(Continued) Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative - General Assembly, 79th session

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are going to start.

I call to order the informal meeting of the plenary on the UN 80 initiative.

As indicated in my letter dated 15th May 2025, this meeting is being held in order to hear the remaining speakers from 12 May and any other which were not able and any other speakers who were not able to speak previously. The floor will be given to Member States in the order requested during the first informal meeting. Additional requests for the floor from those not able to speak previously should be made by approaching the sectariat table in order to allow maximum participation by all in the limited time available. I strongly encourage you to be as brief as possible. As announced in the Journal, delegations are requested to limit their statements to three minutes or to five minutes when speaking on behalf of a group.

I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Malaysia who will speak on behalf of the association of south east Asian nations.

Mr. President, thank you for resuming this meeting. Our appreciation to the Secretary General for his briefing on 12 May, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the 10 member states of ASEAN. ASEAN is proud of its cooperation with the UN. Underpinned by the ASEAN UN Comprehensive Partnership Framework. Our collaboration reflects a shared commitment to addressing global and regional challenges while advancing peace, prosperity and sustainable development.

ASEAN and the UN have made significant progress through this collaboration. We remain committed to further strengthening our comprehensive partnership guided by the ASEAN UN Plan of Action 2021 2025. We also look forward to the timely finalization and adoption of the successor Plan of Action 2026 2030. ASEAN is supportive of reform measures aimed at making the UN more efficient, inclusive and fit for purpose in addressing present day and future challenges. In this regard, The Secretary General's UN80 initiative is a timely and important step towards strengthening the UN system.

ASEAN stands ready to engage constructively in its deliberation and implementation. Mr. President, here ASEAN would like to make the following preliminary observations. First, any reform measures should enhance, not limit, the UN's capacity to work collaboratively and transparently with Member States in strengthening multilateralism, upholding the primacy of the UN Charter and promoting greater respect for and adherence to international law. Reform is not just about technical adjustments. It also requires changes in mindset both within the Secretariat and among Member States.

The reforms should also reinforce cooperation between regional organizations and the un, recognising their complementary roles in maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights and advancing sustainable development. Second, ASEAN welcomes further details on the identified reform measures, along with continued consultations with Member States Transparent and inclusive consultations are are essential to achieving an outcome that all Member States can respect and uphold, an outcome that is crucial for successful implementation. As the Organization seeks to make the UN more efficient, accountable and fit for purpose, we must continue to ensure that the UN can deliver results for all and accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Pact for the Future. The this will only be possible if all Member States fulfill their financial obligations in full, on time and without conditions. Third, the UN 80 initiative should be approached in connection with the broader question of comprehensive UN reform through ongoing processes such as the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General assembly and intergovernmental negotiations on the Security Council reform.

In addition, the reform must also be synergized with broader multilateral institutions, including the IFA reform. Integrating the UNAT initiative with these processes could serve as a credible step toward meaningful and sustainable reform of the Organisation. This approach would also help ensure coherence and avoid duplication. Also, geographical balance and representation across the UN system must continue to be prioritised through through this integrated approach in line with the principle of the sovereign equality of all Member States. President the theme of Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN this year is inclusivity and sustainability.

ASEAN encourages the reflection of these principles throughout the UN80 initiative Reform process with a view to fostering meaningful engagement of all Member States and supporting efforts towards sustainable reform of the organization. Now I wish to deliver a brief statement in national capacity. Mr. President, the challenges before us are monumental. In September last year, we adopted the Pact for the Future, reaffirming our commitment to multilateralism, promising to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Charter, there is indeed an urgent need for us to take stock of the UN's achievements and shortcomings and reflect on the past, current and future challenges.

Malaysia consistently supports reform measures to make the United nations more democratic, effective, efficient, inclusive, sustainable and transparent. Ensuring the UN's effectiveness is our shared responsibility. Malaysia takes its responsibility and commitment towards the UN and multilateralism very seriously. Malaysia consistently pays its assessed contribution to the regular budget in full and on time. This same commitment is reflected in in our active participation in UN peacekeeping operations and support for various UN development and humanitarian initiatives.

In this period, we urge all Member States to honour their financial obligations to the organization, ensuring that the UN is always adequately resourced to carry out its vital mandates for global peace, development and human rights. Malaysia appreciates the Secretary General's pledge to consult closely and regularly with Member States and on the progress of the UNAT initiative. Transparent and inclusive consultation is key to ensure buy in from all member States. We look forward to receiving further updates and to playing a constructive and active role in future discussions. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Malaysia. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Ecuador.

Thank you, Mr. President, for resuming this session which gives an opportunity for the membership to express their views on the initiative UN 80 of the Secretary General. And I also want to acknowledge the Secretary General's willingness to engage in dialogue and active listening, which is once again demonstrated by his presence at this session. Various issues have already been mentioned and Ecuador shares this vision, including on the following. The UN system must evolve to respond to the global crises that it is confronting. It can't simply remain a picture from eight decades ago.

In spite of the challenging context that the UN confronts, perhaps more serious than ever, multilateralism continues to be, as always, the fundamental pillar of peace, sustainable development, humanitarian action and human rights. What is required, therefore, is a realistic, rigorous and continued analysis which ensures the fulfillment of concrete objectives, both with efficiency and effectiveness. This process, consequently, should not be seen as a mere exercise of institutional survival, but rather it should be seen as an opportunity to realign the organization, address its possible inefficiencies, and most importantly, re establish trust in multilateralism, which will only be possible if we manage to ensure that the organization functions better for the people it serves. For this, I'd like to underscore that it's important to act urgently and ambitiously, but also in a pragmatic and realistic way. Ecuador trusts, in the judgment of the Secretary General, to propose the adjustments that the organization requires that include the search for efficiencies within existing agreements, the implementation of mandates, especially those agreed in the Pact for the Future, and the assessment of structural changes.

Secretary General Guterres, Deputy Secretary General Amina Muhammad, Under Secretary General Guy Ryder and the entire team in charge of the process can count on the support of Ecuador. And so I would like to conclude by reiterating our willingness to participate constructively in the consultations that are being held in the framework of the UN AD Initiative. Thank you very much.

I thank the distinguished representative of. Ok, I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Croatia.

After that, he'll be Poland.

Thank you, Mr. President. And let me use this opportunity to thank the Secretary General for his briefing and leadership on this matter. Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union on behalf of its member states. And I would like to add a few points in my national capacity. It is clear that the United nations stands at a critical juncture, reflecting the significant changes in our world over the past 80 years.

This has been particularly evident since the commemoration of the UN 75th anniversary, which led to the mandate for the Secretary General to propose ways to enhance the organization's effectiveness. The Our Common Agenda report, along with its related briefs and the New Agenda for Peace, have been valuable in Preparing for the 2023 SDG Summit and the recent Summit of the Future. The Pact for the Future, adopted by our heads of state and government last September, provides a framework to guide us forward. We now need to support the Secretary General in proposing concrete steps to increase the UN's impact, accountability, efficiency and transparency. We share a common responsibility as Member States and as the UN system to ensure the organization can effectively address both new and persistent challenges and deliver tangible benefits to the people we serve.

Croatia encourages the Secretary General to be ambitious in his proposals, as the current global landscape demands bold and decisive action. However, this cannot be achieved by the Secretary General alone. Member states must also act with boldness and ambition, approaching discussions with open minds and a spirit of goodwill to improve mandate delivery across all pillars of the UN in full accordance with the UN Charter. And this may require us to make difficult decisions. While we all have our national priorities and interests, these can only truly be pursued while considering those of others.

In our interconnected world, where threats and challenges transcend national borders and capacities, true benefit will only be realized through collective measures that serve us all.

For member states smaller in population and size like Croatia, the United nations is particularly vital. As the permanent representative of Singapore aptly noted a few days ago, or 10 days ago, we constitute the majority of the UN and have no viable alternative. The United nations is fundamental to our livelihood and our freedom. Therefore, Mr. Secretary General, I assure you of the full support of our delegation, and we are committed to playing our part in this crucial endeavor. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Croatia. I now give the floor. Distinguished representative of Poland. After that, you'll be Zimbabwe.

Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by thanking you for resuming this meeting, and I would also like to express my appreciation to the Secretary General for his presence today and very informative briefing last week. Mr. President, for 80 years, this organization has been a shared responsibility of its member states, equal in rights and sovereign, facing crisis and crisis after crisis, and tirelessly trying to bring stability to the world. Each turbulent period must have seemed like a significant and perhaps even overwhelming challenge to our predecessors. And yet the United nations remained in place and resolved to accomplish its aims as a founding member of the organization.

Poland, aligning itself with the statement delivered by the European Union, remains unwavering in its determination to pursue the values enshrined in the Charter. While celebrating the 80th anniversary of the United nations, we must, however, look into the future in this context. We welcome the initiative of the Secretary General to propose an ambitious reform of the United nations system. Poland strongly believes that only a resilient, agile and modern organization, firmly based on its three pillars, peace and security, human rights and sustainable development equal can match the challenges we currently face. Timely and effective delivery of mandates should be the organization's main priority.

Poland will welcome proposals on structural changes to the United nations system with a view to better utilize available resources and modern technologies, to unleash the potential of the UN staff and to ensure seamless cooperation within the system across the silases. We count on the support of the whole UN family for this initiative because only a system wide effort will allow them to identify areas, some duplications or overlap that may be present and to Yield Tangible results. Mr. President, we need to refocus the United nations from the process to the effect and from the system to the peoples. From that perspective, we need to take a close look to all our discussions and commitments and the committees and decide whether the outcomes are matching expectations and are results oriented and the people's oriented. We should follow our own advice consensually adopted in the resolution on the revitalization of the ga, including in regard to streamlining the agenda and frequency of the some Items being considered.

Mr. President, I wish to refer to the main administrative problem of the organization faces right now, which is the liquidity crisis. We expect from the Secretary General to propose a realistic budget for the organizations and ones adopted by the General Assembly. We treat it as a commitment. Poland always pays its assessed contributions on time, in full and without conditions. Moreover, despite challenging economic conditions, Poland has been paying almost all its duties to the regular budget in advance to help the UN kickstart its new budgetary year.

And I call upon all Member States to fulfill their obligations as we do. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank the distinguished representative from Poland. I now give the floor to distinguished representative from Zimbabwe. After that, you'll be the Maldives.

Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by thanking the Secretary General for his timely and thoughtful briefing on the UN 80 initiative. The periodic review of the United nations is both necessary and prudent. It provides an opportunity to strengthen the organization's ability to respond effectively to present challenges and future uncertainties. Zimbabwe welcomes the Secretary General's assurance of regular and inclusive consultations with Member States.

Our collective ownership of this process is essential. Allow me, Mr. President, to reflect briefly on the three work streams. First, on efficiencies and improvements. We note the proposal to relocate certain services to lower cost duty stations. We trust that such decisions will be guided by regional needs and promote equitable geographical representation and above all, improve delivery on the ground.

Second, on the mandate's review, Zimbabwe supports efforts to reduce duplication and enhance coherence. Rationalizing overlapping mandates is essential to improving program delivery. However, we emphasize the need to safeguard the priorities of developing countries, especially those from Africa. We would also welcome further information on the 3,600 mandates issued by Member States to better appreciate the scope and nature of the work involved. We do appreciate, of course, that pruning these mandates rests squarely on the shoulders of Member States themselves.

Third, on structural changes, we envisage a less bureaucratic, more responsible UN restructured to better align with the national efforts to achieve SDGs, particularly in poverty eradication, education, climate action, health and agriculture. Mr. President, we have taken note of the proposal to reset the DPPA and DPO and to streamline the civilian component of peacekeeping. While we appreciate the intent, we caution against any measures that might undermine the resources for conflict prevention, early warning or mediation, especially in Africa, where such support remains vital. In conclusion, Zimbabwe welcomes the commitment to transparency and regular briefings. We stand ready to engage constructively so that The United nations at 80 may emerge stronger, more inclusive and fully equipped to fulfill the promises of its Charter.

I thank you.

I thank distinguished representative from Zimbabwe. I now give the floor to distinguished representative from Sierra Leone. And after that will be Chile.

Okay, I give the floor to the distributed representative of Chile.

Thank you, Mr. President. First of all, I want to express the gratitude of Chile to the Secretary General for his tireless efforts in this challenging time of our organization, the time when the organization is confronting unprecedented challenges. His commitment to the precepts of the Charter deserves our highest respect. Chile considers it urgent to use our scarce resources to ensure effectiveness and implementation of mandates established by Member States in a complex time. This will be very complex.

This is why it's precisely a time to show our capacity to adapt and strengthen our organization. We need to be clear this is not only the responsibility of the Secretariat, it's a collective effort that requires especially the commitment of all Member States. As we close in on the 80th anniversary, we can't forget to mention the significant achievements of the organization and this reality.

The Current fragility of our organization forces us to put international solidarity at the heart of our efforts. For Chile, it's essential that the development pillar is not weakened. This is one of the areas where the action of the organization has had a direct and positive impact on the lives of millions of people. We cannot go back on what we have achieved, especially in the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the Pact for the Future, which need to be implemented. We trust that the reform will not affect important areas such as peace and security, combating poverty, protection of human rights and others.

We have to confront this crisis with a shared responsibility, working together, seeking to balance, to ensure balance in the participation of our members and continuing to ensure that this organization is an inclusive space that.

Thank you very much.

I thank Distinguished representative of Chile. I now give the floor. Distinguished representative of Turkey after what. After that will be Liechtenstein.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Allow me to express our appreciation to you and the Secretary General for convening this informal briefing on the UNAT Initiative. Turkey aligns itself by the statement delivered by the delegation on 12 May. My country supports the UNAT initiative. As a staunch supporter of multilateralism and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, Turkey believes that a strong and credible United nations is essential to addressing the complex and global challenges we face today. Our commitment to the UN and its core values remain unwavering.

At a time when the UN system and many international organizations are facing financial constraints, the success of the UN initiative becomes even more vital. These challenges should be seen as an opportunity to take bold and transformative steps, steps to strengthen the UN's role and relevance. Reform efforts should be perceived in a spirit of cooperation, not competition among the three pillars of the un. A balanced and integrated approach among these pillars is essential to preserving the organization's integrity and delivering on its comprehensive mandate. In this context, we support steps that aim to eliminate duplication across the state system and improve resource efficiency.

Strengthening the leadership and coordination role of resident coordinators at the country level can also enhance the coherence and impact of the UN's work. At the same time, reforms must not undermine the UN's critical life saving operations on the ground, its protection of civilians, or its contributions to sustainable development. Weakening of these core values and responsibilities could lead to crises that endanger the security and stability of all. The reform process should be firmly anchored in a commitment to the 2030 Agenda. The achievement of the SDGs as well as the shared objectives of the pact for the future.

Efforts to streamline the system must also safeguard the valuable expertise and institutional memory that the UN agencies and programs have built over decades of work. A reformed and empowered UN will continue to rely on Member States timely and full financial contributions to sustain its vital functions. In this regard, we see merit in reducing staff numbers in high cost duty stations as a practical cost saving measure. Relocating staff and functions closer to operational hubs could not only reduce expenditures, but also enhance effectiveness and field level impact. Turkey, which hosts numerous UN offices both in Ankara and Istanbul, stands ready to contribute actively and constructively to the reform process.

We also believe that any proposals under the UNH T initiative that foresee significant challenges to structures or mandates must be thoroughly consulted with Member States, particularly those directly benefit from from these services. We strongly support regular information sharing and sustained dialogue with Member states throughout the UN 80 process. Consultations in this regard should be conducted in a transparent manner with the inclusion of all Member States rather than on a basis of regional or small groups. Finally, we maintain that including the Security Council reform in these discussions may hamper the main objectives of the Secretary General's initiatives. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Taekiye. I'd like to suggest very strongly that when the light begins to blink, the red light on the microphone, please bring your speech to an end. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Liechtenstein. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. President, for reconvening this meeting and our thanks to the Secretary General for his briefing on 12 May and for his presence here today. Liechtenstein aligns with the statement made at that meeting by Singapore on behalf group. Mr. President, Liechtenstein is grateful for the Secretary General's leadership and willingness to engage in open dialogue with Member States on the future of this organization we all deeply care about. We fully support the high level of ambition and the dedication of the UN 80 task force. And we welcome this anniversary as a unique opportunity to make the United nations more effective, inclusive and fit for purpose.

The United nations stands at an inflection point and we must seize this opportunity to emerge stronger. The liquidity crisis is not new and once again we remind all states of their obligations to pay their contributions on time and in full.

Liechtenstein is convinced that any reform must be grounded in the three core pillars that have guided our organization for 80 years. Peace and security, human rights and development. Especially in a political environment when some states look to challenge them. This is precisely the moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. We need a Security Council that is functional and a strong General assembly empowered to take bold decisions, including on peace and security.

Mr. President, we see room for the UN to work more efficiently, for example, by creating synergies among mandates, streamlining, reporting or using automated systems such as AI tools as appropriate. And finally, we are looking to the UN's leadership to deliver a clear, united message and to take bold and principled decisions in line with the impact of the future. We hope for an early harvest of some of these reforms and would appreciate some further elaboration on expected timelines. In this regard, I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Liechtenstein. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom after Dariel, Brazil.

Thank you, President. And let me thank the Secretary General, the Deputy Secretary General and their team for this opportunity today. Colleagues, the core purpose and principles of the UN remain as indispensable today as they were in 1945. But in its 80th year, the UN faces unprecedented challenges in an increasingly turbulent world. With growing inequality, progress towards the SDG's stalling, an increasingly challenging global economic situation and threats to peace and security intensifying how the UN responds will define its future.

The UK therefore welcomes the Secretary General's UN 80 initiative. The UN cannot and should not do everything. UN 80 provides the opportunity to deliver a modernised, streamlined and prioritised organisation, a UN which is representative of all its members, rebuilt around its core offer under the three pillars of the Charter and which adds real value for those who need it most.

We encourage the Secretary General and the team to be bold and to offer ambitious proposals under UN 80 centred on the four principles of Greater impact, enhanced coherence, stronger partnerships and better value for money. And under these principles we offer the following three areas for consideration. First, we seek improved impact and operational coherence of UN activity at the country level under the authority of an empowered Resident Coordinator with clearly defined accountability and responsibility to deliver a single UN plan. Second, a rationalisation of UN structures, including through mandate clarification, to eliminate duplicative activity. UN agencies, funds and programs should have focused distinct mandates and operate with greater coherence to provide the highest quality support to governments.

The UN Secretariat should be reshaped to promote efficiency and ensure it provides effective support to core UN functions. An adapted Secretariat should focus on delivering with impact while ensuring a continued focus on securing the best value for money. And third, greater join up with other operational actors both within and outside the UN system. This includes breaking silos across humanitarian development and peace building agendas and strengthening cooperation with the IFIS and the private sector. President, the UK stands ready to work across the membership to turbocharge reform efforts to ensure stronger, more effective and efficient UN able to deliver for those who need it most.

Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Brazil. After that, you'll be El Salvador.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Mr. Secretary General, I thank you for last week's briefing. Transparency and timely and robust information sharing, as well as inclusive and meaningful consultations are as important as substance in ensuring the indispensable support by member states to UN 80. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by Iraq on behalf of the G77 and China and adds a few remarks. We fully acknowledge the urgent need for addressing the financial crisis facing the United Nations. We also see the imperative of enhancing the organization's efficiency.

Rigorous self scrutiny can always be an invaluable opportunity for institutions to become ever more fit for purpose. They owe it to those who they serve. The UN is not and should not be an exception as the multilateral system itself and millions of people depend on it effectively delivering on its mandate. In our view, UN80 must be firmly guided by three essential parameters, some of which you mentioned, Mr. Secretary General, last week. First, it must be fully consistent with the Charter that is true to its three pillars, which are equally important and each of them a key and indispensable component of the very nature and purpose of the organization.

Second, it must strengthen the organization and its capacity to serve. It will do so if E180 is an objective, well founded and carefully conceived effort to ensure the maximum effectiveness possible in the delivery of mandates within foreseeable resources. And thirdly, under no circumstances should it be a mere exercise in cost cutting in response to a crisis, no matter how serious it may be. Neither should it signal the political acceptance or normalization of deliberate delinquency by Member States. Brazil stands ready to contribute effectively to this debate in favor of a more efficient, effective and resilient UN that is faithful to the values on which it was founded nearly 80 years ago and ever more responsive to the current and future needs of Member States and their societies.

I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Brazil. I now give the floor to distinguished representative of El Salvador and after that it will be Pakistan.

Thank you, Mr. President. We're grateful for the resumption of this meeting. My country is grateful for any effort aimed at improving the administrative efficiency and institutional coordination and taking advantage of technological tools to make this organization more relevant and capable of achieving its goals. However, we think it's essential for any process is to be based on three basic principles. First, of all ownership by all member states and by the whole UN system, meaningful inclusion and constant transparency.

With this in mind, we'd like to highlight the following aspects. This initiative should be clearly linked to intergovernmental commitments already adopted. Avoiding duplication. Also, this initiative should not be excluded exclusively focused on reducing expenditures, but also seek improving efficiency.

Reviewing mandates should seek to achieve their implementation, and all efforts should be geared toward that, but with the support of member states. El Salvador will always support new forms of work as long as small states are not restricted in participating in decision making. All attempts to achieve efficiency should be aimed at avoiding duplication and filling gaps. It's important also to focus on work on the ground, such as that done by country teams. Furthermore, it's important how this initiative will align with other efforts, such as reforming the Security Council or revitalizing certain bodies.

There are plans to have country teams have more input on the ground. How does the Secretary intend to achieve to ensure that restructuring will make will ensure that geographic distribution is ensured. It's also important that additional resources will be required and this is complex in the current liquidity crisis context. How will this reform be launched in this context? We'd like to also stress, Mr. President, Secretary General, on the key role that the Fifth Committee will play in this process.

Consequently, we'd like to ask the Secretary to present a report in a timely way all documentation pertaining to these proposals. This will be essential for the SEC for the General assembly to take informed decisions with without compromising and I want to emphasize this the time that the delegations must dedicate to examining the documents and examining the budgetary aspects. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of El Salvador. I can now give the floor to distinguished representative of Vietnam.

After that, you'll be Bangladesh.

Thank you, Mr. President. Vietnam Associates itself with the statements of ASEAN and G77 and would like to add the following. In our national capacity, my delegation welcomes all initiatives that aim to enhance the efficiency, coherence and overall effectiveness of the UN to meet the demands of member states. Vietnam has long championed efforts to make the UN more responsive, impactful, including the delivering S1 initiative that underscores the value of reform grounded in national ownership and UN coherence.

As we consider the UN 80 initiative, my delegation believes that it is important to adopt a comprehensive and systemic approach to reform, one that looks across the organization in a holistic and integrated manner and in synergy with other critical reform tracts. We share the view with the Secretary General that reform should stem from assessment of the United nations fitness for purpose in carrying out its goals efficiently. Therefore, mandates delivery should be the primary driver for any reform rather than resource constraint. At the same time, reforms must be approached with prudence and depth. Proposals for reform go beyond mere considerations of resources or operational adjustments.

They touch upon the fundamental nature, identity and future direction of the United Nations. Member States must be at the heart of this process. Our ownership, engagement and oversight are essential to ensuring that any reform is sustainable, accountable and ultimately for the benefit of Member States. I thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Vietnam.

And I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Bangladesh. After that, you'll be kenya.

Thank you, Mr. President. From Bangladesh. We appreciate the Secretary General's unit initiative and thank him for his briefing at the previous meeting.

Indeed, we are standing at a time when multilateralism is being constantly challenged with continued erosion of respect for international law. However, it is heartening to see that our solidarity continues to depend. We also welcome Secretary General's assurance of keeping the process inclusive and consultative, so that the mandates of the Member States are not replaced or compromised. Mr. President, while aligning ourselves with the positions taken by G77 and China and the LDC Group, we wish to highlight the following in our national capacity. First, the event must continue to deliver for those who are left behind and also to work for durable solutions to protracted crises in different parts of the world, particularly the unbound sufferings of the innocent civilians in Gaza.

In South Asia, we must not forget the Rohingya refugee crisis. Second, we are concerned about the liquidity crisis. However, reforms must not translate into measures that cut necessary resources of the UN offices which support countries in special situations. Third, peace building and peacekeeping operations must remain in our core priorities with the provision of adequate resources to fulfill mandates and to sustain effectiveness. Fourth, climate resilience and sustainable development must remain in our focus, supported by early action, technology transfer and predictable financing for vulnerable countries.

Mr. President, as we draw from the pact of the future, the intended reform must make the UN more responsive, inclusive and purpose driven. Finally, the unity initiative must not become a mere austerity measure. It must aim at enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness so that the UN is not just a routine bureaucracy, but a goal oriented institution. In this endeavor, Mr. President, please count on our full commitment and constructive engagement. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Bangladesh. And I give the floor to distinguished representative of Kenya. After that, it will be tunisia.

Thank you, Mr. President, for granting me the flow. Kenya welcomes the UN aid initiative and joins other delegations in commending the Secretary General.

For launching this timely and efficient effort to enhance the United nations capacity to respond to the evolving global landscape. As a committed champion of multilateralism and the rule, peace, international order and host to one of the four United Nations Headquarters, Kenya views the Unit initiative as a timely opportunity to reaffirm the UNE's continued relevance and to help steer its operational paradigm towards a more people centered, field driven and result oriented approach. We therefore underscore that the UN AIDS agenda must be designed not just to streamline processes but to drive practical improvement in delivery, particularly in developing regions. It should also draw from previous and ongoing multilateral processes, including UN point 20 under the pact for the Future to ensure continuity and coherence. Chair allow me to offer three focus proposals.

First, Kenya supports the strengthening of regional UN hubs as centers of integrated service delivery. Enhancing operational coordination and co location of agencies in regional setting can enhance efficiency, reduce redundancies and boost responsiveness to fill realities. These hubs should be empowered to deliver programs and reflect regional priorities and are tailored to local contexts. Second, we commend regular and transparent reviews of mandate implementation guided by career performance indicators and informed by local engagements. Embedding robust monitoring, evolution and running system across all UN operations will enhance accountability and ensure interventions are continuously adopted to the needs and feedback of beneficiary communities.

Third, Kenya emphasizes that reform must enable the UN to more effectively tackle today's pressing global priorities. We encourage the initiative to strengthen the role of country teams in delivering localized, data driven solutions that bring UN services closer to the people. Mr. President, in conclusion, we express our appreciation for the work of the Task Force and reaffirm Kenya's strong support for the UN80 process. Kenya remains committed to contributing to a reform process that is bold, inclusive, innovative and one that rebuilds trust, enhances the delivery and prepares the UN to meet the challenges of today and the next generation. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Kenya. Now I give the floor to diplomatic representative of Tunisia and after that you will be indonesia.

Thank you, Mr. President, Secretary General, Ladies and gentlemen, we align ourselves with the statement of G77 and China and we have the following comments in our national capacity. We are honored to speak to you today in an important moment that coincides with the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United nations, which for us all is a symbol of solidarity and cooperation and hope for a more just and equitable world and an international order that rearranges its priorities on the basis of equality and real partnership. Tunisia welcomes the initiative of the Secretary General to reform the United nations system and we appreciate it particularly in light of the increasing challenges that the international order is facing in terms of climate crisis and geopolitical crisis, armed conflicts and social and economic disparities that threaten stability and emphasize the need to have comprehensive reform. The multiple crises have exposed serious weaknesses in the multilateral system and the urgent need to have a real renewal of the working methods of the organization so that it can be more effective, just and representative of the diversity of our world and the aspirations of its people. As stipulated in the Pact for the Future, which was adopted last year.

Mr. President, Tunisia believes that the United nations reform should be based on five main principles. First, a more fair representation of developing countries, particularly in the Security Council, to reflect geopolitical changes and promote the legitimacy of its resolutions. Second, enhancing transparency and accountability within United system, United States nation systems, components, streamlining expenses and more effectively controlling the budget. Third, expanding the UN's role in achieving sustainable development and human rights because lasting peace is not established with weapons, but with justice, education, health, food security, protecting rights and international solidarity, real international solidarity. Fourth, promoting the leadership role of women in higher positions in the Commission, such as set in the system, such as the Secretary General and President of the General Assembly.

Fifth, engaging the civil society, women and youth in drafting and implementing UN policies and supporting the csw. The revitalization of the CSW as a main part of commitment to gender equality. We are ready to constructively engage in this historic initiative and we believe that its success relies on a collective political will that goes beyond narrow calculations and that puts the interests of the United nations and humanity above all else and rebuilds trust in multilateralism as a driver for peace and development. Let us make this 80th anniversary a real point of transformation towards an organization that is closer to people, that is more action oriented and that is more just in representation and more in line with its Gender Charter and its joint values. Thank you, distinguished representative of Tunisia.

I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Indonesia. After that, you'll be France.

Mr. President, thank you for resuming this informal meeting, a reflection of your genuine commitment to uphold the principle of inclusivity. We wish to commend the Secretary General for launching the Unity Initiative as an effort to recalibrate the UN as we mark its 80th anniversary. This is not merely a reflection on the past, but a blueprint for the future to make the organization a better fit for purpose, efficient, responsive and accountable in the face of mounting global challenges and eroding trust in multilateralism.

We welcome the initiatives focus on enhancing efficiencies, ensuring full implementation of mandates and enabling structural and programmatic realignment. Indonesia aligns itself with the statements delivered by Malaysia on behalf of ASEAN and Iraq on behalf of the G77 and China. Allow me, therefore, to add three key points from our national perspective. First, efficiency must be guided by performance and impact. Efficiency does not necessarily mean reduction.

It must mean effective and coherent service delivery. UNRWA is a powerful example for millions of Palestinian refugees. It is not just an agency, it is a lifeline and dignity and survival. Any structural or budgetary reform must strengthen, not constrain, its ability to deliver its mandate, ensuring its financial sustainability where compassion is most needed. Efficiency shall not mean austerity.

Second, the moment for reform is now and the Pact for the Future must be our guide. The Pact represents our collective commitment and a roadmap for a revitalized UN and multilateral system. The UN AT initiative must complement and be anchored in the Pact, ensuring coherence, legitimacy and shared ownership. Reform must be inclusive, transparent and grounded in the will of those whom the organization is intended to serve. Third, a stronger UN requires a secretariat that embodies delivery and accountability, one that is agile and aligned with the values and mandates of the Member States.

The Charter is clear. The Secretariat serves the membership. Reform of structure or working culture must therefore emanate from and remain accountable to the collective will of member states. Mr. President, Indonesia supports the UN 80 initiatives as a pivotal step towards shaping the UN that is not only 80 years wiser, but also future ready and resolute in delivering peace, justice and dignity for all. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Indonesia. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of France. After that, UB Senegal.

M. Le Secretary General, Secretary General, President. Of General assembly, distinguished USG, ASGs excellencies, distinguished colleagues.

I'd like to thank Secretary General first of all for presenting his methods and the first strides made toward an ambitious reform of the un. In accordance with the three chapters that you have laid out. We have a dire need of a UN that is strong, based on fundamental pillars of its action. Peace and security, development and global issues, humanitarian affairs and human rights. The UN 80 initiative must be the opportunity for us to renew our priorities centered on these three pillars, which for France are indissociable and of equal importance.

And they serve as a compass for all of us. First of all, seeing the resurgence of wars, violations of international law and attacks influentary agenda. There is no alternative to multilateralism or to the un. The UN Charter protects us. It reminds us of the primacy of law over force.

It guarantees respect for human rights and ensures through international cooperation the conditions for social progress and better living conditions for all. Sustainable Development Goals have set a course. The Pact for the Future, which we adopted by consensus last September, is a commitment. Tomorrow's UN must be envisaged as serving multilateralism that is both effective and operational, fully committed to peacekeeping, which is a specificity of the un. Secondly, the UN development system, based on the undp, plays a critical role in coordinating global efforts to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and promote stable development.

Through UN80, we must protect this unique role and enhance the UN's capacity to collaborate with international financial institutions as well as states and civil society partners. Thirdly, the UN serves all.

It must be taken into account, understood by all. The states must help by reforming their own methods, planning out decisions and optimization to streamline the un, as well as to think about new working methods to strengthen its efficiency. Just after the Copenhagen meeting, we spoke about means for increased coordination for the expanded family that makes up the UN system. The UN humanitarian system shows us the way under Tom Fletcher with regard to the multiple competing levels of coordination in this area. Lastly, UN80 must be done in a spirit of collective responsibility.

The UN is such that its members and the Secretariat work together. Tomorrow's UN is only sustainable if its members respect their legal and budgetary obligations. France and its EU partners, who Together make up a 27 are the main contributors to the UN budget, are in agreement on this. We have always paid on time and call on all other members to do the same. Mr. President and ASG today we're celebrating the 80th anniversary of the UN.

80 years of the UN working for the benefit of people and the planet. You can count on the active participatory support of France for an ambitious reform, as well as unwavering support to multilateralism as it stems from the Charter. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of France. I now give the floor to disun representative of Senegal.

After that you become run,.

Mr. President. Secretary General. Senegal on statement made by Iraq on behalf of G77 China and by Singapore on behalf of the form of small states and Nepal on behalf of the least developed countries and would like to make the following statement in its national capacity. We've just celebrated the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and we are preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the UN. But the UN is currently facing financial difficulties that jeopardize not only the 2030 agenda.

But also more importantly, the implementation of the pact that links us to future generations. This is happening at a time when the global context is marked by interconnected challenges that are all troubling and makes the UN even more necessary. It must be better and more effective. The UN must be even more focused on its three fundamental pillars, especially in a multilingual environment, and we must take into account geographic representation and balance. It must also have adequate resources and that is the importance of timely payment by all Member States of all of their contributions to the regular budget and peacekeeping operations in order for us to emerge from this impasse that it is facing here.

I commend Secretary General General for your many efforts to make the UN system more effective, resilient and efficient in the implementation of the mandates entrusted to it by Member of States. My delegation also notes the importance of the exchange of views on UN80 here. Allow me to share with you the following four points. Firstly, the financial impact must not be the main driver of reform, leading to a reduction in the execution rate of programs as well as considerable budgetary reductions. Secondly, this initiative, if it is to be successful, must follow a transparent and inclusive process with a priority placed on improving the efficiency in mandate implementation.

Thirdly, UN80 must not just be a budget cutting operation, it must be a true reform of the UN to recenter the UN in its original missions, in accordance with the three pillars of the Charter, without compromising the implementation of important mandates for Member States such as ours.

So all structural change should ensure that all programs work together in a concerted manner to avoid partial execution of mandates or suspension of implementation of important programs and priorities for many Member States, especially within the context of the 2030 Agenda. Fourthly, this initiative must allow the drivers behind the decision making in the system to be closer to populations who are the ultimate beneficiaries of these programs and activities. In any case, you can count on the commitment of Senegal as we continue this process. Thank you.

I thank the Dusumir representative of Senegal.

I now give the floor to this new representative of Cameroon and after that, you will be the Maldives.

Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you for giving us this opportunity to meet once again. I want to in particular thank the Secretary General who, faithful to his sense of service, has returned to see us and I repeat what he's often said. It is my duty to consult. It is my duty to listen. Thank you, Secretary General for this.

You have come during the initial phase of unad, the phase when we are establishing a diagnostic, and during this phase when you're listening to Member States, you have to ask the right questions or the right question when what is not working?

The UN is subject to an integrated process of management which is based on a vision and aims at implementing a program. In this process, what is not working? Where is the missing link? Is it the vision? No,.

Because we as Member States have agreed on a set of tools and agreed on a future that we want. We've agreed on the SDGs, on the pact for the Future. We in Africa have agreed on a certain vision.

So is it the Africa we want vision? So is it, should we continue in pursuing this vision or is it the strategic goals that are lacking? No, because in the SDGs we have set 17 strategic goals which cover all areas of activity in the Africa that we want.

We have focused seven strategic goals which represent the path that we want to take the roadmap. So. Is it a problem of assessment or criteria for analysis? No, because in the SDGs we have established some 340 criteria to assess progress, around 69 targets.

And in the future, we want in Africa, we have key concepts.

Planet centered, people centered, eradication of poverty, no one left behind, shared prosperity.

So what. Where is the missing. What's. What is missing? Why isn't.

Why isn't the machine working smoothly? And you said yourself, Secretary General, the missing dot is action. The action is missing. We set the purpose, but the action is missing.

Why is the action missing? That is the missing link, sort of. Why? Because the means for implementation are lagging behind. Objective 17 is lagging behind.

Why is that? Because the political will is not there.

So in this case, the missing dot is the means of implementation, as you have often repeated. Which means, this means basically that in this current phase of our assessment, we need to really focus on how to find the missing dot, which is the action. Otherwise we will be like the. Compass.

We had a man from the village who had one single purpose. That is to carry the carcass of an elephant. But he didn't have the means of implementation. He had very weak legs. You cannot carry the carcass of an elephant with the legs of a quail.

And you, you have the Program Committee and the Coordination Committee that is currently meeting. And in the timetable that you established, will the Program Committee be there to assess your proposals or will it. Will it cut its session short and then leave a couple of weeks later to come and see? Or will we simply leave this to the Fifth Committee without hearing the very authoritative view of this organ, the Program Committee? In any case, Secretary General, what we await from you is a final assessment of the reform that you yourself initiated in 2017, when you took over on the 1st of January 2017, when you started your term, you proposed the reform to member states.

And I had the honor of being the fifth, the chair of the fifth Committee and to kind of guide your reforms which were adopted by consensus. Since then we have had reports from the Board of Auditors, the of the ACABQ and others that have said that within the budget of three and a half billion, that is not enough simply. And when we agree on that amount, budgetary amount based on consensus, that figure, that sum is given to you by drips and drabs, which means that we are not in a position to fulfill what we have pledged in time, in full and without conditions. In this situation, by implementing other reforms that you've announced in unad. Whether we're talking about a efficiency structures or mandates, we will be once again at the starting point.

And when we look at mandates, there aren't that many mandates.

Under Kofi Annan, all mandates were evaluated, which is why we basically reached the conclusion of grouping certain mandates.

At the time, there was a clause that a mandate, after two years, if it wasn't implemented, became null and void. The member states did not accept that. In any case, the mandate there aren't that many. You've yourself reduced them to 28 programs and the budgetary cycle that was a biennial one is now. You brought it back to you reduced it to a year and it should be re evaluated in light of the document that you will deliver in 2026.

So at this stage of the diagnosis, this is what I wanted to say. I wish you success, courage and I hope that you will not be the man from the village who had to carry the carcass of an elephant but on the feet of a quail.

Thank you of Cameroon. I now give the flood. Distinguished representative of the Maldives.

Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President. Mr. Secretary General. I don't think I would ever be able to match the legendary PR of Cameroon in his eloquence and proverbial speech just now. But I'll make two very short remarks.

The Maldives aligns itself with the statement of AOC, the small states group and the group of 77 in China. I'll make just two points. First, at UN80, the smaller states urge a shift from a New York centered model. And the UN should adopt a more regionally based office structure. Not every agency needs a liaison office in New York.

Digital tools can improve coordination without added cost. Locating more offices in Asia would cut costs and improve regional engagement. My second point is that the UN should set up a seeds delivery unit by consolidating existing mandates and I repeat, consolidating existing mandates. It will not add bureaucracy, but make the system more nimble and easier to navigate. A seeds delivery unit's focus must be to build stronger state capacity across all sectors in seeds.

Stronger capacity will drive innovation, scale, impact and deliver real results. This shift will help in changing the narrative of seeds from vulnerability to value creation. The Maldives will continue to support UN80 initiatives and looks forward to a more productive and more efficient UN and continues to be catalyst for sustainable development. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Maldives. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of New Zealand.

Thank you President for hosting this informal meeting and thank you to the Secretary General and your team for your leadership of the UN 80 initiative. As others have already noted, we meet at a time of unprecedented risk and uncertainty for the UN system. A tightly constrained fiscal environment set against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions are threatening the continued viability of our core multilateral institutions. Bold reforms are urgently needed to preserve the credibility and the legitimacy of the UN system, a system we built together, a system grounded in international law and the UN Charter, and a system that has underpinned our collective security and prosperity for generations. To succeed, our UN leadership and member states must work together to adapt to these challenges.

We all have a role to play and in terms of specifics, I'd like to make four points and then just a general comment about leadership. First of all, New Zealand supports action that will enable the UN system to deliver on its core mandates. In this constrained fiscal environment, the UN 80 initiative must reinforce the UN's ability to deliver on its central page purpose of maintaining international peace and security, as well as its mandates for promoting sustainable development and respect of human rights. Achieving efficiencies and cost reductions while improving the transparency and flexibility of UN budget processes must be a top priority for the UN80 process. But efficiencies alone are not sufficient to address the the scale of the crisis before us.

Secondly, Member States supported by the UN Secretariat must commit to producing a smaller number of more focused and effective mandates that prioritise the UN's core normative roles and support its ability to effectively deliver core services on the ground. Thirdly, New Zealand also supports bold structural reform and program realignment to address duplication and maintain the UN's focus on areas of comparative advantage. An improved one UN approach based on a single budget and set of outcomes is needed to ensure we achieve maximum impact with the resources available. Of course, proposals to relocate and emerge functions must not be at the expense of the needs of the most vulnerable or of small states with limited diplomatic footprints around the world. In seeking efficiencies, we must nevertheless ensure we continue to serve those most in need, regardless of their relative size or location.

Our Pacific island nations face particular challenges by virtue of their size, vulnerability and isolation. We stand ready to work with Pacific colleagues and the UN on a more cost efficient and effective UN model that continues to meet the critical needs of our region. And fourthly, this exercise must also consider how we find ourselves in such a crisis and take practical action to reduce the vulnerability of the UN system to future funding crises. The funding of our core institutions must be placed on a more sustainable footing and we need to incentivise all Member States to pay their assessed dues on time and in full. Finally, Secretary General, President, you both have crucial roles to play in the weeks and months ahead.

We call on you to show bold and resolute leadership to drive a connected reform agenda, one that is action oriented and inclusive, with clear timelines and benchmarks. It is incumbent on all of us too, as Member States to engage constructively in the exercise in front of us to move beyond entrenched national and group positions in the interest of achieving a more focused, effective and responsive United Nations. Thank you.

I thank the Distributive Representative of New Zealand. I now give the floor to the representative of Ghana. After that will be the Republic of Korea.

Thank you, Mr. President. We thank the Secretary General for this proactive initiative.

As a large global organization with a presence in virtually every part of the world, it is essential that attempts at reform and restructuring of the UN be carefully thought through, comprehensively assessed and actions faced in a proper manner that enables incremental yet significant steps to be taken towards their identified goals. This effort requires a close partnership between the Secretary General and Member States to succeed. The Secretary General in driving his own actions would not go far and Member States in preserving our established interests would prove unhelpful. Ghana will remain constructive and supportive of all well intended efforts in the process and encourages regular and restructured dialogue between the Secretary General and Member States on the financial situation of the un. We acknowledge that while the dire financial situation presently facing the organization is a reality, financial cash should not be the basis for reform or restructuring.

Rather, the impact of the mandate delivery should be the focus, even as every effort is made to implement a high culture of efficiency on peace and security. We know that while important elements from the HIPPO report have been implemented. The peace and security pillar of the United nations could still benefit from additional reforms and restructuring, including the need to match resources with the importance of the United nations prevention work and efforts towards preventing conflicts and building and sustaining peace. Align and structurally interlock United nations peace operations with the efforts of regional organizations where available by leveraging on the existing capacity for early warning, mediation and peace enforcement, among others. On development over the years, due to the lack of dedicated and committed funding for the United nations work in the development space, it has remained an area with limited impact.

This pillar of the organization's work should be carefully reviewed during the process. A new business model is necessary as the current model has consistently failed to deliver the desired outcomes. To conclude, in reviewing the organization after 80 years, we must understand what Member States can do best within their own national context and identify areas where global action by the UN in support of national efforts is more meaningful. A failure to distinguish properly the areas of unique national competence and the blaring and intrusion of roles may not serve the organization and its Member States well. Transparency and accountability must be central to the process to ensure the General Assembly's oversight responsibility at all stages.

I thank you,. I thank the distinguished representative of Ghana and I give the flood detail the distinctive representative of the Republic of Korea. After that, he will be the Dominican Republic.

Thank you, Mr. President, for reconvening this meeting. I'd also like to extend my gratitude to the Secretary General for his tireless efforts to make the UN more effective, efficient and more relevant to today's world. Now we have a once in a generation opportunity for for sweeping reform. The UN 80 initiative comes at a time when the UN is both most challenged and most needed. In this context, I'd like to encourage the UN80 to move forward in the following directions.

First, as a guiding principle of the reform, you must keep in mind that all measures should ultimately aim to enable the UN to better fulfill its core founding mandates across the three pillars of peace and security, development and human rights.

Second, I welcome the Task Force's proposal to review all UN mandates, currently numbering over 5,000. We should seize this opportunity to refine and update mandates, ensuring they are more aligned with the current priorities. To this end, we Member States should start engaging ourselves in the review process from an early stage with a set of criteria, such as budget implications of each mandate.

Third, I strongly support the Secretary General's commitment to structural changes. We should actively explore consolidating duplicative entities and offices to avoid redundancy and make the UN a truly productive organization. In doing so, my delegation encourages a more decentralized and field oriented UN, as UNFPA and UNICEF have successfully been doing, strengthening ground delivery that can truly resonate with the local communities. Fourth, we are aware that almost all field agencies are primarily funded by voluntary contributions and 80% of their budget comes from a small number of donor countries and in some cases heavily dependent on one country. We must wake up to this reality and start making serious efforts to make the UN system financially healthier and more resilient.

Last but not least, we look forward to redressing problems with the proliferation of senior positions. The number of high level posts can be reduced by consolidating similar mandates, delegating mandates where possible, and reclassifying them with flexibility according to changing circumstances and actual needs. In closing, Mr. President, my delegation sincerely hopes the task Force, in close consultation with the member States, will advance reforms boldly and ambitiously achieving tangible results. Under the leadership of the Secretary General, the Government of the Republic of Korea will stand firmly behind the reform effort. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Republic of Korea. And I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Dominican Republic. After that, you be Hungary.

Thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the floor. Secretary General. Your Excellency's colleagues. The Dominican Republic aligns itself with the statement made by Iraq on behalf of G77, in China, by Palau on behalf of Ausis, and by Singapore on behalf of the Group of Small States. We are grateful to the Secretary General for presenting the UN 80 initiative, a very timely proposal at this crucial time for our organization.

We value your efforts aimed at optimizing the use of limited resources and to strengthen the capacity of the UN to fulfill its mandates, in line with what the Secretary General himself stated. Over time, we have witnessed the sustained growth of the volume of work of this organization, which reflects its central role as a unique forum for international dialogue. In parallel, various challenges have become more acute, including geopolitical ones and liquidity crisis. In this context, we'd like to underscore the importance that for all reform process to be sustained on meaningful, open and transparent consultations with Member States and in particular with regard to program aspects. Also, we value the commitment of the Secretary General that this work should not represent an additional burden for delegations.

We consider it is essential to avoid the duplication of flows of work or the creation of new requirements without the appropriate streamlining of existing processes and structures. Mr. President, Secretary General. Taking into account what I've just said, we would like to reiterate our support for A process that adheres to the foundational principles of the United nations and that uses the objectives and indicators of the 2030 Agenda and the Pact for the Future as reference points for a successful implementation of this initiative. Along these same lines, we should avoid the search for efficiency to becoming a pretext to weaken priority programs or to relegate the needs of the of the neediest to the back burner. To conclude, the Dominican Republic reiterates its commitment to multilateralism and readiness to participate constructively in this process.

Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Dominican Republic. I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Hungary. After him he'll be Papua New Guinea.

Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, distinguished colleagues.

First of all, of course, thank you very much for reconvening this very important, important meeting on 18 Initiative today. While aligning ourselves with the statement made previously by the European Union, I seize this opportunity to deliver the following remarks in my national capacity. In today's increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape, where uncertainty and ever competing global challenges overshadow unity, we find ourselves in urgent need for a place where dialogue, and certainly not division, prevails. The United nations has long stood at such place. But as the world evolves with new challenges, shifting power dynamics and emerging global threats, the institutions meant to serve it must follow suit.

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, this year, as the United nations marks its 80th anniversary, we have a unique opportunity not only to celebrate all that has been achieved, but to prepare for what lies ahead. Preparing the UN for the 21st century is essential to ensure its long term sustainability, relevance and effectiveness well beyond its 80th anniversary. Hungary believes that this is exactly what the UN initiative is about. Getting the UN ready for the future. On behalf of Hungary, we Support your efforts, Mr. Secretary General, to reform the UN system not for the sake of change, but for the sake of relevance, effectiveness, renewed trust and continuous cooperation.

However, in order for the organization to function effectively, it is crucial to ensure that cooperation is built on the foundation of mutual respect and evidence based approaches. Although this process undoubtedly will come with setbacks and resistance and face many challenges, we have high hopes for it and see see this as a great opportunity. Mr. Secretary General, we particularly welcome the ambition to streamline administrative services, reduce parallel operations, increase cooperation and build on synergies across agencies, as this would be instrumental in creating a more robust, agile and impactful UN system. We also fully support the efforts to rationalize UN programs and entities with overlapping mandates, as well as the strategic aim to reduce the organization's presence at high cost locations in the interest of long term financial sustainability. We believe that optimizing the operational footprint of the entire organization is essential to ensure a more agile and cost effective UN system and as it has to be prepared to focus on the needs of Member States and of our citizens while as little overhead cost as possible.

In this regard, the UN Shared Service Centers serve as a good practice. We recognize the strategic importance of Global Shared Services Centers in supporting UN agencies to focus on core mandates. We believe optimizing the GSSD network is crucial for improving cost effectiveness and operational excellence across the system. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Hungary has proven to be a reliable and efficient horse to to numerous UN entities and therefore we will continue our support in this regard. We will be closely monitoring the evolution of the UN initiative, but you can count on our continuous support and constructive engagement across all initiatives aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the UN system.

I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Hungary. I now give the floor to distinguished Representative of Papua New guinea and after Papua New Guinea, Ukraine.

Mr. President and Excellencies, all protocols observed. Mr. President, thank you for convening today's exchange on the UN 80 initiative of the Secretary General. The list of speakers attests to the critical Importance of the UN 80 Initiative to all of us Papua New guinea therefore welcome this timely and useful exchanges.

Let me align Papua New Guinea's remarks with those made last week by Iraq on behalf of G77 and China, Palau for AOCs and Singapore who spoke on behalf of the Small State Group. In my national capacity, I would like to make the following points. Firstly, may I thank Mr. Secretary General for his visionary leadership on the UN 80 initiative and for the prospective manner he continues to reach out to UN members and for the interactive discussions including with various groups such as the Small State Group in the recent dates. The political and financial realities of today's complex and volatile well makes UN both an urgent necessity and an important opportunity to reform the organization in ways that will make it more fit for purpose, more efficient and more flexible. In undertaking this important exercise, it is paramount to ensure that any measures taken to improve the efficiency and the work of the UN system will not result in the loss of trust and confidence in the UN system by the international community, but rather strengthen the hand of the UN and multilateralism.

Mr. President, it is critical that the UN becomes leaner and more efficient in supporting national owned and led priorities that UN must work to enhance its focus on country and local level implementation and impact. Working through UN Country Resident Coordinators the UN country team and together with the national stakeholders as we collectively consider how best to support the UN80 initiative, Papua New guinea would like to underscore that in addressing various important issues, it is critical to ensure that interest of these Member States of this organization who are underrepresented or unrepresented in the UN system needs to be properly accounted for and they do not become further marginalized. It is in this regard that we have taken particular note with interest the Secretary General's assurances of accounting well in this issue of developing countries, in particular small island developing states. Mr. President Mr. President, on the importance area of peace building and sustaining peace, which is fundamentally critical given this present difficult challenges with international peace and security. Firstly, at the UN Headquarters level, it could be useful to have a full spectrum of tools available to countries for aftering conflict prevention, conflict management and peacemaking managed together under one house.

It would be important to retain a comprehensive approach to prevention and sustaining peace which Member States committed to under the pack of the future.

Secondly, the linkages between Peace Building Commission and the Peace Building Fund and the hinge role of Peace Building Support Office between the Secretariat Peace and Security Pillar and the Agency's fund and program that deliver structural work has contributed to greater coherence around peace building and ensured support to RCS and UN cities. The Commission's advisory convening and bridging role benefits from the accompanying catalystic, rapid, risk tolerant and flexible financing. Support from the PBF also extends its role to alignment with IFIs, the private sector and civil society in Papua New Guinea. We benefit from a coordinated UN approach utilizing UN system with tools from Headquarters to address nationally determined priorities. We have found the UN's supportive role instrumental in helping us address issues that matters.

To conclude, Mr. President, my delegation is committed to working with the Secretary General and his team and all other Member States and stakeholders on this important matter going forward to ensure that we have UN that is fit for purpose in the dynamically evolving well, thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Papua New Guinea. I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Ukraine. After that, you'll be Pakistan.

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you for reconvening this important meeting.

Ukraine aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. Thank you to Secretary General for presenting UN 80 initiative. We commend this commitment to reforming the UN and ensuring that the organization remains fit for purpose as it approaches its 80th anniversary. As already highlighted, this is a pivotal moment for the United nations amid escalating global challenges and rising expectations of the UN system. The reform must be sharply focused on enhancing the UN's ability to fulfill its core mandate with greater effectiveness.

We must ensure that any reform aims at and strengthens adherence to purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law and by this ensure that the organization is strong enough to address existing challenges to global peace and security. Security Our efforts to advance United nations reform must be firmly anchored in the principles of multilateralism as reaffirmed in the Pact for the future, it is imperative to preserve the integrity and ensure the balanced advancement of the three foundational pillars of the UN Charter, Peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. Any restructuring or streamlining of the UN system must preserve the mandates that provide life saving humanitarian assistance to those in greatest need worldwide. These mandates are indispensable for millions around the world, including in Ukraine. The UN's humanitarian operations are a lifeline.

Reforms aimed at improving efficiency must not come at the cost of effectiveness, especially when human lives are at stake. We therefore call for the UNAT process to uphold the integrity of humanitarian mandates and to ensure predictable and adequate funding for critical relief operations. Cost reduction measures, including staff relocations, must be guided by a comprehensive and long term cost assessment that takes into account the interests of the UN system as a whole. It is essential that the UN provides a consistent and detailed information information and data across the entire system to support informed decision making. Delegation of Ukraine stands ready to engage constructively in this process and looks forward to consider concrete proposals in this direction.

Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Ukraine. I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Pakistan after Dario B. Albani.

Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by appreciating the convening of this extended session and the opportunity it has afforded us to interact directly with the Secretary General on a matter of deep interest to all Member States. We commend the Secretary General for his leadership and vision. We welcome the UN80 initiative as a timely and important step towards making the UN leaner, more efficient and fit for purpose. As a strong advocate for multilateralism and a staunch supporter of the UN and its Charter, Pakistan attaches great importance to this initiative.

We believe that the key to success lies in in the process, which, let me emphasize, must be organic, transparent, consensual and inclusive. While setting timelines is sometimes useful, flexibility and patience remain essential to achieving the best possible outcome for reform. To be truly effective, it must be internally and member state driven and shielded from external pressures. Optics should not outweigh substance. What matters is the real and measurable impact at the end of the process.

I would like to make a few points here. First, this process must build on previous reform exercises, thus taking us forward and not backwards. Relevant information and documents should be available to Member States in good time, enabling well considered review and feedback. Second, the priorities and core interests of the developing countries must remain central, especially with regards to the SDGs and integrity of the 2030 Agenda. The development pillar must not be a casualty of this process.

Third, the discussion on mandates should be aimed primarily at ensuring their effective and efficient implementation and not arbitrary elimination. We welcome the Secretary General's statement that it is indeed about implementation of mandates and not review. Fourth, at a time of heightened global instability, raging conflicts and acts of naked aggression in blatant violation of the charter, the UN's core mandate of maintaining international peace and security must remain paramount. Conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peace building functions should not be undermined. Rather, they merit strengthening corresponding to the ground realities.

Fifth, we need to see how best to take the UNAT initiative forward together with implementation of the Pact for the future, aligning them to make them mutually reinforcing and avoiding interference with other intergovernmental processes, including GA revitalization and the reform of the Security Council. To conclude, let me note that here we see a great degree of convergence on the principles and objectives of this initiative as we have heard the various groups and individual statements that already provides a direction we should take. Shouldering our responsibilities, proceeding with prudence, keeping the collective interest around the three pillars of development, security and human rights. Front and center I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Pakistan. I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Albania. After that, you'll be Portugal.

Mr. President, thank you for resuming this important discussion. Our appreciation goes to the Secretary General for his presentation and the bold vision launched to reform and revitalize the United Nations. Albania aligned itself with the statements of European Union and the Forum of Small States and I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize in our national capacity the Support for the UN80 initiative as we approach the 80th anniversary of our organization, this initiative represent a pivotal moment to ensure the United nations remain a resilient, effective and inclusive force for global cooperation in addressing the complex challenges of our 21st century. As a small state with a strong commitment to multilateralism, Albania recognizes that the UN must reform to remain fit for purpose in a world marked by profound turbulence, from geopolitical tensions to economic uncertainties and the persistent liquidity crisis. The UN80 initiative, with its three core pillars identifying operational efficiencies, reviewing mandate implementation and pursuing structural changes aligns seamlessly with the broader reform agenda that has been a cornerstone of the United nations evolutions.

Let me mention three points. First, the UN80 initiative is expected to complement and amplify other initiatives such as Agenda 2030 and the impact for the Future, addressing urgent gaps while reinforcing the need for a holistic transformation of the UN system. Second, the mandate implementation review offers a critical opportunity to eliminate redundancies and enhance synergy across the UN system. Albania supports this effort which which respects the sovereignty of Member states to determine mandates while providing valuable insights into their excuse execution. We echo the Secretary General's call for US Member States to eventually consider global review of mandates, many of which may be outdated or overly bothersome, to ensure our work remains relevant and manageable.

Third, the need for structural reform, the third pillar of UN80 is equally pressing. The UN's current architecture, shaped by historical priorities, often reflects overlapping factions and fragmented efforts efforts. By drawing on the nearly 50 concrete proposals from the UN senior leaders, the initiative lays a groundwork for systemic changes that can make the UN more nimble and responsive. Albania commands the Secretary General's leadership and inclusive consultation process which ensures all Member States can shape this transformative agenda. We pledge our active engagement by offering our perspectives to ensure that the UN18 initiative is inclusive, innovative and representative of the diverse needs of our global community.

I thank you.

I thank the distributed representative of Albania. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Portugal. Afterwards you'll be Timor lest.

Thank you, Mr. President for reconvening.

For. Reconvening us to this important meeting on the UN 80 initiative. Multilateralism is at the core of my country's foreign policy and we remain fully committed to the principles and ambitious purposes of this irreplaceable organization. We welcome Secretary General leadership. We share his analysis and we support in general his proposals.

We, the Member States must endeavor all efforts to ensure that the United nations remains effective and responsive to the people it is meant to serve. These are critical times. Indeed, several UN initiatives throughout the year, namely extremely relevant high level meetings such as the OCEANS Conference, the International Conference on Financing for Development or the World Social Summit are at risk of being negatively impacted. In this context, I would like to make three points. First, UN80 is not an option and should be a comprehensive system wide reform.

This initiative is an imperative overhaul in response to real threats to the UN operational capacity. We should frame UN80 as an opportunity to prepare the UN for the future and to shape a more effective organization. This is not just an organizational bureaucratic topic. The Reduction of the UN has a deep impact on many people's access to food, health or education. Second, political backing of the Member States its therefore essential in this Secretary General led process.

This is a shared responsibility of us all and we should aim at preserving the three pillars and international law in a balanced way. Third, clear communication will be needed on the year of the UN 80th anniversary. These defying moments for the life of the organization be not the drift us from planning ahead. Guided by the Pact of the Future and the 2030 Agenda, the UN and the Secretary General can count on Portugal to support, to engage constructively and to maintain its enduring commitment to the un particularly by paying on time and in full its contributions and to be an active advocate for for the relevance of this organization at the heart of a rules based international order. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Portugal. I now give the floor to the district representative of Timor Leste. After that it will be Algeria.

Thank you Mr. President. Mr. President. Mr. Secretary General. Timor Leste welcomes and thanks the Secretary General for his briefing on the UN ACTI Initiative. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of small state group ISIS, LEC, G77 and China.

We want to highlight the following points in our national capacity Excellencies. As a small state, Timor Lester shared the common interests of UN member States who seek to safeguard and strengthen the United nations, the multilateral systems and respect for international law. For us, multilateral is not a choice but an existential necessity. The unexpected anniversary is an opportunity for serious reflections on its future and the very idea of multilateral cooperations based on the principles of the sovereign equality of all its members. The UN and multilateralism face unprecedented challenges as we witness escalating geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentations and above all a growing disregard for for international law.

However, for a small state like Timor Leste, this should not be the moment of pessimism, but rather a moment to redouble the efforts to strengthen multilateral cooperations and defence system. We are deeply concerned with the erosions of international rule of law and efforts to weaken the international system, such as reversing economic integrations and multilateral corporations. Timor Leste hopes that the UN act initiatives will promote and strengthen the UN founding principles as outlined in the Charter. The UN active process should enhance the UN effectiveness and maintaining international peace and security. All UN Member States must unite to reinforce the UN capacity in the areas of conflict prevention, mediations and peace building.

Timor Leste support and welcomes initiatives to enhance efficiency and accountability within the Organizations, thereby improving the delivery of its mandates across the three pillars, international peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. We believe the UN ACT Initiative will also help accelerate the effective implementations of the Sustainable Development Goals and the path for the future which requires profound reforms. Mr. President. To conclude, we thank the Secretary General leadership in this process and reiterate our commitment to the success of the UN Act Initiative. This process, which we believe to build a strong and effective multilateral system and reinforce the international rule based order, must be inclusive, transparent and action oriented.

We hope that we can together rebuild trust confidence in the UN system. I thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the discriminant representative of Timor Leste. I now give the floor to the discriminant representative of Algeria and after that will be Mozambique.

Thank you. I would like to begin by welcoming the participation of the Secretary General, Mr. Antonio Guterres. In this meeting, Algeria aligns itself with the statements delivered on behalf of the group of 77 and China, as well as the Arab Group, and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. Mr. President, as we mark the 18th anniversary of our organization, my delegation pays tribute to eight decades of steadfast solidarity, principled action and shared progress. From its founding charter to the complex challenges of today, the United nations has remained our collective compass, guided by by the pursuit of peace, development and the preservation of human dignity.

The UN 80 initiative, as outlined by the UN Secretary General, should present a unique opportunity to renew our shared commitments and to enhance the organization's effectiveness in order to fully deliver on the mandates entrusted to it by Member States in the service of people around the globe.

As we embark on this vital journey of reform, it's evident that the United nations continues to grapple with procedural frameworks that have become overly rigid and burdened by excessive layers of bureaucracy. However, by conducting this reform, it's essential to make sure that UN80 does not lead to the alteration or reinterpretation of mandates, as this remain the exclusive prerogative of Member States. Moreover, reforming this entrenched processes should not be seen merely as a budget driven or temporary responses to the current liquidity crisis. Rather, such reform must pave the way toward a sustainable model of management, one that ensures our organization remains relevant, agile and capable of fulfilling its profound mandate in a rapidly evolving global landscape. In this regard, we also wish to underscore the importance of regular, transparent and meaningful engagement with the wider membership at every stage and of full respect for the established processes in administrative and budgetary matters, namely, the central roles of the ACABQ and the fifth committee.

Mr. President, the UN 80 initiative should be carefully conceived and implemented. We encourage the adoption of a strategic approach to mitigate any adverse effect that such reforms may have on the implementation of the statistics of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Pact for the Future, particularly in Africa. This reform should also not undermine ongoing efforts in workforce planning aimed at promoting equitable geographical representation and supporting the rejuvenation of the UN workforce. By doing so, we can foster development of a diverse, innovative and action oriented workforce that reflects the values and aspiration of our shared commitment. In closing, Mr. President, let us embrace the UN80 initiative as an act of collective stewardship.

By addressing procedural inertia, fostering genuine inclusivity and advancing concrete reforms, we can ensure that the United nations emerge from its 80th year stronger, more agile and better equipped to deliver on the promise of its founding charter. As an advocate of reform within the UN system, particularly the development system and the Resident Coordinator system, Algeria stands ready to engage constructively with fellow Member States in this vital endeavor. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Algeria. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mozambique. After that, it will be Germany.

Mr. President, we commend your leadership in reconvening this timely and vital dialogue on the future of our organization and the reform of the United nations system. Mozambique aligns itself with the statements delivered on behalf of the African Group and G77 and China, as underscored by the Secretary General last week. An effort toward institutional transformation must be grounded in genuine member state ownership and inclusive consultation. We therefore appreciated the engagement of Under Secretary General Guy Ryder with the African Group last week and encouraged continued structure dialogue with all regional groups as we move forward. Mr. President, Mozambique fully supports the Secretary General's vision for more agile, responsive and resilient United nations, one that remains fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving global environment.

The organization must reform to act with greater urgency, efficiency and relevance. We envision a United nations that is lean in process, strong in impact and responsive to the pressing needs of the people. The UNH initiative, with its three work streams and seven clusters, must remain anchored in two core principles. It must be people centered and member states driven. Moreover, we must ensure that reform strengthens rather than diminishes the UN's ability to serve those who need it most, particularly in Africa and the Global South.

The principles of inclusivity, equitable representation and fair rotational access must guide the process. Reform should accelerate, not delay, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Pact for the Future. The three foundational UN pillars Peace and security, development and human rights must be afforded balanced attention and resource throughout. Reform Agenda Mr. President, we must build upon the foundations of previous reform efforts including the UN 2.0 agenda and its five enabling elements. The hard earned gains made in the areas of peace, development and human rights must be preserved and strengthened.

We must pursue a reform process that is outcome driven, empowering those working in the field and responsive to national contests. Furthermore, a reformed UN system must treat regional organizations, including the African Union as strategic partners. Predictable, diversified and resilient financing must be part of the equation. This process should not merely be a cost cutting expense exercise nor a response to funding shortfalls caused by non compliance. The reform must follow function, not the other way around.

In conclusion, Mr. President, Mozambique stands ready to engage constructively not as a beneficiary, but as a co author of renewed multilateral order grounded in the shared purpose, equity and solidarity. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Mozambique. I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Germany. After that, he will be the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General. Distinguished colleagues.

Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this additional session on UN80. And thank you, Mr. Secretary General for launching the UN80 reform initiative and for taking even more time to discuss it. In addition to the EU statement last week, let me add a few remarks in my national capacity at its 80th anniversary. The UN stands at a crossroads. Clearly, the UN is more needed than ever to promote peace and security to redouble our efforts on the SDGs to defend human rights.

On the other hand, the UN is under pressure itself against this background. Germany strongly supports your UN 80 initiative, Mr. Secretary General. That is what our Chancellor and our Ministers assured you of last week in Berlin. And that is our message here today as well. We support you in your goal to make the UN more effective, nimble and fit for today's challenges.

A high level ambition is crucial.

We believe that the more effectively the UN can deliver both normatively and operationally, the greater the trust it will have among Member states. We know UN80 is not a cost cutting exercise. The main objective for the initiative is to strengthen strengthen the resilience and the ability to act of the un. We need to make sure that all three pillars are being strengthened. The Pact for the future describes what the UN will be doing.

UN 80 describes how the UN will do it. The pact and the reform are two sides of the same coin. It is imperative to take along UN Member states also. In that sense, we appreciate today's session on the expenditure side. We aim to See a UN that is more efficient and effective and with agencies that cooperate better.

On the revenue side, we aim to see a broader donor base and new incentives for timely and complete payments. The UN and its programs and agencies can only succeed if they focus on their unique selling points where they can really make a difference. Also, we should avoid duplications and use diminishing resources to the maximum effect. Now is the time for bold decisions. Mr. Secretary General.

Germany supports a high level of ambition in reforms and our direction is clear. It is one of support and strengthening the un. We stand ready to do our part as Member State. Germany is and will be a reliable supporter of multilateralism. You can count on us and I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Germany. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Mr. President, thank you very much for giving me the floor. The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and would like to add the following comments. In its national capacity, the Kingdom of the Netherlands fully supports the initiative launched by the Secretary General to shape a more effective, accountable and impactful UN. As we approach its 80th anniversary, UN80 offers a vital and fitting opportunity to build on the strong foundations of other ongoing reform efforts, reinforcing and accelerating what is already underway. Our priorities are clear.

First and foremost, we believe the UN must reaffirm its focus on its core objectives and the three peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. In doing so, we must protect the integrity of the UN's normative frameworks, which forms the bedrock of its legitimacy and relevance. Secondly, we strongly advocate for reforms that are grounded in clear baselines and measurable targets. This will ensure transparency, guide implementation, allow for meaningful evaluation of progress, and address duplication and overlap across mandates and programs to eliminate inefficiencies and sharpen the UN's impact.

Third, for UN that delivers, it is of paramount importance that in country coordination is strengthened by an elevated resident coordinator system, joint programming, pooling of back office functions and expanded use of shared services. Mr. President, in conclusion, through these efforts we can realize together a UN that delivers greater coherence, fosters stronger partnerships, achieves better value for money, and most importantly, has a tangible, lasting impact on the lives of people around the world. The Kingdom of the Netherlands stands ready to contribute actively to this process. Significantly, we welcome and support the leadership from the Secretary General. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. I will now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Thailand. After that, you will be called d' Ivoire.

Mr. President, I would like to express my appreciation to you for resuming this very important meeting, for providing Member States with the opportunity to offer further comments on the subject. I would also like to thank the Secretary General for his initiative and the timely and informative briefing. Thailand aligns itself with a statement delivered by Malaysia on behalf of asean. Wish to offer some reflections from our national perspective.

Thailand, as the seat of UNESCAP and especially as host to various groups of displaced persons who depend on the UN continued presence and coordination, has seen firsthand how the current liquidity crisis impacts operations on the ground. This situation underscores the urgent need for reform. Thailand welcome to Unity initiative and supports its ambition to transform the United nations into an organization that is effective, nimble and responsive to today's challenges. In this regard, President Thailand wishes to highlight the following points. First, Regional Economic Commission are key to connecting global priorities with regional realities.

The engagement in the UNH process is essential to ensure that reforms are relevant, responsive to conditions on the ground, to enhance policy coherence and to support more effective implementation. Second, while we acknowledge the need for effectiveness and improvements, it is essential to ensure that UN's core mandates are maintained. Reforms should not compromise the effectiveness of the organization, particularly in implementing mandates approved by Member States. Third, reform efforts must aim to enhance coordination across the unit system. A more coherent and holistic approach to resource allocation, both human and financial, will help reduce lubrication, improve efficiency, enhance physical discipline and ensure that limited resources are directed to where they are most needed.

And lastly, where while cost saving is important, we must not overlook the fact that meaningful reform requires adequate and predictable financing. In this regard, we call on Member States to fulfill their financial obligations in full, on time and without conditions. Mr. President, as I conclude, Thailand stands ready to engage constructively and contribute meaningfully to the UN Ed process. We are committed to working with all Member States and the UN system to ensure that the reforms are inclusive, balanced and forward looking, so that the UN remains the driver of meaningful change on the ground and an ultimate pillar of multilateralism. I thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Thailand.

I would now like to give the floor to the distinguished representative of D'. Ivoire.

Mercy. Thank you, Mr. President.

Mr. President, Secretary General, distinguished USGS Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished colleagues, My delegation welcomes the holding of this meeting dedicated to the pressing issue of comprehensive reform of the un. This latest in a series of exchanges allows us to engage in in depth discussions on the current revitalization with the goal of establishing effective and inclusive governance and management within the un. My country also commends a consultative approach taken by Secretary General who has been communicating regularly regarding the challenges inherent in the UN and who has at every turn requested the views, observations and advice of Member States with regard to the priorities to be adopted to tackle the many challenges that we are facing. This meeting is of particular importance because it is taking place in the context of efforts to strengthen multilateralism. My delegation points itself with the statements made on behalf of the African Group and G77.

We would like to make the following observations in our national capacity.

Mr. President, the subject of our discussion is based on three key pillars. First of all, to rapidly identify efficiency gains and the improvements needed for our organization in the context of the current arrangements in order to to promote the UN 80 initiative. My country places great importance on the work of the Working Group spearheaded by USG Katherine Pollard and is looking forward to hearing the conclusions of their work on the capitalization of efficiency gains for the un, especially when it comes to identifying redundancies within the system, as well as achieving comprehensive solutions accompanied by cost benefit analyses and clear implementation roadmaps. Secondly, it's important to implement the mandates entrusted by Member States. To this end.

Mr. President, my country agrees with Secretary General that the Member States are responsible for deciding on mandates and the Secretary General is responsible for implementing them. However, both entities ought to combine their efforts to tackle the current challenges that are hampering the implementation of these mandates. And here my delegation strongly supports the decision made by the secretariat since 2006 to carry out an analysis of mandates and the generation cycle. Lastly, and thirdly, it's crucial to recenter our various development programs on the entirety of the system in order to to bring about this reform and these profound structural changes. That is how we will be able to strengthen all of the progress that we've made in order to complete the UN 80 initiative successfully.

Mr. President, my delegation reaffirms its full support to the current consultation process. This consultative approach is innovative and should be encouraged and continued as we continue to seek collective solutions for the UN system. In closing, I would like to encourage the Secretary General and thank him for all of the efforts he has undertaken to seek lasting solutions to the current challenges inherent to the UN system. Thank you for your kind attention.

I thank Coach d' Ivoire for that statement. The Floor to the GIVE the floor Distributed Representative of India.

Thank you, Mr. President, for resuming this meeting. We particularly thank the Secretary General for his briefing on the UNITY initiative and look forward to to receiving more information on various proposals in due course, India aligns with the statement delivered by Iraq on behalf of G79. China. Allow me to make following remarks in our national capacity. First, we consider that the UN80 initiative must be ambitious and introduce system wide comprehensive reforms that go beyond achieving only financial efficiency.

It must transform the organization to contemporary realities both in functions and structures. The UNAT initiative offers a timely opportunity to ensure that decision making structures are inclusive, representative and responsive. In this regard, we strongly call for the revitalization of the UN's principal organs, particularly the reforms of the Security Council. Second, the UN 80 initiative must reinvigorate the UN system to achieve the SDGs and facilitate effective coordination and efficient resource utilization by the UN entities at the country level. This work must be spearheaded by the Resident Coordinators.

Third, we encourage greater streamlining of overlapping processes and mandates across the UN system to bring further efficiency. Fourth, the proposed structural changes and realignment of programs would result in lean and transparent structures. This exercise must strengthen system wide coherence and consolidation of entities and programs without undermining the implementation of mandates. Finally, we urge all Member States to fulfill their financial obligation in full, on time and without conditions. Mr. President, we reaffirm our commitment to engage constructively during this process.

I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of India.

We have heard the last speaker in today's meeting.

I would like to give the floor now to the Secretary General of the United Nations.

Mr. President, I will not repeat what I said in the first part of this session, but I would like to underline three groups of questions. First, I think there is a clear consensus among us all in relation to a number of essential principles. First, UN80 must be fully anchored in the Charter and promote international law. And being fully anchored in the Charter unit must be respected.

Must fully respect the equilibrium between the three pillars of the organization. Peace and security, development and human rights. As I said in my intervention last week, no back to basics and no sacrifice of development and human rights to what is indeed an important and core mission of the un, which is peace and security.

Second point. We need to have a close coordination of UN80 at four levels. First, a close coordination with the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the implementation of the Pact for the Future. UN 80 must be conceived in a way to strengthen the implementation of these two and not to undermine that implementation, just making cuts or savings that would be detrimental to what is our strategic vision. Agenda 2030 pact for the Future and its annexes are strategic objectives that must be pursued and the UN 80 should only strengthen it and never diminish their capacity to be implemented.

Third, an interaction with the other reform processes that we have had in the past, moving forward and not backwards, as it was said by one of the distinguished delegates, but also an interaction with the work that member States are doing in relation to the reform of the General assembly or the revitalization of the General assembly, the reform of the Security Council and the efforts within ecosoc. And fourth, link our unity to the strengthening of our regional coordination with regional organizations. I have to say that since the new African Union leadership took place, I had a direct meeting and several phone contacts with the new president of the Commission. We just in Iraq at the meeting of the Arab League, the African Union and the UN on Sudan with the convergence of our efforts and it is our intention to strengthen as much as possible our areas of cooperation with other organizations. I was also invited and participated in the European Council and I intend to strengthen our cooperation with all regional organizations that matter from the European Union to African Union to ASEAN to CARICOM to to seats and I could go on.

All these are strategic partnerships for us. And we believe that with UN80 we can streamline the areas of cooperation in a much more effective way.

On the other hand, I think that there was a clear consensus that this is not to do less, it is to do more with more efficiency. And indeed, when we invest too much in the growth of a bureaucracy, we do not increase the product, we diminish the product because the bureaucracy complicates the life of the different sectors of the bureaucracy. That is my experience in all functions I've had until now. So we need to spend less money with the bureaucracy and hopefully to have more resources to support member states and here a clear priority in relation to developing countries. And that has been very central in all our activities, in my activities in particular, and I believe whatever is done in the context of the unity, we will be able to do more and we will be able to do more with a particular concern on developing countries.

And just to give an example of how this can be done, we have one unit of Women Peace and Security in the PPA and one unit of Women Peace and Security in dpo. Now we need to have the same strategy of women Peace and security from prevention to peacekeeping to peace building. It doesn't make sense to have two structures separate. So we are going to bring them together and we are going to make sure that bringing them together we spend less money and we have an integrated vision of women Peace and security across the spectrum of the different areas of the peace continuum. And this example can be multiplied time and time again in all areas in order to be able to slim the organization to do more and not to do less, because we avoid duplications and we avoid people complicating the life to other people working with the same objectives.

And obviously, I fully understand the concern about geographical representation. And we will be very careful because obviously there will be some shrinking of the organization. We will be very careful even if the rules that the Member States have approved in relation to downsizing are not very good, to be honest, because they are only fixed in the nature of contracts and do not allow to take into account, for instance, questions of geographical representation. This is a suggestion I make to the Member States when they think about this more seriously. But even with the difficulties created by the rules that we have, we will have as a priority and we will overcome those difficulties in order to guarantee that this is not a process undermining an equitable geographical representation.

And we are not yet with an equitable geographic representation, and we will go on pursuing that effort.

Now, in this discussion, there were three concepts or words that were mentioned by Member States ownership, consultations and mandates.

I cannot agree more. We need to have the Member States ownership of this process. We need that to be based on an effective permanent system of consultations at the level of the General assembly in its own, at the level of the different groups that exist. And we need to work taking into account that it's for Member States to define mandates. But this allows me to make a suggestion.

I would strongly suggest that in the context of the General assembly, an intergovernmental process could be launched to look into our mandates. If nothing else, but the reduction of the number of reports and of its periodicity would be made. There will be enormous savings for the Secretariat and for many missions. Let's be honest, most of the missions, because of their dimension, have not the capacity to follow all the reports that are issued by the Secretariat, sometimes one every three months, again and again and again, without an effective possibility of Member States to really follow the core of the activities of the un. And if it would be possible to have an intergovernmental process to look to review the mandates, because that is something we cannot do and we do not intend to do.

We are looking into the implementation. How can we simplify the implementation of mandates without changing them at all? If that process, intergovernment process should be put in place, then it would facilitate also the permanent institutional consultation between that process and our own Task Force and our own clusters. So I mean, beyond all the meetings we can have at this level and at the levels that Member States decide, all the exchange of information, I think it would be very interesting if, if there was also an intergovernmental process looking into intergovernmental aspects that are related directly or indirectly with the UN 80 and we would see it with a lot of interest. We do not want to diminish the role of Member States.

We want to increase the role of Member States because we believe in Member States ownership of this process and all these based on the concepts of transparency and accountability. A few words about timing in relation to the Secretariat. First of all, we will have in July the report on implementation of mandates.

Before.

We will be presenting to the ACABQ and Fifth Committee the project of budget in which we will concentrate the proposals that we have in relation to the reform at the short term and based on the not only increase of efficiencies, but also avoiding a certain number of duplications and making the structural arrangements that we can make under my own authority or making that proposal in relation to the Secretariat for the Member States to decide in the General assembly based on the work of the Fifth Committee. And so I'm very happy to see the President of the Fifth Committee here. We want to work very closely with the Fifth Committee because we would like to have a first meaningful group of steps taking for the budget of next year, Not touching the program plans, because the program plans are directly linked to the mandates. So we wouldn't touch the program plans for this year. But we will then work together in the preparation of some deeper changes to be included in the budget for 2027, in which we will have, of course, the contribution of the cpc, the Fifth Committee, the acbq, the Fifth Committee.

Taking into account that then if, namely if there is from the Member States side some change in the mandates themselves, we would be able to have a full contribution of the C.P.C. And the Fifth Committee. But this is not only a formal relationship. We want to keep a permanent exchange of information in order to be able for these decisions to be prepared on time. We are, I mean, it's a lot that we are trying to do in a very short period of time.

So you will need to understand also the difficulties we have. But we want to do it in full consultation with Member States and fully respecting the ownership of Member States, because in the end the decisions will be taken by the General Assembly. We make proposals, except for the areas that I can change myself, which are much more limited than what many people think, because I cannot Create a post, I cannot revoke a post, and many other things that the colleagues are fully aware.

I also want to say that simultaneously, since the meeting of the Chief Executive Board, the clusters started their work involving the whole of the UN system, not only the Secretariat, and we hope to have, because they cover the humanitarian part, and I fully agree with the need to preserve the humanitarian mandate. They cover the development part, they cover the training part. We have six institutions of training in the UN in different parts of the world, with completely separate structures that could lead to a much more effective way and with much more and a lot of savings if we bring together all the bureaucratic aspects of their work. And so all these groups of clusters, together with those of the Secretariat, will be starting to produce ideas among them, to see how they can eliminate duplications, how they can eventually, in some aspects, look at some mergers. I said to them that I would consider favorably the possibility of mergers.

That would make sense, knowing that mergers sometimes create more problems than the problems that they solve. But we hope that all our entities working now through the clusters will be able to come with important proposals for the whole of the system of a more structural nature. At the same time, my appeal to Member States is for Member States to be coherent in their positions here in New York, in Geneva, in Nairobi, and in all the boards of the different entities, our specialized agencies, which have a cluster led by LO and itu, all of them, I have nothing to do with them. I have no competence at all with them. They are entirely under the authority of their own assemblies.

Their own assemblies are normally coming from different ministries of the Member States, Ministers of Health in who, Ministers of Telecommunications in itu, and so on and so forth. And so it will be very important, because there is always a culture in agencies to keep themselves as they are. And it's always difficult to make agencies come together. We know that we have that experience with the strengthening of the country teams and the Resident coordinator system. And sometimes this is, I would say, amplified by the different visions that different ministries have of Member States in the boards of these organizations.

So my appeal is for a very strong coherence also of Member States in pushing the organizations to work together, eliminate duplications, create synergies, and in some case, merge some of the aspects in which they work. One thing is clear. We are totally committed to do this. This is something that we want to do in close cooperation with Member States, respecting the ownership of Member States and working to make proposals that Member States will be able to consider and will be able, based on them to take the bold decisions that we all want to see each other assuming. Thank you very much.

We sincerely thank the Secretary General for his comments.

I thank delegations for their participation in this important meeting. The informal meeting of the plenary is now concluded. The meeting is adjourned.