The Pact for the Future and the UN80 Initiative: From Commitments to Delivery - General Assembly, Interactive Dialogue, 80th session

Good morning. Thanks for being back here after we spent many, many hours together at the beginning of the week in this wonderful chamber. So good to have you all back. I called your order to the interactive dialogue on the Pact for the Future and the UNAD initiative From Commitments to Delivery. I will now make a statement as the President of the General Assembly. Mr. Secretary General, Excellencies, dear colleagues, thank you for joining this interactive dialogue on the Pact for the Future and the UNAD initiative From Commitments to Delivery. Given what has happened in the nearly two years since, it's hard to recall what happened on 22 September in 2024, because since then the world has turned upside down again. But this was the moment when there was this sense of satisfaction and also the sense of unity here in this building. Unfortunately, I was not there myself, but many of you joined that moment when everybody, as I heard, was really exhausted, but also elated. Elated because the Pact for the Future had been adopted. But even more, it was not just the adoption of another document of the United nations, but it had been done by consensus, in a moment when everyone thought that this was impossible. And the Pact was more than one of the last consensus texts. It is also our joint recommitment of the multilateral system in consensus. Indeed, the pact in paragraph six explicitly, I quote, recognizes that the multilateral system and its institutions with the United nations and a charter at the center, must be strengthened to keep pace with the changing world. That is where the UNAID initiative, on the other hand, comes in, which we worked on so intensively, especially the Secretary General worked on so intensively since 22nd September of 2024. The unaiding initiative comes as a multilateralism can only remain credible, responsive and capable of delivering for people everywhere if it evolves, if it is reformed, if we make our UN system fit for the future, effective, capable, just, representative, equ Inclusive and financial, stable, if we match ambition with discipline through relevant mandated intergovernmental processes. So today we are not here to debate this mutual reinforcing relationship, but to reflect on how our efforts across the three work streams of UN80 on budget mandates and structures align with the aspirations of the Pact, to look more precisely at the specific promises of the Pact and to determine what can be done differently, either in the three work streams or more broadly, across the entirety of the UN reform agenda and broader UN system to further accelerate implementation of the promises within the pact. Because, dear colleagues, and this is why this is an informal and signature event, we must be candid and look a bit Below the surface, despite the promises we made in the pact and the SDGs, and in many, many more forums and documents, we all know that we are still falling short in delivery. 4.6 billion people are not fully covered by essential health services. 2.5 billion women and girls continue to struggle for equality in every area from education to employment. 270 million people went hungry in 2024. 273 million children are denied access to school. So if we really mean when we say that the pact is our commitment, the SDGs are our benchmark, and UN80 is our delivery mechanism, then we have to deliver with more speed. And that means fleshing out the substance, putting meat on the bones, as they say to the UNAD process. It also means having an open discussion about what works and what doesn't, particularly when it comes to the concrete deliveries within the pact, which are related to the reform of the United nations and their agencies. So, as we are heading to the next briefing, also on Work Stream three, I would like to focus on that point for a moment, considering the efforts of Work Stream three and drive our work to synchronize it. Yes, we have to look beyond the scope of what is there to find areas for improvement and synchronicity. This includes, for example, to give a very concrete example about the fact of children being denied of school. 273 million. Many, many are related to conflict and crisis and wars going on. But some could be even reached better if we synchronize the work on education between the different agencies. We have heard in the discussions around unad, for example, that when we look at UNICEF and UNESCO working both on education, that when we look back in time, when they started their clear mandates, it was very clear that one organization or one agency dealt primarily with building schools or providing places where education can happen, even in crisis areas, and the others focusing more on school materials. Yet over time, they have converged. So those of you being at the boards of these agencies, and this is just an example for all the others as well, we would really have to question now, not only here at UNAD process in New York, but also at the boards and the agencies themselves, why is there duplication? Again, it's just an example now that both are starting to build schools and both are starting to work on the content of books. So what can we do to ensure that there is more complementarity? So, as I said, this is just one example because it's very visual to give for a long, long list, and it spans over the entire UN system. And this is exactly what we are discussing within works through. But beyond this, we could say the same for the financial for development and the many resolutions we are having there. The commitments we are having as we had in the same setting here at stage. Together with you, many discussions on how to implement the promises on financing for development. Sevilla has resulted in 130 voluntary initiatives such as the Great Boroughs Platform where we together delivered. Now to see how we can synchronize 130 more voluntary initiatives is not an easy task. And how to ensure that through UNAD and the work through the financial institution, whether in New York or at the IFIS in Washington, are they aligned? We had a meeting here under the Better Together Dialogue with small groups of PRs. Thank you of those for joining and almost every one of you under Chatham House Rules and said that it's also the issue of if our own missions are saying different things between New York here with the UN and then the financial institution being back in Washington. So it's not only About Work Stream 3 and the Secretariat, but also the synchronizing within ministries, within governments to be aligned in the different parts of our work. So thankfully we have not only enough to do, but we have a great process. And I would like to thank again the Secretary General for setting up this UNAD reform process in these challenging times. And the good news is we have delivered very powerful with the establishment of the independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, we have delivered on one big part of the pact for the future of also in the light of that, we have to not only build new working groups, but to be very efficient in the work we are doing. So, dear colleagues, let us move forward in the same positive spirit of the pact and with the same commitment that we have applied to the UNAD initiative and strive, if possible, for consensus. But let us also not shy away from moving forward as a majority when the opportunity for implementation is is before us. In this regard, I really thank all of you, especially the Secretariat and the SG and the dsg, for joining our debate today. And now I give the floor to the Secretary General. His Excellency Antonio Guterres. Please.

General Assembly Excellencies, distinguished delegates, I'm grateful to the President of the General assembly for convening today's discussion in the context of several informal meetings she's organizing on implementation of the Pact for the Future. And it comes amid a series of monthly briefings on the Unity work packages. Today we focus on how these two initiatives fit together and reinforce one another at Their core by both are about restoring trust through concrete action, meaningful reform and results that people can see, feel and believe in. As we all know far too well, trust is in dangerously short supply around the world. We see sharp fragmentation and depolarization, conflicts causing horrific levels of death and destruction, communities deprived of resources for development and resilience, efforts to defer climate action and deny climate justice and the frenetic race to build new technologies without guardrails. The Pact for the Future is the world's pledge to tackle such shared challenges together and it calls for a more inclusive, effective and fit for purpose multilateral system to follow through. Unity is about equipping ourselves with the right jobs, with the right tools to do the job, and making our organization more coherent, more effective and more prepared to deliver on the vision set by Member States. Already we are making significant progress in realizing the Pact's commitments. This includes advancing global efforts on the governance of artificial intelligence with the launch of the independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance redefining measures of progress beyond GDP with support from the High Level Expert Group addressing global debt distress, enhancing global tax cooperation and launching the Borrowers Platform as outlined in the Sevilla Commitment, which also reaffirmed the need to reform the global financial architecture at establishing systemic links with international financial institutions through the biennial Summit to help align global financing with the 2030 Agenda and ensure a financial system that is more inclusive, responsive and accessible to developing countries. The Pact also calls for strengthening our approach to peace and security through the new Agenda for Peace, including the soon to be released Review of UN Peace Operations and it was the driving force behind my report last year on our rising global military expenditure is slowing progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The Pact for the Future also includes further steps promoting youth engagement by developing core principles for their meaningful participation enhancing our capabilities in innovation, data and digital transformation to build UN of the future and reinforcing human rights coordination, including deeper engagement with local authorities, civil society, academia and other partners. All this work is supported by a robust system of transparency and accountability, including a dedicated tracking mechanism and public dashboards to monitor progress, define clear milestones and ensure disciplined implementation. Excellencies the Pact for the Future and the UN80 are interconnecting components of a simple strategy of renewal. Together they are designed to renew the vision and machinery of multilateralism so the UN can further deliver with credibility and impact to today and for generations to come. I want to highlight five crucial points of convergence. First, the Pact and Unity both seek to strengthen all three pillars of the UN's mandate and the connections between them on peace and security both emphasize the need for prevention and resilience. The Pact is rooted in the idea that international system must get ahead of risk, whether in conflict, climate inequality or technological disruption. Unhati carries that logic into institutional reform, moving from splintered responses to more seamless joined up preventive approaches on sustainable development. Both recognize the need to accelerate efforts in the final stretch to 2030. The pact is explicitly designed to turbocharge the SDGs and UN80 recognizes that development delivery requires not just more commitment and more finance, but also a more joined up UN development system with stronger country level support, closer regional coordination, better access to expertise, less duplication and appropriate structural adjustments. Both also seek to advance a more effective, principled and sustainable humanitarian system. The Pact defines a more ambitious vision for how the international community responds to human suffering. UN80 aims to ensure the UN humanitarian system is faster, leaner and more accountable to the people it serves with the new Humanitarian Compact spelling out tangible ways to be more coordinated, more data informed, more effective and cost effective with enhanced common services including supply chains, and better connected to long term resilience and recovery. On human rights, both renew the commitment to place human rights at the center of prevention, trust building and sustainable peace. The Pact reaffirms that human rights is a cross cutting foundation for all our work and underscores the need to protect civic space, strengthen responsibility and ensure marginalized groups can participate meaningfully in decision making. UN 80 carries this forward by seeking to better integrate human rights across UN's work, including through the newly established Human Rights Group under the leadership of the Human Rights High Commissioner. The second point of convergence is that both are anchored in a shared commitment to future oriented and inclusive multilateralism that is accountable to the next generation. The Pact explicitly brings the interests of future generations into today's decision making through the Declaration on Future Generations and recognizes that current governance structures must evolve to address long term risks. Unity calls on the organization to sink and act with a longer time horizon, to be more agile, more future ready and more connected to youth, civil society and other stakeholders. Third, both are fully aligned on digital transformation data and responsible innovation. The Pact defines digital governance as a multilateral priority. The Global Digital Compact as an annex to the Pact recognizes that digital cooperation is now vital to the future of multilateralism. UNIT translates this political recognition into organizational change with a joint technology accelerator platform, shared digital infrastructure and UN System Data Commons so our public data and statistics can connect across entities and pillars for stronger insights. All of these grounded in our UN 2.0 agenda. Fourth, both speak to the urgent need for better financing and value for money. The Pact commits to mobilizing far more public and private resources for sustainable development, including reforming international financial institutions, improving debt sustainability and closing financial gaps. UNIT has a clear focus on building the organizational and financing model needed to sustain that ambition by pushing for pooled and core funding, shared services and harmonized support structures. The fifth point of convergence is how both recognized at country level is where impact happens and where credibility is won or lost. The Pact is ultimately a promise to we the peoples in countries and communities around the world. UN at strongly emphasize better coordinated and better supported UN presences and capacities on the ground. That means resident coordinators with clear authority country teams that operators win and systems that reduce duplication and transaction costs and boost expertise. Excellence Excellencies.

Multilateralism must do more than inspire and make promises. It must deliver results because results build trust. Trust that multilateral action can deliver solutions at scale and at speed. Trust that nations can come together and act with with common purpose. And trust that we together can make a real difference in the lives of people. Let us do our part to build this trust for a stronger United nations and a better future for all. I thank you. The Pact for the Future and UN80 represent two instruments of a common vision and strategy to achieve these objectives. Vision and strategy based on the Charter and the respect for the balance between these three pillars. I thank you.

Thank you very much, Secretary General. And I also thank the co chairs and co faciliators of Berlin, those working groups which were so important for setting up the Pact and also setting up the Mandate Implementation Review. So thank you for joining us. In efficiency wise we have one co facilitator, one co chair from each of the working groups. And first I would like to give the floor to the co chair of the informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the Mandate Implementation Review and Permanent representative of New Zealand, Her Excellency Caroline Schwalger. Please, you have the floor.

Thank you President. Thank you for convening this interactive dialogue. It's an honour to join you, the Secretary General and Ambassador Nanda in making some opening remarks. Yes, both in my capacity as the former co chair of the Mandates Working Group but also as the former co facilitator of the modalities for the Summit of the future. So we have a long standing interest. New Zealand is really proud of our long standing and active engagement in the United nations. And we deeply value the organisation as a cornerstone of international stability, international law and multilateralism and 80 years on, our commitment to the spirit of San Francisco is undiminished. But New Zealand also understands that as the expectations of the people we serve continue to evolve, we too as the United nations, also need to evolve to respond to these expectations. So together, the Pact for the Future and the UN 80 initiative provide an opportunity to revitalise multilateralism and to make the UN fit for purpose. They are complementary and they are mutually reinforcing. As the Secretary General has detailed already this morning, the Pact provides a policy framework to accelerate actions, including on the STGs, but also to respond to new and emerging issues. The UN 80 initiative represents an opportunity for enhanced operational effectiveness and efficiency in an era of complex geopolitics and constrained resources. New Zealand is really proud to have partnered with Jamaica to develop Resolution 80251 to reform mandates as part of the UN 80 work stream. 2 But agreements such as the mandates resolution and the Pact, well they don't mean anything if we don't do what we've said and undertaken to do. For too long we have congratulated ourselves on getting a text over the line. But these self congratulations have often been the end of our collective long leadership effort. We must work together as leaders of this organization in our capacity as chairs of committees, co facilitators of processes, presidents of boards, organizers of groups of friends, co sponsors of initiatives and managers of our missions to change the habit we have fallen into of setting and forgetting. So what will it take to move in practice from commitment to implementation? I would like to suggest five priority elements. First of all, implementation and accountability mechanisms. We must embrace evidence based decision making to review our collective performance and hold ourselves and each other to account. Secondly, partnerships. We must strengthen our partnerships, including with civil society, to ensure we deliver people centred multilateralism. And we must rebuild trust amongst ourselves as Member States. Also detailed by the Secretary General, comparative and competitive advantage. We must entrust and delegate actions to the parts of the UN system which are best equipped to handle them. Number four, modernisation. As we transform the UN into an agile, technologically adept and operationally streamlined organization with a stronger focus on on the ground delivery, we must take into account the interests of of future generations. And number five, perhaps the most important of all, financial and political will. All of the other elements I have mentioned will be difficult to achieve without predictable financing and a political recommitment to multilateralism. Finally, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassadors Wallace and Brattested on their appointment as co Chairs of the Mandate Implementation Review Working Group. We have important work to do in the months ahead to implement the principles and the actions agreed in Resolution 80251 across the whole UN system. And I would also like to take this opportunity to encourage the President of the General assembly, the Secretary General and his Executive Office and the wider UN system to continue to ensure that that the UN 80 initiative work streams are positioned to deliver the pact. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of New Zealand and also Co Chair of the Working Group. Also on behalf of the former co Chair and continuing Co Chair Brian Wallace of Jamaica. Thank you for your recommendation. And even more, thank you for the work. And now I give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Namibia, His Excellency Penda Naanda, on behalf of the former co facilitators on the Pact for the Future. Also on behalf of the other former co facilitator, the Ambassador of Germany. Please, Your Excellency, you have the floor.

Thank you. Madam President, Mr. Secretary General, your Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, it is a privilege to join you for this important dialogue. And I thank the President of the General assembly for convening us at this critical moment of our organization. We gather at the time when the international community has reaffirmed through the consensus adoption of the Pact for the Future and its annexes, a shared commitment to reinvigorate the multilateral multilateralism so that it delivers more effectively for all. We also meet in the immediate aftermath of the adoption of the landmark resolution on the mandate creation, implementation and review for the efficient and effective United nations. One of the first major deliverables of the UN AID initiative that marks an important step from reflection to action in this reform process. A school facilitator of that process, Namibia, witnessed firsthand both ambition and the agency that Member States brought to the table. The Pact is not merely a statement of intent. It is a carefully negotiated roadmap reflecting what we collectively expect from the multilateral system in this juncture and for the future. Yet as we move forward, one message is clear. Commitments alone will not suffice. The true measure of success will be in our ability to to translate these commitments into tangible and measurable outcomes. In other words, the task before us now is delivery. It is precisely in this context that the UNAID Initiative assumes its full significance. In the Page for the Future defines what multilateral system must deliver. Stronger prevention, accelerated progress on sustainable development, more equitable financing and renewed trust. Then the UN80 initiative must address how the United nations positions itself to deliver on these expectations. This requires an organization that is not only normatively strong but also operationally fit for purpose one that is more coherent across its pillars, more agile in its structures and more aligned in terms of mandates, resources and capacities. For Namibia and Germany, this alignment is not abstract, it is directly linked to our national priorities as articulated in Namibia's 6th National Development Plan NDP 6. Advancing inclusive economic growth, strengthening human capital, building resilience to climate and economic shocks, and strengthening of effective institutions all depends on the United nations system that can deliver in a coordinated, efficient and responsive manner at the country level. Against this backdrop, allow me to highlight three considerations that we believe are essential to strengthening the link between the Peck for the Future and the United Nations Haiti Initiative. First, the reforms under UN 80 must remain firmly anchored in the political guidance provided by Member States through the pact. This is at its core a member states driven process and its legitimacy and success will depend on maintaining that anchoring. Second, there must be a deliberate shift from process to results. While reform efforts have often been characterized by existence deliberation, what is now required is a stronger focus on implementation on how changes translate into improved delivery on the ground, particularly at regional and country levels. And third, accountability will be key. Transparent and structured follow up mechanisms will be essential to ensure that progress is tracked, gaps are identified and course corrections are made in a timely manner. The Unity Initiative can play a critical role in translating the page for the future from political commitment into tangible and measurable outcomes. Stronger coherence across the United nations system and closer alignment between mandates, resources and capacities. Improved coordination across pillars and entities, particularly at the regional and country levels, will be essential to reduce fragmentation, strengthen prevention and sustainable development efforts and ensure that the UN responds holistically to interconnected challenges face faced by countries. I thank you Madam President.

I thank the Permanent Representative of Namibia and former Kofiselleader on the Pact for the Future together with the Ambassador of Germany, I now open the floor for interventions by delegations. This meeting will not have a pre established list of speakers. Delegations wishing to take the floor invited to press a microphone button. Those speaking on behalf of a group should approach the Secretariat in order to be given priority in the speaking order to allow maximum participation by all members are requested to limit their interventions to 5 minutes when speaking on behalf of a group and 3 minutes when speaking in national capacity. Time limits will be strictly enforced through an automatic microphone cutoff. To assist speakers with time management we have projected the on screen timer on the screen. I thank you for your cooperation as the first speaker. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mali on behalf of the African Group, followed by the European Union and Trinidad and Tobago. Please.

Thank you. Madam President. Madam President, Secretary General, Madam DSD Excellencies, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the African Group. We will align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the Group of 77 and China. The African Group thanks the President of the General assembly for convening this interactive dialogue. Africa was central to the negotiation and adoption of the Pact of the Future and the Summit of the Future in September 2024, held under the presidency of Cameroon and co. Facilitated by Namibia. Africa's priorities are embedded across the PAC5 chapter and its annexes, the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations. This dialogue, convened under the theme From Commitment to Delivery, must therefore be measured against a clear standard whether the commitments Africa helped secure are translated into tangible outcomes for the continent's 1.4 billion people. The Pact of the Future contained 56 actions and approximately 363 deliverable the African Group Note that the majority of those deliverable remain with the member State rather than the Secretariat. Implementation is therefore first and foremost a matter of political will, adequate resources, genuine multilateral partnership. It cannot be delivered by the Secretariat alone, nor can it be treated as a technical exercise detached from the structural inequality the Pact was designed to address. The Pact contained the strongest language on Security Council reform adopted by the General assembly in decades. It treats Africa as a special case and priority and for the first time in a UN outcome document, acknowledges the injustice of the continent's exclusion from permanent membership. The African Group, through The committee of 10, formally presented the African reform model to the intergovernmental negotiation in a structural dialogue on 20 April 2026. The model addresses all five clusters of reform. We call on all Member States to engage substantively with the model and to match the Pact's ambition with concrete progress toward consolidated model. The historical nature of the Pact's commitment on this issue demands nothing less. The reform of the international institution for architecture remain a cornerstone of the Park's promise to Africa. The severe commitment adopted at the forefront of the conference International Conference on Financing for development in 2025 was a step toward but fell short of Africa expectation on depth architecture reform, sovereign lending principles and FII and F IFI governance. The 24 African country the 24 African countries remain in remain in or at risk of debt distress with the commit. With the Continent's external debt estimated at $1.8 trillion, the African Group called on accelerated follow up follow through on the severe commitment including the operationalization of a semiyya forum on death and meaningful progress on AIFI quota and voice reform that reflect Africa's demographic and economic weight. The African Group recognized the UNAD initiative as a pathway to implement the PAC's commitment to a strengthened and more effective United Nations. The Mandate Implementation Review resolution adopted on 24 March 2026 by a vote of 149 in favor, three against and one abstention, established a Working Group on demanded reform with a seven track program and a timeline running from May 2026 to April 2024. The African group engaged actively through the informal ADWA working group and a secure provision on direct importance of the continent, the reaffirmation of balance across the three pillars of the United nations and a safeguard of member State prerogative in mandate review the preservation of the Fifth Committee authority over budgetary matter and the protection

I thank the distinguished representative of Mali on behalf of the African Group. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the European Union on behalf of the EU and its member states. As we have heard that the next speaker is not yet in the room. The next would be then Singapore followed by Bahrain. Eu. Yeah, now you have the microphone.

Thank you, Madam President, Mr. Secretary General, Madam DSG Excellencies, dear colleagues, I deliver this statement on behalf of the European Union and its member states. We thank the PGA and her team for hosting this dialogue, bringing together the Pact for the Future and the UNAD Initiative. The Pact for the Future and its annexes provide the political direction for a strengthened multilateral system and are in this sense instrumental in bringing member states to work in the same substantive direction. The UNAD aims to provide the tools and structures to deliver on that shared vision. Basically, the Pact for the Future is the what and the UNAD Initiative is the how. For example, the Mandate Review process of WorkStream 2 is the critical bridge between both translating commitments into actions. The new discipline on mandate design, clear objectives, timelines, impact on the UN budget and indicators is a prerequisite to make the pact deliverable. In practice, when mandates come up for negotiation or renewal, Member states should ask a simple does this mandate reflect and advance the UN's critical mission and the priorities we agreed together in the pact? We strongly support efforts to improve efficiency, coherence and cost effectiveness to strengthen the UN as a whole, while ensuring that all pillars of the Charter are equally preserved. At the same time, efficiency gains should go hand in hand with more impact in what the UN was created for to uphold human rights, gender equality, peace and security, prevention of conflict sustainable development and ensure the most vulnerable are not left behind. We underlined that streamlining must not lead to the erosion of human rights mandates. We welcome system wide efforts to strengthen human rights mainstreaming, including through dedicated coordination

structures like the proposed new Human Rights Group.

The interlinkage between the PACT and UNAID becomes concrete with SDG delivery. Accelerating progress on sustainable Development goals requires

both the political commitment embedded in the

PACT and the institutional efficiency that the UNAD initiative can unlock. The UNAD work packages offer concrete opportunities to operationalize pact commitments including upholding international law, strengthening peace building and prevention, improved and more efficient humanitarian development coordination and enhanced data and results frameworks. We support efforts to strengthen results based management and system wide reporting with the aim to increase transparency and accountability and this is also essential to track progress on Pact commitments. Madam President, in the context of the critical liquidity process crisis, implementation of the Pact requires adequate funding, with all Member States paying their assessed contributions in full and on time. We support efforts to strengthen incentives for core and pooled funding, reduce fragmentation and better align resources with agreed priorities. As Pact implementation progresses, the linkages we establish with UNAD today will determine the groundwork for the high level pact review in 2028. An inclusive, transparent and responsive reform process is not just good governance, it's the foundation for a credible and future ready United Nations. The EU continues to advocate for pact related language in decisions across all UN committees and processes, while closely tracking UNAD related efforts and decisions and ensuring they reflect rather than dilute Pact ambitions. We encourage the continuation and institutionalization of the PGA's interactive dialogues on pact implementation, including with civil society. And finally, let me stress that Member States must remain at the centre of both decision processes. If aligned effectively, the Pact for the Future and UNAD can together ensure a United nations that is both more effective and more principled, delivering better results for people everywhere while upholding its core values and I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the European Union on behalf of the EU and its Member States. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Singapore on behalf of the Small States Group.

Thank you very much Madam President. I have indeed the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Small States Group, which as everyone knows is a cross regional grouping of small states comprising both developed and developing countries. In view of the time constraints, I will not read the list of 55 countries that have aligned with the statement, but we will make it available after the meeting. Madam President, the SSG thanks the President of the General assembly, you namely for your leadership and for convening this important dialogue on the Pact of the Future and and the UN 80 initiative. I also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary General for his opening remarks and also our appreciation to the two permanent representatives, the Permanent Representative of New Zealand and Namibia for their very thoughtful contributions this morning. As a group, the SSG was very actively involved in the negotiations of both the pact and the UN 80 initiative and we remain committed to the implementation. The Pact for the Future provides a roadmap to strengthen multilateral cooperation and make the UN fit for the future. The Pact and The SDGs are two sides of the same coin and mutually reinforcing. The Pact was built on the foundation of the SDGS and designed to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The UN80 initiative is inextricably linked to the implementation of the pact and the SDGs. If we are serious about accelerating implementation, we must reform the UN to make it efficient, effective and fit for purpose. Allow me to make three points on behalf of the SSG. First, the UN80 initiative must be firmly guided by the vision and commitments contained in both the SDGs and the pact. The UN system's structures, processes, mandates and working methods must align with and reinforce the Pact's priorities. Any structural reform of the UN system must reinforce rather than weaken the political commitments made by the Member States under the Pact, including acceleration of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Second, we must build on progress made to sustain the momentum for reform. The SHG welcomes the adoption of Resolution 80251 on mandate review Creation Implementation for an efficient and effective United Nations. The adoption of this resolution demonstrates that Member States are capable of making progress to improve the functioning of the organization. The adoption of the 2026 proposed program budget by consensus, which reflected the cost efficiencies achieved under Work Stream 1, also proved that the multilateral system can work when there is political will and mutual trust. We believe that these recent positive steps will strengthen our collective ability to drive implementation. Thirdly, reform must result in enhanced delivery and accountability across all three pillars. This is a point that has been made by various other interventions as well. As we look towards the SDG Summit in 2027 and the 2028 High Level Review of the Pact, we must identify early demonstrable measures that show the impact of our reform efforts. It is equally important that we identify and prioritise early deliverables in the UN80 initiative that can propel momentum and create confidence in reform towards stronger system wide coordination with reduced duplication and more effective delivery. Madam President, let me conclude by saying that the SDGs, the Pact for the Future and the UN 80 Initiative provide the foundation to further strengthen the UN and the multilateral system. The UN 80 Initiative can also serve to rebuild trust in multilateralism through action and delivery and by instilling a culture of continuous dialogue and change to deliver better results for all our peoples. As a grouping of small states which is deeply committed to strengthening the multilateral system, the SSG will continue working with all UN members to engage constructively and to build convergence in these processes. Thank you very much.

I thank the distinguished representative of Singapore on behalf of the Small States Group. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Bahrain on the Gulf Cooperation Council followed by Trinidad and Tobago and Norway,

say the right Madam President.

I have the honor to make the statement on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, namely the Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar and my country, the Kingdom of Bahrain. At the outset, the Member States of the GCC extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to you, Madam President, to His Excellency the Secretary General and Her Excellency Ambassador Caroline Schwalger, my Permanent Representative of New Zealand and His Excellency Ambassador Penda Ananda, Permanent Representative of Namibia. We thank you all for your valuable briefings. The Member States of the GCC have participated actively during the consultations held to adopt the Pact for the Future as well as the consultations on the Secretary General's UNAT Initiative. The GCC Member States presented proposals that contributed to enhancing the achievement of the desired results and we will continue to work this way until the desired goals are achieved. Madam President, the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirmed their full support for the Secretary General's UN 80 initiative and for the efforts made to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and to reduce duplicate within the organization so as to enhance the Organization's ability to carry out its mandates. In light of emerging challenges, our State fully emphasized the need to strengthen the principles of transparency and accountability here and within the framework of the objectives and principles of the Charter of the United nations and the Pact for the Future. The Member States of the GCC affirm their support for collective action in order to approve the work of the United nations nations and keep pace with these evolving and emerging challenges. The Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirm that the United nations reform process is one that is led by the Member States and fully supervised by them, starting with the development of plans all the way to their implementation under a deliberate and gradual approach that ensures the highest standards of efficiency and effectiveness while fully adhering to the principles of of transparency and accountability. M President the GCC Member States called for building on the successes achieved in the adoption of resolution number 791 on the Pact for the Future and resolution 8251 on mandate creation, implementation and review for an efficient and effective United nations, both of which underline the importance of collective action and international cooperation as a basis for adapting to future and emerging challenges. In closing and in light of the changing and emerging challenges that the world is witnessing today, the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council once again expressed their belief that the Pact for the Future and the Secretary General's UN 80 initiative are currently the only way forward in our bid to strengthen multilateral action and accomplish the desired goals to reach a world that is more secure, peaceful, just and sustainable. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Trinidad and Tobago on behalf of the Caribbean Community.

Thank you, Madam President, Secretary General. I recognize your presence. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member states of the Caribbean Community. CARICOM Today's Discussion points puts into view the importance of looking to the future while using the strong foundations that have been laid to guide our steps going forward. CARICOM supports this approach and sees it as a meaningful way to ensure that the decisions that we make are well placed within the context of the broader commitments that have been agreed and frameworks that have been established. We share the view that this organization, now more than ever, must be revitalized to effectively meet the demands of a changing world. Member States have taken bold and positive steps in the recent past to demonstrate our collective will to uphold multilateralism while embracing positive change and renewal to achieve a more efficient and effective United nations for the benefit of current and future generations. The successful adoption of the PAC for the Future in 2024 and the resolution on mandate creation, implementation and review for efficient and effective United nations are but two examples of these positive achievements and serve as solid foundations to take us forward. CARICOM supports the Pack for the Future and its annexes the Global Digital Compact and Declaration on Future Generations, and we recognize the importance of realizing the commitment set out in these documents. As the United nations undergoes its most comprehensive reform to date, we are presented with a first true test of delivering on the actions to which we have agreed by creating a more resilient, forward looking and sustainable multilateral system with the UN at its core. In the Declaration on future generations. For instance, Member states committed to using strategic foresight, data, statistics and science to improve decision making and to invest in capacity to better prepare for and respond to global shocks and crises. It is now our responsibility to realize these commitments and demonstrate in a meaningful way how we transform our words into action. Both the pact and the UN80 initiative are mutually reinforcing and should not be viewed in isolation. The Pact sets a clear pathway for accelerating the implementation of 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, while the UN 80 initiative provides the vehicle through which that vision can be realized through the work of the United nations system in the most efficient and effective way. Madam President, CARICOM has long maintained that any reform must be underpinned by the three core pillars of the United nations and must uphold the values of the UN Charter. We have actively and constructively participated in efforts which seek to strengthen this institution, make it fit for purpose, while protecting and preserving its core mandates and objectives. CARICOM countries are no strangers to external shocks or institutional challenges. We live with this reality daily. Our instinct is never to retreat in the face of adversity, but to respond with pragmatism and meaningful solutions with limited capacities. We have come to understand the value of working smarter, not harder, and it is with this mindset that we support efforts to improve efficiency and eliminate redundancies. Yet in so doing, we must not forget our core mission, our values and the foundations that have already been set. CARICOM looks forward to continuing to actively engage in UN reform efforts guided by the commitments made in the Pact and working constructively with all Member States to strengthen multilateralism and to create a United nations that is more focused, efficient and better prepared to serve the needs of current and future generations. I thank you, Madam Chair.

I thank the distinguished representative of Trinidad and Tobago on behalf of the Caribbean Community. Working smarter but sometimes harder also helps, if I may say. But thank you very much also as we as a three hour debate here, keeping it very interactive. I really appreciate that. Next speaker on the list is Norway on behalf of the Nordic countries, followed by Turkey and the Russian Federation.

President, Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Excellencies, colleagues and friends. I delivered this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We really appreciate this opportunity to have this very constructive dialogue on the link and the connection between the Pact for the Future and unity. And we deeply thank you, President, for being so committed in pushing this agenda forward and for convening this meeting and not the least to you, Secretary General, for your very powerful remarks. By reminding us about the very key five areas of convergence between those two. The adoption of the Pact for the Future and its annexes marked a major milestone, setting a path toward a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient global order. It is a strong and encouraging sign of what we together can achieve by working together in a spirit of multilateral cooperation and shared responsibilities. Let me just quickly highlight three points. First, for us, the Nordics, we view the Pact for the Future as the political and the strategic Compass for the UN 80 initiative and its implementation, with the aim to strengthen multilateralism and to advance momentum towards achieving and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals. Second, institutional reforms and changes across the UN system must be clearly anchored in the priorities we, the Member States, have already agreed by and large by adopting the Pact for the Future, just mentioning a few from peace and security, conflict prevention, human rights, sustainable development, financing for development, digital cooperation and stronger, more integrated country level delivery. And in any reforms, the balance between the three pillars of the UN must be preserved. And I believe the Secretary General have made a very powerful defense for that. We must use the Pact as a prioritization filter for reforms, ensuring changes respond to agreed political direction by reducing fragmentation and by strengthening accountability and transparency, and ensuring that the UN is fit for purpose to deliver results on the ground. Third, and finally, reforms should prioritize coherence across the humanitarian development, peace nexus, improve efficiency and of course, financing models which many colleagues have stressed today, and to reinforce the UN's ability to translate policy ambition into tangible impact for people and the planet. The UN80 initiative can help turn the ambitions of the Pact for the Future into into tangible results by strengthening how the UN works as one coherent, integrated system and we need them both, and they need to work together. To conclude, the Nordic countries continue to support the principles set out in the Pact for the Future on the reform of global governance to make the UN more effective and representative. Thank you, President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic countries. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Turkey on behalf of the Mikta Group.

Thank you, Madam President. I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of Mikta Group, namely Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Turkey and Australia. We would like to begin by noting that today marks the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, an occasion dedicated to reaffirming the purpose of the principles of the UN Charter. This year's commemoration coincides with this timely and important dialogue on ensuring that the UN 80 initiative effectively supports implementation of the Pact for the future to strengthen the multilateral system to keep pace with evolving global challenges. As mikta, we wish to use today's dialogue to highlight three points. First, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering a better future for people and the planet. As outlined in the Pact for Future and its annexes, MIKTA countries are advancing concrete actions toward implementation of the Pact across its focus areas sustainable development and financing for development international peace and security science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation youth and future generations and transforming global governance. This includes issues such as the eradication of poverty, climate action, zero waste initiatives, energy security, conflict prevention, protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel in armed conflict mediation efforts sustaining women, peace and security meaningful participation of youth, cultural industry and creative economy and promoting human rights. In alignment with the Pact, we emphasize the necessity of bridging digital divides and ensuring fair, inclusive, equitable and affordable access to digital technologies, including through fostering multi stakeholder discussions at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Second, the Pact for the Future should serve as the guiding framework for UN 80 reform efforts. MIKTA members are strong supporters of the ambitious and system wide reform efforts being delivered through UN80 initiative. We as MIKTA emphasize that the collective political commitments made in the Pact must remain front of mind as we consider proposed reforms, in particular structural changes and programmatic realignments for a more agile, responsive and resilient un. This includes our renewed commitment to achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls, an essential prerequisite for sustainable development. As we consider the potential agency merger of UN women and unfpa, we must also ensure that unique strengths, mandates and institutional memory of each entity are preserved and the concerns of countries benefiting from the services of these entities are duly addressed. Third, the UN 80 initiative should support more effective delivery of the pact. This includes by first, maintaining a culture of efficiency that reduces duplication and streamlines operations to strengthen the impact of UN systems activities second, fully implementing UNGA Resolution 80251 on mandate creation, implementation and review and third, pursuing structural changes and programmatic realignments that enhance outcomes where they are needed most. Better system wide coherence can close gaps in the implementation of Pact commitments. UN 80 should also support stronger monitoring and reporting on the UN's impact on the ground informing General Assembly's review of pact implementation in 2028. Madam President, as MIKTA countries, we remain committed to working together with all Member States and stakeholders to effectively implement the pact, advance the UN 80 initiative and in doing so, ensure that the UN delivers for present and future generations. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Turkey on behalf of the MIKTA Group. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation also on behalf of Belarus, followed by Member States in the national capacity, Egypt and Germany.

Madam President, Mr. Secretary General, this statement is delivered on behalf of the State parties to the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State, the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, which we thank you for organizing this interactive dialogue devoted to the interlinkages between the Pact and the UNH T Initiative. As indicated in the Concept Note for the event, the purpose of this is to discuss how the commitments under the Pact can be better implemented through reform processes within UN80 while maintaining a transparent and Member State oriented approach. In this regard, we would like to highlight three principal points. First, efforts under the UN80 initiative cannot and should not be subordinated to the priorities set out in a single political document to the Pact. In our understanding, reform should be comprehensive and all encompassing and be aimed at addressing the deep rooted and long standing challenges of the organization. These include above all the issues enshrined in General Assembly Resolution 79, 318, that is to say, duplication of mandates, the expansion of bureaucratic processes and insufficient coordination across the UN system, as well as chronic underfunding. Notably, the concept note itself explicitly refers to these challenges that Member States have long been pointing to. As we understand it, work in these areas should strengthen the organisation and help advance the objectives set out in the pact. Second, in considering the link between the Pact and UN80, it is essential to recognize that not all of the provisions of the pact were agreed by consensus. Moreover, on a number of its elements, some Member States explicitly expressed disagreement and subsequently dissociated from them. This cannot be ignored. Therefore, when comparing or aligning the goals of unity with the objectives of the Pact, it is unacceptable to assume automatically that all of its provisions enjoy the same level of intergovernmental support. We proceed from the understanding that only those elements that were agreed by all States can serve as a basis. Third, the practice of recent years, including the way in which the Pact was prepared and adopted, as well as the report of the Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review A80 676. This practice demonstrates that insufficient attention to the organization of the negotiating process is inevitably leads to non consensus outcomes. This applies both to broader intergovernmental discussions and also to specific reform tracks. When Member States are required to respond to already formulated approaches rather than participating fully in their development from the very outset, this does not foster confidence nor results. It's important to adhere to the time tested principles of consensus and the intergovernmental nature of negotiations in processes that affect the systemic long term functioning of the world organization. We proceed from the understanding that any discussions of UN 80 and issues related to the implementation of the pact must be organized in a traditional manner so as to ensure genuine transparency, inclusiveness and the leading role of Member states at all stages of the process. It is important not only to declare this, but to put it in practice. For our part, we express our readiness to work constructively to strengthen the un. Thank you for your attention.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation. Also on behalf of Belarus. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Egypt. Please be reminded of the time limit of three minutes. Speaking in your national capacity, please, you have the floor.

Thank you, Madam President. And thanks the Secretary General and our colleagues Ambassador Zwalger and Ambassador Nanda for their briefing. Today's theme on the nexus between the Pact of the Future and the UN80 initiative is important and timely. This morning we repeatedly heard member states and representatives of regional groups emphasizing the notion of building trust among member states and with the UN system as a prerequisite for meaningful multilateralism. Egypt is interested in initiating a serious dialogue, unpacking what we exactly mean by building trust and what trust really entails. For Egypt, the Pact of the Future remains an important achievement that reaffirmed our collective commitment to multilateralism and to a stronger United Nations. It came at a much needed time and it is as relevant today as it was the day of its adoption. But the adoption of the pact was only the beginning. The more important test lies in its implementation, as emphasized by the Secretary General. On this front, much remains to be achieved if we are to translate the ambitious political commitments of our leaders into meaningful institutional progress and impact on the ground. At the same time, the UNAT initiative comes to address legitimate, pressing needs for reform. For Egypt, the formula is clear. The Pact for the Future must serve as the political compass for all the UNH initiatives. Institutional change cannot become an end in itself, nor can it be guided only by administrative and budgetly logic. It must be anchored in what Member States have already agreed as shared priorities. A more representative and effective multilateral system, meaningful progress on Security Council reform, strengthened peace building, more responsive peacekeeping, sustainable development and a United nations better equipped to deliver for all, especially developing countries. Egypt is launching a dialogue series on financing challenges for the UN presence in in the field. An initiative aimed at bringing the questions of impact, coherence and credibility under the framework of how The United nations is going to be financed for the future. Thank you, Madam President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Egypt. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Germany, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and President Portugal.

Madam President, thank you very much for convening this important meeting. Secretary General, Ambassadors Schwalger and Nanda, thank you for your contributions. This morning, Germany, of course, aligns itself with the European Union statement. I want to talk about two aspects. The German view a little bit on the pact and unity together, but foremost on the aspect of implementation of the pact. First of all, of course, we subscribe to many things that have been said today, namely that the pact and the UN 80 should mutually reinforce each other that they have the same objective, namely, making the UN more resilient and having maximum impact on the ground. The pact and its annexes, of course, they are benchmarks. They lay out an ambitious strategic guidance across all units. Three pillars for all of us. And as the UN 80 initiative strives above all to make the UN system more impactful, it is essential that this initiative works for the success and for the implementation of the pact. And I want to come to the implementation. In a recent meeting that some may recall, because they were there and the President was there and USG Rider was there. A recent meeting that we had in February and that Germany and Namibia put on the general assessment by the member states that were in the room and made an assessment was this the pact is what I just said, strategic guidance. And it shouldn't be crowded out as it on a daily basis sometimes is because of other things that we talk about. But it's good news that we talk about it today and that member states across the board reaffirm their commitment. But implementation, of course, is key and use G Rider reminded us in that meeting that about 20% of the commitments are commitments that can be implemented by the Secretariat. And he told us how much this is on track, but that 80% rely on the member states. And we need to work on that and we need to make commitments. And this is much in line what our colleague from New Zealand said. The member states should make a commitment and maybe look at what they can contribute. So Germany has vowed to contribute. We support the pact overall, of course, as facilitators, but we go into specific areas. One is peace building, the second is peacekeeping, and the third, sustainable development. At all of these we've made initiatives peace building during the chairmanship of the Commission, peacekeeping with the ministerial and supporting the processes here that play part in the UN 80 as well, and with sustainable development with the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, where the next iteration of the Conference is coming up in June. So if Member States can look at what they individually can do on implementation, I think we'll go a long way and we will remain committed as facilitators and put on a next dialogue with Namibia and the Secretariat on May 6th. So thank you very much. For everybody on the floor staying, I

thank the distinguished representative of Germany. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, followed by Portugal and China.

Madame La Prise.

Madam President, the Democratic Republic of the Congo aligns with the common vision expressed in the Pact for the Future, notably the recognition according to which a reinforced and inclusive and representative multilateral system is essential to address the complex and interlocking challenges of our time. In relation to your first question, my delegation is of the view that the Pact for the Future should serve as a political Compass for the UN 80 initiative. These commitments, based on equity, solidarity and sustainable development, Must guide institutional reforms in order to ensure that the transformation of the UN system is not just a future technical initiative, but rooted in the agreements of Member States. For us, this means guaranteeing that development, peace, consolidation and climate resilience is at the heart of these reforms and developing countries are fully taken into account in decision making processes. This is the place to reaffirm our call to make Africa a priority in the programs of the Organization. This is not about having multiple African mandates, but to ensure that the imbalances imposed by the system on Africa requires greater mobilization of international efforts in order to fairly and equitably tackle the historic burden that the continent has had to bear since decolonization. No future can be imagined for as long as an entire continent is not restored to its rightful place. In this case, we're talking about Africa through the granting of two permanent two seats on the Security Council. As regards unhc, this represents a crucial opportunity to translate into concrete results. We should reinforce the consistency within the system by reducing the proliferation of mandates and ensuring more effective and equitable allocation of resources. Greater coordination will be essential to support the SDGs and to respond effectively to the specific needs of countries in situations of fragility. By way of conclusion, President, the world is at a turning point and our common efforts for the future largely depend on this organization. It is in this context that the DRC highlights that the success of the Pact for the Future and the UN 80 initiative will

the Speaker's microsmancres thank the distinguished representative of the drc. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Portugal, followed by China and Kenya.

Thank you, Madam President. Portugal welcomes this dialogue and also the progress in the implementation of the Pact as just presented by the Secretary General. And we would like to name a concern. The Pact should not become a footnote to UN80. It should remain its compass. The Pact should not be a legacy document from September 2024 because it represents a governing roadmap across climate, peace and security, digital governance, financing for development and the protection of future generations. Therefore, UN80 should not be a parallel track, but one vehicle for the Pact's delivery, an important one, and certainly not a substitute over the UN 80 reform. We should ask ourselves if it enhances the UN's capacity to deliver. Also on Pact commitments. And in this regard, we would like to make three points. First, UN80 can support Pact implementation through mutually reinforcing levers. For instance, strengthening administrative functions and expanding shared services to reduce risk fragmentation, or by strengthening mandate management through periodically reviewed mandates aligned with available resources. Second, the Pact has become quiet 19 months after adoption. Too few people can name a concrete result. But we know that progress has been made AI governance work under the Global Digital Compact, peace building architecture discussions, meetings with credit rating agencies or engagement with youth. We call on the Secretariat and Member States to continue to invest in communicating the Pact's impact with more examples, data and human stories. Third, the Secretary General's selection is a strategic moment. The informal dialogues with candidates this week were not just a procedural exercise, but many delegations have asked candidates directly, how will they integrate Pact implementation into their strategies? How will they align UN80 with Pact commitments? The next Secretary General will also inherit the Pact as a mandate. Sustaining momentum requires structure. So between now and 2028, we will need regular stock taking in the General assembly and a stronger results based culture supported by better data and reporting tools. This includes linking mandates to financial implications. We need quantifiable indicators so that the 2028 review is a genuine assessment of progress. Our collective responsibility is to ensure that this alignment results in the United nations not only more efficient, but also more coherent, more accountable and more capable of delivering our ambitions. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Portugal. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.

President, I thank you for convening this interactive dialogue. I also thank Secretary General Guterres for his statement and the PRs of New Zealand and Namibia for their briefings. The current international situation is marked by heightened turbulence as security disorder, development imbalance and governance failure become increasingly pronounced. The UN also faces serious political challenges and financial constraints. Hence, the Pact for the Future and the UN AID Initiative have emerged as a historical juncture. They embody the international community's firm commitment to the vision of upholding multilateralism and improving global governance and reflect Member States resolve to make the UN more efficient and effective and ensure that it keeps pace with the times. The more challenging the circumstances, the more imperative it is to strengthen the strange role of the UN as the most universal, representative and authoritative intergovernmental organization. It is equally imperative to enhance the impact of its work across the three pillars of peace and security, sustainable development and human rights, and support the work of the Secretary General. Both the pact and UN 80 are anchored in safeguarding the authority of the UN and reinforcing its role. This is also an important reason why China has actively engaged in these processes and supports efforts to achieve outcomes through relevant discussions. While UN80 has achieved some milestones, the reform is also entering a more challenging phase. The task to seems ahead will be more daunting and complex. China hopes that all Member States and the Secretariat will stay committed to the original purpose of the reform, focus on real actions and advance the mandate implementation, review and structural reform in an inclusive and transparent manner. In this process, it is essential to adhere to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard the leading role and decision making power of Members States in the reform process and promote without delay balanced progress across the three pillars. At the same time, political manipulation must be firmly rejected to ensure that the Development Pillar is not weakened and that representation and voice of developing countries are not undermined. Whether in implementing the Pact or advancing the un, reform efforts must be sustained from beginning to end. They must serve the long term interests of the broad membership and ensure that outcomes stand the test of time. China stands ready to work with all parties to advance these processes for new outcomes so as to inject stronger impetus into the cause of world peace and development. Thank you, President.

I thank the distinguished representative of China. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of King Kenya, followed by Qatar and Brazil.

Thank you, Madam President. Kenya welcomes the convening of this timely dialogue on strengthening the relations between the Pact for the Future and the UNH Initiative, we feel the Pact as providing the political compass for a renewed multilateral system. While the UNH Initiative offers an opportunity to ensure that the United nations is institutionally equipped to deliver on those commitments effectively and coherently. From Kenya's perspective, the Pact for the Future should guide the Unit reform efforts by anchoring institutional adjustment firmly in Member States priorities. Reform must therefore enhance coordination across the UN system, address mandate duplications and improve delivery at the country level in support of the national development strategies. Kenya further believes that the UNAID Initiative can contribute meaningfully to implementation of the Pact by strengthening system wide coherence, improving accountability and enabling more efficient use of resources, especially at a time when financing gaps continue to constrain progress on sustainable development and climate action. Greater synergy across entities and alignment with national priorities will be essential to restoring momentum towards the Sustainable Development Goals. We also underscore the importance of ensuring that the reform across all three pillars, peace and security, development, human rights remain balanced and mutually reinforcing. Kenya remains committed to engaging constructively in ensuring that the UNAID Initiative serves as a practical vehicle for translating the Pact for the future into measurable delivery for the people and the planet. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Kenya. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kacha.

Thank you, Madam President.

At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the General assembly for convening this dialogue and welcome to Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General to this meeting. We also align with the statement made by the G77 in China and the Kingdom of Bahrain on behalf of gcc. The adoption of the Pact of the Future marked a renewed collective commitment to strengthen multilateralism.

The State of Qatar views the UN

80 initiative as a critical vehicle for for operationalizing the Pact for the future. The two processes are not parallel tracks but mutually reinforcing pathways. In this context, I would like to highlight a few points. First, aligning mandates with priorities is essential. The proliferation of mandates across the UN system has often diluted impact and strained limited resources. We must rationalize mandates and ensure that they are directly linked to the commitments outlined in the Pact. In this regard, the State of Qatar welcomes the adoption of General Assembly Resolution 80251 entitled Mandate Creation, Implementation and Review, and look forward to continued work of the Ad Hoc Working Group on mandate review. Second, unity should therefore prioritize integrated approaches, reduce fragmentation and strengthen coordination at both headquarters and country levels. We have taken note of the proposals presented by the Secretary General in his report A80 392 entitled Shifting Paradigms United to Deliver and Look Forward to Further information and consideration by Member States. Third, accountability and transparency must be at the center of implementation. Member States must remain firmly in the driver's seat. Clear benchmarks, regular reporting and inclusive review processes will be essential to track progress and ensure that reform efforts remain responsive for evolving global needs.

To conclude, the State of Qatar remains

committed to supporting these objectives through its partnerships with the United nations system, including efforts to mobilize innovative financing and support sustainable development in vulnerable contexts. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Qatar. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Brazil, followed by Angola and Lithuania.

Thank you, Madam President. Distinguished colleagues, as we advance discussions on the UNAID initiative and its reform agenda, it's essential that Member States remain clear about what we expect from the Pact for the future and the mandates it sets forth. Their intense and thorough follow up is key to their relevance and meaningfulness. The Pact is not just a resolution adopted in the past. It's a landmark framework. It provides a roadmap for the necessary modernization of our multilateral system, enabling us to better respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Today, one and a half years after its adoption, these reforms are more urgent than ever. We see no contradiction between the pact and the UN 80 initiative. The pact is the primary reference point for proposals under the UN 80. It's both a guide and a benchmark against which real progress in meaningful reform should be assessed. At the same time, the Pact stands for benefit from a more efficient UN system with clearer mandates and reduced duplications. The Pact establish the parameters that should guide the UN 80. Chief among them is the need to preserve a balanced approach across the three pillars of the UN Peace and security, human rights and development. Several of the Pact's priorities are both urgent and actionable in the short term, offering an opportunity to deliver tangible results and help restore confidence in the United Nations. These include the eradication of hunger and poverty, the fight against racism, the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the reform of global governance. Last but not least, the Security Council reform remains imperative. Expand both permanent and non permanent membership is essential to enhance the Council's representativeness, legitimacy and effectiveness at a time of increasing disregard for international law. Strengthening the Council is not operational. It's mandatory. A clear majority of Member states share this view. Brazil therefore looks forward to meaningful progress by 2026, including the development of a consolidated model of reform as envisioned in the pact. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Brazil. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Angola.

Madam President. Mid Secretary General, Excellencies. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by Mali on behalf of African Group and allow us to make further comments in our national capacity. At the outset. We thank you for convening this timely and important dialogue on the implementation of Pact of the Future and its linkage with the UN Air Initiative. This discussion is both relevant and necessary. As rightly highlighted, the pacta reflects our collective commitment to ensure that the United nations remains fit for purpose, effective, inclusive and responsive to today's challenges. Madam President, for Angola, the key priority at this stage is clear moving from commitment to delivery. In this regard, we believe that UN AID Initiative must not be seen as a parallel process, but rather as a tool to support the implementation of the Pact for the Future, firmly anchored in the intergovernmental guidance and agreed priorities allow us to highlight three points. First, Member States must remain at the center of this process, and reform under UN AID Initiative should be member state driven, transparent and inclusive, ensuring full respect for mandates established by the General Assembly. Second, we underlined the importance of strengthening coherence and coordination across the UN system. As identified, fragmentation, duplication of mandates and resource constraints continue to undermine effective delivery. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensure that the system can better support national development priorities and accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Third, we stress that development must remain at the core of UN reform efforts. For countries like Angola, advancing sustainable development, expanding fiscal space and addressing structural vulnerability remains central priority. In this context, the UN development system, including the Resident Coordinator, must be further strengthened, adequately resourced and aligned with national priorities. Madam President. Finally, we underscore that the success of both the Pact for the Future and UN AID Initiative will ultimately depend on implementation and accountability and sustained political will. We therefore encourage continued dialogue among Member states and ensure that reform efforts are grounded in agreed commitment and deliver tangible results on the ground. Angola remains committed to the Pact for the Future and will keep engaging constructively in this process. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Angola. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Lithuania, followed by South Africa and Switzerland.

Thank you, Madam President, for convening this timely discussion. We align ourselves with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and its member states. Lithuania sees the Pact for the future and UN80 as closely linked. For us, the Pact provides a political direction and UN80 should help translate that direction into practical delivery. In that sense, we agree with others that unity should not be seen simply as a cost cutting exercise, but as the strategic effort to make the UN more effective, more responsive and more fit for purpose. In this regard, innovation and technology will play an increasingly important role. The Pact already gives a clear guidance for this. Action 38 calls for a multilateral system that is more effective and better prepared for the future, including by building capabilities and harnessing technology and data to anticipate risks, act early and manage uncertainty. Action 45 calls for a more agile, responsive and resilient United nations, including through stronger capabilities in innovation, data analytics, digital transformation and strategic foresight and action 33 supports strengthening the role of the United nations in science, technology and innovation. We find that the 6 April briefing on work package 15 and 16 under work stream 3 of UN80 particularly useful in this regard. We heard about ICT consolidation and the Technology Acceleration Platform as part of a broader effort to reduce fragmentation, improve interoperability and accelerate practical digital solutions across the UN system. And we heard about the UN System Data Commons as a future ready, easy to use platform to make trusted UN data easier to find, compare and use. These are good examples of how UN80 can help deliver practical tools. One such additional example could be the broader use of remote interpretation and conferencing tools where appropriate. This can greatly improve the UN efficiency by enabling faster, more inclusive multilingual communication across duty stations while reducing dependence on expensive in person interpretation services. This digital shift not only supports innovation but also delivers meaningful cost savings, an essential consideration amid the UN ongoing liquidity challenges. Madam President For Lithuania, however, there is also a

I thank the distinguished representative of Lithuania. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of South Africa, followed by Switzerland and Indonesia.

Madam President Secretary General, South Africa aligns itself with the statement made by Male on behalf of the African group, Madam President, we thank you for initiating this dialogue. For us, the Pact for the Future is our collective political commitment to address global challenges for future generations, and the UN80 initiative is but one part of the means to concretize these ambitions. In order to ensure that the Pact remains the golden thread to prioritise UN global interventions, it's crucial for the Pact to provide strategic guidance to the UN 80 reform process. For the purpose of our discussion, we would like to highlight issues which South Africa believes are vital. First, the UN 80 reform call for efficiency and focused budgetary allocations should not be devoid of taking the important commitments and actions of the Pact into consideration. Strategic UN 80 and Pact for the Future alignment should be the norm from the onset, thereby infusing politically agreed actions into institutional reform. Secondly, the overall UNAT monitoring and evaluation inclusive of the new mandate implementation review process should include reporting on packages commitments through a comprehensive framework accounting for how the UN would fare on addressing global challenges through the Pact. Thirdly, the key objectives and end goals of all three UN80 work streams should be geared towards addressing the challenges facing the implementation of the Pact. This includes fragmentation and siloed approaches on targeted funding, maximizing scarce human resources, strategic program implementation and impactful delivery as well as UN entity work program duplication. Fourth, priorities of the Pact require predictable flexible funding within the context of ever present financial constraints and the liquidity challenges the UN80 initiative would need to further support transparent and accountable budgeting. Madam President, this will ensure that the development work of the UN is concretised through targeted priority areas of intervention, maximizing of implementation with predictable funding and ensuring clearer mandate results, tracking and oversight. With a strengthened coherence, stronger coordination mechanisms and stringent accountability as the basis of UN reform of the reform agenda, the Pact for the Future can make the global impact that we intended. Thank you, Madam Chair.

I thank the distinguished representative of South Africa. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Switzerland.

Madame La President, Madam President, Mr. Secretary General, thank you for this important discussion. The Pact for the Future represents a major political commitment to a strong effective multilateralism that is adapted to today's challenges. Allow me to make three observations. First, the Pact provides a strategic compass to guide unhealthy reforms by ensuring that changes support political priorities that have already been agreed upon. It must not create new parallel processes, but rather integrate the commitments made into existing frameworks. From Switzerland's point of view perspective, the Pact must remain a central guiding framework that reinforces and complements existing mandates. Second, the UNAT initiative can play a key role in the effective implementation of the Pact. As a strategic framework, UN80 offers an opportunity to strengthen coherence coordination and accountability across the UN system. Switzerland prioritises impacts at the country level and the implementation of measures that make the UN more effective. This requires better coordination among entities, more efficient use of resources and the continuation of ongoing reforms, notably the strengthening of the Resident Coordinator system and the reconfiguration of country teams. Their complementarity is particularly evident in areas such as digital technologies, where the Pact for the Future strengthens the UN's capacity, while UN80 supports their gradual integration into processes and operations. Third, while UN80 offers an opportunity for modernization, it should not lead to hasty or insufficiently coordinated decisions. Switzerland supports reforms based on proven efficiency gains while ensuring the preservation of the coherence of the UN ecosystem and and the integrity of normative and operational mandates. In conclusion, Madam President, I would like to echo what the Secretary General said at the beginning of today's meeting. He focused on the results that we can see, feel and that we can believe in. And we fully share that vision because the success of everything we do here will be measured at the country level and will depend on our collective ability at the political, financial and operational levels. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Switzerland. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Indonesia, followed by Cuba and India.

Madam President, Secretary General. Indonesia associates ourselves with a statement made by Turkey on behalf of MIKTA and to add the following points in our national capacity. We express our appreciation to the Permanent representative of New Zealand and Permanent Representative of Namibia for their insightful presentations. We welcome this timely dialogue as we are at the critical juncture where the multilateral system must evolve to avoid the risk of irrelevance. As the concept note underscores, our institutions must be fit for the present and the future. Hence, Indonesia remains steadfast in its commitment to the Backup for the Future and its annex, viewing them not as static documents, but as a roadmap for a more just and equitable global order. Allow me to highlight the following key message. First, strategic alignment of politics and process. Indonesia emphasizes that the PAC and the UNAT Initiative are mutually reinforcing, interconnected. We cannot afford to work in silos. While the PAC provides the political vision, UNAT offers the institutional arrangement necessary for delivery. Second, restoring trust through concrete delivery. Multilateralism is currently under the microscope. To restore global trust, we must move from rhetoric to concrete delivery. Reform must be impactful and rooted in ethical standards. By addressing resource constraints and improving system wide coordination, we can demonstrate the continuous value of the multilateral system. Third, maintaining momentum and continuity. We must not reinvent the wheel at the expense of existing promises. The PAC and UN 80 initiative should act as catalysts for sustained political commitments. This includes, but not limited to, effectively implementing SOFIA commitment and advancing the Doha Declarations. Last but not least, the inclusion of youth. To truly keep pace with changing world, this dialogue must be nurtured through continuous exchange of fresh ideas. Incorporating views of the youth as the primary stakeholders of the future will be vital for inclusive and interconnected multilateralism. To conclude, rest assured of Indonesia's continuous engagement as we lay the groundwork for the high level review of the PAC in 2028. Thank you, madam President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Indonesia. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba.

Thank you very much, Madam President. Your Excellency. Mr. Secretary General. Cuba welcomes this interactive dialogue on the Pact for the Future and the UNAT Initiative. This exchange should move beyond rhetoric and achieve to tangible policy decisions. Although the Pact for the Future and the UNHE Initiative have points in common, they are different in nature. The Pact was the result of a process that looked for renewed commitments to multilateralism at a time of Great challenges and UN80 for its part is trying to achieve a more efficient organization in response to a lack of liquidity that the United States is in large part responsible for and is having an impact on the entire system. We reiterate that UN80 cannot replace or reinterpret agreed mandates, particularly when many of them, above all in the area of development, have still not been implemented. It's not not a problem of a lack of pacts or agreements, but rather a lack of political will to implement what has been agreed on. In these same rooms we recently heard how in a disrespectful way the work of this organization is scorned while at the same time it is being eaten away out financially. On top of that there is the persistence of unilateral coercive measures which are a direct impediment to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Pact for the Future. Cuba is very well aware of the consequences of this, Madam President. We are concerned that the practice of informal consultations on the implementation of the Pact has been delayed. We have learned very little about concrete progress and this lack of accountability is not commensurate with the scale of the commitments made. In this context, Cuba reiterates its proposal for a five point plan to ensure the compliance with the objectives of the Pact, including promoting discussions on stimulating the SDGs and financing to make progress on discussing the Secretary General's report on the impact of military spending on sustainable development the strengthening of the UN's ability to support governments in science, technology and innovation for development greater cooperation with the multilateral development banks, risk ratings agencies and the international financial institutions and the strengthening of of multilateral governance of AI and a global fund to promote these technologies guaranteeing equitable participation of developing countries. Multilateralism cannot be based on unfulfilled promises. Cuba reiterates its commitment to a United nations system that is truly democratic and inclusive that takes into account the needs of developing countries. Thank you very much.

I thank the distinguished representative of Cuba. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of India followed by by the Islamic Republic of Iran and Croatia.

Madam President India appreciate the convening of this timely interactive dialogue as we move from commitments to delivery under the Pact of the Future and Unity Initiative. In our view, the Pact for the Future can serve as the primary strategic compass for unity related reforms efforts. Action 45A of the Pact seeks to achieve a more agile, responsive and resilient UN for enhancing its capabilities in innovation, data analytics, digital transformation, strategic foresight and behavioral science to better support Member States and deliver on its mandates Any attempt to adapt the United nations system must preserve the delicate balance among its three pillars of peace and security, development and human rights, while ensuring that the development pillar in particular is not diluted for developing countries. The credibility of the multilateral system rests on its ability to deliver on sustainable development, eradicate poverty and address structural inequalities. In this regard, effective implementation of Action 45 of the PAC is very important. Strengthening coordination and efficiency must therefore go hand in hand with safeguarding development mandates, enhancing development financing and reinforcing support for Sustainable Development Goals. At the same time, effective implementation requires a United nations that reflects contemporary global realities. In this context, advancing comprehensive reform of the Security Council remains indispensable. As agreed in the Pact for the Future, we must urgently move forward through a transparent, inclusive and Member State driven process. To this, India would add the need to move to a tax based negotiation. Since reform of the Security Council is not separate from the broader reform agenda of the United nations, in fact, it is central to the restoring trust, legitimacy and effectiveness across the system. Finally, the Unity Initiative can play a catalytic role by improving system wide coherence, reducing duplication and strengthening accountability. However, these efforts must firmly guided must remain firmly guided by intergovernmental oversight and respect for mandate agreed by Member State. A responsive, effective representative United Nation is essential and not only to implement the Pact, but to reform the enduring value of multilateralism. I thank you, Madam President.

I thank the distinguished representative of India. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Thank you, Madam President. In the name of God, the most Compassionate, the most Merciful, all protocols are observed. My delegation approaches this discussion in a constructive and reflective spirit, recognizing the central role of the United nations as well as collective responsibility of all Member States to uphold and strengthen multilateralism. In this regard, we note that both Pact for the Future and the UN80 initiative work stream and Mandate Inflation Implementation Review evolved through processes that did not achieve consensus despite efforts to introduce more balanced and broadly acceptable language in their outcomes. This underscores the importance of preserving adequate space for genuine intergovernmental engagement so that the views and concerns of all Member States are duly reflected. The Pact for the Future can provide a strategic guidance for unhealth reform efforts by reaffirming that institutional reforms must remain Member State driven, transparent and aligned with agreed intergovernmental priorities.

At the present juncture, the implementation of

globally agreed development goals, particularly the eradication of poverty and reduction of hunger, must remain at the center of our collective efforts.

Further, we emphasize that one of the

principles of cycles to the implementation of the SDGS remains the persistent annual financing gap of approximately $4 trillion with only five years remaining until 2030. Our collective priority should be accelerating implementation and mobilizing the necessary means of implementation. On the other hand, reforms should preserve the prerogative and central decision making role of Member States while avoiding an expansion of the Secretariat's role that could create additional burdens on them or dilute intergovernmental oversight. We also emphasize that the effectiveness and credibility of the United nations depend on the consistent fulfillment of financial obligations by all Member States, particularly major contributors.

The accumulation of areas as well as

the external obstacles to timely payments, including those arising from unilateral coercive measures, place additional strain on the organization as well as affected members and risk undermining program delivery, particularly within the Development pillar. The Unit Initiative can support implementation of the Pact for the future by enhancing coherence, coordination and accountability across the UN system while respecting existing intergovernmental processes and well established working methods. Efforts should focus on rationalizing reporting burdens, addressing capacity constraints faced by developing countries and strengthening objective accountability mechanisms.

I thank you

I thank the distinguished representative of the Iranian Islamic Republic of Iran. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Croatia, followed by Malavi.

Madam President, thank you for organizing this dialogue and providing us with the opportunity to reflect on how the Pact for the Future and the UN80 initiative can reinforce one another at this critical moment for multilateral renewal. Croatia aligns itself with a statement delivered by the European Union and I wish to add a few points in my national capacity. Replying to your questions, the Pact for the Future provides the political direction and the UN AD Initiative provides the institutional vehicle. Together they can help the UN deliver more coherently, more effectively and with greater accountability. This is why it is important that they be aligned so that the Pact for the Future can provide strategic guidance. While UN80 needs to offer a clear framework of political priorities to ensure structural adjustments, the pact that identifies where the international community expects the UN to deliver and should be reference point for institutional change in the areas such as sustainable development, prevention, digital governance, youth inclusion and strengthen global cooperation. However, aligning the UN 80 reforms with the Pact are not abstract exercises but directly support the outcomes Member States have agreed to. The Pact can also guide sequencing, helping the UN focused first on reforms that enable coherence across peace, development, humanitarian action and human rights and ensure that they strengthen national ownership and implementation capacity. The UN80 initiative can contribute to more effective implementation of the Pact by improving coherence coordination and accountability across the UN system. The Initiative offers a platform to streamline mandates, reduce fragmentation and strengthen system wide planning. It can help align the work of the Secretariat, agencies, funds and programs around shared objectives supported by common metrics and clearer accountability for results. Dun 80 can also reinforce integrated approaches at country level, ensuring that Resident Coordinators and UN country teams have the tools, data and flexibility needed to support national priorities in line with the Pact. Strengthening internal coordination mechanisms, improving information sharing and enhancing joint analysis will further support implementation. This is why having this meeting where we talk about alignment and coordination of both the pact and UN80 is of critical importance and we commend you once again for organizing to reinforce and strengthen their alignment. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Croatia. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Malawi, followed by Ukraine.

Madam President, thank you for giving me the floor. I thank you BGA, the SG and the two PLs for their statements.

Allow me to explain how the Pact

provides strategic guidance for the UNAID Initiative.

My remarks are aligned with those delivered

on behalf of G77 and China, AUDC and Africa Group. I make these contributions in my national capacity.

For US first, the Pact is a

blueprint of agreed UN Member States, priority areas, strategic actions and international cooperation mechanisms

for today and the future.

The Pact, being a political declaration, stipulates the New World Order, the world that

we want that the UN as a

global governance organization would have to embrace. It lays the foundations for a sustainable, just and peaceful global order.

But the UN cannot embrace the New

World Order using its current structural, systemic and operational arrangement.

For it to do so, the UN must be aligned with the world leaders

ambition envisioned in the Pact that is producing results on the ground for the

UN aid initiative to achieve its goal, the UN must create renewed enabling policy, structural and systemic conditions that would make

the UN and its member states adapt to become more effective in delivering global leaders political commitments.

The renewed conditions would transform the UN to be fit for purpose and the purpose is contained in the UN Charter

and the Pact of the Future. The Pact also provides policy and programmatic focus and direction, strategic and anticipatory actions and progressive international cooperation mechanisms.

While maintaining the three pillars of the UN Charter. The Pact integrates emerging issues thus providing guidance to the UNAID initiative to create create conditions for the UN to assume

principles of inclusion, integration and foresight. These principles will enable the UN to respond to the global demographic structure changes that have led to some countries facing population aging crisis with others still facing population boom to ensure improved coherence and

coordination and streamline The UN the three wakes of the UN Initiative must adapt

to align with the four portfolios created in the Pact of the Future for its structural realignment. I thank you, Madam President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Malawi. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Ukraine, followed by the Philippines and Senegal.

Thank you, Madam President. Let me begin by thanking you for convening this timely and important dialogue which provides a valuable platform to reflect on how we can translate the commitments of the Pact for the Future into concrete and measurable results. Ukraine strongly supported the adoption of the Pact as it reinforces global solidarity, sustainable development and the principles of international law and the UN Charter values that are particularly crucial in today's increasingly complex and volatile geopolitical environment. The Pact rightly underscores the interlinkages between peace and security, human rights and sustainable development as the foundation for a just and prosperous future. At the same time, the key challenge before us is delivery. Bridging the gap between between commitments and implementation requires not only political will, but also institutions that are fit for purpose. In this regard, we see the UN 80 initiative as a critical tool for ensuring that the United nations system is better equipped to implement the ambitions of the pact. The UN 80 initiative should serve to enhance coherence, coordination and accountability across the UN system while aligning mandates and resources with the priorities agreed by Member States. The Initiative should also ensure that reform efforts translate into tangible improvements for Member States, including more transparent decision making, better prioritization of resources and a results oriented approach across the UN system. Finally, we wish to emphasize that effective implementation of the Pact requires strengthened partnerships, adequate and predictable financing and enhanced access to technology. The UN80 initiative can play an important role in enabling these elements by improving system wide delivery and ensuring that the United nations remains responsive to the needs of Member States. Ukraine stands ready to work with all partners to ensure that our shared commitments are matched by tangible results. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Ukraine. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Philippines.

Thank you, Madam President, for convening this dialogue on the link between the Pact for the Future and the UN 80 initiative. In response to the guide questions listed in the Concept Note, the Philippines wishes to provide the following reflections. First, the continuing work of the Secretary General in the work streams of the UN80 initiative, including streamlining processes, proposing reductions in posts and budgetary requirements, and proposing the restructuring or mergers of UN entities, must not be driven by cost efficiency considerations alone, but also take into account the action points set in the Pact and be done in full consultation in a member state driven process. Second, the Pact is a call to action for multilateralism that puts people at the center. It reaffirms the commitment to assist developing countries, including countries in special situations such as African countries, least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries, as well as those with special challenges, including middle income countries. Thus, reform packages under the UNAT must not dilute the UN support for the developing countries and the delivery of programs to peoples and communities on the ground. Third, to effectively translate the commitments under the Pact, there should be greater synergy with the 2030 Agenda as well as coherence between the UNAT initiative and other reform processes, including the revitalization of the General assembly, the reform of the UN development system, the humanitarian reset and the discussion on reforms in the UN Security Council, among others. In conclusion, bringing the commitments under the Pact to life requires committed leadership and collaboration. The Philippines looks forward to continued collective and focused efforts to make the UN more fit for purpose and effective, bearing in mind intergovernmental decisions on the Pact and the UN Initiative thus far. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Philippines. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Senegal, followed by Tajikistan and the Republic of Moldova.

Thank you very much, Madam President to Senegal. Lines of with the statement delivered by the African Group and by Singapore on behalf of the Group of Small States, Senegal wishes to add the following remarks in our national capacity. This interactive dialogue is perfectly timed. It invites us to reflect on the strategic linkages between the Pact for the Future and the UN 80 initiative. They should be thought of as complementary and synergistic. My delegation also wishes to thank the Secretary General for his strong statement statement in that regard and we also thank New Zealand and Namibia for sharing their experience in this regard. Allow me to emphasise the following three points. Firstly, our ability to achieve the vision of the Pact for the Future hinges on the coordination of these two processes. Thanks to a reformed UN capable of responding effectively to the challenges of the three pillars by improving our working methods, the internal governance of entities, the adaptability of our decision making processes, also even the careful use of technological tools. The UN80 initiative is working to make the United nations an effective lever of the Compact's commitment. Taken together, these two frameworks should also work towards more inclusive global governance through joint action, increasing the representation of the Global south in multilateral fora while bringing decision making centres closer to the Global South. Secondly, this coordination stems from the strengthening of the coherence and effectiveness of the UN system in a context marked by the complexity of global challenges, growing interconnectedness across the objectives of the three pillars, fragmented responses and a mistrust of multilateralism. As you so eloquently expressed, Mr. Secretary General, in this regard, the success of this depends on our ability to achieve this coordination, including the use of AI. And these are the keys to creating an adapted United nations organization, including continuous readjustment. Our delegation wishes to emphasize the crucial importance of finance. The Pact for the Future underscores the need to mobilize adequate resources to achieve the objectives that have been set, especially in the area of development, which continues to be a priority for the African continent. With this in mind, and in light of the Seville commitment, coordination across these two processes should be an instrument for revitalised mobilization of resources and for combating resource fragmentation that dilutes impact on the ground. The Pact for the Future and the Unity Initiative must ultimately become complementary, the one in setting a direction and the other in charting a course for achieving the goals. Together, they must strengthen an organization that is even better positioned and better equipped for 20, 30 and the next 80 years. I thank you.

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

Thank you. Thank you. Madam President. Excellencies. Let me beginning to thank SG and his team for guiding us in this process. A special thanks to my colleagues Ambassador Scholger and Nanda for their presentation and efforts. Colleagues, today we are deciding whether multilateralism can still deliver. The path for the future gave us a promise. The UN 80 initiative must now prove it, because in the end, documents do not change the world. Delivery does. Allow me to offer therefore, three reflections. First, direction. The Pact, as some of my previous colleagues mentioned, must remain our compass. Without it, reform risks becoming technical. With it, reform becomes transformational. Our goal is a stronger, united nation, one that reflects today's reality and responds to the needs of developing countries. Efficiency matters, but legitimacy matters more. If the system does not work for those most in need, it will not work at all. Second, on delivery. We have spoken about coordination for decades. Now it's a moment to demonstrate it. Less fragmentation, fewer overlaps, clear mandates, but also clear responsibility. Who delivers with what resources and with what results. Reform must be visible, measurable and felt where it matters most in the field. Because the credibility of the United nations is not decided in this room. It is decided in communities facing real challenges. Third, on impact, let us be honest. The world is not waiting for our processes. It is testing our relevance across the developing world. Water availability, climate shocks and growing vulnerabilities are not distant risks. They are daily realities. When resources disappear, they do not negotiate. When the system fails, there is no second draft. This is the standard we must meet. A united nation that moves faster than crises, that connects decision to people, that turns coordination into results. Madam President, if we align the ambition of the pact with the discipline of unity, as you said earlier, we will not only reform the system, we will restore its purpose. And in the world it's fragmenting. That might be the most important result we can deliver. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Tajikistan. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative representative of the Republic of Moldova, followed by Timor Leste and Argentina.

President, I thank you for convening this timely interactive dialogue. My delegation sees the part of the Future and the UN 80 initiative as two sides of the same political ambition and institutional delivery, one without other risks, resulting either in empty promises or in reform without purpose. It is precisely for the reason that. For that reason that institutional reform should remain firmly anchored in the commitment already undertaken by Member States through the Pact of the Future, which serves as our shared political compass and should contribute to advancing our agreed priorities. Only in this way, reform can make the United nations more effective, coherent, accountable and better equipped for responding to present and future challenges. We believe that the pact should guide UN80 in at least three ways. First, it should provide a clear sense of purpose. Reform is not an end in itself. It must help the United nations deliver better sustainable development, peace and security, human rights and the needs for future generations. The pact calls for a multilateral system that is effective, inclusive, representative, interconnected and financially sustainable. That vision should remain our point of reference. Second, the pact must provide a framework for the prioritization of mandates. The mandate implementation Review represents a once in a generation opportunity to tackle long standing concerns of proliferation, duplication and fragmentation. However, its value cannot be judged solely in terms of cost savings. Third, the pact should anchor reform in intergovernmental ownership. UN80 will succeed only if it remains state driven, transparent and responsive. Reform must be built on trust, regular information sharing and meaningful consultations, while respecting intergovernmental mandates. Madam President. Conversely, the unit initiatives can make an important contribution to implementation of the pact. It can do so through by improving coherence across the system, especially via fragmentation. Overlapping mandates and resource pressures affect delivery. It can strengthen accountability by helping us connect political ambition with institutional capacity and with realistic financing. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Republic of Moldova. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative representative of Timor Leste, followed by Argentina and Montenegro.

Madam President, Mr. Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General Timor Leste welcomes the convening of this timely dialogue as we transition from commitment to delivery. We recognize the relationship between the Pact for the Future and the UN8 initiative is dynamic and mutually reinforcing. For Timor Lester, this alignment is critical to ensuring that our multilateral institution institutions are not only fit for the present, but are effectively equipped to respond to the evolving global realities as we move forward. To ensure the UN8 initiative effectively operationalizes these commitments, we highlight three priority areas. First, the UN8 initiative must be the engine that drives the ambitions of the Pact for the future. Our reform efforts must ensure that institutional changes support Progress on the SDGs. Institutional reform is only successful if it translates into visible yields for those in need. Second, we look to the UN AID Initiative to improve system wide coherence and coordination. Reforms should result in a UN that is more responsive to national priorities rather than one that adds layers to reporting requirements. As an important step forward, we welcome the recent landmark adoption of resolution on mandate creation, implementation and review in the Work Stream 2 of the UN8 initiative. By introducing clear mandates designed systematic review clauses, we are moving toward a more agile and focused United nations. Third, the UN8 initiative offers an opportunity to demonstrate the continued value of the multilateral system by making it more representative of two today's geopolitical realities. These include ensuring that all voices are heard and are central to the decision making process that govern our common future. Madam President, as we look forward to the 2028 high level review of the Pact, Timor Lester remains committed to a Member State driven and transparent reform process. We must ensure that the better together space spirit leads to a United nations that is effective, capable and above all prepared to deliver for the peoples we represent. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Timor Leste. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Argentina.

Thank you very much. Madam President. Argentina values this interactive dialogue convened by you this morning and we thank the SGV remarks and we thank. We're also grateful for the Unit Initiative the timely opportunity for comprehensive review and results oriented assessment of the functioning of the United Nations. Our country considers that it is a priority to continue advancing in the streamlining of structures, eliminating duplication and improving coordination across bodies and agencies in order to optimize implementation of the mandates handed down by Member States. This approach is particularly salient in a context of restricted budgets and an increasingly complex world as expressed by the Ambassador of Argentina at the general debate in 2025. We support all of those initiatives that promote a more efficient and Transparent and responsible allocation of resources. Financial sustainability of the system is an essential component to ensure its credibility and capacity for action. And this is why any reform should be focused on maximizing the impact of any resources invested, avoiding unnecessary expansion of mandates and or institutional structures. Argentina highlights its active commitment to the UN 80 initiative and is participating actively and constructively in all negotiations and having supported relevant resolutions with a positive vote. Similarly, it's worth recalling that we disassociated from the Pact for the future when it was adopted, which reflects our position as regards its content and approaches. In this spirit, Argentino considers that both processes, while they share a common goal of having a more effective organization, address nature, reach and goals that are different, and so preserving the identity of each one will ultimately be of benefit for both. Greater articulation across the two could unnecessarily complicate the UN80 initiatives, where its advantages lie in the consensus and improved operations of the system. In conclusion, Argentina reaffirms its readiness to work pragmatically and in a results oriented way in order to strengthen the system to make it more efficient, efficient and effective, in line with the provisions of the Charter, in order to maintain international peace and security. I thank you. Muchas gracias.

I thank the distinguished representative of Argentina. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Montenegro, followed by France and Japan.

Thank you, Madam President. We welcome this timely interactive dialogue and thank you for convening it. As we talk today about the two vital instruments of multilateralism and comprehensive international cooperation, the Pact of the Future and the Unit Initiative, we need to answer the question how they can act together and reinforce each other. Montenegro believes that the Unity can accelerate the Pact by serving as its operational Engine. The pact's 56 actions and five chapters identify the core strengths where the UN must focus its resources. It ensures that the structural shifts, like agency mergers or office relocation, directly support political goals, such as turbocharging with the SDGs or reforming the international financial architecture. It explicitly talks the UN to build its capacities in strategic foresight, data and digital transformation. The point of convergence of the Pact and unity is clear. It is where political vision meets administrative reform. While the UN 80 is conducting a mandate implementation review to identify outdated tasks, the Pact provides political legitimacy to redirect resources from bureaucracy to assistance on the ground. It is crucial that the synergy between the Pact and the initiative reach local communities and enables us to adjust global policies to a more local level. The Pact requires modern responses to contemporary challenges and the UNAT enables this through data driven Decision making by using advanced data analytics for a more precise monitoring of the pact goals. Early warning system for emerging crisis is one of the crucial demands of the Pact and the UNAT makes it possible through the foresight network centers as well as the promotion of digitalization of local communities. Modernization of the UN through UN 80 will also make the organization a more attractive partner to a private sector as envisaged by the Pact. A more efficient, accountable and transparent UN will better attract private capital and technology giants to invest and donate to early warning technology. Madam President, the synergy between the pact and UN80 is not just about the system reform. It is also about the shared commitment to making future safer, more digital and more just for everyone. Montenegro is ready to actively contribute in that direction. I thank you.

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

Thank you, Madam President. Secretary General Deputy Secretary General Under Secretary General Colleagues. France aligns with the statements delivered by the EU and wishes to add some remarks. The Pact for the Future and the UN Initiative are linked by the same aspiration, that of being a renewed engine for multilateralism for our organisation. With the mandate resolution recently adopted by the General assembly, we now have a working method that we must set in motion with the Pact on the Pillar of Peace and Security. The Pact holds the promise of a multilateralism that has regained its ability to prevent defense and resolve conflicts in a world where the global balance has profoundly shifted since 1945. This requires a more representative Security Council and a peacekeeping commission adapted to contemporary challenges. The future of this reform will be an opportunity for the Secretary General to present his vision and to ensure a future for a more effective, efficient and agile organization. On the Humanitarian Human Rights Pillar, the Compact stresses the need to support all those affected by humanitarian emergencies. Humanitarian actors are currently facing grave difficulties. France supports the implementation of the new Humanitarian Compact and the humanitarian reform led by Tom Fletcher. Together with the icrc, Brazil, Jordan, China, South Africa and Kazakhstan. France has also been at the origin of the global initiative to revitalise international humanitarian law. Today, joined by 108 states, the pact for the Future also reaffirms the cardinal importance of human rights, as well as the principle of their full implementation, both online and offline. The new architecture of the Human Rights Pillar should occupy a central place in our reflections. Refocusing on its core missions on the Sustainable Development Pillar, Pact holds the promise of accelerated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and a strengthened international financial architecture. To achieve this, our development system must free up more resources for impact on the ground and more effectively mobilise private financing funds support the reforms proposed by the Secretary General in the service of all of our mandates for development and promoting gender equality. More than ever, the Resident Coordinators should ultimately be the guarantors of the integrated United nations action across these three pillars. Madam President, to conclude, the Pact for the Future and the Unity initiatives are two sides of the same coin, that of an organization that is transforming itself in order to continue to be relevant in the new realities of our century. France will spare no effort to ensure that this ambition is achieved. I thank you. Merci.

I thank the distinguished representative of France. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Japan, followed by Nigeria and the Maldives.

Madam President, thank you for convening this timely dialogue on the two important initiatives. Allow me to make three observations. First, the Pact for the Future and the Unity Initiative should be understood as two inseparable elements guiding the UN forward. The pact articulates our collective commitment, while UN18 initiative is an effort to ensure maximum impact with limited resources. These two must function in tandem to drive the UN toward a more efficient, effective and sustainable future. Both the Organization and Member States should embrace this shared Second, noting that the Pact presents a broad and integrated framework of actions, it is essential to yield tangible impact by collective efforts in addressing the most serious and immediate challenges facing the international community. In this regard, as stipulated under Action 39 of the pact, Japan stresses the urgent need to reform the Security Council from its current structure into one that should truly reflect the contemporary geopolitical realities, which is crucial to restore confidence in the UN as a center of marital terrorism. In this regard, expansion in both permanent and non permanent categories is essential to make the Council truly more democratic and accountable. Third, regarding the UN80 initiative, optimization and streamlining of the UN system and its activity activities are essential for effective PakTeam implementation. Drawing upon the findings of the mandate reviews, Japan supports efforts to eliminate redundancies and to ensure resources where the UN can deliver the greatest impact. UN 80 initiatives should promote coherence and coordination as well as increase synergies across the system. In this regard, Japan would like to emphasize emphasizes the significance of the concept of human security, which seamlessly links conflict resolution, reconstruction and sustainable development by placing people at the center. The concept serves as a practical approach and is best realized by eliminating silos and enhancing synergies among agencies. Furthermore, to effectively advance the process of the UN80 initiative, Japan believes it is important to ensure appropriate engagement by Member States and sufficient information sharing and therefore requests that the Secretary General's consolidated report be shared in a transparent manner. In conclusion, given financial constraints, implementation of the Pact must be efficient and effective. Japan Family believes the PACT and the UN 80 initiative are the inseparable wheels driving the UN as one UN toward a more responsible and credible future. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Japan. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nigeria.

Thank you, Madam President, Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Excellencies, distinguished Delegates Nigeria aligns with the statement delivered on behalf of the African Group and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the President. Pact for the Future as the UN marks its 80th anniversary, we find ourselves at a defining moment. While our shared aspiration for peace, security, sustainable development and human dignity remain constant, our mechanism for achieving them are showing signs of strain. For Nigeria, the Pact for the Future is not merely a negotiated outcome. It is a roadmap for restoring trust in multilateralism and delivering practical solutions to the challenges of our time. The UNHE initiative should serve as a key vehicle for translating the part's political commitment into institutional reforms that are measurable, inclusive and resource oriented. Nigeria urges this body to focus on three essential pillars. 1. Reforming global financial Architecture the current international financial system is not fit for purpose of the Global South. We are trapped in cycles of debt exacerbated by climate shocks and global market volatility. Delivery means systemic reform, ensuring that developing nations have access to affordable long term financing that allow us to invest in infrastructure, energy transition and education without compromising our fiscal sovereignty. We therefore call for a follow through on the Sevilla outcomes. 2. Inclusive multilateralism unity must signal a departure from the exclusivity of the past. The UN Security Council in its current configuration does not reflect the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. Nigeria therefore retraced support for the common African position, including permanent representation for Africa in the Security Council. Institutional reform under UNHAT must reflect today's geopolitical realities and uphold the sovereignty inequality of all member states. 3. Investing in human Capital of the Future Our greatest asset, particularly in Nigeria, is our youth Delivery means prioritizing the digital and green transitions. We call for a renewed focus on technology transfer and digital inclusion. If we are to honor the path for the future, we must bridge the digital divide that threatens to leave millions behind. We therefore welcome UNHC efforts relating to technological modelization and interoperability. This initiative can help members to strengthen national planning, SDG tracking and evidence based policymaking. The success of both the Pact for the Future and the UNH Initiative will ultimately be measured, not by the number of reports produced, but by tangible improvements in people's lives, stronger institutions, sustainable financing, effective peace building, accelerated SDG implementation. Nigeria remains committed to the principle enshrined in the UN Charter and is prepared to work with all Member States to ensure the path for the future is not remembered and as a missed opportunity, but the moment with which the United nations renew its relevance and effectiveness for generations to come.

I thank the distinguished representative of Nigeria. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Maldives, followed by Pakistan.

Thank you, Madam President. All protocols observed, Pact for the Future and the UN 80 initiative should not proceed on parallel tracks. They must reinforce one another. For the Maldives, the Pact represents the international community's political will and UN 80 must be the delivery instrument if we are to mark the UN 80th anniversary with credibility. Reform cannot simply be an exercise in rearranging structures. It must help the organization deliver better on the commitments Member States have already made. The Pact for the Future should serve as the strategic compass for unity. It sets out the collective priorities we have agreed a stronger multilateral system, renewed trust in international cooperation, accelerated action for sustainable development and institutions that are more effective, inclusive and fit for purpose. The UN80 initiative should therefore be tested against simple standard. Does this reform help the United nations implement those agreed priorities better? This means three things. First, reform efforts must remain member state driven, transparent and consultative. Second, they must reduce fragmentation and duplication, not create new layers of bureaucracy. Third, they must protect equity. Reform should not make participants harder for smaller delegations or weaken support to countries with special circumstances, including seeds. The UNAT initiative can also make implementation of the pact more effective by improving coherence, coordination and accountability across the system. For the Maldives that begins at country level, any efficiencies generated through UN80 should strengthen the not diminish delivery on the ground. Serving cannot come at the expense of responsiveness, expertise or presence where support is needed most. For seeds. That support is often the difference between ambitious and implementation. We also see value in unity, improving accountability across the system through clear reporting on results, better alignment between mandates and resources, and wider use of digital tools that make intergovernmental processes more accessible and inclusive, especially for smaller missions. The Maldives supports the UN NAT process that is practical, fair and focused on impact. Let us work together towards assuring the United nations become more capable of delivering for all Member States on promises of the Pact for the Future I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representatives of the Maldives. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan, followed by Azerbaijan and Romania.

Madam President Secretary General, the PAC for

the Future and its annexes Annexes are undoubtedly one of the most comprehensive political

commitments Member States have collectively agreed to in recent times. Its full realization, however, requires that it be read alongside the wider body of agreed frameworks, including the 2030 Agenda, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the Compromiso de Sevilla. Hence, the unity reform effort must draw coherent guidance from this full body of commitments. It is for this reason that our

delegation has always stressed that reform efforts,

including those under unad Work Stream 2, should aim to enhance the delivery of these mandates rather than becoming excessively focused on mandate rationalization and on cost cutting. We welcome the areas of convergence highlighted by the Secretary General today between the Pact and unity and will focus on two aspects where we believe alignment can be strengthened. First, on peace and security. The Pact reaffirmed that peace operations can only succeed with predictable, adequate and sustained financing. We are therefore concerned with the deep budget reductions in peacekeeping, including the 25% reductions under contingency planning, which has left missions in a difficult situations. We stress that mandates must be matched by commensurate resources. Second, on development, the Pact specifically called for strengthening the UN development system, including through increased adequate, predictable and sustainable funding. While we support reducing fragmentation and enhancing efficiency, proposals under UN 80 must serve the priorities of program countries and respect their national ownership. Ensure that development remains the focus of the UN development system and not excessively dilute presence on the ground. On Security Council reform, the appropriate forum remains the IGN process. Madam President, we welcome progress on Pact implementation including on AI governance, international financial architecture reform and on bridging the SDG financing gap. We were proud to make our contribution to the operationalization of the borrowers platform last week. As the unity work streams continue to advance, they must remain focused on enhancing implementation of intergovernmentally agreed outcomes in a transparent, inclusive and member state led manner. Pakistan remains committed to constructively engaging towards this end. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Pakistan. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Azerbaijan.

President Mr. Secretary General, we welcome today's dialogue. From our perspective, the UN AD Initiative offers an important opportunity to strengthen multilateralism through concrete, institutional and operational improvements and inter alia, to help deliver on an objective of the Pact of the future and its annexes. In this regard, we highlight the following points. First, strengthening the development pillar is key to delivering the SDGs and turbocharging SDG implementation, one of the main objectives of the Pact. Strengthening Development pillar requires greater system wide coherence and better alignment between normative and operational functions. The UN AID Initiative can improve SDG progress by reducing duplication and ensuring UN acts as a unified, efficient organization capable of addressing multidimensional challenges, including at the country level. Second, sustainable and predictable financing is indispensable for effective mandate delivery. As we align resources with mandates, we must ensure that efficiency gains do not come at the expense of core work across the three pillars of the United Nations. Third, we welcome the progress Under Work Stream 2 of the UNAID Initiative. The recent GA resolution to strengthen how mandates are created, implemented and reviewed is a significant step towards toward ensuring the UN remains fit for purpose with greater clarity and accountability. Further, we welcome progress toward the global dialogue on AI and the launch of the Scientific Panel. This is a key to advancing the GDC Global Digital Compact and my delegation is committed to continued engagement in this space across all pillars. One principle should guide reform must strengthen delivery without diluting mandates. The UN AID Initiative provide a critical opportunity for institutional reform to deliver the priorities set out in the Pact and its annexes. By aligning these efforts, we can ensure the UN acts as more responsive and accountable organization capable of translating these high level ambitions into tangible results on the ground. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Azerbaijan. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Romania, followed by Malaysia.

Madam President Aligning with EU statement I would like to add our appreciation to your efforts on overseeing both the Pact for the Future implementation as well as the UN18 initiative progress, including for looking at how the two processes can combine render the UN more efficient and fit for purpose. Acknowledging the visionary approach of the Pact for the Future and the ambitious political path set forth by it, we need to factor in a prioritization of tasks and the feasibility of their implementation. At this juncture, the concrete call for more efficient and agile UN embedded in the UN80 initiative complements the Pact for the Future. We strongly support efforts to improve efficiency, coherence, transparency and cost effectiveness, but we also call for a balanced approach of the three UN pillars Business, security, development and human Rights. I would like to highlight that on some important strengths of work comprised in the Pact for the Future commitments such as the GA orbitalization process we have collectively started delivering. However, on some commitments that required already fragile compromises in 2024, we might need to recalibrate expectations in preparation for the Pact for the Future review in 2028. As a lesson identified for future commitments, we need to look at the UN role and how we can better use its competencies not to go beyond it or duplicate existing international frameworks such as on the international financial architecture reform. If these political commitments would prove unfeasible, especially in a challenging global economic context, the UN image and our image as Member States could be affected. Moreover, we encourage the review of existing and new mandates established through the Pact for the Future, for example on digital and fiscal policies, in order to reduce duplication and enhance a coherent and results based system wide reporting. I would like to emphasize that while revising the processes and structures, we need to retain the integrity of the mandates in accordance with UN Charter and Member States must remain in the lead when it comes to decision making on all processes. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Romania. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Malaysia.

Madam President, Mr. Secretary General Excellencies. Malaysia thanks the President of the General assembly for convening this timely dialogue on advancing the Pact for the Future Future and the UN 80 initiative. As we reach the organization's 80th anniversary, our collective priority must be clear to translate commitments into credible, measurable delivery. The relevance of the United nations will ultimately be judged not by the breadth of its agendas, but by the impact of its actions on the ground, particularly for developing countries. In this regard, Malaysia wishes to highlight three priorities. First, delivery on sustainable development commitments must be accelerated. The persistent financing gap remains a central obstacle. We call for concrete progress in reforming the international financial architecture, including improved access to concessional financing, meaningful debt relief and a stronger voice for developing countries in global economic governance. Without this, implementation of the 2030 Agenda will remain uneven. Second, digital transformation must be inclusive and equitable. While the Pact for the Future rightly highlights digital cooperation and bridging the digital divide requires more than principles, it requires capacity building, technology transfer and fair access to digital infrastructure. Developing countries must be empowered as active participants, not passive recipients, in shaping the digital future. Third, the credibility of multilateralism depends on the consistent application of international law and the principles of the UN Charter. In this context, the Pact underscores the importance of a member State driven and inclusive approach, ensuring that reform efforts reflect the diversity of perspectives across the membership and uphold the legitimacy of the system. Building on this foundation, the UNAT initiative should further strengthen transparency, accountability and inclusivity across all pillars of the UN's work. In closing, Malaysia wishes to emphasize that that in an increasingly complex and fragmented international environment, incremental adjustments will not suffice. What is required is sustained political will, strengthened multilateral cooperation and a genuine commitment to shared responsibility. Malaysia stands ready to engage constructively with all partners to ensure that both Pact for the Future and the UNAT initiative deliver tangible outcomes for all. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Malaysia. We have unfortunately exhausted the time limit of the three hours. So we have heard the last speaker for this meeting. Delegation who were unable to deliver their statements are encouraged to email them to estatementsn.org I now give the floor to the Secretary General, His Excellency Antonio Guterres, for the final reminder remarks.

Let me express my deep gratitude to you, Madam President, for your dynamic leadership in promoting continued discussion and consultation on these two processes. I think if this discussion showed anything clearly, was that there is a very strong not only ownership but leadership of Member States in these two processes. And by the way, it's too natural. The Pact for the Future started by a resolution of the General assembly that asked me to produce a report. But then the pact in itself was drafted together, its two annexes by six distinguished co facilitators. And then it was drafted in close consultation between the co facilitators and all the other Member States and ended with overwhelming support of the General Assembly. And in relation to the unity, the proposal of the budget that was presented, of course, by the Secretariat was significantly changed by the intergovernmental process that led through the Fifth Committee to the approval of the budget that the General assembly has ratified. And in relation to the mandates, we have an absolutely exemplary process. The President appointed two co facilitators. The two co facilitators generated a very important series of consultations and we had an excellent resolution approved by the General Assembly. And the process moves on and the total leadership of Member States. And even in the third pillar, as the work is progressing, we will come soon to a number of areas in which the intergovernmental process will be launched. There is indeed, in relation to these processes, an effective ownership and an effective leadership of Member States. And for the pact, in relation to accountability, we have a dashboard in which everything that is being done is clearly posted. Of course, large part of it will depend on the Member States themselves in their own countries, but the information is entirely available about everything that is being done. And we are having a remarkable, remarkable implementation of the decision that were taken. It was not a declaration the Pact. It is something that will live in the UN for a long period, organizing our work. Having said this, I would also like to say that there was a clear commitment by the members of this assembly to the centrality of the Agenda 2030 and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and that all the other processes need to be in line with this objective. And on the other hand, the very clear commitment to maintain the equilibrium, the balance between the three pillars that are defined by the Charter, this organization. This was a very clear message from the majority of the interventions. And I believe that this is something that we will abide by entirely. And I said it myself in my ending my first intervention. Let me express where I am frustrated. There are a few areas of the Pact for the future that are moving very slowly. And those are the areas that are impacted by the geopolitical divides and by the unbalanced power relations that we have in the world. And this is particularly true in the slow movement for the reform of the Security Council. And it is particularly true for the very slow movement in relation to the reform of international financial architecture, including natural lead centers, the Bretton woods institutions. And again, because here we have a question of power. And as we have a question of power, we are facing enormous obstacles to make things move. And the fact that things are not moving maintains an injustice or are moving very slowly maintains an historic injustice, both in relation to political representation and in relation to the need for developing countries to have access to the resources that are needed to overcome the enormous obstacles to the implementation of the SDGs and to the well being of their communities. We might say that these are not in the competence of the Secretary General. But I can guarantee that I will not remain silent until these injustices are corrected and until we create conditions for the balance of power in the world to correspond to the realities of the world itself. We are keeping a balance of power that corresponds to 1945. It's time to recognize that we are in 2026.

I thank the Secretary General. I also thank the USG Guy Ryder, for being with us the whole morning. I would like to thank you, the delegations for all your participation. Especially I would like to thank Ambassador Schwalger and Ambassador Nanda also for joining us with inputs and being with us for the whole day. As the Secretary General has underlined, it was very good to hear strong commitments to both to the Pact and the UNAD reform. As one ambassador said, these are two sides of the same coin. So they strongly depend on each other. It was also very important to hear the strong commitment from many delegations that Member States must remain in the driver's seat. Not only because around 80% as has been underlined as as well of the Pact's commitments depend on action at Neville to leisure so being implemented by you and your government, but also because the Pact continues to serve as a political compass for the UNAD initiative and without people in the driver's seat, it cannot move forward. In that sense, the SDGs as also highlighted by the Secretary General, remain our shared destination. The pact provides the political direction and and renewed commitment and UNAD offers the opportunity to ensure that the UN system is better equipped to deliver across the three pillars peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. And we will follow up on that one. So it's a content process next week already with another briefing on the work stream 3 for the UNAD initiative and implementation. And I would really like to highlight that I'm very thankful that we heard already today by a couple of delegations on their individual initiatives to drive forward with the peg, but also with UNAD initiative as announced in my note my content note the President of the General assembly. So myself I will circulate an informal summary of the whole meetings with all the deliveries mentioned here here in the morning session. I'm thanking you for this interactive dialogue which is now concluded. Wishing you a good day and a good weekday. The meeting is adjourned. Thank you.