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on member countries’ requests. This initiative is poised The current cooperation between IOM and Arab countries
to significantly aid member countries in identifying gaps is notably robust. Given the prevailing context in the
and areas for improvement, focusing on vital priority areas region and the persistent conflicts in certain areas, IOM
crucial to their specific needs. actively collaborates with host governments to alleviate
the challenges of migration and internal displacement.
Taking into account that a key outcome of this partnership Additionally, IOM works towards enhancing national
is the one-year Higher Diploma program in Migration capacities for improved migration management.
and Border Security, designed for current government
officials specializing in law enforcement, public policy- Our future aspirations center around the collaborative
making, foreign affairs, internal affairs, foreign labor, efforts between IOM and NAUSS to elevate and strengthen
identity, migration, social affairs, as well as current and cooperation among member states.
future border security personnel at the local, national, or
regional levels. This program will equip students working The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the host country of
onborder management, governance, and security within NAUSS, has implemented several pioneering initiatives in
relevant governmental and international organizations development, especially in the fields of border management,
with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary migrant labor, environmental reform, and climate change,
to comprehend the complexities of migration and address as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 to strengthen its prominent
the challenges associated with border management and role in the international system. How does IOM perceive
security in today›s globalized world. the contribution of these developments in enhancing its
efforts to achieve its goals and objectives?
How do you assess the existing level of cooperation
between Arab countries and IOM? What are your The initiatives undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
aspirations for the future progression of this collaborative are in alignment with the core objectives of the United
partnership? Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, in addition
to the commitments made by member states in the Global
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