Remarks at the 2nd Informal Interactive Dialogue on the Implementation of the Pact for the Future

New York, 19 May 2025, 10AM, Trusteeship Council

Delivered by Ms. Nigar Bayramli, Second Secretary

We thank the President of the General Assembly for launching this important initiative and appreciate the insights shared by speakers today.

The Pact is more than a milestone—it is a mandate for urgent, principled, and inclusive action. As we face multifaceted global crises, our shared responsibility is to transform global commitments into national-level action that delivers real results for people.

Azerbaijan is already acting on the Pact’s blueprint and, in this context, would like to highlight the following points:

• In line with Action 26(f), we underscore the urgent humanitarian and development imperative of mine action. For countries affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war, including Azerbaijan, contamination is a direct obstacle to development, reconstruction, and the safe return of displaced people. Azerbaijan’s adoption of SDG18 on mine action highlights our recognition of demining as an essential enabler of peacebuilding, economic recovery, and human security.
• Upholding the UN Charter is essential to restoring the credibility of the multilateral system and ensuring justice and accountability for all. Aligned with Action 14(g), efforts must be redoubled to end impunity for the most serious violations of international law, including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Attempts to discredit the measures at the national level to bring the perpetrators of such offences to justice are unacceptable.
• Tackling the climate crisis requires bold leadership and financial commitment. Azerbaijan championed the successful conclusion of the multi-year process on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance in Baku last November, a milestone directly advancing Action 9 of the Pact. While much remains to be done, particularly in securing scaled-up adaptation finance, COP29 laid the groundwork for stronger action.
• Delivering on the SDGs requires localized solutions and inclusive governance. This is central to our development strategy—particularly in the liberated territories—where we align infrastructure and planning with national goals and empower local authorities. Our 2030 National Priorities and Great Return Programme are fully aligned with the SDGs. The National Coordination Council for Sustainable Development ensures policy coherence, stakeholder engagement, and progress tracking through robust monitoring and evaluation systems.