Madam Chair,

1. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China regarding the organization of work for the first part of the resumed eightieth session of the Fifth Committee.

2. First, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Iraq for its outstanding leadership of the Group of 77 and China throughout 2025, especially to our dear colleague, Raghad. I also reaffirm Uruguay's commitment to guiding the Group's work in a transparent, inclusive and constructive manner.

3. The Group extends its sincere appreciation to the Secretariat of the Fifth Committee and the Bureau for their dedicated efforts in preparing the programme of work for this session.

4. The Group also acknowledges the significant contributions of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions in providing technical and sound recommendations on the agenda items before us.

5. We emphasize that the timely submission and availability of documentation to the Committee, from both the Secretariat and the ACABQ, are necessary to enable the Committee to thoroughly review the reports and manage its timeline efficiently with careful consideration and informed deliberation on the complex issues before the Fifth Committee. The Group further emphasizes the importance of receiving documents in all official languages in a timely manner, in line with the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly and relevant resolutions.

6. The Group of 77 and China remains committed to the thorough consideration of all agenda items allocated to the Fifth Committee during this part of the resumed session. In this regard, the Group stresses the importance of allocating adequate time to each agenda item and ensuring that the programme of work allows for meaningful and substantive engagement. Consistent with the Group's position expressed at the closing of the main part of the session, we underline that any adjustments to the programme of work should remain exceptional, strictly limited, and should not create precedents for future sessions.

Madam Chair,

7. The Group recognizes the extraordinary effort undertaken by Member States in the context of workstream one of the UN80 Initiative, including the approval of significant reductions to the budget. In this regard, the Group underscores that such decisions must be accompanied by a transparent and evidence-based follow-up that enables the General Assembly to assess, across agenda items, both the financial and administrative implications of implementation, and stresses that Member States should be provided with structured and comparable information to support effective oversight. At the same time, efficiency measures proposed under UN80 should be presented in a consolidated, results-based manner and implemented with due regard to risk management and operational continuity.

8. The Group will actively participate in the Committee's deliberations on the agenda items before us, including under agenda item 134 on the review of the efficiency of the administrative and financial functioning of the United Nations, covering issues such as cost recovery, progress towards an accountability system, proposed revisions to the Financial Regulations and Rules, proposed revisions to the Regulations and Rules Governing Programme Planning, and supply chain activities. The Group will also engage on procurement-related matters and reports of the Office of Internal Oversight Services considered under this agenda item.

9. The Group will further participate constructively in the consideration of programme budget-related items, including the information and communications technology strategy and deferred matters, such as standards of accommodation for air travel and the review of the United Nations Secretariat internship programme. The Group also attaches importance to the consideration of human resources management during this part of the resumed session, including reports related to ongoing reform initiatives.

10. In conclusion, Madam Chair, the Group assures you and the Bureau of its full commitment to engaging constructively and in good faith with all partners, with a view to achieving negotiated outcomes and concluding the session in a timely and orderly manner.

I thank you.