Statement by Ms. FURUKAWA Yuri, Third Secretary, Economic Section, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, at the Third Informal Consultation On the Revitalization of the Work of the Second Committee
2026/3/26
Thank you, Madam Chair.
Japan supports a more focused, efficient and impactful Second Committee. Improving how draft resolutions are designed and managed is central to achieving this objective.
We would highlight the following three points:
First, on the number and frequency of resolutions, current practices should be reviewed to improve efficiency and better align with related intergovernmental processes. Adjustments to periodicity should be considered where appropriate, while avoiding negative implications for the substantive work of the Committee. We will revert to this point under the relevant agenda item.
Second, avoiding duplication of resolutions remains essential. Overlaps persist across existing resolutions, even as new resolutions are designed from the outset to avoid such duplications. As reflected in General Assembly resolution 73/341 and other relevant resolutions, the importance of addressing gaps, overlaps, and duplication in the agendas of the General Assembly has long been recognized. Building on this, it is important to identify where duplications exist on a thematic basis, and to develop a shared understanding during the negotiation process.
Third, on the length of draft resolutions, streamlining is critical. Texts should be focused and action-oriented. While views may differ on how best to streamline, a shared understanding on the need for greater conciseness must be established, as this has long been under discussion in resolutions on revitalization and should now be taken forward. To this end, unnecessary repetition of previously agreed language should be avoided, and operative paragraphs should clearly set out prioritized actions.
Taken together, these steps would support a more disciplined and results-oriented Committee, making better use of limited time and capacity, and enabling more substantive discussions.
In this context, different approaches to revitalization are to be expected. Nonetheless, this Second Committee revitalization process should establish a shared understanding of the overall direction and guiding principles that are practical and actionable by the time the outcome document is finalized in May or June.
Japan remains committed to engaging constructively in these discussions and to advancing further progress.
I thank you, Madam Chair.
Japan supports a more focused, efficient and impactful Second Committee. Improving how draft resolutions are designed and managed is central to achieving this objective.
We would highlight the following three points:
First, on the number and frequency of resolutions, current practices should be reviewed to improve efficiency and better align with related intergovernmental processes. Adjustments to periodicity should be considered where appropriate, while avoiding negative implications for the substantive work of the Committee. We will revert to this point under the relevant agenda item.
Second, avoiding duplication of resolutions remains essential. Overlaps persist across existing resolutions, even as new resolutions are designed from the outset to avoid such duplications. As reflected in General Assembly resolution 73/341 and other relevant resolutions, the importance of addressing gaps, overlaps, and duplication in the agendas of the General Assembly has long been recognized. Building on this, it is important to identify where duplications exist on a thematic basis, and to develop a shared understanding during the negotiation process.
Third, on the length of draft resolutions, streamlining is critical. Texts should be focused and action-oriented. While views may differ on how best to streamline, a shared understanding on the need for greater conciseness must be established, as this has long been under discussion in resolutions on revitalization and should now be taken forward. To this end, unnecessary repetition of previously agreed language should be avoided, and operative paragraphs should clearly set out prioritized actions.
Taken together, these steps would support a more disciplined and results-oriented Committee, making better use of limited time and capacity, and enabling more substantive discussions.
In this context, different approaches to revitalization are to be expected. Nonetheless, this Second Committee revitalization process should establish a shared understanding of the overall direction and guiding principles that are practical and actionable by the time the outcome document is finalized in May or June.
Japan remains committed to engaging constructively in these discussions and to advancing further progress.
I thank you, Madam Chair.