Secretary-General Appoints Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, as Co-Chair of Sustainable Development Goals Advocates Group

The Secretary-General announced today the appointment of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates group, alongside Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados.  The Secretary-General underscored the urgent need to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and welcomed Prime Minister Sánchez’s leadership in advancing sustainable development.

The SDG Advocates are influential leaders who support the Secretary-General in raising global ambition and action to keep the promise of the SDGs.  The Secretary-General also expressed appreciation to former Co-Chair Justin Trudeau of Canada for his service.  Prime Minister Mottley will continue in her role as Co-Chair.