Dana Imad Hamzah, Assistant Undersecretary for Sustainable Development at Bahrain’s Ministry of Sustainable Development, took part in the opening session of the ministerial segment of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2025) held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from July 21 to 24, 2025. Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Ruwaiei, Bahrain’s Permanent Representative to the UN, also attended.
The forum, convened under the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), serves as a global platform where governments, international organizations, and civil society exchange best practices for implementing the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s theme focused on “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions” to ensure no one is left behind.
Keynote addresses by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN General Assembly President Philémon Yang, and ECOSOC President Bob Rae emphasized strengthening international partnerships and harnessing digital innovation, science, and data to build a prosperous and resilient future.
During the General Debate themed “The UN at 80: Catalysing Change for Sustainable Development,” Hamzah delivered Bahrain’s national statement highlighting the Kingdom’s firm commitment to the 2030 Agenda. She outlined Bahrain’s economic achievements fueled by strategic national plans, diversified economy, and advanced digital infrastructure.
Hamzah also emphasized Bahrain’s leadership in inclusive financial systems and fintech innovation driven by digital transformation and AI adoption. She noted progress in healthcare modernization supported by scientific and data-driven technologies.
Concluding her remarks, Hamzah underscored Bahrain’s belief in international partnerships as vital to achieving sustainable development and peace, highlighting Bahrain’s active global engagement, including its upcoming term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2026–2027.
