UN GA President

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.

It was an honor to attend the public sitting of the @CIJ_ICJ as it delivered its Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. With unprecedented engagements from Member States and stakeholders, this process reflects both the urgency of the crisis…

Pleased to meet Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General of @UNCTAD. We discussed the deep structural challenges facing developing countries, from volatile markets and debt stress to illicit financial flows and unfair tariffs. UNCTAD’s voice remains vital in advocating for equity,…

Pleased to have convened, with support from UN Women, an interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This was a vital moment to address gaps, challenges & drive concrete action for gender equality and the…

Thank you, Excellency, Aleksandar Vucic, President of the Republic of Serbia, for your message commemorating the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter. @MFASerbia un.org/pga/79/2024/02… youtu.be/iORyq9gfGOw

Thank you, Excellency, Julius Maada Wonie Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for your message commemorating the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter. un.org/pga/79/2024/02… youtu.be/DSgTY0k3fGQ

Thank you, Excellency, Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, for your message commemorating the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter. @SingaporeUN un.org/pga/79/2024/02… youtu.be/oBd3UCt-AAo

At yesterday’s #HLPF2025 side event on feminist perspectives in international cooperation and financing for development, which was organized by Spain, the Deputy Chief of Staff delivered remarks on behalf of the @UN_PGA. She reaffirmed that the Sevilla Commitment recognizes…

I am grateful to have been received at the Peace Palace by H.E. Judge Yuji Iwasawa, President of the @CIJ_ICJ. We discussed the Court’s vital role in upholding international law, and I thanked him for joining the recent 80th anniversary commemoration of the #UNCharter—an…

Adopted in 1951, the Refugee Convention codified a principle at the heart of the UN Charter: that those fleeing conflict and persecution deserve protection. From postwar Europe to today’s global crises, it remains a cornerstone of international law and compassion. #UNCharter…

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland. We discussed the critical role of multilateralism in today’s global landscape and Finland's commitment to the importance of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. We also…

Honored to convene an interactive dialogue on the Secretary-General's report reviewing commitments to Africa's development. I welcome the focus on governance, human capital, science, technology, and innovation - foundations for progress rooted in African capacities. In this…

Pleased to meet Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Ms. Rita Schwarzelühr-Sutter, Parliamentary State Secretary for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety, of Germany. We discussed the reform of the United…

Pleased to meet with H.E. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan. I welcomed the lasting ceasefire between Pakistan and India, and commended the role of Pakistan towards combatting Islamophobia. We discussed the importance of reforming the…

Honoured to speak at the Opening of the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development this morning. With the deadline for the 2030 Agenda approaching, and with progress lagging, we need to put in place the tools and ambition to deliver.…

In 1946, the United Nations created UNICEF to bring lifesaving support to children recovering from the devastation of war. Nearly 80 years later, UNICEF continues to uphold the promise of the Charter—protecting children in crises, delivering vaccines, and championing every…

Thank you, Excellency, Nicusor-Daniel Dan, President of Romania, for your message commemorating the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter. @RomaniaUN_NY un.org/pga/79/2024/02… youtu.be/m1Fw8ID8_qg

Today, the General Assembly marked Nelson Mandela International Day, a reminder that in a world divided by conflicts and inequalities, Mandela’s legacy urges us to choose dialogue over hatred, understanding over fear and vengeance, and unity above all. The 2025 Nelson Mandela…