Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Education at World Summit on Teachers in Chile

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated in the World Summit on Teachers, held in Santiago, Chile, where it represented Arab countries. The Kingdom’s delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of Education for Planning Saad bin Abdulghani Al-Ghamdi, on behalf of the Minister of Education, and included representatives from the Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Educational Professional Development, alongside high-level international delegations.

 During the leaders' meeting of the High-Level Steering Committee for Sustainable Development Goal 4, “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all,” Al-Ghamdi delivered the Kingdom’s speech on behalf of the Arab Group. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting global efforts to achieve sustainable education goals and outlined the Kingdom’s future vision for the sector.

 He emphasized the importance of quality education, sustainability through green education initiatives, and instilling values of tolerance and coexistence, while also supporting lifelong learning. He further highlighted empowering teachers as a cornerstone of the educational process by providing continuous training and fostering an environment that stimulates creativity and excellence.

 Al-Ghamdi concluded by stressing that investment in education is an investment in human capital, calling for stronger international partnerships and innovative financing tools to ensure every child and youth has access to quality education that enables them to contribute positively to their communities and the world.