[Video Message]
Islamabad Conclave on the theme
¡°Pakistan and the Evolving Global Order¡±
Hosted by the Institute for Strategic Studies Islamabad
Excellencies,
Distinguished Hosts,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am honoured to address the Islamabad Conclave 2024 on ¡°Pakistan and the Evolving Global Order¡±.
I thank the Government of Pakistan for their continued support of the United Nations.
And I extend thanks to the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad for hosting this important event.
This session is a timely opportunity to advance our common vision for an effective multilateral system.
A vision that is rooted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals.
Excellencies,
Our world faces complex, interlinked challenges that can only be resolved by committing to the principles of multilateralism.
We need a reinvigorated, effective multilateral system, with the United Nations at its core to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, while addressing current and emerging challenges.
This requires strengthening global institutions to be fit for purpose and to deliver for all.
We must ensure that global institutions are transparent, inclusive, accountable and effective.
The commitment of UN Member States was strongly demonstrated at the Summit of the Future in September.
World leaders adopted the Pact for the Future and pledged to strengthen multilateralism and the global governance architecture.
To deliver on this, however, bold steps must be taken.
Ongoing discussions across multilateral platforms are addressing diverse issues like reforming the international financial architecture, bridging the digital divide, combating climate change, and promoting peace and security.
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain next year will address the key issues on reforming the international financial architecture.
In November, the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar will aim to forge a global consensus around social policies and actions that are crucial for sustainable development.
Distinguished delegates,
The Economic and Social Council and the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will continue to provide a central platform to bring together policymakers and stakeholders in advancing SDG implementation.
I encourage leveraging these high-level Conferences and Summits to renew our commitment to international cooperation, and to explore innovative approaches and new orientation for effective, inclusive multilateralism, driving progress for all and leaving no one behind.
I wish you successful deliberations.
Thank you.