Today I delivered a statement at the session “Accelerating the implementation of the #2030Agenda through voluntary national reviews” at the Asia Pacific Forum in Bangkok. The VNRs have become an important mechanism for delivering on that vision. #PactForTheFuture #APFSD #DeliveringBetter

I delivered a statement in Bangkok, marking thirty years since the World Social Summit for Social Development and reaffirming the commitment renewed through the Doha Political Declaration. #PactForTheFuture #APFSD #ClimateAction #DeliveringBetter

I addressed the High-Level Partnership Dialogue and launch of the Energy Transition for Green Growth and Prosperity initiative in Bangkok. We need to ensure that the energy transition empowers our people, #DeliveringBetter for the region and the world. #PactForTheFuture #APFSD #ClimateAction

I participated in a High-level event in Bangkok entitled “Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) to the Sea: Vanishing Glaciers and Rising Seas in a Warming World” - Catalyzing the #PactForTheFuture in Asia and the Pacific. #APFSD #ClimateAction #DeliveringBetter

I delivered a keynote at the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development #APFSD, stressing the urgent need to accelerate SDG progress with less than five years to 2030. #ECOSOC #DeliveringBetter #GlobalGoals #SDGs

“In a time of mounting needs, limited resources, and heightened vulnerability, partnerships are not about expanding ambition alone. They are about maximizing impact. This is our moment to move from dialogue to delivery.” #DeliveringBetter #Partnership4SDGs

Happy #WorldChildrensDay! On this day, children are calling for their meaningful participation in the decisions that influence their lives. They want a seat at the table, & their ideas respected. Let’s commit to a brighter, fairer & more inclusive world #ForEveryChild. @unicef.org #DeliveringBetter

“Labour migration is more than a demographic trend. It is a human story of aspiration, courage & resilience.

Migrants must not be left behind in advancing the #2030Agenda. Let’s work to ensure that migrants everywhere are not only protected but empowered.” #SocialSummit2025 #DeliveringBetter

“The Sevilla Commitment is about more than numbers; it is about trust.

Let us make sure that Sevilla’s words and Doha’s principles live not only in documents but in classrooms, clinics and communities. Let us turn commitment into consequence – and financing into human dignity.” #DeliveringBetter

“Gender-responsive policies are essential to advance social development. We need to embed gender perspectives into all stages of policy design & implementation to build equitable societies & ensure Communities Discriminated on Work & Descent are not left behind.” #DeliveringBetter #SocialSummit2025

“Development cooperation remains a vital lifeline for supporting countries striving to tackle poverty, limited fiscal space and rising needs.

As we look to #SocialSummit2025, we have a rare chance to renew faith in multilateralism as an act of trust among peoples and nations.” #DeliveringBetter

As we mark #ECOSOC80 amid global challenges & opportunities, we’re reminded of a strong UN—adapting, inspiring & delivering for people & planet.

Discover the new #ECOSOCBlog to share knowledge & advance sustainable development. #DeliveringBetter #GlobalGoals bit.ly/ECOSOCBlog-Nov2025

Marking #ECOSOC80, we recall Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar, first #ECOSOC President (1946): “On the work of this Council and on its ability to solve intricate economic problems of a complicated nature, depends the chance of achieving real security and peace in the world of the future.” #DeliveringBetter

Ever since its founding 80 years ago today, the UN has remained a beacon of hope for peace, prosperity and human dignity. While celebrating #UN80, our task should be to restore trust in international cooperation. Let us seize this moment to work together. #DeliveringBetter #GlobalGoals

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we reaffirm that ending poverty is about dignity, justice, and belonging. This year’s theme calls to end social & institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect & effective support for families.
#EndPoverty #GlobalGoals #SDGs #DeliveringBetter

On #WorldFoodDay 2025, let’s strengthen global collaboration to build a peaceful, sustainable and food-secure world.
Together, let’s act #HandinHand for better food and a better future. #GlobalGoals #SDGs #BetterTogether #DeliveringBetter

A pleasure meeting today with Mr. Li Junhua, USG for Economic and Social Affairs.

I briefed him on my priorities for my Presidency under the overarching theme of #DeliveringBetter.

I also expressed my appreciation for the strong support his Department provides to the work of the Council. #ECOSOC80