I am pleased to address this Sustainable Development Forum.
 
At last month’s high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly, I called for a Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. In that spirit, I welcome your discussions on galvanizing the action we need from all sectors of society.
 
Let us be clear: we are off track. Deadly conflicts, the climate crisis, gender-based violence, rising hunger and persistent inequalities are undermining efforts to achieve the Goals by 2030.
 
We need to act quickly and in a more coordinated manner.
 
We need effective partnerships and adequate resources.
 
We need to reorient our economic, financial and governance systems so that growth benefits all and supports a healthy environment.
And we need to focus first on those who are furthest behind; indeed, the highest impact comes from helping the most vulnerable.
 
I commend China for its extraordinary achievements on poverty eradication and its firm commitment to advancing the 2030 Agenda.
 
I count on your continued support to make the SDGs a reality for all. Please accept my wishes for a successful Forum.