Statement by Ms. Varduhi Melikyan, Counsellor of the Mission of Armenia to the United Nations at the Informal meeting of the UNGA on the UN80 Initiative: Workstream 3 “Changing[...]

Mr. President,

We thank you for convening this important meeting. We also express our appreciation to the Deputy Secretary-General, the USG for Policy and the briefers for their comprehensive updates on the UN80 Initiative.

We welcome the progress achieved across the three work streams of UN80 initiative and take note of the adoption of the Resolution on Mandate Creation, Implementation and Review that is an important juncture in advancing the reform objectives of UN80 initiative with full ownership and engagement of the UN Member States.

Armenia reiterates its consistent position in support of efforts aimed at rationalizing mandates, eliminating duplication, and enhancing coherence between the standard setting and operational activities of the United Nations system.

In this context, we note the growing emphasis on the use of technology and data, which can contribute to improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency across the Organization. We further recognize their potential to strengthen coordination among entities and to support evidence-based policymaking, including through the use of disaggregated data, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

At the same time, it is important to ensure that such efforts contribute to bridging the digital divide and to strengthening technological capacities in developing countries, taking into account national priorities and circumstances.

Armenia has carefully reviewed the "As-Is" Analysis and the preliminary findings of the Strategic Merger Assessment of UNFPA and UN Women, which together provide a strong analytical foundation for further consideration particularly in humanitarian and crisis settings. We welcome that the importance of preserving mandates is duly reflected in the preliminary findings as a fundamental condition for any future institutional configuration.

We remain confident that the ongoing process will contribute to a more efficient, transparent, and responsive United Nations, better equipped to address contemporary global challenges.

I thank you.