Deputy Executive Secretary - UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific @UNESCAP 🇺🇳 (Personal account, views are my own)
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8 Dec 2025
Honoured to be appointed Deputy Executive Secretary of @UNESCAP 🙏 Member States across #AsiaPacific are leading engines of growth, innovation and climate action-with #ESCAP and @UN helping unite around action needed to build sustainable futures for all🇺🇳🌏
#RegionalCooperation
24 Oct 2025
The @UN is not just an institution. It is a mission that unites us all.
As the UN turns 80, staff from Asia and the Pacific share what this milestone means to them.
@UNFPAAsiaPac @UNDPasiapac @UNEP_AsiaPac @ILOAsiaPacific @UNHCRAsia @UNHABITAT
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Was thrilled to be back in #Almaty #Kazakhstan for the first time in over 15 years! Majestic mountains dominate the skyline & vibrant restaurant scene. Also a great catch-up with our stellar team at the @unitednationsescap Sub-Regional Office for North and Central Asia ❤️🇰🇿🇺🇳
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An honour to join the Eurasian Economic Forum in #Astana #Kazakhstan. Had the opportunity to share thoughts on how @unitednationsescap is working with @EEC_EAEU and other partners to strengthen connectivity, build resilience & push towards #SDGs by 2030 in Asia and the Pacific 🌏
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1 billion people aged 65 by 2050 in our region.
✋ This is more than a trend, it is a wake-up call.
We must strengthen health systems, prepare the workforce and build communities for longer lives.
Explore the data: bit.ly/SocietyForAllAges
#SocietyForAllAges
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Jun 12
Deeply saddened by the passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita.
Her public service and support for the United Nations will be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Thailand.
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Jun 9
Encouraged to see so many partners come together at the Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum and #PaperlessTrade Week 2026.
At a time of uncertainty, collaboration remains our strongest asset in building trade systems that are more digital, sustainable and resilient.
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Jun 12
🚩 On World Day Against Child Labour, every child deserves fair play.
In #AsiaPacific, child labour has fallen from 49 million to 28 million children since 2020, but progress must move faster.
Show child labour the red card.
#EndChildLabour
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Jun 8
🌊 Imagine a day without healthy oceans.
No seafood🦐. No coral reefs🪸 protecting coasts. No balance for our climate.
Millions across #AsiaPacific depend on healthy oceans every day.
This #WorldOceansDay, discover why marine life matters for our shared future. 💙
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Jun 7
🌊 The ocean is one of our strongest climate allies, but it is under pressure.
Our latest podcast explores how #AsiaPacific countries are turning science and data into real ocean-based climate solutions.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/BLv8dqn
#RegionOfSolutions
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Jun 6
Honoured to represent @UNESCAP, coming together with the @ASEAN Secretariat, Member States Representatives & UN Heads of Agencies to ensure the new ASEAN-@UN Plan of Action is on track to deliver on our collective goals. A world of uncertainty needs partnership more than ever! 🌏
Jun 4
Stronger @ASEAN–@UN cooperation advances shared priorities for a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future.
@UNESCAP supports dialogue and #partnerships across South-East Asia. The 2026–2030 ASEAN–UN Plan of Action will help turn shared goals into progress.
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Jun 1
______ occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, but shelter more than 25% of all marine life.
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Coral reefs. 🪸✨
Rising temperatures and #Overfishing are pushing #reefs to the brink. This June, let’s protect our blue ecosystems. 🌊
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Jun 4
Stronger @ASEAN–@UN cooperation advances shared priorities for a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future.
@UNESCAP supports dialogue and #partnerships across South-East Asia. The 2026–2030 ASEAN–UN Plan of Action will help turn shared goals into progress.
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Jun 6
Honoured to represent @UNESCAP, coming together with the @ASEAN Secretariat, Member States Representatives & UN Heads of Agencies to ensure the new ASEAN-@UN Plan of Action is on track to deliver on our collective goals. A world of uncertainty needs partnership more than ever! 🌏
The Interface between the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN and the UN Delegation, held earlier today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, was co-chaired by the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN, Evangeline T. Ong Jimenez-Ducrocq, and the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, Khaled Khiari. The Interface discussed ways to strengthen the ASEAN-UN Comprehensive Partnership and exchanged views on issues of common concern.
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Jun 1
Honoured to visit @MFA_KZ in #Astana. Greatly enjoyed a very meaningful exchange with @temenov on 🇰🇿–@UNESCAP partnership, incl. establishment of the Digital Solutions Centre and much more. Enhanced regional cooperation in Central Asia is key to global resilience.
#SDGS 🇰🇿🇺🇳🌏
May 29
It has been a pleasure to meet @ShombiSharp , Deputy Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation btw. 🇰🇿 & #UNESCAP , enhancing regional connectivity across Asia & the Pacific & joint work of ESCAP Digital Solutions Centre in #Almaty
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🏳️🌈 Being who you are should never be a crime. 🇺🇳 At Bangkok Pride Parade 🇹🇭 this year, we join in reaffirming: everyone deserves to live safely, w/ dignity, respect for human rights & equal participation in society, free from violence & discrimination.
📸 © UN Women Asia-Pacific
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May 29
It has been a pleasure to meet @ShombiSharp , Deputy Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP.
Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation btw. 🇰🇿 & #UNESCAP , enhancing regional connectivity across Asia & the Pacific & joint work of ESCAP Digital Solutions Centre in #Almaty
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May 28
At #4thDushanbeConference, ESCAP and @MID_Tajikistan brought together partners at the #AsiaPacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference to advance cooperation for a more water-secure future.
🤝 Stronger cooperation starts with shared water solutions.
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May 21
Historic step for #ClimateAction.
The @UN General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution on the World Court’s climate advisory opinion.
Drawn up by #Vanuatu and other countries, it boosts stronger action on climate commitments.
🔗 buff.ly/0BMxVCs
@UNESCAP_Pacific
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May 23
From discussions to solutions, #WUF13 spotlighted the role of cities in driving #ClimateAction.
@UNESCAP shared practical lessons from across #AsiaPacific on building #urban resilience through finance, data and partnerships.
Learn more: buff.ly/hpPA95c
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