Madam President,

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.

At the outset, the Group wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Co-Facilitators, H.E. Ms. Gergana Karadjova, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Bulgaria, and H.E. Mr. Lukman Al-Faily, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq, for their able leadership and for the transparent and inclusive manner in which they guided the negotiations to a successful conclusion.

The Group also wishes to recognize the tireless efforts of the Group's Coordinator for this process, Mr. Arthur Lomonaco Beltrame of the Permanent Mission of Brazil, and to thank him for his steadfast commitment and effective coordination in advancing the Group's common positions.

Madam President,

The Group welcomes the adoption of this resolution, which establishes the modalities for a comprehensive, inclusive, and Member State-led review of the implementation of the Buenos Aires Outcome Document.

South-South cooperation remains a concrete expression of solidarity among developing countries and an important instrument for advancing sustainable development. It is guided by the principles of respect for national sovereignty, national ownership and independence, equality, non-conditionality, non-interference in domestic affairs, and mutual benefit.

It is voluntary in nature and is not a substitute for, but rather a complement to, North-South cooperation. These foundational principles must continue to guide both the review process and its outcome.

The forthcoming review offers an important opportunity to assess progress achieved since the adoption of the Outcome document in 2019, identify persistent gaps and emerging challenges, and renew our collective commitment to strengthening South-South and triangular cooperation in support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The review should also reaffirm the central role of the United Nations in promoting and supporting South-South cooperation and strengthen the support provided by the United Nations development system, including through the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation, in accordance with relevant General Assembly mandates.

Madam President,

At a time when developing countries continue to face multiple and interconnected challenges-including financing gaps, debt vulnerabilities, climate change, biodiversity loss, food and energy insecurity, and the widening digital divide-South-South cooperation has never been more relevant.

By facilitating the exchange of knowledge, technology, expertise, experiences, and innovative solutions, cooperation among developing countries strengthens resilience and supports nationally determined and country-led development priorities.

The Group looks forward to a meaningful and action-oriented review that reinforces the principles of the Buenos Aires Outcome Document, responds to the evolving priorities of developing countries, and mobilizes renewed political momentum for South-South cooperation as an indispensable pillar of international development cooperation.

The Group of 77 and China remains fully committed to engaging constructively with all Member States to ensure that the review delivers an outcome that responds to the priorities and aspirations of developing countries and contributes effectively to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

I thank you.