Sevilla, Spain
Ms. Eva Granados, Secretary of State for International Cooperation, Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Dear Colleagues,
Buenas Tardes (Good afternoon),
As the United Nations flag is lowered, we mark the end of a historic conference, the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
Sevilla, Spain
Excellencies,
Dear Colleagues,
It is an honour to join you at this high-level event on the role of Regional Commissions in advancing the Financing for Development agenda.
At the outset, I wish to highlight that the Regional Commissions were instrumental in shaping the landmark Compromiso de Sevilla, and throughout the preparatory process for FfD4.
Sevilla, Spain
Her Excellency Ms. Ana Isabel Xavier, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Portugal,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Participants,
To chart a course for success from Sevilla and beyond, with a focus on MVI. We need a fundamental reset.
In the last five years, the international community has faced a cascade of crises.
Sevilla, Spain
“Reimagining Blended Finance: Aligning Capital with the SDGs”
Fourth Financing for Development Conference
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to this Global Policy Dialogue on “Reimagining Blended Finance: Aligning Capital with the SDGs.” Thank you for joining us, both in person and online.
Sevilla, Spain
Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda,
Honourable Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Vice President of the Maldives,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Participants,
It is an honour to join you in this important event, especially with PM Garton Brown, the political advocate for SIDS SDG financing.
Our pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals depends on a global financing architecture that is fair, effective, and responsive in meeting today’s challenges.
Sevilla, Spain
Excellencies,
Dear colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to this special event on the theme “From Monterrey to Sevilla and Beyond.”
This is a timely moment to reflect on how far we have come since the first International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Monterrey, Mexico, almost a quarter-century ago.
Sevilla, Spain
Excellencies,
Dear Colleagues,
I extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Remy Rioux and France Developpement Agency, and the FICS, Finance in Common Network for bringing us together today.
This Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development presents a crucial opportunity to inject ambition, urgency, and concrete financial commitments into the 2030 Agenda.
Norway
Excellencies,
Distinguished Participants,
As we conclude the 20th meeting of the Internet Governance Forum, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you.
On behalf of the United Nations, I offer my profound gratitude to our host, the Government of Norway — for your warm hospitality and leadership.
By welcoming us to Lillestrøm, you marked a historic milestone — the 20th anniversary of the IGF, and the first ever in Scandinavia.
Sevilla, Spain
Y. E. Ms. Yolanda Díaz, Vice President and Minister of Labour and Social Economy, of Spain,
Y.E. Ms. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, of Qatar,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Dear colleagues.
I extend my gratitude to Spain and Qatar and the ILO for co-organizing this important event with DESA.
Sevilla, Spain
Distinguished Co-Chairs,
Members of the Press,
Welcome to this press briefing for the International Business Forum 2025.
We are here today because achieving the Sustainable Development Goals demands a fundamental shift. Public funding alone is insufficient; we must unlock the full power and innovation of private investment, particularly in developing countries.