World Humanitarian Summit

REMARKS DELIVERED BY H.E. MR. VIRACHAI PLASAI, AMBASSADOR AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THAILAND TO THE UNITED NATIONS, CHAIR OF THE GROUP OF 77, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL FOR THE WORLD HUMANITARIAN SUMMIT (New York, 9 February 2016)

Mr. President, thank you.

First, let me express appreciation to you, Mr. President, for this informal meeting.

I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for the presentation of the Report.

Mr. President, the Group of 77 and China supports the Secretary-General's efforts.

This is a very important issue for developing countries. The Group will participate actively in the process leading to the World Humanitarian Summit in May.

We hope that the dialogue will continue with the membership and we wish to assure you and the Secretary-General of our support and cooperation in the process.

Thank you Mr. President.