ECOSOC Vice-President Ambassador Thapa Chairs Opening of HLPF 2025

Kathmandu: Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, Vice President of the UN Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC), on behalf of Bob Rae, President of the UNECOSOC, chaired the Opening Segment of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025.

“We gather here not merely to measure progress but to reignite purpose,” said Ambassador Thapa in his opening remarks.

Moreover, Thapa highlighted the urgent need to move beyond conventional approaches to address persistent and emerging global challenges. He stressed the importance of renewed commitment and innovation, noting the limited progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with only five years remaining until the 2030 deadline.

“We need renewed commitment to multilateralism and coordinated action based on trust, harmony, and solidarity to restore momentum and deliver on our shared commitments. Let’s harness this HLPF to catalyze bold action to advance the SDGs,” remarked Thapa.