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STATEMENT BY MALAYSIA

PLENARY MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL – ITEM 9: INTEGRATED  AND COORDINATED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND FOLLOW-UP TO THE  OUTCOMES OF THE MAJOR UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCES AND SUMMITS IN  THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND RELATED FIELDS

13 NOVEMBER 2025

Madam President,

Allow me to first extend our sincere appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Bob Rae, President  of ECOSOC for the 2025 Session for his outstanding leadership, and contributions. Also  to the members of the Bureau, the Secretariat, and all Member States for their steadfast  commitment and collaboration throughout this productive ECOSOC session.

Madam President,

Malaysia commends the Report of the ECOSOC, which clearly reflects the breadth and  depth of the Council’s work, not only through its own deliberations but also across the  wider ECOSOC system. 

This year’s session once again demonstrated the enduring value of partnership, dialogue,  and shared purpose in addressing complex challenges such as interconnected crises,  climate urgency as well as development and financing gaps. 

ECOSOC continues to serve as a vital platform for unity, reflection, and forward-looking  action.

Malaysia values the opportunity to actively participate in many of this year’s dialogues  and meetings, which we hope, will contribute meaningfully to shaping our collective  understanding and advancing the 2030 Agenda.

Notably, Malaysia presented its VNR at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable  Development convened under the auspices of ECOSOC earlier this year. This  presentation reaffirmed our enduring commitment to the 2030 Agenda and provided an  opportunity to share Malaysia’s progress, challenges, and aspirations, particularly in  advancing green economy, social inclusion, and digital transformation. We are grateful to  all partners and peers for their constructive engagement and support throughout this  process.

Madam President,

Malaysia strongly welcomes ECOSOC’s continued emphasis on advancing evidence based solutions. For Malaysia, sustainable development is not only an economic and  social goal, it is also a moral responsibility. It requires balancing growth with  inclusiveness, resilience, and environmental stewardship.

ECOSOC’s continued work in advancing the three dimensions of sustainable  development is vital. We further recognise the Council’s focus on humanitarian affairs and  peacebuilding, which reminds us that there can be no sustainable development without  peace, justice, and dignity. 

In this regard, Malaysia reaffirms its consistent position that there can be no sustainable  development without justice for the people of Palestine. The Council and the international  community must take decisive and united action to uphold our shared commitments to  lasting peace and prosperity for all.

Madam President,

We are reminded of the enduring truth that no nation can achieve the 2030 Agenda alone.  The spirit of partnership that underpins ECOSOC’s work must continue to guide our  collective journey.

Malaysia will continue to support the work of the Council and to engage closely with all  partners to ensure that no one, and no country, is left behind.

May our shared commitment to people, planet, prosperity, and peace continue to guide  and inspire our collective efforts in the years ahead.

Thank you.