2. The Group appreciates the overview provided by USG Guy Ryder, as well as the briefings on work packages 18, 21 and 22 by ASG Elizabeth Spehar and Special Adviser Jens Wandel.

3. The Group welcomes the circulation of the pre-briefing materials and reiterates the importance of receiving documentation sufficiently in advance to enable substantive and informed engagement.

4. The Group reaffirms its support for the objective of the UN80 Initiative: strengthening the ability of the United Nations to deliver effectively and achieve greater impact on the ground. The process must remain transparent, inclusive and intergovernmental, and fully respect mandates approved by Member States. Reform efforts should neither dilute mandates nor weaken the Organization's presence in programme countries. The Group emphasizes that reforms identified as requiring intergovernmental consideration must not be implemented before such consideration has substantively taken place. The Secretariat must apply this principle consistently.

5. Regarding work package 18, the Group takes note of proposals aimed at improving the coherence and sustainability of the voluntary funding architecture. We recognize the complementary roles of core, pooled and earmarked resources. Nevertheless, predictable and sustainable voluntary funding, particularly core funding, remains indispensable. Any review of the UN funding architecture must not come at the expense of developing countries.

The Group would welcome additional clarification on "positioning pooled funding strategically", the proposed "repositioning of the Joint SDG Fund", the "development of system-wide results standards", and how these initiatives will take into account the diversity of mandates and operational contexts across the United Nations system.

6. Concerning work package 21, the Group acknowledges the value of strengthening the connection between mandates, resources and results across the United Nations system. Any system-wide "Management for Results (MfR) mechanism" should, build on existing reporting, avoid duplication and the creation of additional administrative layers, and respect the mandates and governance arrangements of individual entities.

Regarding the proposed mechanism of dialogue between UN System Principals and Member States, the Group underscores the importance of ensuring that this engagement is meaningful, transparent and inclusive, with the Secretariat playing a neutral role throughout the process.

7. On actions 49, 55 and 58 in work package 22, the Group takes note of the efforts to enhance coherence in prevention, peacebuilding and peace support, particularly in response to nationally identified priorities.

Nonetheless, the Group stresses that this exercise and the broader discussions on the regional reset and expertise-on-demand initiatives constitute two distinct conversations. We reaffirm that operational activities for development must remain firmly focused on poverty eradication in all its forms and dimensions as the overarching objective of the United Nations development system. Moreover, the Group further underscores that the primary purpose of the Resident Coordinator system is to support sustainable development in programme countries. The system should therefore avoid mandate overlap, duplication and unnecessary reporting burdens, while ensuring that development functions are not diverted from their core objectives, and that an effective and robust country presence is maintained.

8. More broadly, the Group underscores the need for greater clarity regarding the way forward, including the sequencing, timelines and intergovernmental consideration of proposals requiring Member State decisions. The Group looks forward to receiving the outstanding information and reports sufficiently in advance, and to continued engagement aimed at identifying realistic priorities, safeguarding the prerogatives of relevant governing bodies, and ensuring transparent, inclusive and well-informed consultations.

The Group remains committed to engaging constructively in the UN80 process to advance a more effective, efficient, equitable and representative United Nations that strengthens mandate delivery.

Thank you.

Firstly, allow me to express the Group sincere gratitude to Brunei Darussalam and Zimbabwe for ably leading this process and finalizing the modalities resolution.

The Group also extends its appreciation to all delegations that participated in this negotiation, and helped to craft this outcome. Multilateralism works because of global participation.

Madame President,

Twenty-five years ago the international community committed to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. Member States acknowledged that racism, xenophobia and related intolerances are universal ills requiring both global and national solutions.

It remains apt that after apartheid formally ended in South Africa, the world came together to condemn the underlying causes of this regime. Apartheid, colonialism and slavery were all rooted in the destructive view that some humans are superior to others. Historical and contemporary forms of racism and xenophobia must continue to be addressed in order to fulfill our commitments to the sustainable development goals.

The Group of 77 and China is of the view that this twenty-fifth anniversary should enable Member States to reaffirm their strong commitment to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and strengthen global public support for the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

The upcoming High-Level meeting offers an important opportunity to reaffirm the milestone achievement of the DDPA, assess gaps in implementation and accelerate our collective efforts at combatting racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

In this regard, the Group would like to emphasize the importance of preserving and strengthening existing DDPA commitments, while ensuring that the Political Declaration does not seek to re-define or re-determine the parameters and goals established in 2001.

The Group of 77 and China participated actively in the negotiation on these modalities and is satisfied with the outcome. It is for this reason that the Group fully supports this outcome.

Finally, the Group finds it unfortunate that a vote was called on this matter and it hopes that all delegations will participate during the negotiations on the political declaration, to demonstrate the continued commitment of Member States to global solidarity against racism, xenophobia and related intolerances.

We thank you.

At the outset, the Group wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Co-Facilitators, H.E. Ms. Gergana Karadjova, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria, and H.E. Mr. Lukman Al-Faily, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq, for their able leadership and for the transparent and inclusive manner in which they guided the negotiations to a successful conclusion.

The Group also wishes to recognize the tireless efforts of the Group's Coordinator for this process, Mr. Arthur Lomonaco Beltrame of the Permanent Mission of Brazil, and to thank him for his steadfast commitment and effective coordination in advancing the Group's common positions.

Madam President,

The Group welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which establishes the modalities for a comprehensive, inclusive, and Member State-led review of the implementation of the Buenos Aires Outcome Document.

South-South cooperation remains a concrete expression of solidarity among developing countries and an important instrument for advancing sustainable development. It is guided by the principles of respect for national sovereignty, national ownership and independence, equality, non-conditionality, non-interference in domestic affairs, and mutual benefit.

It is voluntary in nature and is not a substitute for, but rather a complement to, North-South cooperation. These foundational principles must continue to guide both the review process and its outcome.

The forthcoming review offers an important opportunity to assess progress achieved since the adoption of the Outcome document in 2019, identify persistent gaps and emerging challenges, and renew our collective commitment to strengthening South-South and triangular cooperation in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The review should also reaffirm the central role of the United Nations in promoting and supporting South-South cooperation and strengthen the support provided by the United Nations development system, including through the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation, in accordance with relevant General Assembly mandates.

Madam President,

At a time when developing countries continue to face multiple and interconnected challenges-including financing gaps, debt vulnerabilities, climate change, biodiversity loss, food and energy insecurity, and the widening digital divide-South-South cooperation has never been more relevant.

By facilitating the exchange of knowledge, technology, expertise, experiences, and innovative solutions, cooperation among developing countries strengthens resilience and supports nationally determined and country-led development priorities.

The Group looks forward to a meaningful and action-oriented review that reinforces the principles of the Buenos Aires Outcome Document, responds to the evolving priorities of developing countries, and mobilizes renewed political momentum for South-South cooperation as an indispensable pillar of international development cooperation.

The Group of 77 and China remains fully committed to engaging constructively with all Member States to ensure that the review delivers an outcome that responds to the priorities and aspirations of developing countries and contributes effectively to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

I thank you.