Dubai, UAE – Wednesday 12th February – The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, delivered a keynote address at the SDGs in Action Forum, reaffirming Seychelles’ unwavering commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and shaping a bold global agenda beyond 2030. The forum is taking place on the margins of the World Governments Summit 2025 currently being held in Dubai
In his address, President Ramkalawan emphasized the urgency of accelerating efforts towards the 2030 SDG targets while laying the foundation for a visionary 2045 global agenda. He stated:
"As we approach 2030, the horizon of the Sustainable Development Goals, we must celebrate the strides we have made while acknowledging the road ahead. Our current priority is achieving the SDGs by 2030, but we must begin designing a 2045 global agenda – one that is bold, ambitious, and demands decisive action."
The President underscored that a vision without action remains a dream, urging the global community to ensure that the post-2030 agenda is not only aspirational but actionable. He called for decisive commitments in five key areas:
Following his intervention, President Ramkalawan also met with Seychelles delegates who were part of the 2nd Cohort of the Executive Leadership Programme at WGS2025, following their graduation ceremony. He congratulated them on their achievements and urged them to be proactive leaders, applying their newly acquired knowledge to drive national progress and take initiative where necessary.
Read the full keynote address by the President via below link:
https://www.statehouse.gov.sc/speeches/6366/speech-by-he-wavel-ramkalawan-president-of-the-republic-of-seychelles-at-the-sdgs-in-action-forum-12th-february-2025