General Assembly: 109th Plenary meeting, 80th session

Good afternoon. The 109th plenary meeting of the General Assembly is called to order. The Assembly will now resume its consideration of agenda item 13 entitled Integrated and Coordinated Implementation and Follow-up of the Outcomes of the Major United Nations Conferences and Summits in the Economic, Social and Related Fields. to take action on a proposal announced in the journal of the United Nations. I give the floor to distinguished representative Kazakhstan to introduce draft resolution A/AT/L105.

Mr. President, excellencies, distinguished delegates, I have the honor to introduce the draft resolution A/80/L.105 under agenda item 13 entitled International Day of Greening the Planet on behalf of Armenia, Mongolia, and my own country, Kazakhstan. The initiative to establish this international day was put forward by His Excellency Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, during his address to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly last September. Today, the international community is confronted with a range of interconnected environmental challenges. Climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, desertification, deforestation, water scarcity, and environmental pollution increasingly affect the well-being of our societies and the prospects for sustainable development. These challenges are global in nature, but addressing them requires practical action at the national and local levels. Protecting and restoring our natural environment is therefore not only an environmental initiative, but also an investment in the resilience, prosperity and well-being of present and future generations. Mr. President, against this background, the draft resolution proposes to designate 22nd of April as the International Day of Greening the Planet. The proposed observance is intended to encourage voluntary, inclusive, and practical greening efforts at the global, regional, national, and local levels. It also raises awareness of the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development. The initiative places particular emphasis on tangible actions that can be undertaken by governments, international organizations, local communities, civil society, and the private sector on a voluntary basis. Such actions may include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, urban greening, and land rehabilitation. While simple and practical in nature, these efforts can make a meaningful contribution to climate resilience biodiversity conservation, land restoration, and the creation of healthier and more sustainable communities. We believe that the strengths of this initiative lies precisely in its practical and inclusive character. Greening our planet is a responsibility that can unite countries and communities, regardless of their level of development, geography, or national circumstances. Dear colleagues, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to all delegations for their constructive engagement throughout the negotiation process. The draft resolution draws upon agreed language from a relevant General Assembly and ECOSOC resolutions and has been developed with a view to reflecting the interests and concerns of the wider membership. We are pleased that the text has successfully passed the silence procedure, demonstrating the balanced and inclusive nature of the draft and the constructive spirit in which the negotiations were conducted. I would also like to underline that implementation of the resolution have no program budget implications for the United Nations. Any activities associated with the observance of the International Day would be financed exclusively through voluntary contributions. We are grateful for the support this initiative has already received from member states, and thank all delegations that have joined the draft resolution as co-sponsors. We invite those Member States that have not yet done so to consider joining the co-sponsorship.

I thank you. I thank the distinguished representative of Kazakhstan. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/80/L.105, For your information, the draft resolution has closed for its e-sponsorship and I give the floor to the representative for the Secretariat.

Thank you, Mr. President. I should like to announce that since the submission of the draft resolution and in addition to the delegations listed on the L document, the following countries have also become co-sponsors of A/AD/L.105: Benin, Burundi, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Libya, Maldives, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, and Vietnam. If any other countries wish to co-sponsor AO-105, please signify by pressing the microphone button now. I see Ecuador, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Georgia, Belarus, although Belarus is already on the L document, Algeria, Sudan, Although Sudan is also on the L document already. Tunisia. Namibia. That concludes the additional co-sponsors. Thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the representative of the Secretariat. before giving the floor for explanation of vote before the vote as announced in the president's letter dated 6 January and 20 May 2026 I propose that the time limits for statements in explanation of vote under this item be 5 minutes is there any objection to this proposal I hear none it's so decided Accordingly, pursuant to Rule 72 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, when a representative exceeds her or his allotted time, the President shall call the speaker to order without delay, which will be done by means of automatic microphone cut off. To assist delegations in managing their time, a cut-down clock will be displayed on the screens. Members are also reminded that explanation of vote should be made by the delegations from their seat. I give the floor now to the United States.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Our statement will be short, as this is not a productive use of this body's time and frankly discredits any actual work this body produces. Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is returning the United Nations to its core purpose, maintaining international peace and security and fostering cooperation among sovereign nations, as well as delivering measurable results, not ideological statements. We urge member states to exercise restraint, filling the agenda with symbolic observances like the International Day of Greening the Planet, diverts attention from the United Nations' essential work and does nothing to move meaningful work forward. If a symbolic observance day were to result in peace, we would have peace by now. These juvenile gestures shrink the gap between the real United Nations and the Model UN exercise. This resolution designates April 22nd as a new international observance day. The text itself openly admits that this day is meant to complement and reinforce a crowded calendar that already includes International Mother Earth Day, World Environmental Day, and the International Day of Forests. April 22nd is already globally recognized as Earth Day. Do we need another redundant bureaucratic label to tell communities to plant trees? The United States objects to the persistent use of these resolutions to preach top-down global agendas on climate change and environmental compliance. President Trump has delivered a very clear message that the United States, that the United Nations And so many nations of the world have gotten wildly off track, exaggerating climate change into the world's greatest threat. This practice will no longer be tolerated. This text relies heavily on the narrative of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals as a rigid framework for international community. The United States has made clear that these SDGs impinge upon state sovereignty as a soft form of global governance and will no longer reaffirm them as a matter of course. The United States stands ready to work with any nation that shares our goal to restore the United Nations' founding purpose and ensure it delivers real results for the nations and people it serves. We stand ready to cooperate on shared concerns, solutions and reforms. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the United States. We have heard the last speaking explanation of vote before the vote. The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A/80/L.105 entitled International Day of Degreening the Planet. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favour of the draft resolution A/80/L.105, please signify. Those against? Abstentions?

The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution A/80/L.105, entitled "International Day of Greening the Planet". Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen. The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.

The result of the vote is as follows. In favour, 140, against, one, abstentions, three. Draft resolution A/CESL/80/L.105 is adopted. Before giving the floor for explanations of vote after the vote, may I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to five minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats. Okay, I'll give the floor to the distinguished representative of New Zealand.

Thank you, Chair. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Australia, Canada, and my own country, New Zealand. We thank the facilitators for their work and acknowledge the importance many delegations attach to this subject. While our delegations support efforts to raise awareness and promote engagement on important global issues, we reiterate our concern about the continued proliferation of international days, weeks, years and decades. These concerns are not specific to any one topic. In the spirit of transparency, we raised these concerns with the facilitators during the process. Our concern is the resource and operational burden these resolutions place on the UN system and on member states, particularly at a time when the organization is facing a financial crisis and already limited resources are under increasing strain. While this burden is felt by all member states, it is especially pronounced for small and medium sized delegations. Against this backdrop, we note the inconsistency between the continued creation of new observances and our collective commitments under the UN 80 initiative, particularly the mandate creation, implementation and review resolution 80/251 and our commitments under the General Assembly revitalization resolution 79/327. In this regard, we recall operative paragraphs 31 and 32 of resolution 79/327 and encourage full implementation of agreed efforts to pause and rationalize new observances from the 81st session. We are also concerned that this resolution does not include a mandate implementation review clause. In resolution 80/251, member states agreed that all new and renewing mandates should include such review clauses. We were therefore disappointed that the facilitators rejected our proposed review clause language. We remain committed to working constructively with all delegations to ensure our collective efforts are impactful, sustainable and aligned with our shared commitments. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished delegate of New Zealand. I now give the floor to the distinguished delegate of Peru.

Mr. President, Peru would like to thank the delegation of Kazakhstan for the efforts they've made during the consultations on the resolution entitled International Day of Greening the Planet adopted today. And we wish to recognize the environmental purpose driving this initiative. Our country shares the importance of promoting action that contributes to reforestation, forestation, the restoration of ecosystems, the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development. In this context, we reaffirm our commitment to the protection of the environment and to an effective response to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Peru recognizes and values the efforts made during the consultation process, particularly the reference to the UN Decade for Forestation and Reforestation in line with the Sustainable Forestation Plan and the use of prior agreed language in forestation, reforestation and ecosystem protection. We further value the fact that the text takes into account national priorities and circumstances and provides that the cover the will be covered by voluntary contributions. Without prejudice to this, Peru would like to go on record with regard to our reservations that we maintained during the consultations on the draft resolution. Firstly, with regard to the name of the initiative, we believe that the expression in greening the planet is not prior agreed language or technically consolidated language within the UN system. In this context, we understand that the action promoted under this resolution should be carried out in accordance with the sustainable forestry management, the conservation of biodiversity and the restoration of ecosystems. At the same time, we believe it's important that forestation action, reforestation actions are in line with environmental suitability purposes, avoiding risks for biodiversity related to introducing exotic or invasive species. Secondly, Peru maintains its reservation with regard to the designation of the 28th of April as the date of this new commemoration, bearing in mind that this date is already for the International Day of Mother Earth proclaimed by this General Assembly through resolution 73/78. We believe that this coincidence could generate overlaps between both days and could disperse communication and other efforts with regard to the implementation of this. We would like to underscore that we do not question the environmental purposes of this resolution. On the contrary, they are in line with our interest to promote multilateral initiatives, ensuring consistency with existing multilateral frameworks and with a clearly defined added value. We therefore voted in favour of the resolution L105 bearing in mind its environmental purposes and the progress made in the text. This resolution, this decision reflects our will to constructively contribute to this international dialogue without prejudice to the prior flagged reservations. We will continue to contribute constructively to the efforts of the international community in favour of protecting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems and ensuring the sustainable management of resources. Thank you.

I would like to thank the distinguished representative of Peru and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Paraguay.

Thank you, Mr. President. Turning to the references to the Agenda 2030, we would like to recall their voluntary nature and their non-binding nature. At the same time, we highlight that the vote in favour is in line with our will to maintain a constructive spirit at the multilateral level. particularly in this area in which Paraguay has stood up for the need to ensure forestry is in line with international frameworks without necessarily introducing new obligations for Paraguay in the context of this resolution.

I would like to thank the distinguished representative of Paraguay and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mexico.

Thank you very much, President. Mexico would like to thank the delegation of Kazakhstan for its efforts in putting forward and facilitating this draft resolution and the readiness shown during the consultations to incorporate the concerns of delegations. Mexico recognises the importance of promoting the restoration of ecosystems, ensuring the recovery of land, forestation and reforestation, as well as the sustainable management of natural resources. We value the fact that the text adopted incorporates prior agreed language, as well as the contribution of indigenous peoples to sustainable development. Notwithstanding this, Mexico believes that these objectives could be implemented effectively through pre-existing frameworks and projects without the need for an additional commemorative day. This also coincides with the International Day for the Mother Earth, which was proclaimed by the General Assembly through resolution 73278. This represents a consolidated framework to promote the protection of ecosystems and a harmonious relationship between humans and their environment. We have also another day that has been in place for more than five decades that contributes to raising awareness around the world with regard to these goals. While we voted in favor of our position with regard to the proclamation of new days, months, years, etc., the increase of such commemorative events can lead to overlaps that reduce their added value. This trend was recognized in resolution 79/327 on the revitalization of the work of the General Assembly through which member states agreed to suspend for a test period its adoption of commemorative events during the 81st and 82nd sessions and to cluster them under thematic headings. Uh, we believe that we should strengthen the existing mechanisms and ensure that existing mechanisms contribute true added value to the UN. Our position on, uh, this, uh, means that Mexico will continue to promote the recovery of lost land, the protection of biodiversity, and the promotion and management of natural resources.

I'd like to thank the representative of Mexico.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, in explanation of vote after the vote. The Assembly will now continue its consideration of agenda item 13 entitled Integrated and Coordinated Implementation and Follow-up of the Outcomes of the Major United Nations Conferences and Summits in the Economic, Social and Related Fields and resume its consideration of item 75 entitled Oceans and the Law of the Sea to take action on a proposal announced in the Journal of the United Nations. We shall now proceed to consider draft decision A/L.100/199. For your information, the draft decision has closed for sponsorship. And I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.

Thank you, Mr. President. I should like to announce that since the submission of the draft decision, and in addition to the delegations listed on the L document, Vietnam has also become a co-sponsor of L.109. If any other countries wish to co-sponsor L109, please signify by pressing the microphone button now. I see Madagascar. Thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the Secretariat. The Assembly will now consider draft decision A/AT/L109 entitled, 2028 United Nations Conference to support the implementation of sustainable development goal 14 conserve and sustainably use the ocean seas and marine resources for sustainable development. May I take that is the assembly decides to adopt draft decision A/AT/L109? It is so decided. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 13. May I take it that is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of item 75? It is so decided. The Assembly will now resume its consideration of agenda item 14 entitled, Culture of Peace: To Take Action on a Proposal Announced in the Journal of the United Nations. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, to introduce draft resolution A/80/L.108.

Mr. President, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Many women around the world have suffered the bitterness of loss and the anguish of disappearance. Among them, Syrian women who have faced the worst crisis of missing persons in modern history. Today, we are proud that Syria has overcome a dark era where this pain was denied and the suffering of victims was ignored. It has moved towards the light. It acknowledges this tragedy, seeks to address it with full transparency, and mobilizes the international community to support those affected by it. In the past, this question was discussed in this hall in defiance of the Damascus regime. Today, however, it is discussed upon the request of Damascus itself. It was therefore both a duty and a solemn obligation that the first resolution Syria tabled in its new era be dedicated to this noble humanitarian cause. Colleagues, we fully recognize that the adoption of this resolution will not bring a missing person back, nor will it erase years of agonizing pain, uncertainty, and waiting, yet, It will enshrine the struggle of these women in the conscience of humanity and immortalize their efforts and the stories of their loved ones in the memory of the international community. It affirms that the world sees them, listens to their voices, and acknowledges the burdens they have borne and the sacrifices they have made in the quest to find their loved ones and uncover their fate. We extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to all the countries that supported this initiative, advanced its progress, and helped bring us to this historic moment, a moment where the international community, through a Syrian-led initiative, affirms its commitment to truth, justice, and human dignity, proving that as an international community, when we have the will, we find the way. We must not forget that many women were not merely searching for the missing people, they were among the missing themselves. For them, this cause is doubly personal. We solemnly remember the women who passed away before learning the truth. May this resolution serve as a tribute to their pure souls as well. In conclusion, I wish to address from this rostrum the women present here today and women everywhere. To every mother whose heart was broken, to every wife who waited endlessly, to every sister, to every daughter and female relative. To the women who, through years of hardship, bore the burdens of searching, waiting, and clinging to a thread of hope, and to those who refused to surrender despite the cruelty of their ordeal, demonstrating courage and determination. You asked questions when asking was an accusation. You sought answers when seeking them meant danger, and you kept faces in your memory when there was an attempt to consign them to oblivion. It is your courage, your steadfastness, and your legendary persistence that have brought this cause to this global stage. You have dedicated your lives to this cause. Yet this international day, which we seek to establish through this resolution, is truly your day. It is a day when we, as an international community, attempt to offer some measure of recognition for your tears and your patience. Thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/80/L.108. For your information, the draft resolution has closed for sponsorship. I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.

Thank you, Mr. President. Since the submission of the draft resolution, and in addition to the delegations listed on the document, the following countries have also become co-sponsors of E/108: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Greece, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Qatar, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Yemen. If any other countries wish to co-sponsor L108, please signify by pressing the microphone button now. I see Panama, Colombia. Thank you, Mr. President. Sorry, and Mauritania also pressed the button as a co-sponsor. Thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the Secretariat. The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A/L.108 entitled International Day of Recognition for Women Searchers of Missing Persons. May I take it that the Assembly decides to adopt draft resolution A/L.108? It is so decided. Before giving the floor for explanation of vote, after the vote, as announced in the President's letter dated 6 January and 20 May 2026, I propose that the time limit for statement in explanation of vote and the desire can be five minutes. Is there any objection to this proposal? I hear none. It's so decided. Accordingly, pursuant to Rule 72 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, when a representative exceeds her or his allotted time, the President shall call the speaker to order without delay, which will be done by means of automatic microphone cut-off. To assist delegations in managing their time, a countdown clock will be displayed on the screens. Members are also reminded that explanations of vote should be made by delegations from their seats. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Canada.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver the statement on behalf of Australia, New Zealand, and my own country, Canada. CANS recognizes the importance many delegations attach to the subject matter before us. At the same time, we remain concerned by the continued proliferation of international observances across the UN system and the cumulative resource and operational burden they create at a time of significant financial constraint. We also continue to emphasize the importance of ensuring that new resolutions are consistent with our collective commitments made under UNAD and General Assembly revitalization efforts. We therefore wish to reiterate these broader concerns in relation to the resolution before us and look forward to continuing to engage with member states on the necessary reform efforts. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished delegate from Canada and I will give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United States.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States welcomes this historic moment, Syria's first General Assembly resolution since the fall of the Assad regime. In general, The United States opposes the creation of new international days in the United Nations system as they add unnecessary costs and pointless work to an already overloaded and costly UN agenda while achieving nothing of note. Our support for this resolution reflects the uniqueness of both the situation of missing persons and those who are searching for them. and a new chapter that has begun in a country long ravaged by a brutal civil war. Colleagues, the issue of missing persons is of the utmost importance, not just to the family members and loved ones of those missing, but to communities and even nations. Thousands are still missing in Syria, in Colombia, in many countries around the world. Resolving these cases is imperative, not only to bring some measure of closure to individuals involved, but also to promote justice and accountability. I would like to recognize the searchers of missing persons in attendance here today, including U.S. citizens whose advocacy on behalf of their missing family members has helped to raise awareness and keep the issue on the agenda here at the United Nations. Thank you for your tireless dedication.

I thank the distinguished representative of the United States and now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In the name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Thank you, Mr. Vice President. The Islamic Republic of Iran has joined the consensus on Resolution L108 in line with its principal position in defense of human rights and in particular the rights of the victims of conflict, aggression and occupation. This resolution is not an abstraction. On 28 February 2026, the opening day of the United States war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, US forces struck the Shajarat Tayyib Elementary School in Minab in Hormozgan Province while classes were in session. 168 school children were killed. Among those children was Markan Nasiri, a seven-year-old first grader. No remains of him have ever been recorded. Months of search, more than a hundred forensic examination, and an empty grave are what his family was left with. His mother, Azia Rahinejad, is still a woman searcher of a missing child. She is the reason this text cannot be read as a ceremony. Responsibility for that missing child does not dissolve into process. The resolution before us recalls that the states bear the main responsibility for missing persons. That sentence must be read where it cuts. The state that plans, authorizes, and executes this strike bears the responsibility for the missing that follow from it. Occupation, foreign military intervention, aggression, terrorism, and unilateral coercive measures are not background. They are the machinery that multiplies the missing and then leaves women to walk the ruins. The women of Minab and the women of Palestine stand at the center of this question, whether or not a paragraph names them. On that understanding, Iran has joined the consensus. I request that this explanation of position be reflected in the records of the meeting. Thank you.

I thank the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran. And I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Paraguay.

President, with regard to the references to the 2030 agenda, my delegation would like to recall their voluntary nature and remark on their non-binding. At the same time, we highlight that our vote in favour is in line with our intention to maintain a constructive spirit in the multilateral dialogue, particularly with regard to the rights of women, in which Paraguay has continued to defend the need to promote their protection and promotion, not necessarily implying the assumption of new obligations by Paraguay within this project, beyond our international commitments that are previously made that are part of our domestic law. Thank you very much.

I'd like to thank the distinguished representative of Paraguay.

The last speaker in experience of what after the vote. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 14. The Assembly will now resume its consideration of agenda item 18 entitled Sustainable Development, to take action on a proposal announced in the Journal of the United Nations. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Tajikistan to introduce draft resolution A/80/L.106.

Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, I have the honor to introduce the draft resolution entitled International Day of Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. At the outset, I wish to thank all the delegation for their active and constructive engagement during the informals. Without their support and flexibility, reaching a consensual conclusion on today's draft resolution before you would have been impossible. Distinguished colleagues, this initiative builds on the work of the General Assembly on AI, including Global Digital Compact, and last year's initiative of His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, which was adopted through UNGA Resolution 79/322 entitled, "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Central Asia." Mr. President, artificial intelligence offer significant opportunities for sustainable development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Yet these opportunities are not equally accessible. Many developing countries still face gaps in digital infrastructure, connectivity, skills, education, expertise, and human capacity. These challenges can deepen digital and artificial intelligent divide. and limit the ability of countries to benefit from AI. The draft resolution therefore places capacity building and international cooperation at its center. It encourages partnerships to strengthen education and training. It promotes access to relevant resources, including open artificial intelligence models and systems, open training data and computing resources. It also supports the participation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the digital economy. The resolution further calls for action-oriented international cooperation on artificial intelligence capacity building. Importantly, it promotes the meaningful participation of developing countries in AI processes. Mr. President, the resolution recognizes that effective partnership between governments and relevant stakeholders is necessary in developing approaches and frameworks for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI. For this reason, the draft resolution designates 31st of August as the International Day of Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence to be observed annually beginning in 2027. It was on that day in 1955 that the proposal for the Dartmouth Summer Research Project was put forward, the document that gave the world the term artificial intelligence. The day will provide a practical platform for cooperation. It will encourage training courses, seminars, and workshops, and help countries and stakeholders share experiences and best practices. The resolution also invites relevant UN entities, including ITU, the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, and UNESCO to support the annual observance within their mandates. Mr. President, our objective is clear. We should work together to promote AI systems that are safe, secure, and trustworthy while addressing digital and AI divides. We should also ensure that the meaningful participation of developing countries and strengthen their capacity to benefit from the opportunities offered by AI. To conclude, Tajikistan once again expresses its deep appreciation to all delegation who have co-sponsored the draft resolution and invites others to join it now. Mr. President, I would like to draw attention to one technical matter. While expressing our appreciation to the Secretariat's editorial team for their support in issuing the L document, my delegation would kindly request that the edits introduced in several paragraphs be reverted, as they do not correspond to the feedback we have provided. In particular, PP1, where the purposes and principles of the Charter should be fully reflected, and in OP4, where the reference should read United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries. The above paragraph should be read as follows. OP.1 reaffirming international law, in particular the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. invites United Nations agencies, funds and programs within their respective mandates to collaborate in assisting member states in designing artificial intelligence capacity building programs at the national and regional levels and to foster public private partnerships in order to mobilize additional resources and in this regard also invites the International Telecommunication Union, the Office for Digital Emerging Technologies, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to support the annual observance of the International Day within their respective mandates. Mr. President, dear colleagues, should a vote be requested, we respectfully urge all delegations to vote in favor of this resolution. I thank you for your attention.

I thank the Ambassador of Tajikistan. Shall now proceed to consider the draft resolution A/80/L.106. The information the draft resolution has closed for sponsorship. I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.

Thank you, Mr. President. I should like to announce that since the submission of the draft resolution, and in addition to the delegations listed on the L document, the following countries have also become co-sponsors of L.106. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Burundi, China, Indonesia, Libya, Maldives, Morocco, Nicaragua, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United Republic of Tanzania, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. If any other countries wish to co-sponsor E/106, please signify by pressing the microphone button now. I see Rwanda, Cuba, Timor-Leste, Bahamas, Botswana, Algeria, Georgia, Pakistan, Fiji, Lesotho, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Senegal. That concludes the additional co-sponsorship. And before giving the floor back to Mr. President, through you, I would like to inform the Assembly that the oral correction editorial correction that the distinguished representative Tajikistan just mentioned have now been reflected in the document on the ODS system and I see the delegation of Ecuador Guinea pressing the button is this about the additional co-sponsorship Equatorial Guinea Yes, so Equatorial Guinea is an additional co-sponsor. And I see Ecuador, but Ecuador's name has already been read out as an additional co-sponsor. And Ecuador, that's fine, right? Ecuador as a co-sponsor. Yes, that's fine. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the Secretariat. Before giving the floor for explanations of vote before the vote, as announced in the president's letter dated 6 January and 20 May 2026 I propose that the time limits for statements in expression of both and this item be 5 minutes is there any objection to this proposal I hear none it's so decided accordingly person rule 72 of the rules of procedure of the assembly when a representative exceeds her or his allotted time, the President shall call the speaker to order without delay, which will be done by means of automatic microphone cut off. To assist delegations in managing their time, a countdown clock will be displayed on the screens. Members are also reminded that explanations of vote should be made by the delegations from their seats. I give the floor to the Islamic Republic of Iran. You have the floor.

Thank you Mr. President uh I would like to thank the dedication of Tajikistan for facilitating this important resolution it is highly concerning that despite this draft resolution having already passed the silence procedure the agreed language in pp1 has been surprisingly changed this raises a serious question as to who authorized or took the liberty of altering any agreed elements of the text, particularly PP1, which explicitly refers to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Such changes after the silence procedure has been concluded are unacceptable and undermine the integrity of the agreed process. We therefore request a clear explanation from the Secretariat as to who made these changes and on what basis. I thank you, Mr. President.

Just wait for a second. In reply to Iran, I shall give the floor to the Secretariat.

Thank you, Mr. President. Through you, I'd like to respond to the question from the delegation of Iran that this was due to a technical error when the editorial review was ongoing and some there was some back and forth about editorial suggestions to what had been submitted by the delegation of Tajikistan and what what we general assembly has before it is reflects what was actually submitted by Tajikistan as agreed through consultations. So what assembly has it has has before it as a one or six. This is you know, This is identical with the text that was negotiated. And I hope that would clarify. Thank you, sir.

I thank the secretaries for the explanations. We have heard the last speaking expression of both before the both. The assembly will now take action on draft resolution A/80/L.106 entitled International Day of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Oh, okay. Sorry. Before proceeding, the Republic, the Iran Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran requested the floor again. So you have the floor.

Thank you again, Mr. President. As it is not, and I don't think there is nobody in this hall that see the, these text L106 as identical to the text that has been agreed. and uh the the silence has passed uh I should want I should uh want to emphasize that the oral uh changes made by the respected delegation of Tajikistan we considered we considered this oral amendment and the correction as the final text uh that needs to be uh voted uh uh today And this is not that what we have on L06 and printed on published in UN journal. So it needs to be more clarified. I thank you.

I'll give the floor to the secretary again.

Yes, thank you, Mr. President. Through you, I'd like to advise the membership that the ODS system now has the corrected version of L106. Yes, some time ago, earlier today, the incorrect version was on ODS, but now the L106 has uploaded on ODS system. and now the General Assembly has before it reflects the correct statement and apologize for including to the delegation of Iran for the confusion that was caused by this. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank the Secretary for the explanations. Is Iran satisfied? Okay. So the Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A slash 80 slash L 106 entitled International Day of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favour of draft resolution A/L.106, please signify. Those against? Abstentions.

The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution A/L.106 entitled International Day of safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.

The result of the vote is as follows: in favour 144, against 2, abstentions 3. Draft resolution A/CES/80/2022 Slide L106 is adopted. Before giving the floor for explanations of vote after the vote, may I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to five minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats. And now give the floor to distinguished representative of Australia.

Why do you do this?

Tell them not to touch the screen.

Thank you, President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Canada, New Zealand, and my own country, Australia. CANS recognizes the importance that many delegations attach to safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence. And as stated by New Zealand and Canada earlier in this meeting, at the same time we remain concerned by the continued proliferation of international observances across the UN system and the cumulative resource and operational burdens that they create at a time of significant financial constraint. CANS continues to emphasize the importance of ensuring that new resolutions are consistent with all of our collective commitments that have been made under UN 80 and General Assembly revitalization efforts. We therefore wish to reiterate these broad concerns in relation to the resolution before us, and we look forward to continuing to engage with member states on the necessary reform efforts. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Australia and now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United States.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Under President Trump, the United States is returning the UN to its core purposes and maintaining international peace through measurable results, not superfluous statements. Resolutions must be concise and actionable. They should drive outcomes, not just fill calendars. Filling the agenda with symbolic observances and gestures, like the new International Day presented in this resolution, diverts attention from the UN's essential work and does nothing to spur economic growth. This scope creep fuels bureaucratic inertia and undermines the UN's 80 back to basics reform effort. Let us focus our efforts instead on practical results driven actions. For these reasons, the United States voted no and urges other members states to consider the value of this resolution in this time of urgently needed reform. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the United States.

I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Paraguay.

Thank you, President. With regard to the references to the 2030 agenda, we would like to recall its voluntary and non-binding nature. At the same time, we highlight that the vote in favour is in line with our determination to maintain a constructive spirit in the multilateral dialogue. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Paraguay. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mexico.

Thank you, President. We'd like to thank the delegation of Tajikistan for the facilitation and presentation of the resolution. Artificial intelligence is one of the priorities on the international agenda with the greatest impact on societies, economies, and governance systems. Mexico concurs with the belief that their development calls for regulation that should be in line with robust ethics and should be fully compatible with international law and human rights. Consequently, and in accordance with the governing the main priorities in our foreign policy, we voted in favour. The meaning of this is in line with the importance of technological development in our foreign policy, as well as the need to promote responsible ethical AI in line with the principles. Notwithstanding this, we would like to go on record that while the resolution does reflect some positive elements for our delegation, the proclamation of a new international observance does not reflect the position that our country has consistently promoted in light of these types of initiatives. We have actively promoted a position against the proliferation of such international observances, particularly in line with resolution 79/327 on the revitalization of the work of the GA through which states recognized the substantial impact increase in international observances and agreed to temporarily suspend the examination of such initiatives during the 81st and 82nd sessions of the GA. Furthermore, we therefore believe it's essential to focus on the pre existing observances and mechanisms. We would have therefore preferred the resolution promoting pre-existing initiatives related to the ethical use of AI. President, Mexico reaffirms its commitment to continue working actively in all relevant fora to promote an artificial intelligence that is safe, secure and trustworthy, focused on persons and the equitable service of humanity. Thank you very much.

I thank the distinguished representative of Mexico and I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Argentina.

President Argentina would like to thank the facilitators of this important resolution. At the same time, the Republic of Argentina would like to recall its position on resolution AT/L.0106 entitled the International Day of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI. We dissociate ourselves, particularly in the context of this resolution, from preamble paragraphs two, five and seven. and in this regard we recall that the Pact for the Future and the initiatives, including the pact, we have dissociated from the Pact for the Future. We are in favour of initiatives for innovation preserving the frameworks for governance for states in a line with their own national priorities and policies. Thank you very much.

I thank the distinguished representative of Argentina.

I speak in explanation of vote after the vote. The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item 18. The Assembly will resume its consideration of agenda item 35 entitled Question of Palestine to consider the document listed in the Journal of the United Nations. In the letter dated 25 June 2026, the Chair of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People informs the President of the decision of Chile to withdraw its membership of the Committee. The Chair further suggests that the Assembly be informed about the aforementioned change in the membership of the Committee. May I take it that the Assembly takes note of the change in the membership of the Committee communicated in this letter? It is so decided. The Assembly has concluded now, at this stage, its consideration of agenda item 35. I invite the attention of the General Assembly to draft resolution A/L.107, circulated under agenda item 68, entitled "Rights of indigenous peoples". Members will recall that the Assembly concluded its consideration of agenda item 68 at 69th plenary meeting on 18 December 2025. In order for the Assembly to take action on the draft resolution, it will be necessary to reopen consideration of agenda item 68. May I take it that is the wish of the Assembly to reopen consideration of agenda item 68? It's so decided. Members will recall that at the second plenary meeting on 12 September 2025, the Assembly decided to allocate agenda item 68 to the third committee to enable the Assembly to take action expeditiously on the document. May I take it is that the Assembly wishes to consider agenda item 68 directly in plenary meeting and proceed immediately to its consideration? I hear no objection. It's so decided. The Assembly will now resume its consideration of agenda item 68 to take action on the draft resolution. We shall now proceed to consider draft resolution A/80/L.107. I give the floor to the representative of the Secretariat.

Thank you, Mr. President. The present oral statement is made in the context of Rule 153 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly. The present statement will also be distributed to Member States. Under terms of operative paragraph two and three of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would request the President of the General Assembly, in consultation with Member States, indigenous peoples representatives and representative institutions, to organize within existing resources and on the margin of the 28th session of the Permanent Forum on indigenous issues, a workshop of not more than three days on enhanced participation open to the participation to all member states and observers of the General Assembly, indigenous peoples with accreditation to the permanent forum and to prepare a record of the discussions of the workshop as an input to the intergovernmental process of the General Assembly. and request the Secretary-General, within existing resources, to compile information from Member States and indigenous peoples from the seven socio-cultural regions on existing practices and acknowledgements of indigenous peoples' representatives and representative institutions and on possible barriers of participation, including inter alia, language barriers, accessibility barriers, technological barriers, financial constraints, and procedural challenges and examples of existing practices before the 83rd session of the General Assembly in support of the implementation of the resolutions. The request contained in operative paragraph two and three of the draft resolution would constitute additional workload for the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, section two, and the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, section nine. For the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, the request to prepare a record of discussions of the workshop as an input to the intergovernmental process of the Assembly as contained in operative paragraph two would entail additional resource requirements estimated at $24,500 excluding staff assessment in 2029 for a pre-session document with an estimated word count of 8,500 words in six languages the request within existing resources to compile information from member states and indigenous people from the seven socio cultural regions before the 83rd session of the general assembly as contained in operative paragraph three would have cost implications estimated at $17,300 excluding staff assessment in 2028 for a precession document with an estimated word count of 6,000 words in six languages and would be delivered to the extent that existing resources are available. For the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, concerning the three-day workshop in OP2, the note-taking and substantive preparation of a record of the discussion of the workshop would be undertaken within existing resources. regarding the request for in OP3 to compile information from member states and the indigenous peoples, the department would require consultations with member states and the indigenous peoples representatives and representative institutions across the seven socio-cultural regions, including the collection, processing and analysis of information from a broad range of stakeholders in multiple languages, as well as development of an appropriate methodological framework to ensure consistency and comparability of findings across regions. Implementation of these activities would require the engagement of consultations and individual contracts at an estimated cost of $179,000, $179,000 in 2027 and $89,600 in 2028 and would be delivered to the extent that existing resources are available, including through the mobilization of additional resources if possible. Should the General Assembly adopt draft resolution A/AD/107, Wherever the requirements are to be met within existing resources, every effort will be made by the Secretariat to meet the requirements within available resources, including through extra budgetary resource mobilization. And there would be no programme budget implications for 2027 and 2020, no programme budget implications for 2027 nor 2028. The Secretariat also wishes to inform the General Assembly that its ability to implement the mandate will depend on the availability of adequate liquidity resources. The requirement for 2029 would be presented in the proposed programme budget for 2029 for consideration by the Assembly during the 83rd session. Thank you, Mr. President.

I thank the representative of the Secretariat. So now, before giving the floor for explanations of vote before the vote, as announced in the president's letter dated 6 January and 20 May, 2026, I propose that the time limits for statements in explanation of vote under this item be five minutes. Is there any objection to this proposal? I hear now none, so it's decided accordingly. Pursuant to Rule 72 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, when a representative exceeds her or his allotted time, the President shall call the speaker to order without delay, which will be done by means of automatic microphone cut-off. To assist delegations in managing their time, a countdown clock will be displayed on the screens. Members are also reminded that explanations of vote should be made by delegations from their seats. now give the floor to the United States. You have the floor.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is returning the United Nations to its core purposes, maintaining international peace and security, and fostering cooperation among sovereign nations, as well as delivering measurable results, not ideological statements. The United States supports the preservation of cultural heritage and the empowerment of indigenous peoples through constitutional democracy and the rule of law. However, we voted against this resolution because instead of delivering practical localized results, the text seeks to build a parallel bureaucratic apparatus within the United Nations that attempts to grant non-state entities a quasi-sovereign status outside established intergovernmental channels. The United Nations is an organization of sovereign member states. Expending the organization's increasingly limited resources on mechanisms to accredit more non-governmental representative institutions would be contrary to the United Nations core purposes. This resolution locks the General Assembly into a multi-year loop of costly workshops, informal hearings, high-level panels, and newly appointed co-facilitators. This is UN process creep that consumes resources to sustain meetings rather than achieve tangible outcomes. True representation is achieved through transparent domestic democratic institutions, not through top-down sociocultural categories dictated by UN bureaucrats. The United States also notes the statement made by the Secretariat on the additional workload created by this resolution and emphasizes the importance of absorbing all additional activities within existing functions. We expect the United Nations to continuously exhibit this financial discipline as we continue to press for much needed reform of the organization. We underscore once again that U.N. General Assembly resolutions are non-binding documents that do not create rights or obligations under international law, nor do they change the current state of conventional or customary international law. The United States stands ready to work with any nation that shares our goal to restore the U.N.'s founding purpose and ensure it delivers real results for the nations and peoples it serves. We stand ready to cooperate on shared concerns, solutions, and reforms. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the United States. We have not yet taken action on the draft resolution.

I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Canada.

Thank you, President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Australia, Brazil, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Spain, Sweden, and my own country, Canada. We welcome the resolution on enhancing the participation of indigenous peoples and commend the co-facilitators, indigenous advisors, member states, and indigenous peoples who contributed to this process. This resolution represents an important step forward in advancing the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and efforts to ensure that indigenous peoples can participate in UN discussions as distinct peoples and rights holders. We particularly welcome the practical measures contained in the resolution, including the workshop process, the appointment of indigenous advisors, the compilation of information on existing barriers to participation, and the preparation of a record for consideration by the General Assembly. Together, these measures will help inform future discussions on how to facilitate the participation of indigenous peoples within the UN system. While negotiations reflected a range of views, this process demonstrates a shared commitment to continued dialogue and engagement. The participation of indigenous peoples strengthened the inclusiveness, legitimacy, and effectiveness of multilateral decision-making. As implementation moves forward, we encourage all member states, indigenous peoples, and relevant UN bodies to remain actively engaged and to build on a momentum created through this resolution. We are pleased to support this resolution and we hope other member states will do the same. We look forward to continued progress on this important issue. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of Canada. We have heard the last speaker in expression of vote before the vote. The Assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A/80/L.107 entitled Enhancing the participation of indigenous peoples, representatives and representative institutions in meetings of relevant United Nations bodies on issues affecting them. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/80/L.107, please signify. Those against, abstentions.

The Assembly is now voting on draft resolution A/107 entitled Enhancing the Participation of Indigenous Peoples' Representatives and Representative Institutions in Meetings of Relevant United Nations Bodies on Issues Affecting Them. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.

The result of the vote is as follows: in favour, 139; against, 3; abstentions, 6. Draft resolution A/80/L.107 is adopted. Before giving the floor for explanations of vote after the vote, may I remind delegations that explanations of vote are limited to five minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats. I'll give now the floor to the distinguished representative of New Zealand.

Thank you, President. New Zealand is abstaining on the adoption of this resolution. While there is much in this resolution with which New Zealand agrees, we are abstaining due to our government's position on the status of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. New Zealand has been clear on the non-binding status of the declaration. New Zealand's existing legal and constitutional framework, including the Treaty of Waitangi, defines the bounds of New Zealand's engagement with the declaration. I thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of New Zealand and now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Russian Federation.

Mr. President, we thank the delegations of the Bahamas and Namibia for presenting draft resolution entitled Enhancing the Participation of Indigenous Peoples' Representatives and Representative Institutions in Meetings of Relevant United Nations Bodies on Issues Affecting Them. The Russian Federation attaches particular importance to protecting the rights of indigenous peoples and makes every effort to strengthen international cooperation in this area. That is why today we voted in favor of the adoption of the resolution under consideration. the issues that indigenous peoples face are far from being fully resolved. In that regard, it is necessary to continue efforts to comprehensively protect and promote their human rights. Enhancing the participation of indigenous peoples in the work of the United Nations is a complex and multifaceted one, and the Russian Federation will continue actively participating in this process. Given the In addition to the importance of international cooperation in this area, adequate efforts on the part of member states are also necessary in this regard. We would like to once again reaffirm our unchanged position regarding the need to preserve the key role of member states in the selection and appointment of status of genuine representatives of indigenous peoples for subsequent work. on various UN fora. It is also necessary to minimize attempts to create politicized entities with external funding that interfere in domestic affairs under the pretext of protecting the rights of indigenous peoples. Thank you very much for your attention.

I thank the distinguished representative of Russia.

And now, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Paraguay.

Thank you, President. The vote in favour by my delegation is in line with our intention to maintain national support to this draft, save for the fact that the modalities for participation by indigenous groups are framed in the purpose to promote their recognized rights, without this necessarily implying the assumption of new obligations by Paraguay under the context of this draft beyond our prior assumed international obligations which are part of our domestic law and we reserve the power to periodically review this situation. Thank you very much.

I'd like to thank the distinguished representative of Paraguay.

The distinguished representative of India.

Chair, my delegation appreciates the presentation of the resolution on enhancing the participation of indigenous peoples representatives and representative institutions in meetings of relevant UN bodies on issues affecting them. India has consistently supported the rights of indigenous peoples and we remain committed to their active engagement in relevant UN meetings. For this reason, my delegation voted in favor of adopting this resolution. However, we would like to make the following observations. Despite extensive discussion, a lack of clarity persists on what enhanced participation would entail in practice, as well as on the underlying challenges facing indigenous peoples' participation that prompted this conversation. Amid the current liquidity constraints in the UN, it would be prudent for member states to ensure greater direction and clarity of objectives before advancing such mechanisms. It is pertinent to highlight the fact that for effective participation of indigenous communities, The biggest imperative is to identify them. Indigenous peoples must be defined based on internationally agreed standards, taking into account different national contexts as outlined in UNDRIP and reiterated by the PP3 and PP4 of this resolution. My delegation expects the spirit of these provisions to be respected and accounted for during the implementation of the resolution. We would like to reiterate that India adheres to the definition laid out in Article 1 of the ILO Convention No. 169 of 1989. It defines indigenous peoples as those regarded as indigenous on account of their descent from the populations which inhabited the country or a geographical region to which the country belongs at the time of conquest or colonization or establishment of present state boundaries, and who, irrespective of their legal status, retain some or all of their own social, economic, cultural, and political institutions. In India's context, we firmly note that the entire population of India at the time of our independence, including their successors till date, are indigenous. Thus, the international discourse pertaining to the understanding of indigenous peoples is not applicable to India. Therefore, it may be noted that the provisions related to indigenous peoples, especially those mentioned in OP1, OP2, and OP3, are not applicable to India. Thank you, Chair.

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

Thank you, Mr. President. The Islamic Republic of Iran has constructively engaged throughout the various phases of negotiations that led to resolution L107. Iran's constructive engagement on the rights of indigenous peoples is reflected in our active participation in the permanent forum and in the relevant intergovernmental processes. The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples likewise constitutes a manifestation of our support for their rights. Nevertheless, given the intergovernmental nature of the United Nations and the need for measures to be based on international consensus, we abstained on the resolution. Iran's position is grounded in its emphasis on the sovereign equality of states and the intergovernmental character of the United Nations. These red lines will continue to guide our position in any future consideration of the so-called procedural and institutional steps. Thank you.

I thank the distinguished representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Guatemala.

Thank you, Mr. President. My delegation would like to express its sincere thanks to the co-facilitators, the permanent representatives of Bahamas and Namibia, for their leadership, commitment, and delegation throughout this process. We further extend our thanks to the indigenous peoples advisors for their valuable contributions and to contributing to ensure that the perspectives of indigenous peoples were present in our discussions. We also are grateful for the flexibility and readiness shown by delegations throughout the negotiations. For Guatemala, this process is of particular importance. Strengthening the participation of indigenous peoples in the United Nations is not a merely technical issue, it is an issue of rights related to the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and with the commitments made by this General Assembly. In this context, we value the fact that the text adopted allows us to maintain this agenda on the General Assembly's agenda and to ensure the continuation of this issue. We believe that this is an important outcome which will allow us to continue to work consistently. We welcome the concrete elements of follow-up in the text, including the collection of information on existing practices, follow-up and the practices of indigenous peoples, as well as the workshop on enhancing the participation of indigenous peoples. For Guatemala, it's fundamental for this process to continue to be open, accessible, and inclusive, so that the perspectives of indigenous peoples can be duly taken into account. Indigenous peoples have specifically shown their contributions to the global agenda with their knowledge, practices, and experiences in addressing various challenges, including climate change, the protection of biodiversity, sustainable development, peace, and resilience. Guaranteeing these adequate spaces for these contributions to be heard and have an effective impact will contribute to strengthening the legitimacy and effectiveness of our multilateral system. My delegation reiterates its readiness to continue to participate constructively in the forthcoming stages of this process. Thank you very much, President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Guatemala.

I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Indonesia.

Mr. Vice President, my delegation voted in favor of this resolution, reflecting Indonesia's commitment to safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting traditional collective rights under our national legal framework. In doing so, my delegation deems it necessary to place on record the following interpretive statement. First, we warmly welcome the inclusion of the language derived from Article 46 of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. reaffirm the paramount principle that nothing in this resolution or its implementation may be construed as authorizing or encouraging an action that would impair totally or in part the territorial integrity or political unity of sovereign states. Second, we reiterate that historical, regional, and national particularities vary across nations. As a nation where the entire population shares a common history of colonization and independence, And as a multicultural and multiethnic nation that does not discriminate against its people on any grounds, within our constitutional and legal framework, Indonesia recognizes and protects masyarakat hukum adat as subethnic communities, ensuring their traditional collective rights are respected. Third, while supporting enhanced participation, such efforts must remain firmly rooted within established intergovernmental processes. enhanced participation must complement existing modalities and strictly adhere to the rules of procedure of the respective UN bodies. Fourth, regarding the indigenous advisors, we expect them to discharge their duties in a transparent, objective and inclusive manner. It is essential that the advisors consult regularly with member states and thoroughly take into account the views and inputs of member states throughout the process. Finally, We emphasize that the implementation of all mandated activities must carefully account for the ongoing liquidity constraints and overall financial condition of the United Nations. Thank you, Mr. Vice President.

I thank the distinguished representative of Indonesia. We have heard the last speaker and explanations of vote after the vote. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to His Excellency Stan Odom-Smith, Permanent Representative of the Bahamas to the United Nations, and His Excellency Pandapala Andreas Nanda, Permanent Representative of Namibia to the United Nations, who ably and patiently conducted the discussions and complex negotiations in the formal, informal consultations. I'm sure members of the Assembly join me in extending them our sincere appreciation. May I take it that is the wish of the Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 68? So it is decided the meeting is adjourned. Thank you.