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Remarks by the President of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly,<\/strong><\/p>\n

H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang,<\/strong><\/p>\n

at the High Level Interactive Dialogue on Culture and Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday 21 May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

[As Delivered]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Your Excellencies,<\/p>\n

Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/p>\n

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Today, we gather to celebrate the transformative power of culture in driving sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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While sometimes viewed as a backdrop of progress, cultural heritage is in fact an engine that propels us forward.<\/p>\n

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And it is essential to our efforts to sustain peace, bolster security, and ensure the social cohesion in our societies.<\/p>\n

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We see this across the full spectrum of cultural expressions.<\/p>\n

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In textiles, for instance, we see support to economic growth, and the empowerment of young people, women and girls.<\/p>\n

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In food, we see far-flung cuisines in restaurants close to home, boosting economic growth and engendering solidarity and unity.<\/p>\n

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And in art and design, we see how innovative technologies are helping draw inspiration from the varied cultures across our globe.<\/p>\n

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Of course, culture itself continuously evolves, and in today\u2019s digital era, cultures are being shaped and transformed by our interactions with technology.<\/p>\n

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This can be seen in every aspect of our lives, but perhaps most prominently across social media and the internet at large.<\/p>\n

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Nowadays, access to the full wealth of cultures is only one click away.<\/p>\n

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Indeed, technology has enabled the dissemination of cultural elements, whether they be arts, recipes, or music.<\/p>\n

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But while culture inevitably helps drive sustainable development \u2013 the question must be asked: are we using its potential fully?<\/p>\n

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We must do much more to integrate culture into sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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Member States recognised this point in September 2024.<\/p>\n

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In adopting the Pact for the Future, they reaffirmed the need to promote culture as an integral component of sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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And they recognised culture\u2019s vital role in:<\/p>\n

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One, shaping identity,<\/p>\n

Two, fostering social cohesion, and<\/p>\n

And three, inspiring innovation.<\/p>\n

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All essential enablers of sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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I encourage all Member States to continue to strive for new and innovative ways to integrate culture and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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But we must do so while ensuring inclusivity, protecting intellectual property, and advancing cultural rights and accessibility.<\/p>\n

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This requires that we engage all stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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Excellencies,<\/p>\n

Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/p>\n

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Our world is replete with an abundance of cultural assets, but as with our natural resources, we must learn to use them towards sustainability.<\/p>\n

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Together, let us employ the power of cultural diversity for sustainable development,<\/p>\n

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As a vehicle for innovation and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n

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Let us create a world that connects cultures both online and offline.<\/p>\n

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One that protects cultural heritage and diversity, and where sustainable development is achievable for all.<\/p>\n

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Thank You.<\/p>\n

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Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sharon Birch, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly,\u00a0Tel: +1 212 963 0564, M: +1 646 342 5873, Email: birchs@un.org<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Mariam Shaikh, Adviser\/ Social and Digital Media\/Media Relations,\u00a0M: +1 917 3614990, Email: mariam.shaikh@un.org<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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More Information and Updates\u00a0: Website<\/a><\/u><\/strong>: \u00a0YouTube: <\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0X (Twitter):<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/a><\/u><\/strong>: \u00a0LinkedIn: <\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Photo Repository<\/a><\/u><\/strong>: Bluesky<\/a><\/u><\/strong>; Weekly Highlights<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Resolutions of the 79th Session \u2013 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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