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Thailand pledges to work for SDG attainment

Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin pledged to work for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) attainment at the Leaders’ Dialogue 6 of the SDG Summit 2023 held on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 19.
Thailand pledges to work for SDG attainment ảnh 1Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin speaks at the event. (Photo: thaipbsworld)

Bangkok (VNA) - Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance SretthaThavisin pledged to work for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) attainment at the Leaders’Dialogue 6 of the SDG Summit 2023 held on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 19.

Srettha noted that the international community need to addressfinancial issues, increase investment in (SDGs), and create an equitableplaying field in the international financial structure.

He also expressed support for UN Secretary-General AntonioGuterres’s appeal for the annual 500 billion USD stimulus package until 2030.

Looking forward,Srettha stressed the need for transformative approaches that will lead to amore people- and planet-centric development.

Later, he announced three nationalcommitments aimed at advancing the SDGs, with the goal of improving thelivelihoods and well-being of the people, while also empowering varioussegments of the society./.

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