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Assembly Hall

23 October, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. (CET)

Closing plenary and closing ceremony

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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…
The digital economy is transforming trade – but not everyone is connected. AI could reach $5 trillion by 2033, yet fewer than one in three developing countries have national AI strategies. Next week, leaders, ministers and changemakers will gather at #UNCTAD16 to shape digital futures that work for all – and make growth truly inclusive. Find out more: https://ow.ly/uHV150XbSwp ▶️ Be part of it. Follow live: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Trade is one of the strongest engines of progress. From commodities to services and new industries — leaders, ministers & changemakers unite at #UNCTAD16 to build value, open opportunities for millions, and strengthen resilience against future shocks. ▶️ Be part of it & follow live from 20–23 Oct: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Delivered during the General Debate of the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16), which provided an opportunity for member states, country groups and accredited organizations to present their views on the conference’s substantive issues. Website: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
The General Debate of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) is the opportunity for member States to express their views on the substantive issues of the Conference through formal statements. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/general-debate-20-october-afternoon…
The General Debate is the opportunity for member States to express their views on the substantive issues of the Conference through formal statements. List of speakers: Nepal Niger Peru Colombia Holy See Mauritius Denmark Saudi Arabia Japan Austria Ethiopia Hungary Viet Nam United Republic of Tanzania Lithuania Lesotho Argentina Congo Thailand Venezuela Slovenia Belgium Paraguay Germany Iran (Islamic Republic of) Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/general-debate-21-october-afternoon…
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for @UNCTAD ▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers ▶️ 3,300+ participants ▶️ 230+ speakers ▶️ 65+ events Unprecedented turnout. Game-changing discussions. A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for equitable, inclusive, and sustainable trade and development. Learn more: https://unctad.org/unctad16 #UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture…
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…