mamadou Toure, stated that the theme of the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha, reflects the necessity of taking action to reduce poverty, promote social justice, and protect the most vulnerable groups. He pointed out that since 1995 World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) in Copenhagen, Cote D'Ivoire has implemented numerous measures to reduce poverty and has placed this goal at the heart of its public policies.

Several other officials during the opening session also stressed the need to eradicate poverty, enhance sustainable development, improve infrastructure such as health and education, ensure access to healthcare, achieve social justice for youth, and empower women.

They emphasized that this summit brings together experts and policymakers to build a more inclusive world and address existing gaps, reaffirming their commitment to the Doha Political Declaration and the Copenhagen Declaration to strengthen development and social protection, eradicate poverty, boost productivity, and promote decent work for all.

Officials from countries affected by wars and conflicts also shared the key measures their governments have taken to address the impacts of these crises, which have led to increased poverty, unemployment, and the loss of essential services for many communities.

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