Congratulations Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on your confirmation as Secretary-General of UN Tourism. It was a pleasure to welcome you to #UNCTAD16 in Geneva, and I look forward to working together to make tourism a force for opportunity and shared prosperity.

Engaging leaders at #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to spotlight how trade, investment and finance can drive a just and climate-resilient economic transformation.

At #COP30, Nationally Determined Contributions #NDCs are opportunities for countries to define, on their own terms, their path to a low-carbon world. This is why @unctad.bsky.social is helping countries with guidance to connect climate commitments to trade, finance, investment & sustainable growth.

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

A pleasure to meet again with H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, to discuss the global economy and trade, and explore ways to further strengthen the solid collaboration between UNCTAD and the UAE.

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 continues to show 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: UN Convention against #Cybercrime. As economies go digital, so do risks. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)#Cybercrimeworks to curb illicit financial flows together with #UNODC by building statistical frameworks that enhance transparency & inform policy.

I welcome the constructive engagement of U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping on the margins of #APEC2025 in South Korea. A positive U.S.–China relationship is crucial for global trade and for the stability of the world economy, key to developing countries’ development.

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.

As we close #UNCTAD16, I am deeply grateful to all countries, delegates and 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.

Honoured to welcome UN Secretary-General António Guterres 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: concrete solutions for people and for the planet.

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 Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser.

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 António Guterres 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.

Thank you to #Switzerland for the support and funding to develop a new partnership with UNCTAD on Artificial Intelligence. At #UNCTAD16, we’re proving that multilateralism can adapt and lead in emerging technologies, which today are the frontier of development. ow.ly/zlGN50XfMfM #ShapingTheFuture

Today I opened #UNCTAD16. A healthy, fair & dynamic global economy is the foundation of a stable and peaceful world. This is my message: ▶️ vimeo.com/1128912552 #ShapingTheFuture

Pleased to meet with the #G77 countries during the G77 Ministerial Conference taking place at #UNCTAD16. An effective multilateralism needs every country, every voice, and every perspective at the table. #ShapingTheFuture https://ow.ly/AfOo50Xf4X7#G77

#UNCTAD16 is officially open with Switzerland. Over 100 countries, 2,000 participants, ministers of trade, and countless voices united to make trade, finance, the digital economy, and investment work for all. unctad.org/unctad16 #ShapingtheFuture

At the United Nations, we are prepared and looking forward to the start of the UN’s most important global conference on trade – #UNCTAD16. It takes place every four years, and begins on Monday!

I spoke to Foreign Policy ahead of #UNCTAD16 — a moment to turn alignment into commitments: rules that are reliable, projects that are investable, and progress people can feel. https://ow.ly/eWqH50XejCm

In Washington this week at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings for crucial conversations on the state of the global economy and opportunities for growth and development. 👇

Agradezco profundamente a Costa Rica y al Presidente de la República su decisión de proponer mi candidatura para Secretaria General de la ONU, una vez que el proceso formal de selección comience a finales de este año. Es un honor y una gran responsabilidad que acepto con compromiso y gratitud.

At the @munsecconf.bsky.social, I stressed that when maritime chokepoints like the Red Sea are disrupted, the ripple effects on trade, food, and energy security are global. Bold diplomacy, as we saw in the Black Sea Initiative, remains our best tool to keep sea lanes open and safe. #MLMAlUla

In today’s world, uncertainty is the highest tariff. Predictability and cooperation are needed through reform, more regional agreements and stronger coalitions for a rules-based trade system. Trade must reduce uncertainty, support development, and create a true win-win for all. #MLMAlUla

An intense week at #UNGA80. No doubt these are difficult times, but in spite of headwinds, multilateralism remains essential, and I am convinced of our capacity to reform and successfully overcome challenges together.

#UNCTAD16 comes home to Geneva on 20–23 October – the city where UNCTAD was born in 1964. We are grateful to Switzerland for stepping forward as host at this crucial moment. We look forward to welcoming you to #UNCTAD16 – a milestone for development & a call for cooperation. ▶️ unctad.org/unctad16

With current and former leaders of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Sweden, the UK, and the EU, I stressed: We face deficits of development, trust & hope. But we have agency & choices — and together we can shape future multilateralism. #UNGA #UN80

A momentous time with #UNGA & #UN80. At this critical moment for the world and for the United Nations, I continue to believe in our capacity for dialogue, and to deliver solutions for what really matters: Peace for all. Prosperity for all. Rights for all. The most vulnerable remain our priority.

An honour to begin this week speaking with women who inspire and who have made a difference in the lives of millions. #UNGA #RiseforAll