External Affairs Minister, who is on a visit to the US, participated in a discussion on Thursday.
There he emphasised the importance of democratising the economy, enhancing mobility, imparting skills, and building connectivity to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The External Affairs Minister participated in a discussion organised by Observer Research Foundation(ORF) titled ” Tiger’s Tale: Crafting a new development paradigm.”
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Takeaways from Jaishankar’s discussion in the US
The event brought together foreign ministers from various countries, which includes Latvia Foreign Affairs Minister, Baiba Braze, Guyana Foreign Minister High Hilton Todd.
Jaishankar also met with group chairman and CEO of DP World, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem . He also met with the president of World Economic Forum, Borge Brende.
“Joined FM @Braze_Baiba of Latvia, FM High Hilton Todd of Guyana, @ssulayemand @borgebrende for an engaging discussion by @orfonline on “Tiger’s Tale: Crafting a New Development Paradigm,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
“As Pact of the Future comes into force and global economy continues to face challenges, democratizing economy, enhancing mobility, imparting skilling and building connectivity are going to be key movers for achieving the SDGs,” he added.
The SDGs were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. They were adopted to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030.
Also known as the Global Goals, the SDGs call for a world where no one is left behind.
On 22 September, world leaders unanimously adopted the ‘Pact for the Future’, at UN Headquarters in New York, which includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations, marking a significant step in adapting international cooperation to address contemporary challenges, per a UN press release.
The Pact, seen as the most comprehensive international agreement in decades, aims to ensure that global institutions remain effective in a rapidly changing world.
