Amman, July 9 (Petra) -- Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa on Thursday discussed cooperation in social fields with Secretary-General of the Arab Council for Childhood and Development (ACCD) and Executive Director of the Arab Network for NGOs (ANNGO) Hoda El Bakr.

Bani Mustafa said Jordan, under His Majesty King Abdullah II's leadership, places "strong" focus on childhood, family affairs, social protection and persons with disabilities as part of its comprehensive modernization efforts.

Talking at the meeting, she said royal directives have contributed to improving Jordan's social care services in line with national and international standards and best practices.

The minister highlighted the role of the two Arab bodies in supporting childhood and family issues, implementing protection and empowerment programs, and advancing social policies across Arab countries.

Locally, she reviewed the ministry’s efforts to develop social services, enhance their quality and expand their reach in cooperation with national, regional and international partners.

Bani Mustafa stressed the importance of coordination and exchanging expertise among government institutions, civil society organizations and international partners to ensure more efficient and sustainable social services for target groups.

Meanwhile, El Bakr emphasized the importance of partnership with the Ministry of Social Development in implementing social programs, particularly activities targeting vulnerable groups, expressing interest in strengthening cooperation in the future.

//Petra// NQ