  {"id":272550,"date":"2023-09-20T09:26:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/78\/?p=272550"},"modified":"2023-09-20T09:27:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:27:00","slug":"pga-remarks-at-the-opening-of-the-general-debate-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/78\/2023\/09\/20\/pga-remarks-at-the-opening-of-the-general-debate-2\/","title":{"rendered":"PGA remarks at the Opening of the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-21px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Remarks by the President of the 78th session of the General Assembly,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><strong><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Mr. Dennis Francis,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><strong><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">at the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Opening<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0of the High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><strong><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">[As Delivered]<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:420}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\" style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">20 September 2023<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Mr. Secretary-General,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Excellencies,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"FR-FR\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">When we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">last\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">convened<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0this dialogue in 2019, little did we know that the years ahead would bring forth an unforeseeable cascade of tumultuous events.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">The global pandemic<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">,<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">protracted geopolitical tensions and the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">relentless march<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">climate<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0crisis<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">profoundly transformed<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0our world and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">threw a wrench into\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">our\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">progress on the 2030 Agenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">To date, o<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">nly 15% of the SDG targets are on track,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">and<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">nearly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">one<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0third have stalled or gone into reverse.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">About 3.3 billion people<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0\u2013<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">half of humanity<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">live in countries that spend<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">more on debt servicing than\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">they do\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">on health, education<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">,<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">or\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">social protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">It is high time for all nations to funnel their financial efforts into realizing the Sustainable Development Agenda,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">to collectively\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">forg<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">e\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">a world where no one is left behind.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Excellencies<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">This High-level Dialogue is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">therefore\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">being\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">convened<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0at a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">pivotal<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Yesterday, we concluded the SDG Summit where we committed to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">fast-track<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0progress at the highest level<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">s<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">And t<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">oday, we come together to ensure\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">the Summit\u2019s ambition is matched with the necessary resources to make it a reality.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[2490],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">This crossroad\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">represents<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0a momentous window of opportunity for action.<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0We have experienced the challenges\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">first-hand<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">we have\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">identified<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0the solutions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">The reform of international financial institutions and the global financial architecture has\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">reached a point of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">urgent necess<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">ity<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">It\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">a<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">bsolutely\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">clear<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0that the current financial architecture has fallen short in mobili<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">si<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">ng the stable, long-term, and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">equ<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">itable<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0fi<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">nancing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">req<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">uired<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0to<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0achieve the Sustainable Development Goal<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">s.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">We can<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0no longer afford to<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0bury our head in the sand and ignore the writing on the wall.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">We must fundamentally overhaul our approach to global economic governance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Every nation<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">regardless<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">of size or development status<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">must<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">have an equal seat at the table in shaping global economic decisions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">The moment to solidify this commitment is now, and the venue for this imperative action is here<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">a<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">t\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">the highest level<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0of decision-making<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">by<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0the institution designed precisely for this purpose.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has already taken resolute strides towards embracing this commitment to transformation<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">, and i<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">ndeed,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">I applaud the Secretary-General for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">initiating<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0the SDG Stimulu<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0a plan of immense ambition and urgency.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Excellencies<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Today\u2019s Dialogue\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">offers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">an opportunity to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">discuss ongoing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">initiatives and to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0new ones that capture<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">our ambition to mobilise resources needed to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">realise<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0the 2030 Agenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">We\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">cannot continue to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">neglect the promises made in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Strengthening international cooperation\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">by<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">ensuring\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">j<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"HU-HU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SpellingErrorV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">ust<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SpellingErrorV2Themed x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">unrestricted<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">development\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">assistance<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">, scaling up access to concessional financing,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">bolstering<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0international tax cooperation and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">enhancing<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0debt management\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">must<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">remain the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">pri<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">orit<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">y\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">objectives<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Looking ahead, I hope today will inspire\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">confidence in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">us to act. It<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0i<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">s not too late to get the SDGs back on track.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">However, we must take<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0bold and<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0deliberate actions to fulfil our commitments to the means of implementation outlined in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the 2030 Agenda itself.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_EOP x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:20,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\">\n<p class=\"x_Paragraph x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\"><span class=\"x_TextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4\" lang=\"EN-IE\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">Today, let<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">\u00a0u<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">s raise our voices and collectively commit to funding a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">fair and just\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">worl<\/span><span class=\"x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW44761672 x_BCX4 x_ContentPasted0\">d, for all<\/span><span 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