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Ahmed Kouchouk – UNCTAD16 leaders dialogue
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Annalena Baerbock – statement to the UNCTAD16 opening
Video message from Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
António Guterres – discurso en UNCTAD16
Guterres dijo: "UNCTAD nació cuando los países en desarrollo exigieron una voz en un sistema diseñado sin ellos. Desde entonces, han estado a su lado y apoyado sus llamados a la justicia.
Arnoldo André Tinoco – UNCTAD16 leaders dialogue
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Global Commodities Forum 2025
Discussions at the forum explored global solutions to ensure that the growing demand for critical energy transition minerals supports both reliable, resilient supply chains and sustainable development in producing countries.
Guy Parmelin – statement at the UNCTAD16 opening
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Guy Parmelin – UNCTAD16 leaders dialogue
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
José Ramos-Horta – statement to the UNCTAD16 opening
Video message from His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor Leste, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Mia Amor Mottley – statement to the UNCTAD16 opening
Video message from Her Excellency Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Phạm Minh Chính – statement to the UNCTAD16 opening
Video message from His Excellency Phạm Minh Chính, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Rebeca Grynspan – discurso de clausura en la UNCTAD16
La Secretaria General Grynspan clausuró la 16ª Conferencia de la ONU Comercio y Desarrollo (UNCTAD16), calificándola como "una conferencia de renovación y esperanza".
Rebeca Grynspan – statement at the UNCTAD16 opening
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Rebeca Grynspan – UNCTAD16 leaders dialogue
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Sandra V. Husbands – statement at the UNCTAD16 opening
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Tatiana Valovaya – statement at the UNCTAD16 opening
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) will take place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene ministers of trade and economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, the private sector, youth and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
UNCTAD16 leaders dialogue
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
UNCTAD16 ministerial roundtable on implementing the Sevilla Commitment on financing for development
The Sevilla Commitment represents a comprehensive, agreed high-level agenda for the reform of the global financial architecture and mechanisms to finance sustainable development into the future. As the world deals with increasing challenges, ranging from economic instability and climate change to trade tensions and eroding multilateralism, the need to implement this commitment is more pressing than ever. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/ministerial-roundtable-implementing-sevilla-commitment-financing-development-and…
UNCTAD16 ministerial roundtable on regionalism
Multilateral negotiations face increasing fragmentation driven by geopolitical tensions and the rise of unilateral trade-restrictive measures. In this challenging environment, regional and megaregional initiatives offer a pragmatic and flexible alternative, particularly for countries seeking to maintain momentum on trade liberalization and economic cooperation. Originally conceived as complementary to multilateralism, regional trade agreements provide dynamic platforms for cooperation among geographically and economically like-minded countries. They can contribute to expanding markets, attracting investment, creating jobs and fostering inclusive development. The long-standing support of UNCTAD for regional integration, including through initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Global System of Trade Preferences, continues to be instrumental in advancing on this path. Discussions at this round table will explore how open regionalism can respond to the present trade challenges through offering the predictability and certainty needed for sustainable economic growth. To guide the…