Swiss Ambassador's speech at 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue

Local news, 05.05.2017

The Swiss Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Philipp Stalder delievered a keynote speech at the 4th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue: “Agenda 2030: Development Agencies as a Driving Force” held in Baku on 4-6 May 2017.  

"The adoption of the 2030 Agenda marks the beginning of a new era in which we are all called to jointly address the root causes of global challenges in a meaningful, holistic, and integrated way.  

As the Agenda 2030 and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are universal and therefore relevant to all countries, the question is therefore not whether we want to implement this agenda but rather how we can implement it in the most efficient and effective way. It is now time to walk the talk. Citizens will hold our governments accountable for their actions, but also for their inaction..."

Full Speech (PDF, 4 Pages, 138.5 kB)