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Oct
17
2023

Statement, on behalf of G-77 and China, by Richard Tur de la Concepción, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Cuba to United Nations, on agenda item 136: Improving the financial situation of United Nations

Despite bearing an ever-increasing share of the financial burden of the Organization, the Group remains committed to participate constructively in any efforts towards resolving the financial difficulties of the Organization. We call on our partners to do the same. Otherwise, we will be setting up the Organization for failure at a time when its success is most imperative than ever.

Oct
17
2023

Statement on behalf of Group of 77 and China by Ambassador Yusnier Romero Puentes, Deputy Permanent Representative of Cuba to United Nations, at the General Debate of the IV Committee of the General Assembly on item 53: “Questions related to Information”.

The Group stresses the importance of mainstreaming multilingualism in all of the Organization’s activities. This is an essential pillar for mutual understanding which would help to ensure inclusivity, diversity, and tolerance. 

Oct
16
2023

Statement by Ambassador Yusnier Romero Puentes, deputy permanent representative of Cuba to United Nations, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, on agenda item 59: Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory

Statement by Ambassador Yusnier Romero Puentes, deputy permanent representative of Cuba to United Nations, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, on agenda item 59: Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources at the Second Committee of the General Assembly.

New York, 16 October 2023

Mr. Chair,

Oct
16
2023

Statement by the Cuban delegation on item 77 of the Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on the work of its 56th session.

Cuba considers that the creation of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) allowed developing countries to participate more actively in the harmonization, modernization and unification of international trade law.

Oct
13
2023

Statement by Alejandro González, Counsellor, Cuban Permanent Mission to UN, at Interactive Dialogue with Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on the Right to Development, Chair of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development

The right to development is an inalienable human right, the realization of which is fundamental to progress in the promotion and protection of all human rights for all. However, it is still far from being a reality for most of the world's population, while the obstacles for billions of people to exercise this right continue to be consolidated.

Oct
12
2023

Statement of the Group of 77 and China on agenda item 22: Operational activities for development: (a) Operational activities for development of the United Nations system and (b) South-South cooperation for development at the Second Committee of the Genera

The path towards Sustainable Development is under serious threat. Developing countries continue to face multiple challenges that limit their capacity to recover their economies and, at the same time, invest in the wellbeing of their populations and future generations. We need as a matter of urgency to work on strengthening multilateralism and reaffirming through actions our commitments in the 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind

Oct
11
2023

Statement by Cuba, on behalf of G-77 and China, for Joint discussion on Agenda item 21. Eradication of poverty (a)-(b) and 23. Agriculture development, food security and nutrition: (a)-(b) in Second Committee

In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we recognized that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. We are determined to free humanity from the tyranny of poverty, committing ourselves to end hunger, achieve food security as a matter of priority, end all forms of malnutrition and leaving no one behind.

Oct
11
2023

Statement by Arianna Carral Castelo, Second Secretary, Cuban Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on agenda item 144: Administration of Justice at the United Nations”.

We attach great importance to strengthening the Organization's legal framework and welcome the achievements made since its creation and their positive impact on the administration of justice within the United Nations. We commend the work of its personnel and encourage them to continue working on the basis of the principles of international law.

Oct
10
2023

Statement on behalf of the G-77 and China by Ambassador Yuri Gala Lopez, Deputy Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, agenda items 135: Programme Planning, and 134: Proposed Programme Budget for 2024.

Developing countries need the UN more than ever. This Organization must step up and provide meaningful examples of tangible cooperation for the benefit of those most in need, which is why the Group of 77 and China has constantly called on you Mr. Secretary General to explore innovative ways of engaging and Liaising with regional and sub-regional Organizations. In fact, the regular budget provides some tools to help get back on track with the SDGs.

Oct
10
2023

Statement of the Group of 77 and China at Joint meeting of the Second Committee and ECOSOC. Theme: “Leveraging commodities for sustainable economic development”.

Statement of the Group of 77 and China at Joint meeting of the Second Committee and ECOSOC. Theme: “Leveraging commodities for sustainable economic development”.

New York, 10 October 2023

Mr. Chair,
Excellencies,
Colleagues,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.

The Group welcomes this joint meeting and its theme as it is related directly to economic growth in developing countries.

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