  {"id":272857,"date":"2023-10-09T10:50:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T14:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/78\/?p=272857"},"modified":"2023-10-09T10:50:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T14:50:08","slug":"pga-remarks-to-the-fifth-committee-administrative-budgetary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/78\/2023\/10\/09\/pga-remarks-to-the-fifth-committee-administrative-budgetary\/","title":{"rendered":"PGA remarks to the Fifth Committee (Administrative &amp; Budgetary)"},"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; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">Remarks by the President of the General Assembly,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">Mr. Dennis Francis,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">to the Formal Meeting of the Fifth Committee<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">9 October 2023<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">[As Delivered]<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Before I begin, I must express my deepest concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The attacks by Hamas on Saturday resulted in an escalation that left hundreds dead and scores more wounded, in Israel and in the State of Palestine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">I join the Secretary General in stating, unequivocally, that violence is not a viable path forward; it offers neither sustainable peace nor prosperity for any involved. This is a path that has proven to lead only to more bloodshed, more conflict, and more tragedy.\u00a0 In most cases these are innocent citizens \u2013 women, men and children \u2013 who are paying the price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">I call for an immediate cessation of violence, for all parties to exercise maximum restraint, and for all stakeholders to engage in diplomatic discussions to de-escalate the situation, to protect civilians, and to chart a path to a two-state solution that offers peace, progress, and prosperity for all parties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>Your Excellency, Osama Mahmoud Abdel Khalek Mahmoud, Permanent Representative of Egypt,<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Let me begin by congratulating you, Chair, and the other bureau members, on your well-deserved election to steer the work of the Fifth Committee during the 78<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Session.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">I also express my gratitude to the Secretariat, led by Mr. Lionel Berridge, for its important support to the Committee, and to the\u00a0<span lang=\"EN-GB\">Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions for its legendary role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u201cAll roads lead to the Fifth Committee\u201d \u2013 as the saying goes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It is no exaggeration to say that your work is the lifeblood of the\u00a0<b>entire<\/b>\u00a0Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Our ability to finance and design appropriate support structures to implement all Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ mandates determines whether people will eat or go hungry; take shelter or go unprotected; attend school or spend yet another day without access to education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Your work therefore underpins our collective pursuit of\u00a0<b>peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability<\/b>\u00a0for all, across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Given the centrality of your role, I have deep respect for the Fifth Committee\u2019s adherence to the long-standing practice of working to achieve the\u00a0<b>broadest possible agreement<\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>consensus<\/b>\u00a0among Member States, regardless of circumstances \u2013 in accordance with the relevant resolutions, such as 41\/213 and 42\/211.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Indeed, working by consensus enhances the inclusivity of negotiations and cultivates the spirit of buy-in and ownership of results achieved through shared involvement of all Member States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Consensus is an\u00a0<b>anchor<\/b>\u00a0of our multilateral system. It enforces the principle of\u00a0<b>sovereign equality of all Member States<\/b>, wherein the voices of each and every Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Member State \u2013 big or small, developed or developing \u2013 are heard and accommodated to the extent possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">It is especially important that\u00a0<b>countries in special situations<\/b>\u00a0are properly engaged in the decision-making process on resource allocation \u2013 to ensure that their vulnerability is acknowledged and their peculiar perspectives are also taken into account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In this regard, during my Presidency I have committed to prioritise the interests of the\u00a0<b>LDCs, SIDS, and LLDCs<\/b>\u00a0so that they may be better placed on a footing from which to achieve sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Excellencies,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">I must, however, also acknowledge that by its very nature, the process of achieving\u00a0<b>broadest possible agreement<\/b>\u00a0or\u00a0<b>consensus\u00a0<\/b>is a painstaking one \u2013 thus necessitating the typical Fifth Committee tradition of convening day and night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">But I have full confidence in the Fifth Committee\u2019s tested track record of meeting the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Allow me here to acknowledge and indeed to appreciate your determination, distinguished Chair, to conclude the Committee\u2019s work by mid-December. I am sure that all delegations will fully cooperate with your good intentions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The timely conclusion of the Fifth Committee\u2019s main session will be essential for stabilizing the Organisation\u2019s liquidity situation, and thereby allow the Secretariat sufficient time to plan better for the new year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">I therefore urge all delegations to work in earnest to reach the earliest possible agreement on the\u00a0<b>regular budget<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-GB\">This is\u00a0<b>precisely<\/b>\u00a0what allows\u00a0predictable financing, business continuity \u2013 and it enables\u00a0us to live up to our commitments and uphold the credibility of the Organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">I am also aware that it was just last year that the Member States made the annual budget cycle permanent \u2013 delivering on a\u00a0<b>top<\/b>\u00a0reform priority for the Secretary-General and ushering in a new era of more responsive Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ budgeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Let me nonetheless recall that \u2013 in accordance with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Charter \u2013 the financing of our organization is a collective responsibility of all Member States. I therefore urge the Member States \u2013 once the budget is approved &#8211; to pay their\u00a0<b>assessed contributions<\/b>\u00a0on time and in full.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Delays in the receipt of payments make it difficult to implement the mandates given by the Member States themselves and \u2013 as has been the case before \u2013 invariably result a liquidity crisis, which could even deepen in the next year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In addition to the regular budget, the Fifth Committee has much on its agenda \u2013 including the orderly drawdown and withdrawal of the Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We all can agree that a seamless transition in Mali is important for sustainable peace and security for that host country, as well as for the safety and well-being of our cherished Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ peacekeepers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The Fifth Committee will in this session also be called on to assist the General Assembly in making important decisions on the provision of adequate, predictable, and sustainable\u00a0<b>financing for peacebuilding, human rights mandates,\u00a0<\/b>and<b>\u00a0<\/b>assured funding for\u00a0<b>Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">On Programme Planning, once again this year, the Committee for Programme and Coordination was not able to close 10 programmes, and these have been brought to the attention of Main Committees for their consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In its most recent resolution on Programme Planning, the Fifth Committee requested that I work with the Chair to reach out to, and support, the Chairs of the other Main Committees, to ensure that their conclusions and recommendations are issued on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">In this regard, I am happy to inform you that in my addresses to each of the Main Committees at the start of their sessions, I will continue to remind them of their responsibility to review the relevant programmes and to provide their recommendations as soon as possible to the Fifth Committee in order not to delay the consideration of the budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">As I conclude, throughout your efforts, I encourage you to build on what\u00a0<b>unites<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">At the midway point of the 2030 Agenda, the demand for meaningful outcomes is greater than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">The pressure on us to deliver is at an all-time high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">We simply must do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">I am confident that this session will yield successes that will strengthen the role of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in leading a robust multilateral system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">I wish you all fruitful deliberations and a timely conclusion to your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">I thank you.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remarks by the President of the General Assembly,\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Dennis Francis,\u00a0\u00a0 to the Formal Meeting of the Fifth Committee 9 October 2023 [As Delivered] \u00a0 Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, \u00a0 Before [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":361,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.21.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-21px|||||\" custom_padding=\"0px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"7px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.21.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">Remarks by the President of the 78th session of the General Assembly,<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">Mr. Dennis Francis,<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">at the Closing of the High-Level plenary meeting to commemorate and promote<\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"><b><span lang=\"EN-IE\">the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons<\/span><\/b><\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>Excellencies,<\/i><\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><i>Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/i><\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all delegations for their active participation in this High-Level Meeting.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Today, we have heard a resounding call for nuclear disarmament, a moral imperative that\u00a0<b>cannot<\/b>\u00a0be ignored.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">We cannot let these horrendous weapons jeopardize life on our planet.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">I earnestly urge delegations and state leaders to wield their authority and expansive influence to resoundingly amplify the message of nuclear risk.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Let us rally for decisive action in the pursuit of global peace and harmony.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Let us commit to supporting every effort to transform nuclear disarmament into a reality.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Together, we can secure a safer, more peaceful world for all, with all that this implies for global prosperity.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>I thank you.<\/b><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-272857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-speeches","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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