Anna-Karin Eneström
@AkEnestrom
Special adviser on digitalization to the President of the UN General Assembly. Former Permanent Representative of Sweden to the UN , #GDC
Important discussion about Africa’s digital future at @nepad meeting convened by @UN_PGA. The digital and AI divide must be closed #GDC @UNOSAA1 @pthigo @pepafrica @TonyElumeluFDN

Amb. Philip Thigo has emphasized the need for Africa to control its digital destiny through national data centers, sovereign cloud platforms, decentralized infrastructure and utilisation of AI. #KBCniYetu ^RO
The #UNCharter lives on—not just in history books, but in the institutions, agreements, and cooperation it has made possible. In the weeks ahead, we’ll share examples of how the UN enables multilateralism to deliver—through real results, global partnerships, and shared purpose.
Suits off, sneakers on! Today, the PRs swapped formal wear for running gear, and I was glad to welcome them to the UN Charter Exhibition. Running for the UNCharterDay is a reminder of team work from across the globe coming together to emphasize cooperation and solidarity in…
Eighty years on, UN #CharterDay marked by reflection, resolve – and a run from Times Square to East River following a route that traced the shape of #UN80 news.un.org/en/story/2025/…
Ran with #PRunners this morning for #UNCharterDay. Celebrating 80 years since UN Charter was signed in San Francisco. More relevant than ever

Today, the United Nations commemorates 80 years since the signing of the #UNCharter — the founding document of the United Nations and a milestone in multilateral cooperation. 📺 Watch the commemorative event live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c/k… #UN80 #CharterDay More:…
Did you know? A detailed paper chart was used at the 1945 San Francisco Conference to manage committees, plenaries, and logistics, ensuring smooth coordination among the delegates.
When it was signed in 1945, the #UNCharter represented a promise to a world torn apart by war—kicking off an era of global cooperation and shared purpose. Over the next few weeks, join us for a look back at the Charter's 80-year legacy and impact—highlighting the history,…
Today our dear Ambassador @AkEnestrom is ending her term. For almost 5️⃣ years she has wholeheartedly devoted herself tackling our global challenges. Highlighting chairing Liberia configuration, facilitating UN75 Declaration & Global Digital Compact. We can’t thank her enough🙏❤️
H.E. Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden 🇸🇪 @UN #GeneralDebate 🔗Access the recording and transcript of the statement here: gadebate.un.org/en/79/sweden #UNJournal #UNGA79 © UN Photo/Loey Felipe
This morning, Swedish Foreign Minister @MariaStenergard hosted the annual Nordic-CARICOM Ministeral meeting. An informal discussion between the Nordic and CARICOM countries on issues of common interests, concerns, and areas of potential cooperation. 📷: Agaton Ström
Gratulationer och tack till svenska FN-ambassadören @AkEnestrom som tillsammans med sin zambiske kollega skickligt ledde pionjärarbetet för en Global Digital Compact . Detta förhandlingsresutat är en stor framgång för multilateralism och svensk diplomati.
Today, the first ever United Nations agreement on digital and AI issues was adopted - the Global Digital Compact. I’m proud of Sweden who led the negotiations together with Zambia. Global Digital Compact lays the foundation for a responsible and inclusive digital environment,…
Congratulations to my dear friends H.E Anna Karin and H.E Dr. Chola Milambo, PRs extraordinaire for pushing this through the finish line!!! @KenyaMissionUN @SwedenUN @ZambiaUN @gioasempre @ForeignOfficeKE
The Pact of the Future and the Global Digital Compact have been ADOPTED! Facilitated by Sweden and Zambia, we now have a universal agreement on our digital future. Now the work begins implementing the many commitments - we’re excited to share this journey with you.
Opening Ceremony of the Summit of the Future Action Days✨ Today will focus on: • Digital & Technology • Peace & Security • Sustainable Development & Financing 🇸🇪, as co-facilitator of the Global Digital Compact, will have a key role at #ADigitalFutureForAll Action Day.
#DagHammarskjöld: A Diplomatic Legacy Revisited. A pragmatic idealist, committed to the @UN Charter. A shining example of ethical and value-driven leadership. @Vagmarken @D_Hammarskjold 🙏 @AkEnestrom 🇸🇪 @AminaJMohammed 🇺🇳
As AI races ahead, reconciling tension between challenges+opportunities is the test before us. To meet this test, focus on 3 things: 1 closing the digital and AI divide 2 committing to int’l standards 3 balancing innovation with safety safeguards that respect+protect human rights
A special thank you to @eleonoreft, @ZambiaUN Chola Milambo, @AkEnestrom, @ITUSecGen, @vilasdhar, & @tmarwala for joining us & @UNUCPR for an important discussion about the implications of AI in the multilateral system. Watch: carnegiecouncil.co/unlocking-coop… 📷: Bryan Goldberg