The President set out his programme for the eighty-first session in his vision statement. This page lists every commitment and initiative it contains, grouped by pillar, so that each one can be read, cited and linked to individually. Select any entry to read it in full.
I.C1 Put political solutions first.
I will use the moral authority and convening power of the General Assembly to encourage the peaceful settlement of disputes, in line with Chapter VI of the Charter. I will create space for inclusive dialogue on protracted conflicts, ensuring that people from affected regions, especially women and youth, are heard.
Commitment · Pillar I · link to this entry
I.C2 Protect civilians and uphold international humanitarian law.
I will support efforts to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access and the protection of humanitarian and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ personnel, including in Gaza and other crisis settings, in accordance with international humanitarian law. I will continue to advocate for general and complete disarmament.
Commitment · Pillar I · link to this entry
I.C3 Strengthen peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
I will deepen the Assembly’s engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission and support implementation of the New Agenda for Peace, recognising that sustainable peace requires investment in institutions, reconciliation, and inclusive development.
Commitment · Pillar I · link to this entry
I.C4 Advance Women, Peace and Security.
I will promote women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in peace processes, and encourage closer cooperation between the General Assembly, the Security Council, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Women, and civil society women’s networks.
Commitment · Pillar I · link to this entry
I.C5 Combat intolerance, hate speech, and disinformation.
I will encourage Member States to safeguard information integrity so that misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech do not undermine social cohesion or fuel violence.
Commitment · Pillar I · link to this entry
I.A1 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Peacekeeping Operations
I will spearhead dialogues on making Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s flagship agenda more ‘fit-for-purpose’ and cost-effective through balanced deployment of human resources and technologies.
Initiative · Pillar I · link to this entry
I.A2 Transnational Organized Crimes
In view of the fast-evolving means used by transnational criminal networks, I will bring to the forefront global discussions on illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in persons, forced criminality in online scam centres and money laundering.
Initiative · Pillar I · link to this entry
II.C1 Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals.
With the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit 2027 in mind, I will advocate for urgent, accelerated and targeted action on the Goals that are lagging, especially in reducing inequalities, building climate resilience, and fostering meaningful partnerships.
Commitment · Pillar II · link to this entry
II.C2 Putting countries in special situations at the centre
I will draw on long experience of serving as coordinator and spokesperson for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) across multiple forums.
Commitment · Pillar II · link to this entry
II.C3 I will maintain steadfast focus on the Doha Programme of Action for LDCs, the Awaza Programme of Action for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), and the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for small island developing States (SIDS).
I will promote interface between the 2030 Agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and will advocate remedies for multidimensional vulnerability of Middle-Income Countries.
Commitment · Pillar II · link to this entry
II.C4 Financing just and inclusive development
Building on the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) and the Compromiso de Sevilla, I will encourage Member States to address financing gaps for achieving SDGs, operationalise commitments on debt sustainability and pursue reform of international financial architecture.
Commitment · Pillar II · link to this entry
II.C5 South–South and Triangular Cooperation
I will support efforts to strengthen South–South and triangular cooperation as complements to, not substitutes for, North–South cooperation, including through sharing of knowledge and best practices across the Global South.
Commitment · Pillar II · link to this entry
II.A1 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Water Conference
During the lead up to and following the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Water Conference in December 2026, I will continue to maintain spotlight on clean water and sanitation under SDG 6 towards garnering sufficient political support.
Initiative · Pillar II · link to this entry
II.A2 Bio-Circular-Green Economy
To unleash the potentials of sustainable economic pursuits, I will convene dialogues on proven BCG Models for their possible global replication and scaling up towards advancing 3Rs (reduce-reuse-recycle).
Initiative · Pillar II · link to this entry
III.C1 Deliver on existing commitments.
I will pursue inclusive dialogues focused on tangible deliveries on the existing commitments under the Paris Agreement, especially in the context of the thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵFCCC COP30).
Commitment · Pillar III · link to this entry
III.C2 Operationalise Loss and Damage.
I will support efforts to fully operationalise the Loss and Damage Fund with accessible, predictable, and need-based financing, particularly for least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS).
Commitment · Pillar III · link to this entry
III.C3 Protect biodiversity, oceans, and land.
I will encourage accelerated implementation of biodiversity, desertification, pollution control and ocean agreements, and support the New Urban Agenda and sustainable cities as critical arenas for climate solutions.
Commitment · Pillar III · link to this entry
III.C4 Early warning for all.
I will support the global goal of universal multi-hazard early warning systems, which are vital for saving lives and protecting livelihoods in climate vulnerable countries. I will also emphasise the importance of early warning and surveillance systems for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, drawing lessons from COVID-19.
Commitment · Pillar III · link to this entry
III.A1 Ocean governance
In the backdrop of the Ocean Decade, I will support initiatives at promoting science-based ocean action and scaling up effective partnerships for the conservation of marine ecosystems.
Initiative · Pillar III · link to this entry
III.A2 Climate mobility
Drawing on existing commitments and partnerships, I will draw global attention to the lived experiences of climate mobility within and across borders towards identifying relevant protection norms and best practices. I will underscore this issue in the context of the High-level Meeting to Address Existential threats Posed by Sea-level Rise.
Initiative · Pillar III · link to this entry
IV.C1 Strengthening of the human rights architecture.
I will work towards promoting synergy within and beyond the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ human rights mechanisms through multi-stakeholder partnerships. I will lend full support to the high-level meetings to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the fortieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development.
Commitment · Pillar IV · link to this entry
IV.C2 Sustaining humanitarian action.
Against the backdrop of proliferation of conflicts in different parts of the world, I will work with all relevant partners to ensure the space, funding and safety measures required for coordinated and effective humanitarian action.
Commitment · Pillar IV · link to this entry
IV.C3 Protecting those on the move.
I will attach particular importance to upholding the safety and dignity of refugees and migrants irrespective of their status through regular dialogues involving the countries of origin, transit and destination. I will put renewed emphasis on resolving refugee crises in different parts of the world.
Commitment · Pillar IV · link to this entry
IV.A1 Building coherence and synergy.
I will strive for enhanced interface and coordination across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s human rights pillar and humanitarian architecture towards optimising the resources and expertise available to the service of those most affected and vulnerable.
Initiative · Pillar IV · link to this entry
IV.A2 A Culture of Peace.
I shall try to encourage wider participation of women, youth and media to promote the underlying idea of living together in an environment of lasting peace, tolerance and non-violence.
Initiative · Pillar IV · link to this entry
V.C1 Champion inclusive implementation of the Global Digital Compact.
I will ensure that the General Assembly provides a forum for all countries, especially those from the developing world, to shape digital norms and standards, including on data governance, platform accountability, and human rights online.
Commitment · Pillar V · link to this entry
V.C2 Bridge the digital divide.
I will advocate for investments in connectivity, digital literacy, and affordable access so that no Member State and no community is left offline.
Commitment · Pillar V · link to this entry
V.C3 Science, technology, and innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals.
I will promote science, technology and innovation (STI) as accelerators of the key “six transformations” that the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system has identified as critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including agri-food systems transformation; health, well-being and demography; energy and decarbonisation; digital connectivity; education, gender and inequality; jobs and social protection; and climate action.
Commitment · Pillar V · link to this entry
V.A1 Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
I will work closely with the Secretary-General to make this Global Dialogue, under the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Assembly’s auspices, inclusive, transparent, participatory and focused on practical guardrails and capacity?building for developing countries.
Initiative · Pillar V · link to this entry
V.A2 Youth employment.
I will work closely with the United Nations Youth Office and others concerned to address the pressing issue of youth employment with the advent of AI and other emerging technologies.
Initiative · Pillar V · link to this entry
VI.C1 Making the General Assembly the engine of member driven reform.
I will organise inclusive consultations to advance the ideas in “Shifting Paradigms: United to Deliver”, from consolidating peace and security structures to streamlining development entities to strengthening human rights coordination.
Commitment · Pillar VI · link to this entry
VI.C2 Transparency and accountability.
I will maintain open channels to every mission, large or small. I will brief Member States regularly and conduct my work in a spirit of openness and accountability. While upholding Member States’ decision-making prerogative, I will engage with the media, civil society, academia and private sector for their views and inputs.
Commitment · Pillar VI · link to this entry
VI.C3 Impartiality.
I will listen to all Member States with equal respect, assess proposals on their merits, and invest my best efforts in building bridges where divides exist. I will continue to promote gender parity, equitable geographical distribution, accessibility and multilingualism under the President of the General Assembly’s mandate.
Commitment · Pillar VI · link to this entry
VI.C4 Cooperation.
I will work closely with the Secretary-General, the Presidents of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Security Council, and the wider Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system to promote coherence, avoid duplication, and support implementation of mandates. I will be guided by the valuable work done by the previous Presidents of the General Assembly, and help advance the remaining work under the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ80 Initiative.
Commitment · Pillar VI · link to this entry
VI.A1 Coordination with the Security Council and ECOSOC.
I will remain invested in enhancing the General Assembly’s coordination and synergy with the work of the Security Council and ECOSOC in a visible and effective manner, as expected by our collective membership. I will remain committed to upholding the global representation and legitimacy of the General Assembly in the true sense of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Charter.
Initiative · Pillar VI · link to this entry
VI.A2 Promoting digital tools for system-wide coherence.
I will champion the strategic application of technology across Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ operations, which can serve as a powerful enabler of accountability, cost reduction, and better outcomes for Member States and the people we serve. Having led the Technology Division at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵCTAD) and the Technology Bank High-Level Panel, I bring first-hand understanding of how to translate digital ambition into operational reality.
Initiative · Pillar VI · link to this entry
Source
Every entry on this page is quoted from the vision statement of H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, published in the six official languages of the United Nations and in Portuguese.