Statement by Ms. TAKEHANA Chihiro, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, Item 138: Improving the financial situation of the UN, Second Resumed Part of the 80th Session of the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (Français / English)
2026/5/19
Thank you Mme chair,
Mme chair,
As alarmed in the presentation, we are facing an alarming deterioration in the UN's liquidity, impacting throughout our regular budget, peacekeeping operations, and international tribunals.
This precarious situation stems from the persistent non-payment of assessed contributions by Member States and directly jeopardizes the timely implementation of our mandates. The UN is struggling to survive rather than fully addressing global demands.
We echo to urge all Member States to honor their financial obligations in full and in time. This is a fundamental commitment to our shared mission.
To address immediate concerns, we support the Secretary-General to implement a revised methodology for determining credits returned to Member States, based on actual expenditures and contributions collected. My delegation is committed to the coming discussions to achieve a concrete solution during the Second Resumed Session.
However, while this adjustment serves to improve liquidity management, it would not fully solve the structural problem of financial instability.
Its financial health reflects our collective commitment to its vital work. Let us rededicate ourselves to ensuring the UN is robustly equipped and agile, able to thrive, not just survive, and continue to serve effectively.
I thank you.
Mme chair,
As alarmed in the presentation, we are facing an alarming deterioration in the UN's liquidity, impacting throughout our regular budget, peacekeeping operations, and international tribunals.
This precarious situation stems from the persistent non-payment of assessed contributions by Member States and directly jeopardizes the timely implementation of our mandates. The UN is struggling to survive rather than fully addressing global demands.
We echo to urge all Member States to honor their financial obligations in full and in time. This is a fundamental commitment to our shared mission.
To address immediate concerns, we support the Secretary-General to implement a revised methodology for determining credits returned to Member States, based on actual expenditures and contributions collected. My delegation is committed to the coming discussions to achieve a concrete solution during the Second Resumed Session.
However, while this adjustment serves to improve liquidity management, it would not fully solve the structural problem of financial instability.
Its financial health reflects our collective commitment to its vital work. Let us rededicate ourselves to ensuring the UN is robustly equipped and agile, able to thrive, not just survive, and continue to serve effectively.
I thank you.