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Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973437690.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973437675.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973437670.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973437725.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54972251012.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54972251052.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973320218.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973140351.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973395289.jpg

Mrs. Luz María de la Mora, Director of the Division on International Trade and Commodities at UN Trade and Development, delivers the opening remarks at the 16th session of the Multi-Year Expert Meeting. The session provides a platform for sharing national experiences and successful strategies to promote domestic value addition in commodity-producing developing countries. Over two days, experts will examine the strategic shift needed for countries to move from exporting raw materials to building domestic processing and manufacturing capacity. This transition aims to diversify economies, create jobs and strengthen national incomes—reducing commodity dependence while enhancing resilience and sustainability. Discussions focus on the importance of defining sectoral priorities, deploying targeted policy instruments, strengthening governance frameworks and tailoring diversification strategies to national and regional contexts. Experts will also explore how to leverage global trends—including renewable energy, digitalization and circular economy principles—to support long-term structural transformation. The programme includes four panel discussions covering global commodity market developments and the theme “Strategic diversification for commodity-dependent developing countries,” with each day dedicated to a specific commodity category: • Food and agricultural commodities • Extractive commodities, including energy resources, minerals, ores and metals Photo credit: William Albors/UN Trade and Development More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-and-development-16th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/multi-year-expert-meeting-commodities-...</a> flickr-54973320318.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Tian Wei, Host of World Insight and one of China’s leading international broadcast anchors, on the sidelines of the “1+10” Dialogue with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Their conversation touched on key questions shaping today’s global economy: the growing role of Global South economies in trade, how they are navigating the latest tariff tensions, and how China is working with partners to advance mutual benefits in trade as its economy continues to expand. flickr-54975816760.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54975670924.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54975594118.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54975417411.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Tian Wei, Host of World Insight and one of China’s leading international broadcast anchors, on the sidelines of the “1+10” Dialogue with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Their exchange took place during a high-level gathering of major international economic organizations focused on strengthening cooperation and advancing global governance for shared development. flickr-54973779974.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54973363960.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing on 8 December to exchange views on the global economic and trade landscape and to deepen practical cooperation between UNCTAD and China. Li Chenggang, Representative and Vice Minister for International Trade Negotiations, also participated. Minister Wang highlighted China’s commitment to safeguarding the multilateral trading system and advancing high-level opening-up, as outlined in the newly adopted “15th Five-Year Plan” proposal. He emphasized China’s readiness to work with UNCTAD to promote a fair, inclusive and win-win international economic order and noted the launch of the “Export to China” initiative to support developing countries in accessing China’s large market. SG Grynspan welcomed China’s global initiatives and underscored their importance in strengthening an international system anchored in the United Nations. She emphasized the impact of high tariff policies on fragile economies, noting UNCTAD’s appreciation for China’s zero-tariff treatment for least developed and African countries with diplomatic ties. She reaffirmed UNCTAD’s commitment to deepen cooperation with China in areas such as green minerals, services trade and capacity-building linked to the “Export to China” initiative, in support of developing countries and the accelerated implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. flickr-54973243748.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54972176342.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54972176332.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54973245183.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the high-level “1+10” Dialogue hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on 9 December. Under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” the dialogue brings together the heads of major international economic organizations to exchange views on strengthening cooperation, enhancing financial stability, and advancing development in an increasingly interconnected global economy. Participants included: • Li Qiang, Premier of the People’s Republic of China • Dilma Rousseff, President, New Development Bank • Ajay Banga, President, World Bank • Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General, International Labour Organization (ILO) • Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) • Andrew Bailey, Chair, Financial Stability Board (FSB) • Jin Liqun, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) • František Ruzicka, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The gathering underscores the importance of coordinated global governance to support shared, inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-54972624937.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54970344452.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Carlos Cozendey, Secretary for Multilateral Political Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Zane Dangor, Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971229036.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Ibrahima Cheick Diong, Executive Director of the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971407913.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The panel featured: • H.E. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance, Republic of Türkiye • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) • H.E. Dr. Ahmad Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, State of Qatar • Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, Goldman Sachs • H.E. Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (Moderator) The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. Speakers addressed how the international community can rethink trade cooperation to seize new opportunities while supporting those most affected by disruption. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971263494.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54970120727.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Carlos Arturo Hoyos Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Panama. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54970120722.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs of the Qatar. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54970120712.jpg

In the picture: - Rebeca Grynspan, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General. - Carlos Arturo Hoyos Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Panama. On the margins of the Doha Forum 2025, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan held bilateral discussions with senior leaders and partners attending the event. In meetings focused on global trade dynamics, development finance and cooperation in an age of disruption, the SG highlighted UNCTAD’s commitment to supporting countries in navigating volatility, strengthening resilience and ensuring that the opportunities of the digital and green transitions are shared inclusively. These exchanges reinforced the Forum’s spirit of diplomacy, dialogue and collaboration toward more stable and development-centred global economic outcomes. flickr-54971005886.jpg

UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan takes part in the Doha Forum 2025, joining the high-level session “Shockwaves and Safety Nets: Rethinking Trade in the Age of Disruption.” Held on 6–7 December under the banner Diplomacy, Dialogue and Diversity, the Forum brings together global leaders to explore how trade governance must adapt to an era of volatility, fragmented markets and rapid technological change. The discussion explored the deep interconnections of today’s global markets, the growing exposure to economic shocks, and the opportunities emerging from services and digital trade. More info: <a href="https://dohaforum.org/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">dohaforum.org/</a> flickr-54971184533.jpg