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New York, June 12, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affirmed the importance of enhancing international efforts to protect older persons, particularly persons with disabilities, and ensuring they enjoy their rights, dignity, and full participation in society. This came in a statement by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil, on behalf of the Group of Friends on Ageing and Sustainable Development, during a side event held yesterday in New York on the sidelines of the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.