联合国大会：第80届会议, 第104次全体会议
联合国大会
Date: 20 July 2026
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GA · President of the General Assembly [0:04]:

Good afternoon The one hundred and fourth plenary meeting of the General Assembly is called to order. I declare open the high level meeting of the Assembly on improving global road safety, under the overall theme of scaling up and accelerating implementation of commitments to. halving road traffic death and injuries by twenty thirty. This meeting is held in accordance with Resolution eighty stroke two hundred and forty seven of March ten, twenty twenty six. and takes place under Agenda Item twelve entitled Improving Global Road Safety. The documentation under this item is listed in the Journal of the United Nations. I will now make a statement as the president of the General Assembly. Welcome to this high level meeting of the General Assembly on global road safety. Obviously, since you're here, it means that each of you had to navigate the streets of Manhattan to reach First Avenue. Whether you came by car, by bike, or simply walked, you were nonetheless part of the complex choreography of New York's traffic system. And while I'm sure, or at least I hope, you were paying attention to your surroundings, it is reassuring for each of us that the systems required to keep that environment operating smoothly and safely are in place. We trust that there are rules and standards, laws, and policy that make navigation roads possible, whether here in New York, in New Delhi, or in Nigeria. Most of the time, we barely think about those systems. We simply assume they will work. Traffic lights turning from red to green, sometimes in between yellow in some parts of the world. But while most journeys end safely Far too many do not. When I was a child, I personally remember my mother telling me about her sister. My aunt had died. It had been raining and she ran to the store to buy a ruler. She was hit by a tram when she was still a child. She died before I was born. So I never mourned her personally. But the legacy of that loss lingered. It shaped my grandparents. It shaped my mother. And it became one of those stories parents tell their children hoping they might take just a little more care when they just go out to buy a ruler. I forgot about this story. but I thought about that just last month here next to the General Assembly during our multi-stakeholder hearing on road safety. Because one of the participants Miss Vivian Perron spoke about exactly this morning and this situation for her own family about losing her child her son Kevin. 24 years ago in Argentina, but still feeling it till that day. She described what she called the never ending ripples of devastation, and how she continues to carry his agonizing absence in her heart. Listening to her, I think all of us were in the room, we were reminded that while every road fatality is recalled recorded as a statistic, every single one leaves behind a family, like us, whose lives are never quite the same again. And I know some of you may be nevertheless be asking, well, why is this the United Nations focus on road safety? And there are wars that need to be addressed? Is this really a priority of the United Nations? And frankly speaking, this question is understandable, and this is why we have to speak about it. Because peace and security is, for sure, one of our most essential pillars. But it is not the only one. If we look back to the charter, as we did a couple of weeks ago, our responsibility is also to protect lives on a daily basis, to protect health and to promote well being. And the stark reality, as highlighted by the special envoy, is that road traffic crashes have become a silent pandemic. Every year, more than 1.2 million people are killed on our roads, just doing daily life. And another 50 million are injured. Think about these numbers. That is more than the number killed in direct conflict. That is more than the number of people murdered, more than the number who die from malaria. That means every 24 seconds another person loses their life on or because of the roads and highways. So since I began speaking, at least half a dozen more families like Viviams, have received news that will change their lives forever. The strategy is not simply the scale of these losses. The strategy the strategy is also the fact that different than other deadly global challenges, so many of them are entirely preventable. Therefore, it is so important to raise road safety. Also right here in this hall, especially where for once we are dealing with an issue far from contentious As for all the issues we discuss in this hall and for all the divisions that can sometimes arise, I guess nobody is against the desire to keep our families the ones we love. safe while going to work or to school. As I also suspect, there are very few people in this hall who have not been touched by a similar story by this silent pandemic. as Ms.. Vivian Perron. Whether it was a family member, a friend, or a neighbor, most of us know someone whose life changed forever because the journey that should have ended safely did not. And none of us wants our children playing besides dangerous roads. None of us wants to drive cars that fail basic safety standards. None of us wants to see pedestrians, cyclists, or motorists suffer because of their poor infrastructure or preventable negligence. And none of us, speaking as a woman, understands why airbags who are supposed to protect our bodies are designed for men, so they're actually hurting many of the female drivers in a car crash. So this progress declaration before us, shepherd by our esteemed cofaciliators, Ambassador Ida Kazimalevya of Kyrgyzstan and Ambassador Peter Oleni of Slovakia, offers practical recommendations that can make a real difference. It calls for stronger national leadership on road safety in their own sovereignty, but in the understanding of being better together. Better by collecting data and use data together. Better in securing safer roads and vehicles. Improve post crash response. and greater investment in road safety education There's nothing contentious about any of this So dear colleagues, distinguished representative Let us capitalize on this moment of unity and this rare opportunity for consensus. Let us commit to this declaration and more importantly to delivering on its 48th recommendations, not only in this hall, but out there on the 42nd Street, in New Delhi, or in Nigeria, in every city, big or small in every community. Let us do it for ourselves and for those we love, for our children on their way to school, and for parents like Vivian Peron, who continue to carry the absence of a child every single day I thank you. In accordance with Rule 70 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, I now give the floor to the special envoy of the Secretary General for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todd, to deliver remarks on behalf of the Secretary General.


UN · Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Road Safety [10:34]:

Madam President, excellencies, distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen I'd like to thank the president of the general assembly her excellency Mrs.. Annele Barrebok for convening this high level meeting on road safety. I'm pleased to address you today on behalf of the United Nations Secretary General. Ten years ago, I won this assembly that road crashes were one of the great emergency of our time, a silent pandemic. In 2016, one person lost their life on the road every 25 seconds. More than 90% of those deaths occurred in low and middle income countries. We adopted an ambitious objective to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by 50%. Today, hardly anything has changed. Between 2010 and 2021, road deaths declined by only 5%. The verdict is clear. We are far off track. Resolutions have been adopted commitments have been made, declarations have been endorsed, but actions are still too poor. Between today and the end of this year, more than 84,000 children children will be killed on the road. The global economy will lose another $1.6 trillion. None of this is inevitable. In my UN capacity, I've traveled to more than 100 countries. I've visited hospitals filled with people whose lives have been changed forever by road crashes. I've spoken with griefing family members after they lost a child. They may not understand why their loved one was taken from them. We do. They are the consequences of not acting enough. Eight years ago, the American President Harry Truman reminded leaders that confronting road crashes required leadership and responsibility at every level of society. Unfortunately, we are still learning the same lesson today. We understand the risk, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, distracted driving, and the failure to use proper helmets, seat belts, and child restraints. The solutions are equally clear safer infrastructure, safer vehicles, lower speed, stronger enforcement, better post-crash care. The challenge has never been knowing what to do. It has been finding the determination to do it. This year, we have passed the second midpoint of the second decade of action for road safety. We cannot afford to continue at our current place. On the world's road, business as usual is a business of death. In the next five years, the number of motor vehicles worldwide is expected to increase nearly 25%, placing enormous pressure on transport systems already struggling with rapid urban growth. With our decisive action, we will face more congestions, worse pollution, greater inequality, and more preventable deaths. By 2050, nearly seventeen percent of the world's population will live in cities. This demands a different vision for mobility, where roads are designed for people instead of vehicles, public transport, is prioritized, and every child can travel safely to go to school, and every worker can return home safe. Governments have the primary responsibility. Today, road safety observatories do exist but are under equipped. Every country should establish a lead road safety agency with the authority, resources, and political support to coordinate action across government. Governments must also know where lives are being lost. Strong national crush data systems are essential to identify risk, major progress, and direct investment where they will have the greatest impact. Safe speed limits must be adopted and enforced, particularly around school and residential areas. National legislation should be aligned with United Nations Road Safety Conventions and internationally agreed vehicle safety standards. Urban planners and engineers must ensure that safety is built into every. road they design. And as micromobility devices transform our cities, our policies and enforcement must evolve with them. We also need the private sector in the fight, not only by complying with the law, but by driving safety innovation. Companies should embed safety throughout their fleets, products, supply chains, and business practices. For example, every motorcycle should be sold with two UN certified helmets. If cars come with seat belts, motorcycles should come with helmets. We know that safe helmets can be produced for below $20. For more of these helmets must be manufactured in market where they are most needed. Every passenger car, wherever it is sold and operates, must meet universally agreed safety and inspection standard. No aircraft manufacturer will consider fitting aircraft with different safety features based on the market they serve. The same must apply to vehicles worldwide. We also need academia and civil society to continue generating evidence and demanding accountability. International organizations must advance global cooperation and help countries transform knowledge into action. And young people need to be at the center of our work because they pay the highest price. Road crashes continue to be the number one killer of people aged five to twenty nine. That is completely unacceptable. We have the prescription and the vaccine, but too often we are still not using them. They are encouraging examples. Some countries have significantly reduced fatality rates in just a few years. But for each of them, this was only achieved through making road safety a serious national priority. Those decisions have saved many lives. Across the UN system, progress is accelerating. Agencies throughout the UN family are recognizing the urgency of road crashes. The World Health Organization is improving fatality reporting and ensuring that road safety is internationally recognized as a public health and development. priority. UNEC is providing clear guidance and regulation for AI and automation in transport as a global decision for vehicle safety. The United Nations Road Safety Fund is helping governments turn commitments into results. Earlier today, the Road Safety Fund's partnership pledging conference brought together member states, UN agencies and the private sector to increase support for the only UNPOOL funding mechanism dedicated to road safety. These are encouraging actions, but they need to be matched by stronger political leadership and sales in investment. Developed countries must extend greater support to those carrying the heavy burden. And we must build more creative partnership across sectors. In my office, the special Envoy Group of France, is a network of over 120 leaders from government, industry, international organization, and celebrities committed to supporting global road safety. With the advertising company, Jessideco, we have developed a global campaign for road safety, which is present in nearly 80s countries and southern cities worldwide. The ambition of our partnerships must match the scale of the problem. Over the next two days, I look forward to hearing serious new commitments. But commitments alone are not enough. The crisis will end when our actions, the demonstrate that the loss of young life is not an acceptable cost of living in a modern world. 78 years ago, this assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article three stipulates that everyone has a right to life, liberty, and security of person. Safe mobility is not only an issue of transport or health policy. It is a question of whether we choose to uphold uphold our most fundamental rights. Together, we can finally address the silent pandemic on our road for all people, because every day delay costs too many life Thank you Madam President.


GA · President of the General Assembly [20:05]:

I thank the special envoy of the Secretary General for Road Safety. I now give the floor to His Excellency Lokbadu Etapa, President of the Economic and Social Council.


ECOSOC · President of the Economic and Social Council [20:32]:

President of the General Assembly. Secretary General Special Envoy for Road Safety, Director General of WHO, excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you today for this high level meeting on road safety. Excellencies, road safety is often discussed as a transport issue. It is of course that, but it is much more than that. Clearly, it is a development issue. It is a public health issue, a social justice issue, and climate issue. issues. Ultimately, it is about implementing the Sustainable Development Goals in ways that improve people's lives. This meeting comes just days after the conclusion of the high level political forum on sustainable development, where member states examine how to accelerate the implementations of the Sustainable Development Goal, 11. The review of SDG 11 reaffirmed that transport cannot be considered in isolation. It must be planned along alongside housing, land use, and public space. If cities are to become more inclusive, more resilient, and more sustainable. Road safety illustrates this well. It is shaped not only by how we design our cities and mobility systems, but by the choices we make about how people move safely through them. Excellencies, road safety also illustrates the value of the ECOSOC mandate. Our role is to bring together the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of the sustainable development. Transport decisions have consequences far beyond the transport sector. They save public health. They save our development, economic opportunities, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. They therefore require coordinated actions across sectors. As we have heard, every year, more than 1.2 million people lose their lives in the roads, with the overwhelming majority occurring in low and middle income countries. Millions suffer, more suffer life changing injuries. We all know that, behind every statistic, is a human story. A person person's, a family, a community whose future is forever altered. Eight, the tragedies are not inevitable. They are preventable. Transport may not have its own sustainable development goal, but it is an indispensable enabler of the sustainable development. It connects people to educations. It connects to jobs and opportunities. And it connects to the health care. It supports economic growth. And it supports social inclusion and resilient communities. Excellent Excellencies delegates, the recently proclaimed United Nations Decade for the Sustainable Development Transport for 2026, 2035, reinforces these broader regions. Rather than rather than advancing the parallel tracks, the decade of sustainable transport and the decade of action for road safety should inform a single approach to transport. One that places safety at the heart of sustainable mobility. What does this mean in practice? It means planning housing, transport, and public space together. rather than in isolation. It means investing in safe, affordable, and accessible public transport that expand opportunities while reducing congestion and emissions. It means designing streets that are safe for pedestrians and cyclists, creating healthier, more livable cities. It means building safety into transport planning from the outset, rather than trying to correct dangerous systems after tragedy strikes. This is also the sense of the safe system approach. designing transport systems that recognize human vulnerability and ensure that mistakes do not result in death or serious injury. We also need to rethink how we measure success. For decades, success has been defined by how efficiently we move vehicles. The true measures of success should instead be whether people, especially children, older persons, persons with disabilities, pedestrians, and cyclists, can move safely, Affordably, and with dignity. Let us seize this opportunity to build transport systems that put people first. Let us act with urgency, with ambitions, and with solidarity. Because every life saved on our roots brings one step closer to the promise of the 2030 agenda, a future that is safer, more inclusive, more inclusive and more sustainable for all. The Economic and Social Council remains committed to supporting international cooperation and partnership that advance road safety. Governments, international organizations, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the communities all have a vital role to play in this respect. No single actor can address this challenge alone Together we can deliver better in the interest of all I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [27:06]:

I thank the president of the Economic and Social Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Tedros Adhaumnum Gebro Jesus, the director general of the World Health Organization.


WHO · Director-General [27:41]:

Your excellency, Annalina Baerbo, Baerbock, president of the General Assembly, your Excellency Ambassador Ida Kasimaliyeva, your Excellency Ambassador Peter Hulet, Huleni and my friend the special envoy John Todd and the president of Ecosoc Ambassador Tapa Excellencies, dear colleagues, friends, let me start with a survey. If anyone in the room has ever been in a road traffic crash, please I ask you to stand up personally. And then while you're standing, I have another question. If you lost someone you love in a road traffic crash or they were seriously injured, please stand up. anyone you know and close to you I think almost all of us Thank you You may be seated now. In one way or another, road safety touches all of our lives. I see it in this room today, and I feel it too. Last year alone, more than 1.1 million people lost their lives on the world's roads. That's more than two days every single minute. That's 1.1 million people who set out on a journey to work, to school, to the shops, or to visit family or friends, and never reached their destination. A parent who never made it home for dinner. A child who never made it to school. A friend who never made it to say goodbye. Lives cut short in an instant. Those who survive often do so with life changing injuries and with families who care for them, grieve with them, and carry on bedside them. The toll is even more shocking when we consider that every single one of these deserts and injuries could have been prevented. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a story. We owe it to them to act. Encouragingly, we have made real progress together. Since 2011, the number of annual deaths on the world's roads has dropped by 9%. And the fatality rate has fallen by 21%. There are bright spots in every region. Mexico has made safe mobility a universal right. Zambia has stepped up data collection and analysis. Thailand has shrink emergency care. Vietnam has adopted strong laws and regulations. The United Kingdom's new road safety strategy strengthens governance and accountability. and the United Arab Emirates was one of the ten countries that halved road fatalities fatalities in ten years. The Marrakech declaration adopted last year is driving progress. And Africa's first legally binding road safety framework came into force this year. Together, we have shown that development does not and must not mean more road deaths. But it's not enough. Road crashes are still the leading cause of death among children and young people aged five to twenty nine. Every one of those young lives had a future. We cannot accept losing them on the way to living. it. Our goal is a 50% drop in this by 2030. And at the midpoint in the decade of action for road safety, the time for talk is over. It's time to deliver. That's what the declaration you're adopting today aims to do. I thank Kyrgyzstan and Slovakia for their leadership in negotiating it. And I commend Member States for the commitments you're making. to adopting bold national strategies with targets, timelines, and budgets that ensures accountability. To establishing lead agencies for road safety. To improving data laws, regulations, and enforcement. To strengthening the safety of vehicles and infrastructure. To managing speed to enhancing rehabilitation and trauma care, and to ensuring safe, affordable, and accessible public transport. The global plan for the decade of action charts the way forward. Building safe road systems is complicated. It requires a paradigm shift to make safety a priority. It means designing streets for people first, not motor vehicles. It means accepting that people make mistakes and taking action to ensure those mistakes aren't deadly. It means doing more to protect people who walk, cycle, or ride a motorbike because their lives matter as much as anyone traveling behind the wheel. This is not a job for the health sector alone. I hope you'll agree with me. Every one had a role to play. We need businesses to put safety at the core of their operations. We need academia, civil society, and the media to produce evidence and hold leaders to account. We need youth movements to demand action and help us take it, because too often it's their generation paying the highest price. If we do this, the rewards are immense. Safe streets can unlock huge gains for the health of people and planet. When infrastructure is safe, more people choose to walk or cycle. Every step and every ride reduces the risk of heart disease diabetes, and cancer. And if we give them the chance, more people choose public transport. This means cleaner and cooler air, less congestion, and more vibrant public spaces. It opens access to jobs, schools, and opportunities. It powers the green transition and ensures more people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. All this is possible if we put people and safety first. Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends, in a turbulent world of increasing division, we can all agree on safe streets. We can all agree that everyone who sets out on a journey to work, to school, to see the people they love should reach their destination safely. Let this declaration be more than words on a page. Let it be a promise to every family who has stood here today and to every family who is not in this room but is living with loss. We can make that happen. So together let's do it for them I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [37:17]:

I thank the Director General of the World Health Organization. We have heard the last speaker in the opening segment of the high level meeting. As announced in my letter, David July thirteen, twenty twenty six. We will now proceed to consider draft resolution A stroke eighty stroke L ninety five entitled Progress Declaration of the High Level Meeting on Improving Road global safety. I give the floor to the representative of the secretariat.


UN Secretariat · Representative of the Secretariat [37:47]:

Thank you, madam president. The present oral statement is made in the context of rule one 153 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly. The present statement has also been distributed to member states. Under the terms of paragraph 48 of the declaration entitled Progress Declaration of the High Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, annexed to the draft resolution, which would be adopted by the General Assembly, heads of state and government, and high level representatives would decide to review progress through the established reporting processes of the General Assembly. And to undertake a further comprehensive review. No later than 20 2030. With regard to the comprehensive review as contained in paragraph 48 of the declaration, in the absence of modalities of the comprehensive review, it is not possible at the present time to estimate the potential cost implications of the requirements. When the format, scope, and modalities of the comprehensive review are determined, the Secretary General would assess the budgetary implications and advise the general assembly in accordance with rule 153 of the rules of procedure of the general assembly. I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [39:11]:

I thank the representative of the secretariat. Before giving the floor for explanations of vote before the vote, as announced in my letters dated January 6th and May 20th, 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 none. It is 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 the 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 seat. I give the floor to the Distinguished Representative of the United States.


United States of America [40:19]:

Thank you, Madam Chair. Under President Trump, the United States is asking the United Nations to return to its core purposes, maintaining international peace through many measurable results, not ideological statements. Resolutions must be concise and actionable. They should drive outcomes. The United States voted no on this resolution because it represents the very type of mandate creep that has eroded the credibility of this institution. Instead of focusing on common sense measures, this text attempts to globalize local governance and hitch domestic transportation budgets to the United Nations sprawling ideological agenda. Every nation wants safe streets, and every parent wants their children protected when they walk to school. The United Nations has long been a global leader in automotive safety, infrastructure innovation, and rigorous traffic enforcements. Our nation saw its second lowest traffic fatality record in recorded history at one point one zero fatalities per one hundred million vehicles miles traveled. We value practical efforts to save lives. This declaration insists on integrating road safety into climate, environmental, and urban policies. end quote. It attempts to treat traffic management as a subset of the United Nations broader 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Road safety is a practical matter of engineering sober driving, and personal responsibility. It should not be used as a backdoor vehicle to enforce global climate pacts or top down environmental restrictions on freedom of mobility. Additionally, the text pushes for international vehicle safety regulations and the top down deployment of advanced automation technologies. It explicitly calls for the sharing of new safety technologies on mutually agreed terms with developing countries. end quote. The United States will always protect intellectual property rights and free market enterprise. Innovation is driven by American companies competing in the private sector, not by UN managed technology transfer schemes or international regulatory boards attempting to dictate automotive design. The United States is taking a back to basics approach to road safety. as seen in our domestic programs, such as Pathways to Safer Streets, Safe Roads Initiative, and Operation Safe Drive, which uses targeted countermeasures and enforcement to remove thousands of dangerous drivers from our roads. We believe Member States should focus their their efforts on such practical, results driven actions within their own borders rather than engaging in symbolic global gestures. The United States will continue to reduce traffic fatalities for American ingenuity, robust local policing, information campaigns, medical assistance programs, institutional partnerships, and state of the art infrastructure investment. We do not need the a multi year UN roadmap, a new reporting mechanism to the World Health Organization or international oversight to keep our citizens safe on the road. We underscore that UN General Assembly resolutions are nonbinding. They do not create rights or obligations under international law, nor do they change the current state of conventional or customer international law. I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [44:30]:

I thank the Distinguished Representative of the United States. We have heard the last speaker in explanation of vote before the vote. The assembly will now take a decision on draft resolution A stroke 80 stroke L95 entitled Progress Declaration of the High Level Meeting. on improving global road safety. As we heard, a recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of draft resolution A stroke 80 stroke L95, please signify. Those against, abstentions.


UN Secretariat · Representative of the Secretariat [45:13]:

The assembly is now voting on draft resolution A-80 L95 entitled Progress Declaration of the High Level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the screen? The voting has been completed. Please lock the machine.


GA · President of the General Assembly [45:46]:

The result of the vote is as follows. In favor, one hundred and sixty two. Again, against one abstention zero. Draft resolution A stroke 80 stroke L95 is adopted. Before giving the floor for explanation of vote, after the vote, may I remind delegates remind delegations that explanation of vote are limited to five minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats. For those of you who are attending, not as often as many of the PRs because of this high level event. I would like to remind you that there is an automatic microphone cutoff. You will see the remaining speaking time on screen and also your microphone starts blinking to the end of your speaking time. As the first speaker, I now give the floor to the Distinguished Representative of Argentina, followed by New Zealand and Paraguay.


Argentina [47:01]:

Gracias, gracias señora presidente. La Argentina acompaña a esta reunión desde su compromiso con la reducción de muertes y lesiones en el tránsito. En este sentido, resaltamos los aspectos técnicos de la declaración, enfatizando la importancia del intercambio de buenas prácticas, creación de capacidades, transferencia de tecnologías y financiamiento. Basado basados en una cooperación internacional que respete las diferentes realidades, prioridades y soberanías nacionales. Con respecto a las referencias a la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible, la Argentina recuerda que esta constituye un marco de aspiraciones no vinculantes. Su implementación debe respetar el derecho soberano de cada estado a interpretar y perseguir esos objetivos, de conformar conformidad con su legislación nacional, prioridades y estrategias de desarrollo. En este sentido, reservamos nuestra posición nacional al respecto. También reservamos posición sobre el rol de la OMS. Finalmente, hacemos un llamado de una mayor claridad y previsibilidad con relación a los procedimientos de adopción de documentos para reuniones de este tipo. En particular, en función de los pasos establecidos en la resolución 80/247 de modalidades. La interpretación procedimental aplicada para este caso, no necesariamente constituye un precedente para próximas reuniones con modalidades similares. Muchas gracias.


GA · President of the General Assembly [48:39]:

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


New Zealand [48:51]:

Thank you president. new zealand voted in favour of this resolution in recognition of the challenge posed by global road safety fatalities and the devastating impacts these have on families and on communities. We thank the co-facilitators and all member states who have contributed to this process. And we acknowledge the importance of continued international cooperation to reduce preventable road deaths and serious injuries. Road crashes impose profound costs on families, communities, health systems, and economies for many countries, including in our own Pacific region, road trauma remains an urgent and serious challenge. New Zealand supports the broad purpose of this declaration to maintain global momentum, share good practice, and encourage practical action to improve road safety outcomes. New Zealand is committed to playing its part. A national approach recognises that safety is critical to a well-functioning transport system, and that road deaths and serious injuries create significant social and economic costs. We are focused on practical, evidence based interventions that target the causal factors of death and serious injury. New Zealand notes that some elements of the declaration do not fully reflect our own domestic road safety approach. New Zealand's road safety objectives do not adopt quantified casualty reduction targets. Our approach is instead shaped by national circumstances and by principles that place emphasis on the highest contributing factors to fatal and serious crashes. The economic and social outcomes sought from the road system efficient and cost effective delivery, personal responsibility, and public acceptability. My delegation kindly requests that this statement be included in the meeting record. I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [50:42]:

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


Paraguay [50:54]:

Muchas gracias señora presidenta. Mi delegación desea formular una aclaración de carácter general respecto del proyecto de resolución A barra ochenta barra L noventa y cinco. Adoptado en esta sesión. En cuanto a las menciones a la agenda veinte treinta y a los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible, se destaca que el párrafo setenta y cuatro de la resolución setenta barra uno de la asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, adoptada el veinticinco de septiembre del dos mil quince, mediante la cual se estableció la agenda veinte treinta y los ODS, subraya la naturaleza voluntaria de los procesos de seguimiento y examen de la agenda veinte treinta. Debiendo esto ajustarse a los marcos normativos y prioridades nacionales. En igual sentido lo señalado en el párrafo cincuenta y cinco donde se reconoce el carácter aspiracional, es decir, no jurídicamente vinculantes de los ODS, así como la libertad soberana de los estados en su incorporación dentro de sus propias políticas públicas. En consecuencia, el gobierno nacional implementa los planes de desarrollo de relacionados a los ODS en pleno ejercicio de la soberanía del estado paraguayo con respecto irrestricto a los principios constitucionales. Muchas gracias.


GA · President of the General Assembly [52:24]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Paraguay. We have heard the last speaker in the explanation of vote after the vote. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Her Excellency Aida Kasimaliyeva, Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the United Nations, and His Excellency Peter Haleni, Permanent Representative of Slovakia to the United Nations, who ably and patiently conducted the discussions and complex negotiations in the informal consultations on the Progress Declaration. I am sure members of the Assembly join me in extending to them our sincere. appreciation. Before we begin with the list of speakers for the plenary segment, I would like to remind delegations that pursuant to Resolution 88/2 247. The time limit will be three minutes for individual delegations and five minutes for statements made on behalf of the group of states. Accordingly, pursuant to the 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 cutoff. To assist delegations in managing their time, a countdown clock will be displayed on the screens. Please be aware that the remaining speaking time is displayed on the left hand side of the rostrum. Having said this, I would appeal to all speakers to deliver their statements at a reasonable pace to facilitate interpretation into the six official languages. I now give the floor to His Excellency Dara O'Brien Minister of Transport and Minister of Climate Energy and the Environment of Ireland.


Ireland · Minister of Transport and Minister of Climate Energy and the Environment [54:31]:

Madam Chairperson, special envoy, excellencies, delegates and friends, Ireland aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and its member states. We very much welcome this high level meeting on improving global road safety and its focus on accelerating a shared commitment to half road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. We thank the president of the General Assembly for convening this meeting and the co facilitators for their invaluable work. Ireland supports the adoption of today's declaration. We strongly support the United Nations decade of action for road safety and the leadership of the WHO and other UN entities and representatives working on global road safety. Our experience in Ireland shows the value of long term national strategies, cross governmental partnerships, and sustained public engagements to change behavior. In just over two decades, Ireland reduced road deaths from 472 fatalities in 1997 to 137 in 2021. But in recent years, remind us that we cannot be complacent. In 2025, tragically, 188 people lost their lives on Irish roads. Ireland's road safety strategy to 2030 is aligned with the safe system approach, the EU framework, and importantly, the UN target to half deaths and serious injuries this decade. It also commits Ireland to Vision Zero by 2050. We're acting across safer roads, safer speeds, safer vehicles, safer road users, post crash response, and stronger governance while investing in active travel and public transport. Current priorities include speed limit reduction and safety camera enforcement better collision data stronger road traffic legislation and improved driver education These actions are national but road safety is a shared international responsibility. People, goods, vehicles, technologies, and standards move across borders, and our response must be equally connected. Ireland supports stronger international cooperation to help all countries implement proven measures, safe road design, speed management, seatbelt use, action on drink and drug driving, prevention of distracted driving, vehicle safety standards, emergency care, and reliable data systems. As we approach the midpoint of the decade of action, Ireland's message is clear implementation and acceleration. Proven interventions must be applied consistently, resourced adequately, and sustained politically. Let us leave this assembly with a renewed resolve to put people first, protect the most vulnerable, and ensure safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility for all. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [57:27]:

I thank the Minister of Transport and Minister of Climate, Energy and the Environment of Ireland. I now give the floor to His Excellency, Damirbek Osmanov Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan.


Kyrgyzstan · Minister of Health [57:51]:

Madam Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome this high level meeting and thank the United Nations for mobilizing global action on one of the most pressing public health challenge. We support the objectives of General Assembly Resolution 78/290, which reaffirms that road safety is inseparably linked to sustainable development and the protection of human life. Allow me to express our sincere gratitude to the President of the General Assembly for the confidence placed in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Slovak Republic by entrusting our countries with cofacilitating the negotiations on the outcome declaration. We work closely to ensure an open, inclusive, and transparent process, and to bring the positions of members states closer together. We thank all delegations for their constructive engagement and flexibility, which enabled the preparation of a balanced and action oriented document. For Kyrgyzstan, protecting the lives and health of citizens is an absolute priority. In 2025, eight thousand four hundred and fifty six road traffic accidents were recorded, claiming 900 lives and injuring more than 12,000 people. Every life loss is an irreplaceable tragedy. Kyrgyzstan is implementing the National Development Strategy until 2040 and the road safety strategy which aims to reduce road fatalities by 50% by 2027. This year, a dedicated commission was established under the Cabinet of Ministers to coordinate interagency action at the highest level. We are also advancing digital solutions. The Safe City Project has integrated more than 5000 intelligent cameras, while road infrastructure and legislation continue to be modernized. In June 2026, a law was adopted to regulate personal mobility devices, including electric scooters, by setting a speed limit of 15 kilometers per hour and introducing administrative liability. As Minister of Health, I must emphasize that no health system can address this challenge alone. We are strengthening emergency preparedness, modernizing trauma care, and developing air ambulance services. The Ministry of Health is also expanding prevention campaigns because road safety begins with the responsible behavior of every road user. The Kyrgyz Republic remains committed to international cooperation and to implementing the Marrakech Declaration of 2025. Our meeting in June 2026 in the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todd, opened new opportunities for practical cooperation. We thank United Nations, the World Health Organization, and all international partners for supporting national efforts. I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:00:56]:

I thank the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan. I now give the floor to His Excellency Abdes Samad Kayu, Minister of Transport and Logistics of Morocco.


Morocco · Minister of Transport and Logistics [1:01:16]:

Bismillah الرحمن الرحيم، أصحاب السعادة، أصحاب المعالي، والسادة الوزراء، حضرات السيدات والسادة، إنه لشريف لشرف عظيم أن أشارك في هذا الاجتماع رفيع المستوى المخصص للسلامة الطرقية، وهي قضية بالغة الأهمية، تطرح تحديات كبيرة في مجالات الصحة العمومية والتنمية المستدامة والتعاون الدولي. إن المملكة المغربية تؤكد مجددا التزامها الراسخ، من أجل تحقيق هدف عقد العمل الثلاثي للأمم المتحدة في مجال سلامة طرقية، والمتمثل في خفض عدد الوفيات والإصابات الناجمة عن حوادث الطرق إلى النصف بحلول سنة 2030. ومن أجل تحقيق هذا الهدف، فإن المملكة المغربية في ظل في ظل الرؤية الملكية السامية لجلالة الملك محمد السادس نصره الله، تواصل جهودها من أجل تعزيز السلامة المرورية، من أجل من خلال تنزيل استراتيجية وطنية مندمجة في أفق سنة 2030 بما يتماشى مع الخطة العالمية للسلامة المرورية. وترتكز هذه الخطة الجديدة على مجموعة من الدعامات، مثل الحكامة الجيدة عبر تقوية التنسيق بين مختلف المتدخلين من فاعلين مؤسساتيين ومهنيين، ومكونات المجتمع المدني، والحرص على إشراكهم الفعلي في تنزيل الأوراش الكبرى المرتبطة بالوقاية، وتنفيذ القانون، وتطوير البنية التحتية، والتدخلات الاستعجالية من أجل التكلف بالمصابين، والتربية والتكوين، وإدماج التكنولوجيات الحديثة، والذكاء الاصطناعي، والابتكار. كما أن الجهود الوطنية الحالية في مجال السلامة المرورية ترتكز ترتكز بشكل أساسي على حماية الفئات الهشة في الفضاء الطرقي من راجلين ومستعملين. الدراجات الثنائية وثلاثية العجلات التي تشكل ما يناهز 70% مع الأسف من الضحايا. وقد خصصت الحكومة المغربية ما يناهز المليار دولار. لتنفيذ وتنزيل الاستراتيجية للحكومة المعتمدة. وقد شكل المؤتمر الوزاري العالمي الرابع للسلامة طرقية بمراكش في فبراير السنة الماضية، تحت الرعاية السامية لصاحب الجلالة الملك محمد السادس، والذي نظم بشراكة بين المملكة المغربية ومنظمة الصحة العالمية والهيئات الأممية والمنظمات الدولية المعنية. علامة فارقة في هذا المسار حيث عرف مشاركة ما يناهز أكثر من 5000 مشارك 146 دولة، وحضور ما يناهز 100 وزير مشرف على تدبير السلامة المرورية. كما أن اعتماد إعلان مراكش من طرف وفود الدول المشاركة يعب يعبر يعتبر دعامة قوية لمواصلة تنفيذ الخطة التالية.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:04:22]:

I thank the Minister of Transport and Logistics of Morocco. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Lillian Greenwood, Minister of Local Transport of the United Kingdom


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Minister of Local Transport [1:04:43]:

Thank you Madam Chair. The United Kingdom welcomes this high level meeting and its declaration, and we thank the ambassadors from the Kyrgyz Republic and Slovak Republic for steering this progress, building on commitments made last year in Marrakesh. And I again thank the Kingdom of Morocco for being such a welcoming host. That meeting called on us to make road safety a political priority. Since then, we have published our first road safety strategy in more than a decade, which aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads by at least 65% and 70 for children by 2035. It builds in the safe system approach structured around four themes safer road users, safer infrastructure, safer vehicles with innovative tech as standard and effective enforcement. In England, the cycling and walking investment strategy also builds in safer, greener, and more accessible routes, and sets a target for 55% of short journeys in towns and cities in England to be walked or cycled by 2035. But the success of our national efforts will rely on international partnership. The United Nations Regional Economic commissions play an important role in developing international vehicle regulations, data standards, and road safety frameworks. The United Kingdom is contributing to global road safety through UNECE processes, such as the Global Forum for Road Safety and World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations. We also offer expertise in vehicle safety assessment programmes, such as EuroNCAP, and we play a pivotal role in advancing research on global road safety through our funding and support to the World Bank's Global Road Safety Facility and IE Connect for Impact Programme. The new UN decade of sustainable transport, offers further opportunity for us to put safety at the heart of policy. We look forward to continuing to work with you each to save the 1.2 million lives lost globally on roads each year. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:07:33]:

I thank the Minister of Local Transport of the United Kingdom. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Medina Sissoko Dembele, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure of Mali.


Mali · Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure [1:07:57]:

Madame la présidente, mesdames et Messieurs, je voudrais vous adresser les chaleureuses salutations de Son Excellence, général d'armée Assimi Goïta, président de la transition et chef de l'État de la République du Mali. Le Mali voudrait également saluer le travail remarquable des co-facilitateurs. À titre national, sous l'impulsion du chef de l'État, le gouvernement du Mali a lancé la décennie d'action de la sécurité routière 2021 2030 avec comme objectif de réduire de 50 % le nombre des victimes d'accidents de la circulation routière. À cet effet, le Mali a notamment réalisé pour le pilier un, la création du comité interministériel et l'élaboration d'une stratégie nationale de sécurité routière. Pour le pilier deux, l'aménagement des infrastructures et équipements pour l'amélioration de la sécurité des points et zones accidentogènes. La prise en compte des usagers vulnérables dans les constructions routières. Pour le pilier 3, le renforcement du contrôle technique automobile et de la législation avec la prise en compte de la sécurité des enfants dans les véhicules. Pour le pilier quatre, l'adoption d'un nouveau code de la route et son enseignement en milieu scolaire la réalisation des campagnes de sensibilisation sur les facteurs de risque, la formation continue des chauffeurs et conducteurs routiers, la multiplication des contrôles routiers. Et enfin, pour les piliers cinq, la construction des postes de secours le long des axes routiers interurbains, les renforcements du plateau technique des hôpitaux et des centres de santé pour la prise en charge des victimes d'accidents de circulation. Cependant, les insuffisances persistent, notamment pour l'homologation des véhicules importés et la disponibilité d'infrastructures routières dédiées aux différents types d'usagers. Pour y remédier, le Mali s'engage à mettre en œuvre l'objectif 11.2 de l'agenda 2030 afin de garantir l'accès à des systèmes de transport sur, abordable, accessible et durable pour tous. Dans cette perspective, le Mali reste disposé au partenariat technique et financier pour relever les défis de la sécurité routière qui compromet le développement de nos pays. Je demeure convaincu que la solidarité internationale nous permettra d'atteindre la cible 3.6 des ODD. Je vous remercie.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:10:38]:

I thank the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure of Mali. I now give the floor to His Excellency Sheikh Rabiul Allam, Minister of Road Transport and Bridges of Bangladesh.


Bangladesh · Minister of Road Transport and Bridges [1:11:07]:

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim your excellency distinguished delegates colleagues. and friends. It is an honor to address this high level meeting. On behalf of Bangladesh, IEDA Farm, our commitments to reducing road traffic, deaths, and injuries. In line with the global plan for the decay of action for road safety twenty twenty one to twenty thirty. Bangladesh has taken significant steps to strengthen its road safety frameworks. We have enacted the Road Transport Act 2018, the rules 2022, Bangladesh Helmet Standard 2022, and the Speed Management Guidelines 2024. We are going to add up the Speed Management Manual and Helmet implementation and enforcement guideline by 2026. Besides, government is implementing AI enable speed management quicker post crash response system, and safety intervention on highways, particularly for pedestrians. Today, I am pleased to reaffirm Bangladesh government's commitment to finalizing, endorsing, and passing the comprehensive road safety law by December 2027. In line with the safe system approach and global best practices. Bangladesh government acknowledges the critical support of the World Health Organization, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the global road safety partnership, the global health advocacy in Cuban. incubator and our national civil society organizations. Finally, Bangladesh reaffirms its commitment to make road safety a political priority to achieve the 2030 targets of a 50% reduce reduction in road crash, death and injury, road safety is a shared responsibility Together we can build a safer healthier and more equitable future for all road users Thank you all.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:14:07]:

I thank the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges of Bangladesh I now give the floor to His Excellency Fernando Grande Marlaska Gomez Minister of Interior of Spain.


Spain · Minister of Interior [1:14:25]:

30 excelencias

En España sabemos que los siniestros viales son evitables, y lo hemos demostrado. En los últimos 20 años hemos pasado de registrar una de las mayores tasas de mortalidad de la Unión Europea con 128 fallecidos por millón de habitantes, a situarnos entre los países con mejores resultados con una tasa de 37 fallecidos por millón. Este avance se ha sustentado en tres pilares. En primer lugar, hemos situado a las víctimas y a sus familias en el centro de las políticas de seguridad vial, reconociendo su papel esencial en fomentar la cultura de la prevención Hemos promovido también el compromiso de toda la sociedad, administraciones, empresas, organizaciones sociales y asociaciones de usuarios, convencidos de que la seguridad vial es una responsabilidad compartida. Y, en tercer lugar, hemos garantizado el cumplimiento de la normativa mediante una vigilancia y un control eficaces, priorizando los principales factores de riesgo el uso del cinturón de seguridad, el casco, el consumo de alcohol y drogas, la velocidad, las distracciones y la reincidencia. Quiero apuntar también algunas medidas recientes que siguen contribuyendo a este objetivo común que nos alienta y que no es otro que el salvar vidas. En primer lugar, ya el carnet por puntos que este año ha cumplido 20 años. Y realmente es una de las medidas que más nos ha ayudado a salvar vidas. Pero también el establecimiento de un límite de 30 kilómetros por hora en vías urbanas de un solo carril. por sentido. También la sustitución de los triángulos de emergencia por balizas luminosas conectadas que reducen el riesgo de atropello, evitando que el conductor, en caso de avería, tenga que salir de su vehículo. Y la reducción de la tasa máxima de alcohol permitida al volante hasta 0,1 miligramos por litro de aire expirado. estamos trabajando en ello legislativamente y esperemos aprobarla próximamente. Excelencias. Los países con mayor experiencia en seguridad vial debemos compartir conocimiento y cooperar con otros Estados. Y la creación de estructuras eficaces de colaboración regional es clave para seguir reduciendo la siniestralidad global. Por ello, seguiremos impulsando el Programa Iberoamericano de Seguridad Vial. Trabajamos ya en la armonización de licencias de conducción y en un una normativa común para que la próxima Cumbre Iberoamericana de Jefes de Estado a celebrar en Madrid en noviembre sea importante también en seguridad vial. Termino con una firme convicción. Sabemos que medidas salvan vidas. Ahora nos corresponde aplicarlas con la ambición, la determinación y la urgencia.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:17:35]:

I thank the Minister of Interior of Spain. I now give the floor to His Excellency, Nadlulaza Ndwanwe. Minister of Public Works and Transport of Eswatini.


Eswatini · Minister of Public Works and Transport [1:18:03]:

Madam President, on behalf of the Kingdom of Eswatini, I thank you for convening this high level meeting to address a matter that touches every aspect of human life, road safety. The elevation of this subject to this high level discussion reflects the commitment of the United Nations on fellow member states to advancing global road safety. Essadin also commenced the dedication of the UN Secretary General's special envoy on road safety. Mr. Jeantod whose efforts continued to yield meaningful results. Eswahadini is proud to be among the first countries to ratify the African Road Safety Charter, which is derived from the global framework road safety. Beyond ratification, Eswaden went further to develop its first national road safety strategy 2023, 2030 to guide all road safety stakeholders towards zero traffic deaths by 2063, and reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030. The strategy adopts the safe system approach, and its quality was recognized through an award under the road safety management category of the Kofi Anand Road Safety Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco in 2023. Since 2023, Aswadini has recorded steady decline in road deaths, and with mid year figures of 2026, showing a continued positive trend. We are committed to pushing these figures even lower, because road deaths are surely preventable. Madam President, we will not rest on our laurels. Progress demands even further, even greater effort to strengthen road safety as what has begun improving driver learning, training, and testing to align standards under the tripartite transport and transit facilitation program. Developed by three regional blocks in Africa supported by the European Union. Our national road safety strategy identified weaknesses in this area, and the reforms underway demonstrate our determination to achieve successful turnaround. Vehicle testing is equally critical. S20 is enhancing vehicle testing and fitness systems by transitioning from conventional methods to to electronic platforms. Strengthening both driver competence and vehicle safety will significantly advance our ability to meet national and global road safety targets. To ensure safer roads, Swatini has enacted the the Roads Authority Act of 2023, establishing the the Swatini Roads Authority to improve road maintenance. A dedicated road fund has been created to refund.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:21:10]:

I thank the Minister of Public Works and transport of Eswatini. I now give the floor to His Excellency Damian Jaglin, State Secretary of Infrastructure and Energy of Slovenia.


Slovenia · State Secretary of Infrastructure and Energy [1:21:31]:

Dear President of General Assembly. Dear UN Secretary General Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean. Todd excellencies distinguished guests ladies and gentlemen Slovenia warmly welcomed the political declaration adopted today and thank the co-facilitors Slovakia and Kyrgyzstan for. their outstanding work. It's a central message, scaling up government's financing and implementation to halve road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030, captures the urgency of our common mission. Road fatalities in Slovenia have fallen from 506 in 1994 to just 68 in 2024. The lowest number in our history. This progress is extraordinary and has been achieved despite eighty percent increase in traffic volumes over the past two decades. However, the first half of 2026 brought a serious warning. While the overall number of road crashes decreased by 30%, fatalities increased by more than 35%. percent This paradox shows that although our prevention measures are reducing the number of crashes, these more severe crashes are becoming more frequent. Excessive speeding, often combined with alcohol, remains the leading cause of fatal crashes. At the same time, we are witnessing growing vulnerability among motorcyclists. Over the past decade, the number of the registered motorcyclists in Slovenia have increased by 74%, making this group one of the greatest road safety challenges. We have significant progress, but still not enough. Every country faces its own challenges. Road safety is a shared global responsibility, and sustainable financing is essential. Slovenia does not only advocate for action. We are proud to have pledged 30,000 euro to the UN Nation Road Safety Fund for the period 26 28. We believe that sharing knowledge expertise, and the good practices through the phone can help save lives where the need is the greatest. Road safety is a global goal that unites us all, regardless of nationality, religion, and political differences. Let us use that shared commitment to accelerate action, strengthen cooperation, increase investment, and turn today commitments into measurable life living life saving results Thank you


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:24:23]:

I thank the State Secretary for Infrastructure and Energy of Slovenia. I now give the floor to Her Excellency, Marie-Pierre Vedran, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, responsible for citizenship of France.


France · Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, responsible for citizenship [1:24:43]:

Madame la Présidente, Excellence, chers collègues, je souhaite tout d'abord remercier Madame la Présidente de l'Assemblée générale d'avoir

Réuni cette rencontre de haut niveau. Je tiens également à saluer l'engagement de Son Excellence, madame Aïda Kacimlia, représentante permanente de la République kirghize, et de Son Excellence, M. Peter Iuleni, Représentant permanent de la République slovaque, dont l'implication a permis l'adoption de la déclaration que la France soutient pleinement. Cette déclaration porte une ambition simple mais essentielle. sauver des vies. Chaque année, plus de 1,2 million de personnes meurent sur les routes dans le monde. Des millions d'autres sont blessés, parfois lourdement. Derrière ces chiffres, il y a des familles brisées, des parcours interrompus, des destins qui basculent en quelques secondes. Et aucune société ne peut considérer ces drames comme une fatalité. La sécurité routière n'est pas une politique technique, c'est une politique de protection de la vie. C'est pourquoi la France soutient l'objectif fixé par la décennie d'action des Nations unies réduire de moitié le nombre de personnes tuées et blessées sur les routes d'ici à 2030. Pour atteindre cet objectif, nous devons poursuivre une approche globale, tel que le promeut l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé. Agir sur les infrastructures, véhicules véhicules, vitesse, équipements de protection, contrôle et bien évidemment sur les comportements. Ce sont principalement les comportements responsables qui sauvent des vies. Nous devons construire une véritable culture de la sécurité routière qui s'apprend et se transmet. En France, nous avons fait ce choix. La sécurité routière fait partie du parcours éducatif de chaque élève dans le but de prévenir les comportements à risque. Apprendre à circuler, c'est aussi apprendre à vivre ensemble, dans le respect des autres, dans une perspective de responsabilité et de citoyenneté. Cette politique indispensable n'est jamais acquise. En France, les jeunes de 18 à 24 ans demeurent la catégorie la plus exposée aux accidents. La prévention doit être sans cesse renouvelée à chaque génération afin de les protéger. Il nous faut donc continuer à promouvoir une culture de la sécurité routière. En ayant spécifiquement une attention sur les plus vulnérables, tels que les piétons, les cyclistes, les motocyclistes, les défis sont nombreux et tous nos pays y sont confrontés, chacun avec des particularités qui lui sont propres. Mais nous partageons une même responsabilité construire des politiques publiques fondées sur les réalités de chaque territoire, capables d'évoluer face aux défis nouveaux et de protéger toujours les usagers de la route. Au fond, la sécurité routière est l'une des expressions les plus concrètes de l'action publique. Gardons cette ambition qui doit guider chacune de nos décisions, faire en sorte que la route


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:27:54]:

The Interior responsible for citizenship of France. I now give the floor to His Excellency, Jetset Tisset, Deputy Minister of Interior of Thailand.


Thailand · Deputy Minister of Interior [1:28:15]:

Madam president, excellency. As the heads of delegation, Thailand persists law safety at the very center of our nation. Now it agendas our target to cut low traffic fatalities and injury. By a lead, 50% by 2030, the law safety mechanism of Thailand is driven by multilevel governance. The National Law Accident Prevention Law Deduction Policy Committee served as the policy making body. The Dilecting Center for Law Safety at the national and provision levels function as coordinating mechanism mechanism. The district law safety operation center and the local administrative organization law safety operation Center serve as the operational mechanism on the ground. The government partner with the local administrative organization to operate community checkpoint keeping overload server to local monitoring. And improve diving discipline. Under our five year law safety master plan adopted in 2022, Thailand is working to reduce load fatalities to 12 deaths per 100,000 population by 2027. It rely on practical intervention, multi-stakeholder collaboration, revising the law and regulation. To lead in international standard, as well as provide enough budget allocation excellency, Thailand's commit to work closely with other countries and development partner. And we stand ready to conduct our success Thailand campaign. This project includes ministry of Interior, the loyal Thai police, the Ministry of Justice, administrative bodies from local to regional Levels coordinated efforts.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:31:23]:

I thank the Deputy Minister of Interior of Thailand. I now give the floor to his Excellency Sothea Neem under Secretary of State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation. of Cambodia.


Cambodia · Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transportation [1:31:50]:

Madam President, distinguished guests, Cambodia remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing and the road safety guided by the global plan. for the decade of action for road safety twenty twenty one, twenty thirty. Today, I am honored to share Cambodia's recent achievements and commitment in promoting road safety. One, in line with the commitment made at the fourth global ministerial conference on road safety held in Morocco in 2025, Cambodia has ascended to the 1958 agreement concerning the adoption of hazardous technical United Nations regulations for real vehicles. equipment, and parts. Cambodia to Cambodia is firmly committed to straining road safety through safer and more sustainable transport systems, including the adoption and implementation of measures to improve the road safety of the daily commute of factory workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods sector. We have set a national target to face the use of unsafe standing tracks for factory worker transportation by 2027, and to support the transition to safer, collective transport vehicle with appropriate seating and safety features through initiative funded by the United Nation Road Safety Fund. and implemented by ILO Better Factories Cambodia and AIP Foundation. The national policy is being translated into concrete actions that directly benefits the. worker at enterprise level Three in parallel Cambodia continues to strengthen child's road safety through the advancement of Safe School Zones initiative. Building on our national commitment to establish safe school zones by 2027, Cambodia has developed national guidelines on safe school zones to support consistent implementation throughout the country, and establish the multi-stakeholder technical working group on Safe School Zone initiatives to further strengthen coordinations and sustainability. Moreover, Cambodia is collaborating closely with relevant stakeholders and NGOs to identify and to mobilize resources to accelerate significant progress to toward out of twenty twenty seven commitments and to achieve tangible results. Four, by twenty thirty, Cambodia commits


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:34:54]:

I I thank the Under Secretary of State Ministry of Public Work and Transportation of Cambodia. I now give the floor to His Excellency Ovezgeldi Kakaliyev, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan.


Turkmenistan · Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs [1:35:25]:

Уважаемая госпожа председатель,

Дорогие дамы и господа, уважаемые коллеги! Прежде всего, разрешите от имени делегации Туркменистана выразить огромную благодарность организаторам данной встречи в лицо офиса Председателя 80 й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН за организацию мероприятия и возможность выступить с докладом касательно тех мер, которые принимаются в Туркменистане в вопросах обеспечения безопасности дорожного движения и выразить неизменную приверженность нашей страны. Целям десятилетия действия по обеспечению безопасности дорожного движения на 2021 30 е годы. Мы уверены, что все рассматриваемые нами вопросы на сегодняшней встрече столь высокого уровня дадут новый импульс нашим отношениям. И будут способствовать скорейшему решению всех поставленных задач по кратному уменьшению дорожно транспортных происшествий и связанных с ними. травм. Ежегодно на дорогах мира регистрируется огромное количество дорожно транспортных происшествий. Туркменистан рассматривает эту проблему не как узковедомственную, а как общенациональную и общечеловеческий вопрос, требующий системного межгосударственного подхода. В Туркменистане каждый год в сентябре проводится месячник под названием Безопасность дорожного движения спокойствие нашей жизни, в ходе которой проводятся мероприятия по соблюдению правил дорожного движения. Постановлением правительства Туркменистана принята национальная программа об обеспечении дорожной безопасности в Туркменистане для выполнения которой в каждом министерстве и ведомстве составлены специальные планы по уменьшению дорожно транспортных происшествий. За последний период времени Туркменистаном предприняты конкретные шаги. 11 апреля этого года подписан закон, вносящий существенные изменения в кодекс об административных правонарушениях, в котором ужесточены наказания за нарушение правил дорожного движения. Дорожно транспортный травматизм управляемость, а не стихийные бедствия. Мир ждет от нас ускоренных, скоординированных действий. Вместе с тем мы осознаем, что дальнейшее продвижение требует более тесного международного взаимодействия. Туркменистан активно сотрудничает со многими международными организациями, в частности, с ВОЗ со странами СНГ и Азиатско-Тихоокеанским центром безопасности дорожного движения в рамках которых принимаем активное участие в мероприятиях, приуроченных обмену опытом укрепления рамочной политики и инструментом по обеспечению БДД. В заключение своего выступления хотел бы поблагодарить и пожелать всем продуктивной работы, подтвердить готовность правительства Туркменистана и, в частности, МВД страны в приложении усилий для достижения цели сокращения смертности и травматизма на дорогах вдвое к 30 му году.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:38:31]:

I now give the floor to His Excellency, Arnaldo Manuel Carlos, Secretary of State of Home Affairs, Ministry of Interior of Angola.


Angola · Secretary of State of Home Affairs, Ministry of Interior [1:38:46]:

Presidente, la declaración angolana felicita a vuestra excelencia por la conducción de esta importante reunión de alto nivel, cuya realización reafirma el compromiso de la comunidad internacional com uma das mais urgentes prioridades da agenda global de desenvolvimento à segurança rodoviária. Encontramo nos a meio da década de ação para segurança rodoviária dois mil e vinte e um dois mil e trinta. Este momento exige mais do que una avaliación de progreso alcanzados. Exige determinación política para acelerar la implementación de los compromisos sumidos en la declaración de Estocolmo, reafirmados en la declaración política de Nueva York en 2022 y reforçados pela declaração de Marracheque em dois mil e vinte e cinco. A concretização da meta três ponto seis dos objetivos de desenvolvimento sustentável, reduzir para metade o número de mortes e feridos graves resultante acidentes de viaje até deux mil e trinta dependerá da nossa capacidade coletiva de transformar compromissos políticos em resultados concretos através de investimentos sustentáveis. instituições fortes e uma cooperação entre internacional más eficaz. Todos los años los acidentes de viajean cefam más de un millón de vidas y provocan dezenas de fríos en todo el mundo. Constituido una de las principales causas de muerte entre crianzas y jóvenes. El seu impacto ultrapasa el dominio de la salud pública comprometendo el crecimiento económico, agravando desigualdades y dificultando la concretización de los objetivos de desenvolvimiento sustentable. En Angola, la sinistralidad rodoviaria, concentra sobre todo los principales centros urbanos, acompañando, acompañando el crecimiento, la mobilidad y la urbanización. Perante esa realidad el ejecutivo angolano tiene vindo a implementar una estrategia integrada que asenta en un reforzo de cuatro jurídico y institucional, la intensificación de la educación, la accesibilidad rodoviárias, la melhoria progresiva de infraestructura, la modernización del sistema de gestión de tránsito y en el fortalecimiento de la respuesta de emergencia y de asistencia a las víctimas. La república de Angola considera que el suceso de la década de ação dependerá do reforço das parcerias internacionais na ampliação da assistência técnica, da transferencia de conhecimento, da inovação e da mobilização de recursos financeiros previsíveis e sustentáveis particularmente para os países em desenvolvimento. A segurança rodoviária deve continuar a ocupar um lugar central nas políticas públicas de desenvolvimento, mobilidade, saúde, educação, ordenamento de território refletindo uma abordagem verdadeiramente integrada e centrada en las personas. La República de Angola reafirma su total disponibilidad para continuar trabajando con las Naciones Unidas, la Organización Organización Mundial de la Saúde y todos los pareceres internacionales, la construcción de sistemas rodoviales más seguros y resilientes e inclusivos porque cada vida salva representa uma família preservada uma continuidade fortalecida e um passo decisivo para o desenvolvimento mais humano e sustentável Muito obrigado.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:41:50]:

I thank Secretary of State of Home Affairs, Ministry of Interior of Angola. I now give the floor to his excellency, Uzdal Muhammad. al-Sulaimi Secretary General of the Ministerial Committee for Traffic Safety of Saudi Arabia.


Saudi Arabia · Secretary General of the Ministerial Committee for Traffic Safety [1:42:18]:

بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم. سعادة رئيسة الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة أصحاب المعالي والسعادة السيد السيدات والسادة السلام عليكم. تود المملكة العربية السعودية في مستهل هذه الكلمة أن تعرب عن تقديرها للأمم المتحدة ولمنظمة الصحة العالمية ولجميع الشركاء الدوليين. على جهودهم المستمرة في تعزيز الإلتزام الدولي وتبادل الخبرات ودعم العمل المشترك من أجل طرق أكثر أمنا ومجتمعات أكثر استدامة. وتجدد التزامها بالعمل. مع المجتمع الدولي من أجل طرق أكثر أمنا وتنقل سليم وحياة أكثر حفاظا على سلامة وكرامة الإنسان. أصحاب المعالي والسعادة. إن السلام السلامة المرورية تمثل إحدى القضايا التنموية والإنسانية ذات الأثر العميق. فهي ترتبط ارتباطا مباشرا بحفظ الأرواح وصون المكتسبات وتعزيز جودة الحياة ورفع كفاءة. الإقتصاد واستدامة المدن والمجتمعات. كما أن آثار الحوادث المرورية لا تقف عند حدود الطريق بل تمتد إلى الأسرة والأنظمة الصحية ومسارات. التنمية الوطنية. وفي ظل الدعم الكبير الذي يحظى به هذا الملف من القيادة الرشيدة بقيادة سيدي خادم الحرمين الشريفين الملك سلمان إبن عبد العزيز آل سعود. وسمو سيدي ولي العهد رئيس مجلس الوزراء الأمير محمد بن سلمان بن عبد العزيز آل سعود حفظهم الله، عملت المملكة على تعزيز منظومة السلامة المرورية ضمن مستهدفات رؤية السعودية 2030. وبما ينسجم مع الالتزامات الدولية ذات الصلة وأهداف عقد العمل من أجل السلامة على الطرق. أصحاب المعالي والسعادة، لقد حققت المملكة بفضل الله ثم بتكامل الجهود الوطنية تقدما ملموسا في مؤشرات السلامة المرورية. حيث تجاوز الانخفاض في الوفيات المرورية ستين في المائة مقارنة بعام عشرين سطاش. وفي جانب سلامة البنية التحتية أولت المملكة اهتماما كبيرا بتبني المنهجيات الدولية لتقديم ورفع مستوى السلامة على الطرق. وفي ذلك تطبيق برنامج أه الطرق أيراب حيث تم رفع مستوى السلامة بنسبة واحد وثمانين فاصلة خمسة في عام عشرين خمسة وعشرين متجاوزا المستهدف العام العالمي ب البالغ خمسة وسبعين في المائة لعام عشرين ثلاثين. إلى جانب تنفيذ أعمال مسح للطرق تجاوزت 72 ألف كيلومتر. أصحاب المعالي والسعادة إن هذا الاجتماع يمثل فرصة لتجديد الإلزام الدولي وتسريع وتيرة التنفيذ وتعزيز التجارب والخبرات والانتقال من مبدأ التخطيط إلى العمل الق القابل للقياس. ونسأل الله التوفيق والسداد للجميع. والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:45:21]:

إي ثانك سكريتيري جنرال في ميستريال كوميتي فور ترافيك سافتي في السعودي العربيا. I now give the floor to Brazil.


Brazil [1:45:44]:

Thank you Madam President. Brazil's most important achievement in advancing road safety has been the development and continuous improvement of penetrance, our national road safety plan. For a country as large and diverse as Brazil, having a single national strategy is already a significant accomplishment. The trans was established in 2018 and importantly it's established by law. This gives the plan continuity and makes road safety a long term national commitment. During the major review of penetrance in twenty twenty three, we transformed the planning process instead of asking states and municipalities only to implement the plan. We invited them to help design local governments began contributing their own experiences successful policies and less lessons learned from implementation. This change was particularly important because around 80% of road fatalities in Brazil occur on state and municipal roads, not on the federal highway network. A truly national road safety strategy must therefore be built together with those responsible for most of the road network. Our experience has also reinforced another important lesson. Good planning must go hand in hand with effective implementation. In 2025, Brazil achieved a significant reduction in fatalities on federal highways reversing the upward trend that had continued since 2019. This result demonstrated that public investment in safer infrastructure combined with data driven enforcement can save lives. This experience also taught us that a plan without a budget is only an intention. For this reason, the next phase of penetrance will focus on linking public budgets to the priorities of the plan. Our objective is to strengthen accountability by ensuring that investments at every level of government are. aligned with our rational road safety goals. At the same time, Brazil faces an urgent challenge fatalities involving motorcyclists continue to increase. Addressing this challenge will require better public transportation so that people have safe and affordable mobility options. Our goal is simple to link priorities, budgets, and results so that every investment contributes to saving lives. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:48:37]:

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


Qatar [1:48:57]:

سعادة السيدة آنيلينا بيربوك رئيس الدورة الثمانين للجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة. أصحاب السعادة السيدات والسادة الموقرين. في البداية نتقدم بالشكر لرئيس الجمعية العامة على تنظيم هذا الإجتماع العام. كما نعرب عن تقديرنا للجه للجهود المبذولة من قبل الميسرين للإعلان المرحلي جمهورية قرقيزستان وجمهورية سلوفاكيا على جهودهم على جه على وجهود الأمم. المتحدة وصندوق الأمم المتحدة للسلامة المرورية، وجميع الشركاء الدوليين المعنيين لتعزيز السلامة المرورية والحد من الخسائر البشرية والاقتصادية. إن السلام على الطرق تمثل قضية قضية تنموية وصحية وإجتماعية ترتبط ارتباطا وثيقا بأهداف التنمية المستدامة. ومن هذا المنطلق تؤكد دولة قطر أهمية مواصلة تنفيذ الخطة ع خطة عقد ال خط خطة عقد العمل الثاني من أجل الس السلامة على الطرق، والهادفة إلى خفض الوفيات والإصابات الناجمة عن الحوادث المرورية إلى النص بحلول عام 2030. وتؤمن دولة قطر بأن بأن حماية الأرواح تتطلب تبني نهجا شاملا يجمع بين تطوير البنية التحتية وتعزيز التشريعات والرقابة، ونشر الوعي المجتمعي، والاستفادة من التكنولوجيا والابتكار في إدارة حركة المرور وتعزيز سلامة مستخدمي الطريق. وفي هذا السياق تواصل دولة قطر تنفيذ التزاماتها الوطنية والدولية في هذا المجال، من خلال العمل على الاستراتيجية الوطنية للسلامة المرورية ألفين وخمسة وعشرين ألفين وثلاثين، والتي تستهدف خفض معدل الوفيات بنسبة خمسين بالمائة بما يتماشى مع أهداف الأمم المتحدة ورؤية قطر ألفين وثلاثين. كما تؤكد دولة قطر اهتمام. كما تولي تول تولي دولة قطر اهتماما خاصا بحماية الفئات الأكثر عرضة للمخاطر، بما في ذلك المشاة وراكب الدراجات والأطفال من خلال مبادرات توعوية متخصصة وبرامج متعددة، مثل برنامج سفراء السلامة للمدارس الذي يهدف إلى ترسيخ ثقافة السلامة المرورية لدى النشأة. السيدة الرئيسة إن التحديات المرتبطة بالسلامة المرورية ترتبط ت ت تتطلب تعزيز التعاون الدولي. وتبادل الخبرات وبناء القدرات ونقل المعرفة إلى الدول النامية، بما يسهم في خفض معدلات الوفيات والإصابات على مستوى العالم. وفي هذا الإطار تؤكد دولة قطر أهمية توفير الموارد اللازمة لدعم الجهود الدولية الرامية إلى تحسين إلى تحسين السلامة على الطرق، بما في ذلك المبادرات والشراكات الطوعية الرامية إلى تحقيق هذا الهدف الإنساني المشترك. وفي الختام تؤكد دولة قطر إلتزامها بدعم الجهود الدولية الرامية إلى تعزيز السلام على الطرق، والعمل مع جميع الشركاء من أجل بناء مجتمعات أكثر أمانا واستدامة، وضمان مستقبل أفضل للأجيال القادمة. وشكرا للسيدة الرئيسة.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:51:56]:

Give the floor to the Distinguished Representative of Argentina.


Argentina [1:52:18]:

Señora presidente, distinguidos representantes, la Argentina acompaña esta reunión de alto nivel y reafirma su compromiso con el segundo Decenio de Acción por la Seguridad Vial y la meta de reducir a la mitad las muertes y lesiones en el tránsito. Desde 2008, nuestro país cuenta con la Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial. Se trata de una institución con autarquía legal y económica encargada de coordinar toda la política nacional en materia de tránsito y seguridad vial. Para garantizar un enfoque federal, trabajamos, además, junto a las 24 provincias de nuestro país. representados en el Consejo Federal donde acordamos lineamientos y metas comunes. Asimismo, la agencia es asistida por un comité consultivo integrado por representantes del sector privado y ONGs de reconocida trayectoria e idoneidad Nuestra gestión se basa en los principios del sistema seguro. Partimos de la premisa de que ninguna vida puede perderse por siniestros viales. En ese marco, Argentina está actualmente avanzando en cuatro puntos estratégicos. Primero, gestión basada en evidencia. Hemos fortalecido los sistemas de recolección de datos de siniestralidad en todo el territorio. Esto nos permite identificar factores de riesgo y evaluar el impacto de nuestras políticas. políticas. Segundo, protección de usuarios vulnerables. En Argentina, como en casi todos nuestros países, el 46% de las víctimas fatales son motociclistas. Por eso nuestro Plan Estratégico Nacional tiene un eje específico para ellos. Trabajamos entonces en un cronograma integral para la seguridad de motociclistas que prioriza, entre otras acciones, el licenciamiento y la capacitación, la fiscalización y el control del uso de elementos de protección como así también las campañas de concientización especialmente dirigidas. Tercero, vehículos más seguros. Estamos impulsando estándares de seguridad vehicular como la reciente incorporación de sistemas de avanzados frenos CVS y ABS en todas las motos sin importar su cilindrada. Además, estamos avanzando con los módulos de conducción autónoma para incluirla en la legislación vigente. Por último, Argentina cuenta con una línea de cobertura nacional y gratuita de atención a víctimas en la postemergencia. Esta línea está disponible las 24 horas todos los días del año brindando orientación y asistencia integral a la víctima. Sabemos que los siniestros viales siguen siendo la principal causa de muerte entre jóvenes de 5 a 29 años y que generan un costo económico del 2,6% del PBI. El desafío es enorme, pero tenemos la voluntad política, la institucionalidad y el compromiso para afrontarlo. La Argentina valora los aspectos técnicos de esta Declaración y el llamado a acelerar la implementación de sus compromisos. Desde nuestra participación constructiva queremos cooperar internacionalmente, intercambiar buenas prácticas, transferir tecnología y obtener financiamiento para poder sostener las acciones en los años que restan del decenio. Muchas gracias.


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:55:22]:

Representative of Argentina I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Uruguay.


Uruguay [1:55:37]:

Presidenta de la asamblea general, excelencias, distinguidas y distinguidos participantes, es un honor representar al Uruguay en esta reunión de alto nivel sobre la mejora de la seguridad vial global y compartir avances y compromisos de nuestro país en la materia, en línea con la Agenda 2030 y el diseño de acción para la seguridad vial. Uruguay acoge con satisfacción la adopción de la Declaración de Progreso, que constituye una señal alentadora de la voluntad de la comunidad internacional de redoblar sus esfuerzos para avanzar hacia el cumplimiento de la materia y prevenir pérdida de vidas que son evitables. Los siniestros de tránsito constituyen un importante problema de salud pública, a partir del cual más de 1 millón de personas pierden la vida cada año a nivel global. Es por eso que en Uruguay ponemos a las personas y la protección de la vida en el centro de las políticas públicas, con la certeza de que la seguridad vial debe ser integrada, por las políticas de salud, educación, desarrollo urbano, transporte, infraestructura, con una visión sustentada en la evidencia, con liderazgo institucional y un compromiso sostenido de todo el Estado y la sociedad. En este sentido, UNASEP fortaleció su rol como organismo rector de la política nacional de seguridad vial, promoviendo la coordinación entre los organismos nacionales, los gobiernos subnacionales, las fuerzas de fiscalización, el sistema de justicia, la academia y la sociedad. La gobernanza constituye para nosotros el principal instrumento para alcanzar resultados. En este marco elaboramos un plan de trabajo con seis líneas estratégicas que venimos aplicando y desarrollando activamente. 1. Fortalecer la presencia de la seguridad vial en la agenda pública promoviendo la cultura de prevención y de respeto. 2. Profundizar la fiscalización y el cumplimiento efectivo de las normas. Esto comprende la coordinación entre los distintos niveles de gobierno e instituciones. 3. Ampliar la participación social y territorial, lo que permite identificar problemas concretos y diseñar soluciones adaptadas a las distintas realidades del país. Estas tres iniciativas nos han permitido tener una disminución del 12,5% de los fallecidos en este primer semestre del año. Cuarto, incorporar la seguridad vial en ese sistema educativo. 5. Fortalecer la respuesta del sistema de justicia procurando una aplicación coherente y efectiva de la norma. 6. Continuar desarrollando herramientas concretas de gestión como el permiso por punto de la gestión de la velocidad y otras. y otras. Asimismo, Uruguay concede especial importancia a la cooperación internacional y regional. Actualmente presidimos el Observatorio Iberoamericano de Seguridad Vial, una red integrada por los 22 países de Iberoamérica por el cual promovemos el intercambio de experiencias, el fortalecimiento de capacidades técnicas, la producción de información comparable y el desarrollo de políticas públicas comunes. En junio aprobamos una declaración que será presentada a los jefes de Estado y de gobierno. Tenemos la convicción de que alcanzar los objetivos del diseño exige liderazgo político, cooperación internacional y una decisión firme para


GA · President of the General Assembly [1:58:43]:

The distinguished representative of Uruguay I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Greece.


Greece [1:59:02]:

Excellencies, distinguished delegates,

Greece fully supports the objective of the second decade of action for road safety to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. For us, this is not only an international target. It is a national commitment and it is measured in lives. Road safety is not only a transport issue. It is public health, law enforcement infrastructure, education, and above all, culture. In Greece, we have chosen to move from commitment to implementation. We adopted the new road traffic code focused on the behaviors that cost lives, speeding, alcohol, non use of helmets and seat belts, red light violations, and dangerous driving. We have strengthened enforcement through targeted police controls and the deployment of AI road cameras. At the same time, we are making safe choices easier. In Athens, 24 hour public transport every Saturday night, helps thousands of people, especially young people, return home safely after going out. We are also investing in safer infrastructure with major upgrades across the national road network and new projects currently under construction. These efforts are producing results. In 2025, Greece recorded 517 road fatalities, fatalities the lowest number since 1963, and one of the strongest strongest reductions in fatal crashes in Europe. But we are not satisfied. Every life lost is one too many. Our next priorities are clear protecting motorcyclists and pedestrians, tackling speeding and driving and drink driving, improving safety during peak travel periods, and using better data to guide every intervention. Greece is advancing and integrating national road safety strategy that brings together government, local authorities, police, infrastructure operators, and civil society. We believe that effective governance, reliable data, and accountability are essential to saving lives. Our message today is simple road deaths are not inventable. They are preventable. The 2030 target will not be achieved through the declarations alone. It will be achieved through implementation, enforcement, safer infrastructure, better data, and international cooperation. Greece remains fully committed to contributing to this common effort. sharing our experience and learning from others.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:02:05]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Greece I now give the floor to the Distinguished Representative of the Dominican Republic.


Dominican Republic [2:02:20]:

Su excelencia,

Señora presidenta de la asamblea general de la ONU,

En nombre de la República Dominicana, agradezco la Opol oportunidad de participar en esta reunión de alto nivel sobre seguridad vial, un tema que interpela nuestra responsabilidad como gobiernos y como comunidad internacional. Expresamos nuestro apoyo y voluntad a la declaración aprobada en el día de hoy, la cual nos convoca a asumir con responsabilidad este compromiso global. Permítame comenzar con una realidad que no admite indipendencia. En el año 2021 veinticinco, dos mil novecientos noventa y dos personas perdieron la vida en siniestros de tránsito en la República Dominicana. Más del sesenta y cinco por ciento, exactamente mil novecientos noventa y cinco, eran motociclistas. Por ello, estamos implementando una normativa técnica de cascos homologados que garantice que solo ingresen al país cascos capaces de salvar vidas tanto para el conductor como para el pasajero pero a la vez trabajamos para que la República Dominicana no se venda una moto sin un casco certificado bajo la consigna de una moto, un casco. El presidente Luis Abinader, firmó en noviembre del año dos mil veinticuatro, el pacto nacional por la seguridad vial, suscrito por ciento veintiuna entidades públicas y privadas que hoy trabajan de manera articulada como prioridad en el tema de la seguridad vial definido como interés nacional. Mediante el decreto seiscientos cincuenta y seis veinticuatro que dio inicio también al plan nacional de seguridad vial dos mil veinticinco, dos mil treinta. La seguridad vial también amerita el involucramiento de la juventud, por ello, en coordinación con el ministerio de educación, pusimos en marcha el programa Guardianes del Tránsito, donde a partir de este año escolar, todos los estudiantes de bachillerato tomarán prácticas virtuales de educación para la seguridad vial con la meta de alcanzar trescientos mil estudiantes capacitados para el año dos mil veintiocho. Señora presidenta, Ningún plan será suficiente sin el compromiso financiero de los estados. Por ello avanzamos en un plan programa de seguridad vial aprobado por el directorio del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo en julio del dos mil 2025 con una inversión de 200 millones de dólares para mejorar nuestra infraestructura vial. La seguridad vial no es solo una responsabilidad exclusiva de los gobiernos, exige el compromiso de la sociedad civil, la academia y es por eso que estamos trabajando para que las empresas privadas implementen planes de seguridad vial. Desde República Dominicana reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con esta agenda global de seguir actuando con decisión colocando la protección de la vida en el centro de cada política pública. Es nuestro compromiso y eso es salvar vidas en la República Dominicana. Muchas gracias por su atención.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:05:26]:

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


Kenya [2:05:44]:

Excellencies, distinguished delegates, road safety remain one of Kenya's foremost public health and development challenge. Over the last five years, Kenya has continued to record approximately four thousand to five thousand road fatalities annually, with more than twenty thousand people injured. We recognize the burden of road safety road traffic injuries remains unacceptably high. Vulnerable road users, particularly pedestrians and motorcyclists, account for majority of these fatalities, together contributing well over half the deaths on our roads. Road crashes are not only transport issue, but economic and social development issue. Kenya estimates that road traffic clusters account for 5% of the GDP annually. In response to this challenge, Kenya has embraced a safe system approach anchored on three pillars, basically of implementation, engineering, enforcement and education. We continue to invest in safer roads infrastructure through emphasis on non motorized transport facilities, road safety audits, safer school zones, and the adaptation of international road safety assessment standards. In enforcement, we strengthen evidence based enforcement through technology based traffic and management, improve the driver vehicle regulations, and enhance compliance monitoring. We also modernize driver licensing and vehicle inspection and digital enforcement system to improve accountability. In education public awareness remains central to our strategy. Kenyans intensified nationwide road safety campaigns targeting schools, public transport operators, and employers, communities, and vulnerable road users. We are embedding road safety education in into learning institutions while promoting behavioral change among road users. Implementation of the National Road Safety Action Plan, aligned to UND Academy of Action for Road Safety, is also a key pillar of our approach. We therefore welcome today's adoption of progress declaration of the high level meeting on improving global road safety as an important international milestone, and look forward to implementing it. Your excellencies, Kenya remains fully committed to delivering safe roads through stronger partnership, smarter technologies, safer infrastructure, effective enforcement, and sustained public education. And at the core of this approach is partnership where we look forward to continued collaboration with all of you and ensure safe road for all. Together, through shared commitment and global cooperation, we can save lives, protect livelihoods, build safer, more sustainable transport system for the present and future generations. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:08:37]:

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


Japan [2:09:01]:

Madam President, excellencies, district delegates. Japan welcomed the adoption of the Progress Declaration, which emphasizes stronger governance and evidence based action with accountability through follow up and monitoring. Lord safety is a matter of the utmost importance of Japan, as a dimension of human well being and sustainable development. Over the past decades, Japan has achieved a substantial reduction in road traffic fatalities by comprehensively addressing road safety, focusing on human vehicles and mobility systems and the road environment. This progress has been achieved through a sustained, full of government approach, grounded in clear legal mandates, institutionalized coordination across ministries and the level of government, supported by the active engagement of the private sector and civil society. As a result, Japan now records the lowest level of low traffic fatalities in its history. Japan's approach lists on three mutual reinforcing pillars. The first is a robust governance framework. Japan's load safety system is anchored in the Basic Act on Traffic Safety Measures, which defines the responsibilities across all levels of government and provides a legal basis for successive five year national plans. and provides which defines the responsibility of the government, and provides legal basis for successive five year national plans. The National Council for Traffic Safety Measures chaired by the Prime Minister ensures high level political leadership and cross ministerial coordination, fostering a shared responsibility to translate national policy into concrete measures at both national and subnational levels. Japan's 12th Traffic Safety Basic Plan, launched in April this year, is grounded in this framework and sets forth targets and measures through 2030. Adapted to new societal challenges, including emerging demographic and technical changes. The second is evidence based policy making. Structured data collection and analysis enables the identification of risk targeted interventions and the measurement of outcomes. The third is a human centered approach to traffic safety, supported by lifelong traffic safety education and public awareness leasing. As society and the mobility environment become increasingly diverse and complex, Japan is placing greater emphasis on tailored measures that reflects the different needs, behaviors, and the risk of road users. Including older persons, children, pedestrians, cyclists, users of new forms of mobility, and foreign visitors and residents. Reflecting this approach in partnership with subnational governments, civil societies, the government of Japan has promoted nationwide road safety campaigns in closing Japan Limited fully committed to advancing global road safety through the utmost collective efforts of the government and the private sector. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:12:02]:

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


Sierra Leone [2:12:24]:

Madam president,

Excellencies, distinguished delegates,

Ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the government and the people of the Republic of Sierra Leone, I extend our profound gratitude to the president of the General Assembly for conveying this important high level meeting. Under the team, scaling up and accelerating implementation of commitment to having road traffic, death, and injury by 2030. The team is both timely and urgent with less than four years until 2030. This is a moment of accountability. It requires us to assess whether our action at the national, regional, continental, and global level have been translated to a safer road for all users. Sierra Leone aligned itself with a statement delivered on behalf of the African group. The Africa Union has demonstrated leadership by positioning member states to domesticate and implement the Africa Road Safety Charter, in line with its agenda 2063. In West Africa, in particular, the Ecuador Safety Charter is in force, which is in line with the Group Vision 2015. Madam President, Sierra Lane remained fully committed to the global target of having road traffic death and injury by 2030, as articulated in SDG 3.6. and a global plan for a decade of action for road safety, twenty twenty one to twenty thirteen. Honor the visionary leadership of his excellency, the president, Doctor Julius Madabio, president of the Republic of Sierra Leone, at outgoing chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government and coordinator of the Africa Union Committee of Ten on UN, UN Security Council reform. Road safety has been integrated into our medium term national development plan. twenty twenty four to twenty thirteen. This plan prioritize human capital development, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth. We recognize that these gains will be eroded if we fail to address preventable death and injury on our roads. We therefore welcome the political declaration at this higher level meeting. Sierra Leone reaffirmed its commitment to provide safe affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport system for all. We call for strength in regional and continental mechanism to support member states particularly in low and medium income countries, to reduce the vulnerability to road traffic injuries. We urge the international committee and development partner to provide technical and financial support for the full implementation of the decade of action and related instruments, including the Marrakech declaration. Madam president, CRM committed to the second decade of action for road safety 2021 to 2013.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:15:22]:

The I thank the Distinguished Representative of Seattle Leone. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Serbia.


Serbia [2:15:47]:

Thank you. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, distinguished delegates. On behalf of the Republic of Serbia, I would like to reaffirm our strong commitment to improving global road safety and achieving the targets of the second decade of action. Serbia fully supports the global road safety framework established through the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, the global plan for the decade of action for road safety, and the relevant United Nations resolution resolutions. Our national road safety policy is based on the safe system approach and on the principle that no death or serious injury on our roads is acceptable. In line with this vision, Serbia's National Road Safety Strategy 2023, 2030 sets ambitious goals to reduce road traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 50% by 2030 and to achieve Vision Zero for children with the ultimate objective no child loses their life in road traffic. In the past decade, Serbia has been building highways with high safety standards. But what we realize is that protecting children and vulnerable road users requires more than legislation and infrastructure. Serbia therefore invests continuously in road safety education, awareness campaigns, and preventive programs. We help children develop safe behavior from an early age and create a strong road safety culture for future generations. Effective governance and multisectoral coordination are at the core of our efforts. National Road Safety Coordination Body, established by the government, brings together seven ministries and the Road Traffic Safety Agency ensuring action across all relevant sectors This cooperation is further strengthened through partnership with academia local authorities civil society organizations international partners and the private sector. Evidence based policymaking guides our actions. Serbia has developed an integrated national road safety database geolocated and publicly available. It's run by road traffic safety agency, and it covers all local self-government units, enabling systematic monitoring of road safety performance, identification of risks, and evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented measures. Over the longer term, Serbia has recorded a positive trend in reducing road traffic fatalities. Annual fatalities have declined from around nine hundred before the adoption of the law on traffic safety in two thousand and nine to five hundred and ninety nine in twenty fifteen and four hundred and eighty eight in twenty twenty five. despite the number of registered vehicles increasing from approximately one point eight million to more than three point one million. Nevertheless, further efforts are needed to achieve our twenty thirty targets. Behind the data, behind every number, is a person, a family member, a friend, which is why we work towards Vision Zero. Every debt on our roads is unacceptable. Therefore, Serbia remains committed to working together with all partners to accelerate progress towards safer mobility because every life saved is a shared success Thank you for your attention


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:18:45]:

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


Nigeria [2:19:07]:

Thank you, Madam President. It is my singular honor to present the commitment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Jesefa in advancing global road safety. Guided by Marrakech Declaration 2025, Nigeria remained resolute in accelerating the implementation of the global plan for the decade of action for safety 2021 to 2030. Deeply concerned by the findings of the WHO Global Status Report on road safety, which identifies Africa at the region with the highest road safety fatality rate. Nigeria has invigorated the implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy 2021, 2030. This whole government multi sectoral strategy enjoys the full support of the federal government and its coordinators through the National Road Safety Advisory Council, chaired by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Following Nigeria's accession to the 6th United Nations Convention, we have strengthened fleet safety and reinforce evidence based road safety management through the National Crash Reporting Information System NACRIS, while enhancing post crash care with the state of the art National Emergency Call Center and a 24 hour ambulance service. They shall prone to respond to crash. Nigeria also launched Nigeria Road Assessment Program, Nigeria RAP, in partnership with International Road Safety Assessment Program, IRAP, to advance the safe system approach and improve road infrastructure safety. Nigeria is equally privileged to host the secretariat of the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies, ASLA, providing a platform for continental collaboration, knowledge, estate, and sharing, and institutional strengthening among Africa road safety institutions. In line with our commitment to sustainable mobility, Nigeria is implementing the presidential initiative on compressed natural gas and electric vehicles while developing robust safety standards for heavy goods vehicles and emerging transport technologies. While Nigeria has recorded significant progress, important gaps remain, particularly intelligent enforcement technologies, road infrastructure, safety assessment, and institutional capacity development. Nigeria therefore calls upon the international community to strengthen technical cooperation facilitate technology transfer, and support sustainable capacity building initiative to accelerate the the achievement of our Shared Road Safety goals and vision. Nigeria remains steadfast in making road safety a national priority. We reaffirm our support for the outcomes of this meeting and pledge to continue working with partners to build safer roads, save more lives,


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:22:05]:

And I thank the Distinguished Representative of Nigeria. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the European Union, speaking on behalf of the EU and its member states.


EU · EU [2:22:29]:

President, excellencies, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the European Union and its member states. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia, as well as Armenia, Andorra, San Marino, and the United Kingdom, aligned themselves with this statement. We thank the president of the General Assembly for convening this important high level meeting on improving global road safety. We also express our sincere appreciation to the co facilitators, the permanent representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Slovak Republic, for their dedicated efforts in guiding the negotiations towards a consensus based progress declaration. The EU and its member states are pleased to support the adoption of the Progress Declaration today, and we remain firmly committed to the global target of halving road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2030. Achieving this objective requires ambition, accountability, and effective implementation. Every day, more than 3.000 people lose their lives on the world's roads, while tens of millions more suffer injuries that often have lifelong consequences. Road traffic accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among children and young adults worldwide, and disproportionately affect vulnerable road users and low and middle income countries. These tragedies are preventable. They require sustained political commitment, effective policies, and collective action at all level. The EU would like to highlight three priorities. First, while human error is inevitable, deaths and serious injuries are not. Road transport systems must be designed to anticipate human mistakes and ensure that they do not result in fatal or life changing consequences. Experience has shown that lasting progress depends on comprehensive action, safer infrastructure, high vehicle safety standards, appropriate speed management, effective enforcement of traffic rules, high quality post accident care, and evidence based policymaking must all work together. Second, road safety is a shared responsibility. Governments, local authorities, local authorities, civil society, the private sector, academia, and international organizations all have an essential role to play. No country can address this challenge alone. International cooperation, knowledge sharing, and strong multilateral partnerships remain indispensable for accelerating progress worldwide. The EU is committed to strengthening cooperation with the UN, the WHO, the UN Regional Commissions, and other international partners to promote the implementation of global road safety standards and support capacity building where it is needed most. Through the Global Gateway strategy and other international partnerships, the EU supports sustainable transport infrastructure that integrates road safety from the earliest stages of planning and design. We also invest in technical assistance, institutional capacity building, and knowledge exchange to help partner countries develop effective and sustainable road safety systems. Finally, innovation and digital transformation offer significant opportunities to improve road safety. Connected mobility, intelligent transport systems, artificial intelligence, and better use of data can contribute to safer roads, more effective traffic management, and improved emergency response. At the same time, technology must complement, not replace, strong institutions, sound legislation, and responsible road user behavior. Particular attention must continue to be given to vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. Safe mobility should be accessible to everyone, and transport systems must be designed with the needs of all users in mind. President colleagues, this high level meeting should reinforce our collective determination to implement the commitments we have made. The lives behind these statistics remind us that road safety is ultimately about protecting people, strengthening communities, and promoting sustainable development. The EU stands ready to work with all partners to accelerate implementation, share experience, and mobilize the political will necessary to achieve our common objective roads that are safe for everyone everywhere. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:26:28]:

I thank the Distinguished Representative of the European Union. I now give the floor to the Distinguished Representative of Canada, Speaking also on behalf of Cannes.


Canada · CANZ [2:26:45]:

Excellencies, distinguished delegates, I have the honor to deliver the state statement on behalf of Australia, New Zealand, and my own country, Canada. We thank the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly, the World Health Organization, the Secretary General's Special envoy for road safety and all partners for convening this important high level meeting on improving global road safety. Road safety is a public health, economic, and sustainable development priority. Every death and serious injury on our roads is preventable and carries profound consequences for individuals, families, communities, and societies. As we enter the second half of the decade of action for road safety, we must accelerate progress if we are to achieve the global target of reducing road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030. Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will do our part to help achieve that goal. We welcome the declaration's focus on leadership, accountability, data, financing, implementation, and international cooperation. Meaningful progress will depend on sustained action grounded in evidence. While progress has been made, road traffic deaths and serious injuries continue to have devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities. These challenges reinforce the need for renewed action, sustained investment, and strong partnerships. partnerships. Our three countries continue to advance national road safety strategies grounded in the safe system approach and the long term vision that no death or serious injury on our roads is acceptable. Canada's road safety strategy, 2035 plus, Australia's new roads safety strategy, 2021 to 2030, and New Zealand's road safety objectives all recognize that while human error is inevitable. Deaths and serious injuries are not. Across our countries, governments are working with regional and local authorities, indigenous communities, law enforcement, public health organizations, researchers, industry, and civil society partners to deliver better road safety outcomes. We recognize that road safety is a shared responsibility requiring action across all levels of government and society We continue to support evidence based measures to address key risk factors, including impaired driving, fatigue, speeding, and distracted driving. while responding to emerging challenges across transportation systems. Data research and innovation remains central to our efforts. We are strengthening road safety data systems to better identify risks, measure performance, and support evidence based decision making. We appreciate the adoption of the Progress Declaration, which will help drive progress towards our collective road safety. goals. That said, we are discouraged that it was not possible to adopt this resolution by consensus. Canada, Australia and New Zealand have worked closely together throughout the negotiations of this declaration and on broader multilateral road safety efforts. We believe that international cooperation, shared expertise, and mutual learning are essential to accelerating progress and supporting implementation implementation across all regions. As we enter the second half of the decade of action for road safety, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will play our part and work with partners to strengthen implementation and save lives. Together we can accelerate progress and build safer roads for everyone Thank you Merci


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:30:40]:

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


Egypt [2:30:57]:

السيد الرئيس، السادة الحضور، يأتي اجتماعنا اليوم في مرحلة حاسمة من عقد العمل الثاني من أجل السلامة على الطرق في ظل استمرار الفجوة بين الالتزامات الدولية والتقدم المحرز نحو تحقيق هدف خفض الوفيات والاصابات الناجمة عن حوادث الطرق بنسبة خمسين في المية بحلول عشرين تلاتين. الامر الذي يتطلب منا الانتقال. من التعهدات السياسية إلى التنفيذ الفعلي وفق أهداف قابلة للقياس وآليات واضحة للمتابعة. السادة الحضور، لقد تبنت مصر نهجا متكاملا لتحسين السلامة على الطرق. يقوم على تطوير البنية التحتية. وتعزيز التنسيق المؤسسي. وقد ازهم المشروع القومي للطرق. وتطوير المحاور. والكباري. ورفع كفاءة الطرق القائمة في تحسين الربط بين أنحاء البلاد، والحد من الاختناقات ورفع معايير الأمان. كما تواصل مصر تطوير نظم النقل الذكية واستخدام التكنولوجيا في إدارة المرور وتعزيز الرقابة، وإنفاذ القواعد، ودعم خدمات الطوارئ والاستجابة بعد الحوادث. وتؤكد تجربتنا أن السلامة على الطرق تتطلب نهجا شاملا يجمع بين التصميم الآمن للطرق وسلامة المركبات، وإدارة السرعة والتوعية والرعاية اللاحقة للحوادث. وفي هذا السياق ترى مصر ضرورة إعطاء الأولوية لأربعة مسارات. أولا توفير تمويل دولي مستدام وميسر لمساعدة الدول النامية على تطوير البنية التحتية الآمنة، وتنفيذ خطة الوطنية. ثانيا، تعزيز نقل التكنولوجيا وبناء القدرات للدول النامية، خاصة في مجالات النقل الذكي، وتحليل بيانات الحوادث، ونظم الإنذار، والاستجابة السريعة. ثالثا دعم تطوير قواعد البيانات الوطنية بما يساعد على تحديد أسباب الحوادث وتوجيه الموارد وفقا للاحتياجات الوطنية. رابعا تعزيز التعاون بين الحكومات والمؤسسات الدولية، والقطاع الخاص، والمجتمع المدني والشباب، كما تؤكد مصر أهمية دعم المرصد الأفريقي لسلامة الطرق باعتباره منصة قارية لبناء القدرات وتبادل الخبرات، خاصة مع دخول الميثاق الأفريقي لسلامة الطرق حيز النفاذ هذا العام، باعتباره أول إطار إفريقي في هذا المجال. وفي الختام، تؤكد مصر أن تحسين السلامة على الطرق يتطلب إرادة سياسية وتمويلا كافيا وتعاونا دوليا يراعي احتياجات الدول النامية بما يحول الالتزامات الى اجراءات ملموسة تحفظ الارواح ولا تترك احدا خلف الرقبة. وشكرا السيدة الرئيسة.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:33:57]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Egypt. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kazakhstan.


Kazakhstan [2:34:15]:

Madam President Excellencies Distinguished Delegates Kazakhstan welcomes the high level meeting and the progress declaration. on improving global road safety. We firmly believe that road safety must be a long term national priority supported by civil society and private sector. In alignment with global plan for the second decade of action for road safety, Kazakhstan is implementing an integrated safe system approach. The Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan has enacted a comprehensive interagency action plan up till 2030. It provides the systemic measures ranging from health care infrastructure development and professional staff training, to strengthening interagency coordination and maximizing the efficiency of crash responses. Next year, Kazakhstan will launch a new national road safety strategy. This landmark document aims to reduce road mortality by at least 30% within five years. This strategy will introduce mandatory road safety audits and inspections at all stages from initial design and planning to daily operation and maintenance. Kazakhstan has successfully reduced its road traffic mortality by 8.5% over the past three years. In 2025 alone, the fatality rate in Kazakhstan decreased by almost 10%. Central to the success is our rigorous adherence to the golden hour principle. Currently, accident victims are delivered to specialized medical facilities within an average of 34 minutes. It plays a crucial role in saving lives and mitigating trauma severity. Our digital ecosystem serves as the technological backbone for this ongoing reforms. The smart traffic control and video monitoring system, which proved its efficiency in major cities, has been now scaled nationwide. To align our efforts with global standards, Kazakhstan launched a national Road Assessment Program. In close partnership with the National Road Assessment Program, the Kazakh Road Safety Research Institute is evaluating our infrastructure using the star rating system to bring our roads to a safe level. Additionally, Kazakhstan has joining the UN Global Information Campaign. Make a safety statement. It fosters further a national culture of safe behavior on the roads. Kazakhstan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the UN targets. Our new national strategy combined with cutting edge technologies and robust interagency cooperation will form the foundation of a resilient sustainable system dedicated to achieving our shared goal reducing by half road death and injuries by 2030. I thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:37:13]:

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


Paraguay [2:37:32]:

Muchas gracias señora presidenta. La República del Paraguay agradece la convocatoria de esta reunión de alto nivel y reconoce la importancia de fortalecer la acción colectiva para prevenir los siniestros viales y promover una movilidad más segura para todas las personas. La seguridad vial constituye un desafío urgente para la salud y la protección de la vida. Sus consecuencias sociales y económicas trascienden a las personas directamente afectadas al impactar también en las familias, las comunidades y el propio estado. Consciente de esta realidad, el gobierno del Paraguay ha decidido hacer de la seguridad vial una prioridad nacional. El 23 de junio del presente año, el presidente de la república promulgó la ley 76, 76, por la cual se declara la situación de emergencia nacional en materia de seguridad vial en todo el territorio nacional. Esta decisión permitirá acelerar la implementación de medidas integrales orientadas a la prevención, la fiscalización y el control con miras a reducir la siniestralidad vial. En este marco la Agencia Nacional de Tránsito y Seguridad Vial tendrá a su cargo la implementación de acciones operativas y técnicas, incluyendo la utilización de herramientas tecnológicas para fortalecer los controles. La coordinación con las instituciones competentes y el desarrollo de campañas de concientización y educación vial dirigidas a conductores, motociclistas, y peatones. El Paraguay está convencido de que la reducción de la siniestralidad vial solo será posible mediante instituciones sólidas, políticas públicas sostenidas y la participación coordinada de todos los sectores de la sociedad. Asimismo valoramos la cooperación internacional, la asistencia técnica y el intercambio de experiencias y buenas prácticas como instrumentos fundamentales para complementar y fortalecer los esfuerzos nacionales en esta materia. Señora presidenta, estimados colegas, el gobierno del Paraguay reafirma su compromiso de continuar trabajando para prevenir los siniestros viales, promover una movilidad más segura y proteger la vida de todas las personas. Muchas gracias.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:40:05]:

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


China [2:40:26]:

习，

中方 欢迎 联大 和 世界卫生组织 共同 举行 此次 会议。 当前 全世界 每年 约 有 119 万人， 每天 约 有 3200 人。 每分钟 要 有 两人 死 于 道路 交通事故， 伤残者 更是 人数众多， 给 各国 造成 的 经济损失 平均 约 占 GDP 的 3%。 在 一些 国家 几乎 抵消 全年 经济 增长。 这些 触目惊心 的 数字 再次 提醒 我们。 道路 交通事故 即使 严重 生命 健康 问题。 社会 安全 问题 也 是 可 持续 发展 问题 必须 高度重视 系统 治理、 协力 应对 中方 倡导 建设 权域 交通安全 体系 提出 三点 建议。 一是 建设 安全 的 交通设施 确保 硬件 安全 发展中国家 在 交通 基础设施 及 运维 养护 方面 存在 提升 空间。 国际 社会 应 提供 相应 支持。 二是 建立 完善 的 法规 体系， 有效 规范 引导 各类 交通 行为。 三是 培育 健全 的 安全意識， 在 全社會 持續 開展 安全 出行 教育， 讓 風險 防范、 尊規 守法、 共建 共享 平安 交通， 成為 共同行動。 中國 是 交通大国， 始终 坚持 人民 至上， 生命 至上， 统筹 安全 与 发展， 不断 提升 道路 安全 水平。 中国 将 道路交通 伤害 纳入 健康 中国 2030 规划 纲要 等 国家 规划， 将 伤害 防控 理念 融入 各 领域 政策 体系， 构建 起 覆盖全国 的 伤害 监测 网络， 最大 程度 检 减少 道路 交通事故 死亡 和 伤残 人数。 中国 也 是 全球 道路交通 安全 事宜 的 积极 贡献者。 习近平 主席 提出 一带 一路 倡议 和 全球 发展 倡议， 以 实际行动 帮助 发展中国家 加快 互联互通， 提升 道路 安全 水平， 中方 院 继续 同 世界卫生组织 等 国际 机构 加强 合作， 支持 发展中国家 交通 能力 建设， 为 实现 全球 交通安全 2030 年 可 持续 发展 目标 做出 更大 贡献。


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:43:15]:

Representative of Philippines.


Philippines [2:43:32]:

Excellencies, the Philippines welcomes the adoption of the

Progress

Declaration on improving global road safety and reaffirms its steadfast commitment in making our roads safer for all. Road traffic injuries remain one of the world's leading public health and development challenges, particularly in low and middle income countries. Beyond the tragic loss of lives, road crashes place immense strain on health systems impede economic growth and disproportionately affect the most vulnerable and at risk, including children, older persons, persons with disabilities, cyclists, motorcyclists, and low income communities. Guided by the global plan for the decade of action for road safety, the Philippines launched its road safety action plan 2023 to 2028, which seeks to reduce road traffic deaths and serious injuries by 35% by 2028. The action plan is anchored in five strategic pillars. One, strengthening road safety management through improved governance, data systems, and stakeholder engagement. Two, investing in safer more inclusive, and climate resilient road infrastructure, including safe school zones and accessible facilities. Three, enhancing vehicle safety through stricter inspection systems and harmonized standards. Four, promoting safer road user behavior through stronger enforcement, road safety education, and sustained public awareness. And five, improving emergency medical trauma, rehabilitation, and post crash response services. We continue to strengthen road safety governance to enhance cross sectoral coordination recognizing that safer roads require a whole of government and whole of society approach that engages the private sector, civil society, and communities. We are likewise strengthening traffic enforcement, modernizing driver licensing, and vehicle inspection systems, and expanding digital enforcement initiatives. In November 2022, the Philippines acceded to the UN 1958 Agreement on Vehicle Regulations to further align national vehicle safety standards with international UN regulations. We value our close cooperation with the WHO, UNICEF, and the UN Secretary General's special envoy for road safety in advancing evidence based people centered solutions at the global level. The Philippines support stronger international cooperation, particularly in capacity building technology transfer data systems and sustainable financing for low and middle income countries to accelerate progress towards safer mobility. Excellencies, the true measure of our commitment will not only be the declaration we just adopted. but the lives we save and protect. Let us match our shared ambition with sustained action so that safe mobility becomes a reality for all. Thank you.


GA · President of the General Assembly [2:46:19]:

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


Russian Federation [2:46:35]:

Уважаемая госпожа Председатель, Россия последовательно выступает за наращивание международных усилий в области обеспечения безопасности дорожного движения. Мы гордимся тем, что эта проблематика заняла прочное место среди приоритетов повестки ООН. Ведь именно наша страна в 2009 году инициировала проведение первой Всемирной министерской конференции по БДД в Москве, положившей начало формированию архитектуры международного сотрудничества на этом направлении. Мы приветствуем, что эта работа продолжается и сегодня, уже в рамках второго десятилетия действий по обеспечению БДД на период до 2030 года. Рассчитываем, что сегодняшнее заседание станет дополнительным вкладом в дальнейшее продвижение этой повестки. Россия располагает значительным экспертным потенциалом в области повышения дорожной безопасности и готова делиться им со всеми заинтересованными партнерами. Наша страна является донором целевого фонда ООН ПБДД. При российской финансовой поддержке уже реализован ряд проектов по снижению смертности на дорогах в государствах Центральной Азии. Говоря о национальных усилиях, отметим, что повышение БДД неизменно остается одним из ключевых приоритетов государственной политики России и входит в число национальных целей развития нашей страны. В ноябре прошлого года Президентом Путиным была утверждена соответствующая стратегия на период до 2030 года и на перспективу 2036. Документы определяют цель снижения смертности в результате дорожно транспортных происшествий в, полтора раза к 2030 му и в два раза к 2036 году, по сравнению с уровнем 2023 года. К тому же в мае текущего года Правительством России было утвержден план реализации Стратегии, который предусматривает комплекс из 266 мероприятий, направленных на совершенствование государственного управления в области БДД. При Принятие Стратегии вывело вопрос обеспечения БДД на качественно новый уровень, создав необходимые условия для консолидации политических, финансовых и кадровых ресурсов в интересах достижения поставленных поставленных задач. Ее реализация позволит закрепить уже достигнутые результаты и обеспечить дальнейшее сокращение числа дорожно транспортных происшествий. И самое главное сохранить жизнь и здоровье наших граждан. Сегодня можно констатировать, что Россия уверенно движется к намеченным ориентирам, опираясь на системные преобразования и комплексный межведомственный подход. Благодарю за внимание.


GA · Vice-President of the General Assembly [2:49:32]:

I'll give the floor to the distinguished representative of Zimbabwe.


Zimbabwe [2:49:50]:

Thank you, madam vice president. Road safety is a fundamentally a development and public health issue. Every serious road crash places immense pressure on emergency medical services, trauma care, rehabilitation systems, and national health budgets. Beyond the tragic loss of life, road traffic injuries diminish economic productivity, disrupt families, and undermine sustainable development. Reducing road traffic deaths and injuries is therefore integral to strengthening resilient health systems in advancing the 2030 agenda for sustainable development as well as Zimbabwe's vision, 2030. Despite progress in global road safety, fatalities remain unacceptably high. In Zimbabwe, a traffic crash occurs approximately every 15 minutes. More than 35,000 crashes are recorded annually, resulting in over 1,800 deaths and more than 10,000 injuries. Behind these statistics are lives lost, livelihoods disrupted, and national potential diminished. For many developing countries, these challenges are compounded by inadequate infrastructure, limited fiscal space, and the growing impact of climate change on climate and transport networks. Road safety must therefore be pursued alongside investments in sustainable and climate resilient infrastructure. In response, Zimbabwe's implementing comprehensive institutional and legislative reforms guided by its national development strategy and the recommendations of the Road Safety Performance Review. We are strengthening enforcement, modernizing transport systems, and enhancing public awareness in education. An integrated road traffic authority will soon be established to strengthen regulation in oversight. Zimbabwe is also developing smart technologies to improve road safety compliance, aligning its regulatory framework with international standards and operational operationalizing a road traffic fund, road accident fund to support post-crash medical care and survivors. Zimbabwe believes that road safety must be recognized as an integral component of sustainable infrastructure financial financing. Investment in transport systems should be measured not only by the roads we build, but by the lives we save. We therefore call for predictable financing, capacity building, and technology transfer to support nationally determined road safety priorities, particularly in developing countries. Zimbabwe remains committed to achieving SDG target 3.6 and implementing the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety. Together, let us build transport systems that are safe, resilient, and inclusive for all. I thank you.


GA · Vice-President of the General Assembly [2:52:34]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Zimbabwe. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mauritius.


Mauritius [2:53:14]:

Madam President,

Excellencies, distinguished delegates, the Republic of Mauritius fully aligns itself with the global target to halve road traffic, death, and injuries by 2030. Road safety remains a national priority for the government of Mauritius. Mauritius recognizes that every life lost or injury sustained inflicts severe long lasting social and economic consequences. Over the past 18 years, 18 months, Mauritius has strengthened its legislative and enforcement frameworks on multiple fronts. Following the constructive visit of Mr. Jean Todd, the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, in April 2025, we officially launched the UN Global Campaign for Road Safety in Mauritius. Guided by his advice, we are currently reviewing our legislation regarding motorcycle helmet standards to better protect two wheeler riders who are among the most vulnerable road users. We have successfully reintroduced the penalty point system to detail reckless driving. This system will adopt dynamically utilizing data driven adjustments to maximize road safety. Regulations have also been promulgated to strictly monitor oversized structures used in public processions. In our continuous effort to modernize enforcement, we are transitioning from standard automated speed cameras to advanced integrated safe city cameras. At the same time, legislative amendments are underway to allow for the impoundment of vehicles when drivers are found operating under influence of drugs or alcohol. And a legal framework will soon be established in regard to electric cycles. and scooters guided by the safe system approach, Mercer's is also finalizing its national road safety strategy twenty twenty six twenty thirty. The strategy will provide for an evidence based framework aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities through strengthened institutional coordination, safer infrastructure, safer vehicles, and enhanced post crash response. It will also embed robust road safety education into our primary and secondary school curricula. Madam President, achieving the ambitious target of the second decade of action requires sustainable financing, technological innovation, and robust capacity building. For seats in particular, continued international cooperation, technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and targeted financial support remain indispensable. Mercer stands ready to share its own experience out of global best practices and strengthen international


GA · Vice-President of the General Assembly [2:56:16]:

I thank the Distinguished Representative of Mauritius. We have heard the last speaker for this meeting. We shall hear the remaining speakers tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 PM in this hall. Members are reminded that panel discussions one and two will take place tomorrow morning at ten a.m. and eleven thirty a.m. respectively in the Trusted Script Council Chamber. The meeting is adjourned.