Statement on the launch of Group of Friends on Science for Action

Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77^th session of the General Assembly

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12 April 2023

I congratulate today’s creation of Group of Friends on Science for Action.

I thank Ambassador Philippe Kridelka, the Permanent Representative of Belgium; Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, the Permanent Representative of India; and Ambassador Mathu Joyini, the Permanent Representative of South Africa, for this initiative, which was announced during the second scientific briefing of the General Assembly.

I sincerely encourage Member States to join this informal forum.

I am deeply honored that Member States see the value of science in decision-making, and have taken this important step forward towards multilateral cooperation and exchange of information and data.

Let me stress that this platform, this Group of Friends, is by Member States for Member States. It is a platform to help Member States during the future negotiations and way beyond.

I look forward to working with the Group of Friends during the coming months.