MARRAKESH, Morocco, Feb 19: Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan, the Minister of Public Works, stated on Wednesday that the State of Kuwait has prioritized road safety in its development plans and work programs. The country has been implementing road development, expansion, and maintenance projects using high-quality materials to enhance durability and extend the lifespan of its roads.

Al-Mashaan made these remarks to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during her participation in the fourth session of the Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, which is currently taking place in Marrakesh. The conference, under the theme "Commitment for Life," has seen the participation of ministers and experts from around the world.

She explained that the involvement of the Ministry of Public Works and the Roads and Land Transport Authority in this global conference aims to highlight road safety as a key issue that concerns society. Al-Mashaan emphasized Kuwait's commitment to applying the best methods and practices in infrastructure development, improving safety standards, and supporting policies and strategies aimed at reducing traffic accidents and minimizing both human and material losses.

The Global Ministerial Conference, organized by the World Health Organization in collaboration with the Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics, began on Tuesday and will continue for three days. The conference focuses on the challenges posed by traffic accidents and aims to propose solutions and policies aligned with the United Nations' goal of reducing deaths from traffic accidents by half by 2030.

In addition to the main conference sessions, several parallel events are taking place, including the "World Film Festival" on road safety, international youth participation in road safety, and a meeting of the Global Alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations involved in road safety initiatives. The conference will conclude with the adoption of the "Marrakesh Declaration," which will form the basis for the United Nations General Assembly resolution regarding the international goal.