Meeting in the Amazon reminds us that we must act with urgency for decisive climate action with a development perspective.

#COP30 in Belém 🇧🇷 will be the time for urgent global cooperation – and implementation – to deliver sustainable development for everyone. An honour to be with President @LulaOficial & leaders, joining forces for multilateral solutions and mobilizing all partners.

A pleasure to meet again with H.E. Dr. @ThaniAlZeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, to discuss the global economy and trade, and ways to further strengthen the solid collaboration between @UNCTAD and the 🇦🇪UAE. @economyae @mofauae

Grateful to @GZEROMedia, @Microsoft, @G42ai, @EurasiaGroup and the Responsible AI Future Foundation for bringing together such a forward-looking dialogue – and recognition to the 🇦🇪UAE for its national strategy and global vision in AI.

At the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit, we discussed how to make artificial intelligence a true engine of development and shared prosperity. But for AI to deliver for everyone, everywhere, we need the right foundations: infrastructure, skills, and governance.

A pleasure to meet H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UAE. 🇧🇭Bahrain shows how agile and forward-looking economies can be, and how they can play a meaningful role in advancing international cooperation and sustainable growth.

A new step forward to protect people in cybersecurity: the @UN Convention against #Cybercrime. As economies go digital, so do risks. @UNCTAD works to curb illicit financial flows together with @UNODC by building statistical frameworks that enhance transparency & inform policy.

I welcome the constructive engagement of Presidents @realDonaldTrump 🇺🇸 & Xi Jinping 🇨🇳 on the margins of the #APEC2025. A positive U.S.–China relationship is crucial for global trade and for the stability of the world economy, which are key to developing countries’ development.

More than ever, we must commit to the values of the @UN Charter and understand the new world that is emerging. To be a multilateralist is also to be a reformist. #UNDay #UN80 #Multilateralism #ShapingTheFuture

Today is #UNDay, and we celebrate 80 years of the United Nations – 80 years of cooperation, peace, and progress. From peace and security to human rights, from trade and investment to sustainable development, the @UN has shaped a fairer and more connected world.

🇺🇳 @UNCTAD leaves #UNCTAD16 stronger — backed by renewed trust, new funding commitments, and a clear path forward for the next four years. Thank you to all for delivering a conference we can all be proud of. #ShapingTheFuture #Multilateralism

Together, we delivered concrete results: advancing fairer trade, launching new initiatives on AI and innovation, and strengthening support for countries facing debt challenges. 👇

As we close #UNCTAD16, I am deeply grateful to all countries, delegates & partners who made this conference a success. Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world. 👇

Developing countries face a serious barrier to progress: debt. Borrowing should work for — not against — them. No country should have to choose between servicing its debt or serving its people. The Sevilla Forum on Debt will help deliver financial justice for all.

Let’s remember that 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on servicing their debt than on health or education. Our recognition for the leadership of the @UN Secretary-General & Spain. Commitments made. Commitments kept. https://t.co/rWEe6Wo4B4 #ShapingTheFuture

At #UNCTAD16, we launched a new space for multiple-stakeholder dialogue on debt, to share expertise, develop innovative solutions, and foster constructive dialogue. Very proud of this concrete step toward finding solutions for the debt burden in developing countries.

Honoured to welcome @UN Secretary-General @AntonioGuterres to #UNCTAD16. As we face a world in transition – from technology to climate, from finance to trade – his call for renewed multilateralism is more vital than ever. @UNCTAD shares that vision — action for people & planet.

Together with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & the private sector, we’re addressing supply chains – the backbone of the world economy – making trade more resilient, sustainable & inclusive. Thank you, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for your leadership. https://t.co/sUW9Ve1gTc #UNCTAD16

Pleased to announce that the @UN Global Supply Chain Forum will be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦 It is an honour to sign an agreement with the Minister of @SaudiTransport, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser (@SalehAlJasser).

Development isn’t automatic. It needs deliberate action, policies, institutions & investment that serve people, and deliver justice for the developing world through trade. @UNCTAD works to make the global trade fairer & more just, ensuring no one is left behind.