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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

06

2023

Statement by Ambassador Yuri Gala López, Deputy Permanent Representantive, Cuban Permanent Mission to the United Nations. General Debate of the First Committee. 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

New York, October 2023.

Mr. President:

We congratulate you and the other members of the Bureau on your election. We endorse the statement of Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and that of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on behalf of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

Oct

05

2023

Statement on behalf of G-77 and China, by Dalia Torres, Third Secretary, Permanent Mission of Cuba to United Nations, on agenda items 16 and 17: Macroeconomic policy questions and Financing for Development at the Second Committee of the General Assembly.

The imposition of unilateral coercive economic measures against developing countries, which are inconsistent with the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, does not contribute to economic and social development, including dialogue and understanding among countries, and impede the capacity of targeted countries to promote post-pandemic recovery. Therefore, we reiterate the urgent need to eliminate them immediately.

Oct

03

2023

Statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China by Mr. Richard Tur de la Concepción, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, on agenda item143: Reports of the Office of Internal Oversight Services and the Independent Audit

The Group welcomes the continuous coordination between the Office and other oversight entities, including the Board of Auditors and the Joint Inspection Unit, in order to minimize overlap and duplication of oversight work. We encourage maintaining and further enhancing this coordination. In addition, the Group urges the full cooperation of all relevant UN entities with the Office in discharging its responsibilities.

Oct

03

2023

Statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China by Mr. Richard Tur de la Concepción, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, on agenda item140: Reports on the activities of the Ethics Office

The Group believes that a culture of ethics must contribute to ensure that staff members observe and perform their functions in a manner consistent with the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, as required in article 101 of the Charter of the United Nations. This also includes the observation of the principle of the equitable geographical representation while considerating the employment of the staff and the determination of the conditions of service.

Oct

02

2023

Statement by Cuba, on behalf of Group of 77 and China, during the General Debate of the Second Committee.

After a year of long debates, preparation and intense negotiations on mayor and highly visible international events addressing a multiplicity of development challenges, both within and outside the UN, it is clear to the G-77 and China that what´s been discussed on those multilateral settings is far from being reflected in concrete actions, for which we face, still, another crisis: an implementation crisis.

Oct

02

2023

Statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China by Mr. Richard Tur de la Concepción, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, on agenda item 138: Scale of assessments for the apportionment of the expenses of the United Nations.

The Group rejects any attempt to unilaterally withhold contributions as a tool to pressure the Organization. This is contrary to both the letter and spirit of the Charter, which upholds the principle of sovereign equality of all Member States.

Oct

02

2023

Statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China by Mr. Richard Tur de la Concepción, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, on the organization of work for the Fifth Committee during the 78th session of the General Assembly.

The United Nations remains an intergovernmental Organization and it is our task in the Fifth Committee to ensure that the management of this institution abides to this notion. The Secretariat is not an independent entity. This is why it is central for the G77 and China in the Fifth Committee to demand transparency, accountability and fairness in the administrative proceedings at the UN.

Sep

28

2023

Statement by Cuba on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. Third Committee General discussion on agenda item "Social Development".

Achieving social development, as part of efforts towards sustainable development, is a priority for the Group of 77 and China. The Group reiterates that the commitments and objectives of the 1995 World Summit for Social Development and the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development remain as valid.

Sep

12

2023

Remarks by Ambassador Gerardo Peñalver Portal, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations and Chair of the Group of 77 at the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2023.

South-South cooperation is a fundamental pillar of our international cooperation. Its strengthening and development is a key priority for my delegation, as it contributes to the well-being of the peoples and countries of the South, to our collective independence, and to the achievement of internationally agreed development frameworks.

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