第80回国連総会第5委員会再開会期第一部における作業計画に関する梅津大使ステートメント　

Thank you, Mr. Chair, 
 
 At the outset, I would like to begin by thanking the Chair of the Fifth Committee, the bureau members, the Secretariat staff, and the members of the ACABQ for their valuable contributions and tireless work for the Committee. I would also like to congratulate Uruguay for assuming the Chairmanship of G77 and China. 

Mr. Chair, 

As I stated in the last session, Japan strongly supports the continuity of UN80 reforms, especially strengthened discipline and informed decision-making of budget. We therefore will continue to engage in all the discussions of this session to achieve an outcome which allows the United Nations to function in financially sustainable way in the long-term.

Mr. Chair, 

In this session, the agenda items before us include important issues such as Financial Rules and Regulation, Air travel, and above all, Human resource management. My delegation will carefully consider these agenda items to ensure that the Organization can deliver on its mandates by making the UN stronger, more integrated, effective, efficient, accountable and sustainable.
 
Three years ago, we adopted the comprehensive resolution on human resource management after over six years of negotiation and successfully provided solid guidance to the United Nations.
 
Regrettably, since then, we could not reach a consensus to adopt a comprehensive resolution that could improve Human resource management, which is a key element of success for any kind of organization, whether it be a company, a government, or the United Nations. We look forward to examining the Secretary-General’s ongoing efforts regarding human resource management, including enhancing rejuvenation and promoting equitable geographical diversity, and we stand ready to engage in negotiations constructively and faithfully.
 
I thank you, Mr. Chair.