UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of @UNESCAP
Joined March 2019
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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 5
Grateful to Ambassador Faiyaz Murshid Kazi for his service as Permanent Representative of #Bangladesh to @UNESCAP.
Our partnership with Bangladesh supports regional cooperation on sustainable development, trade, climate resilience and connectivity.
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Jun 5
A pleasure to welcome Ambassador Puneet Agrawal @IndiainThailand to Bangkok.
#India’s engagement with @UNESCAP as a key partner and host of our entities reflects the cooperation needed to advance practical solutions across #AsiaPacific, from trade & social development to #AI.
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Armida Alisjahbana retweeted
May 29
Ready for #PaperlessTrade Week 2026? 🌏
📅 8–12 June 2026
📍 Bangkok & online
Join us to discover how next-generation #trade digitalization can make trade faster, greener and more resilient across #AsiaPacific.
🔗 bit.ly/PTW2026
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Jun 5
#Multilingualism is at the heart of effective multilateralism.
On #RussianLanguageDay, we gathered to celebrate one of the official @UN & @UNESCAP languages, as a powerful vehicle for dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding.
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Jun 5
Pleased to meet Sabina Alkire, Director of @ophi_oxford, to discuss progress on poverty reduction and multidimensional poverty in #AsiaPacific, and explore opportunities to collaborate on data and solutions that can help leave no one behind.
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May 26
Good exchange with H.E. Sirojiddin Muhriddin on deepening cooperation between @UNESCAP and #Tajikistan across water, climate and sustainable development agendas. We also discussed strengthening engagement with national institutions to support regional action.
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May 26
Pleased to meet President Emomali Rahmon ahead of the #4thDushanbeConference. I expressed appreciation for #Tajikistan’s constructive leadership in advancing multilateral cooperation and elevating the global #water and climate action agenda - key priorities for our shared future.
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May 18
Pleasure to welcome @UNESCO_DG to Bangkok.
@UNESCO and @UNESCAP have a long-standing partnership. It was great to reflect on our joint work, supporting sustainable development across the region.
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May 11
Great to speak with Deputy Minister Mohamad Azmi on Brunei Darussalam’s #EnergyTransition.
Building on collaboration on projects like the Mengkubau Dam floating solar, we explored how to scale investment-ready solutions and advance sustainable, secure energy systems.
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May 8
Glad to meet Ambassador Achmad Ubaedillah @IndonesiaInBSB.
We discussed #Brunei’s economic priorities and the importance of @ASEAN cooperation in advancing sustainable development across the region.
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May 8
In my discussion with Minister Dato Dr. Amin Liew Abdullah, we looked at how #Brunei is positioning itself for the future.
From #InclusiveBusiness to regional energy connectivity, including the @ASEAN Power Grid, there is strong potential to align growth with sustainability.
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May 8
I shared key outcomes of #CS82 with Ajman bin Haji Meludin, Permanent Secretary at @brunei_pmo.
We reflected on Brunei Darussalam’s strong commitment to the #SDGs and the value of continued collaboration with @UNESCAP.
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May 7
At the Brunei Sustainable Economy Forum 2026, I highlighted that sustainable economies are the foundation of future growth.
In a time of rising uncertainty, progress will depend on stronger partnerships, innovation and aligning growth with people and planet.
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May 6
20 years after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, lessons learned and regional cooperation continue to shape stronger #DisasterPreparedness across #AsiaPacific.
Our new Trust Fund Annual Report launches the Strategy 2025–2030 for the years ahead.
Read more: buff.ly/X9ZKa43
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May 7
Pleased to meet @kenofl, Acting High Commissioner @FCDOGovUK to Brunei Darussalam.
I appreciate the #UK’s strong partnership with @UNESCAP in advancing sustainable investment across #ASEAN, and look forward to deepening our collaboration on the green transition.
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