MOHAMMED HUSSEIN BAHR ALULOOM (Iraq), associating himself with the Non-Aligned Movement and the “Group of 77” developing countries and China, highlighted the Organization’s important role in eradicating colonialism and granting independence, freedom and dignity to millions of people around the world. Despite feelings of pessimism in a world where the COVID-19 pandemic has undermined many developmental achievements, he expressed optimism in light of the United Nations fieldwork, confrontation of the pandemic and implementation of the 2030 Agenda. He spotlighted the negative role terrorism plays in undermining policies and plans for States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and called for Member States to cooperate to mobilize resources to implement the Goals. He stressed the need to reform and strengthen the Organization’s main organs, including the Security Council, and urged a revitalized debate on water resources and cybersecurity.

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