ALBERT RAMDIN, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Suriname, stressed that now is the time to ensure that the youngest generations are active participants in the creation of our future, and to listen to “what the leaders of tomorrow expect from the leaders of today”.  The challenges the world faces because of the COVID‑19 pandemic compel the international community to embrace multilateralism to jointly address the economic, social and health consequences of the pandemic.  Noting the economic and financial shocks associated with the disease, such as disrupted industrial production and falling commodity prices, he stressed the importance of financing for sustainable development, including a viable solution on debt for developing countries.  He asked for special attention to be paid to the small and vulnerable nations of the world, saying that the international community must strive to leave no one behind.

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