Kathmandu: UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) President Lok Bahadur Thapa on January 15 inaugurated the annual orientation course on the work of ECOSOC.

The programme was organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) with sponsorship from the Mission of Portugal to the United Nations.

Speaking on the occasion, President Thapa said ECOSOC is at a defining moment in its history and stressed that its effectiveness depends on collective commitment and shared responsibility.

He emphasized the need for strong leadership to enable the Council to fulfil its Charter mandate with ambition and clarity in advancing the Global Goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).