It is a great honour to address this historic 1st Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy. I express my appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, and to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for convening this critical meeting during the High-Level Week of the General Assembly.<\/p>\n
We meet at a defining moment. Our world continues to face the prolonged consequences of the pandemic, disruptions in global supply chains, climate crises and new geopolitical tensions. The global economy has shown resilience, but inequalities remain stark, and the financing gap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals keeps widening.<\/p>\n
In this context, Greece believes that this Summit cannot be limited to a mere dialogue. It must become a platform for action \u2014 a space where our collective commitments become measurable progress.<\/p>\n
Greece approaches this discussion with humility but also with determination. As a member state of the European Union, and as a country with a long tradition of bridging continents and cultures, it remains committed to strengthening a multilateralism that is effective and truly inclusive.<\/p>\n
In this spirit, we highlight three key priorities:<\/p>\n
First, inclusion.<\/strong> Second, financing for sustainable development.<\/strong> Third, resilience through cooperation.<\/strong> I followed today\u2019s discussion with particular interest. For example, the IMF\u2019s comments that we must \u201cput our house in order\u201d to solve today\u2019s problems. Greece knows very well what this means. And I believe we are a characteristic example of the success that the right adjustment can bring.<\/p>\n The WTO\u2019s comments on the need to revise the rules so that international trade works for the benefit of all, developed and developing countries alike. We believe we must work more closely to increase international trade, not to restrict it.<\/p>\n For Greece, economic diplomacy is inextricably linked to sustainable development. We are aligning our policies with the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement, investing in renewable energy, maritime sustainability, digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystems. At the same time, we support partnerships that extend beyond our borders \u2014 with the Mediterranean, the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n We must not lose sight of the bigger picture: this Summit is not only about governance. It is about trust. Trust between states, trust between governments and citizens, and trust in our collective ability to deliver a more sustainable and just future. A trust that, unfortunately, is lacking today.<\/p>\n Greece stands ready to work with all partners \u2014 here at the United Nations and around the world \u2014 so that this Biennial Summit becomes the foundation for a new era of cooperation, inclusion and resilience.<\/p>\n Thank you.<\/p>\n
Economic governance must reflect the perspectives of all member states \u2014 large and small, developed and developing. Decisions must be transparent, participatory and accountable.<\/p>\n
We must accelerate efforts to close the financing gap of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This requires innovative partnerships: mobilising private capital alongside public resources, strengthening risk-sharing mechanisms and ensuring fair access to affordable finance for the most vulnerable economies. Greece is ready to contribute to initiatives that strengthen debt sustainability and support the green and digital transitions.<\/p>\n
Our economies are interconnected. Crises do not stop at borders. Building resilience requires coordination across regions and institutions. This Summit itself represents a new architecture of dialogue \u2014 bringing together the United Nations, international financial institutions and regional organisations on a common platform.<\/p>\n