NOON BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS

Spokesperson for General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi
United Nations Headquarters, New York

Monday, 24 July 2023

PEACEBUILDING

The General Assembly today holds a joint debate on the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund.

The President of the General Assembly, Csaba Kőrösi, spoke at the opening.

He noted that the Secretary-General’s suggestions on a New Agenda for Peace put the right emphasis on prevention and should be thoroughly considered by Member States.

The President said that without prevention of conflict, our 2030 promise of a safe, sustainable future will slip away: “If no progress is made today, our goal to save lives will remain elusive tomorrow.”

At the moment, there are 27 armed conflicts around the world, according to statistics the President cited.

The Peacebuilding Commission is strategically placed to help the UN keep pace with today’s evolving threats.

As an advisory body to two key UN institutions, it has unique chances to advance coherence and assist both the General Assembly and the Security Council in fulfilling their mandates.

And in this effort, to provide greater coherence across the UN system, the President suggested that the PGA and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission hold regular consultations, similar to those with the Presidents of the Security Council and ECOSOC.

You have the President’s full remarks online: https://www.un.org/pga/77/2023/07/24/pga-remarks-to-peacebuilding-commission-and-peacebuilding-fund/

 

NEW INTERNATIONAL DAYS

This afternoon, in the 3PM session…

Member States are expected to take action on two resolutions creating two new International Days.

The first draft would create World Steelpan Day on 11 August.

The second draft resolution would create the International Day of Care and Support on 29 October.

After action is taken on these two drafts and then we expect continuation of joint debate on the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund.

 

CHABAD HEADQUARTERS

In terms of what else in the President’s agenda…

This afternoon, he is scheduled to visit the Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn, and meet with a group of Chabad leaders.

This is part of the President’s efforts to meet with all individuals and groups who can support the mission of the United Nations.

 

BILATERALS

Before that visit, he will meet with Ms. Roma Stibravy, President of NGO Sustainability.

NGO Sustainability is a non-profit organization that aims to promote sustainable development and renewable energy. It has consultative Status with the United Nations.

 

TUESDAY

And looking to tomorrow…  Member States will debate the report of the United Nations Youth Office.

 

QUESTIONS

The Spokesperson was not asked anything on-camera.