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UN ECOSOC President

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UN ECOSOC President

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Lok Bahadur Thapa - United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) President - Official X Account of UN ECOSOC

New York

Joined February 2012

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Jul 21
Had a productive meeting with Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of @UNECE. We exchanged views on the outcomes of #HLPF2026, the important role of regional commissions in accelerating SDG implementation through evidence-based policymaking and regional cooperation, and
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Jul 21
I addressed the High-level Meeting on Global Road Safety, emphasizing that road safety is not only a transport issue, but also a development, public health, social justice and climate issue. I stressed that transport decisions shape public health, urban development, economic
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Jul 18
Met today with H.E. Mr. Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. We discussed the importance of investing in young people through education, skills, entrepreneurship and decent work to accelerate the #SDGs. We also highlighted the need to
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Jul 18
Met today with H.E. Mr. Arthayudh Srisamoot, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Head of Delegation to the #HLPF Ministerial Segment. We discussed Thailand’s strong leadership on the SDGs, the value of data-driven and inclusive implementation, advancing
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Jul 18
Met today with H.E. Mrs. Sandra Paulemon, Minister of Planification and External Cooperation of #Haiti. We discussed strengthening support for Haiti through coordinated humanitarian and development efforts, advancing socio-economic recovery and stability, empowering women and
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Jul 17
I participated today in the event “Right to Development at 40: Catalysing Global Partnerships for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” at UN Headquarters. I stressed that sustainable development is not only a policy objective - it is a human right. With only 18% of the SDG
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Jul 17
Met today with Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (@ITU). We discussed the critical role of digital cooperation, AI governance, and universal connectivity in advancing sustainable development and accelerating the
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Jul 17
Pleased to meet today with H.E. Mr. Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister for Commerce of Bangladesh. I congratulated Bangladesh on the election of H.E. Mr. Khalilur Rahman as President of the 81st UN General Assembly. We also discussed Bangladesh’s active leadership in the
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Jul 17
We concluded today the 2026 ECOSOC High-level Segment with the adoption of the Ministerial Declaration of the High-level Segment of the 2026 session of ECOSOC with consensus, reaffirming our shared commitment to advancing the #2030Agenda. The Ministerial Declaration reminds us
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Jul 16
The 2026 of #ECOSOC High-Level Segment continues today, bringing together leaders to advance concrete action, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate #SDG implementation on the road to 2030. Discussions will also help shape the vision of the 2027 #SDGs Summit, building momentum
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Jul 16
I participated in the high-level roundtable on financing resilient agrifood systems. I emphasized that we cannot continue moving from one crisis to the next. Instead, we must invest in systems that are sustainable, resilient, and capable of delivering food security regardless of
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Jul 16
Pleased to meet with H.E. Mr. Timcho Mucunski, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. We underscored the importance of stronger multilateralism to address today’s global challenges. We discussed North Macedonia’s election to ECOSOC for the 2027–2029 term, its strong
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Jul 16
I participated in the #HLPF side event on the pivotal role of startups in advancing innovation and leveraging partnerships for sustainable water security. I stressed that innovation alone is never enough. One of our greatest challenges is not simply generating innovative ideas,
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Jul 16
Met with H.E. Luis Epalanga, Secretary of State for Planning of Angola. We discussed strengthening multilateral cooperation, advancing the Sevilla Commitment, accelerating SDG financing, and reforming the international financial architecture to better support developing