Excellencies, distinguished delegates.
Good afternoon.
We shall now continue with the special meeting of the Economic and Social Council on Safeguarding energy and supply flows, supporting global developments through international cooperations.
I call to order its second meeting.
I invite the council to continue to hear general statements for the special meeting.
Before giving the floor to the posted speaker on the list, I would like to remind speakers of the time limit of 5 minutes for the statement on behalf of the groups, though we have already finished the statement, I believe, 3 minutes for national statements.
As previously communicated, the time limits will be strictly implemented.
Due to the limited time available in case speakers exceed their time limit, the microphone will automatically be deactivated.
I apologize in advance if speakers are cut off.
The measure is being taken to ensure that as many speaker as possible can deliver the statement in the limited time available.
Nonetheless, I would like to request that statements be delivered at a normal speed to ensure proper interpretations.
If you have the longer version of a statement, you can send for posting in the Journal of the United Nations to the e statements at un.org.
With this, now I give the floor to the permanent representative of Malta to be followed by Austria, Mexico, and Egypt.
Excellency, you have the floor now.
I thank you Mr.
President, Malta aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union, but I'm making these remarks in national capacity.
Malta, thanks you, President, for calling this special meeting on this important topic.
The disruptions we are witnessing in energy and supply flows are a shock to the international system with cascading development consequences that will be felt for years to come.
These consequences are real.
Global GDP growth is contracting, inflation is eroding, household purchasing power.
Perhaps most critically, progress toward the sustainable development goals is being reversed.
The financing gap to achieve the SDGs now exceeds 4 trillion while official development assistance fell by over 20% in 2025 alone.
We cannot afford to lose further ground.
The impacts are being transmitted through multiple channels simultaneously.
Energy price shocks are feeding into food production costs with fertilizer prices rising sharply and crop yields at risk.
Aviation is also exposed as higher fuel costs and disrupted supply chains place additional pressure on air connectivity, trade, tourism, and emergency transport links.
But we must not overlook the maritime dimension.
The global shipping system is a circulatory system.
It is through maritime corridors that energy, petroleum derived products, fertilizers, and essential commodities move from producers to the countries that need them most.
Island energy systems are especially vulnerable to these disruptions as many depend heavily on imported products, meaning that chocks to air and maritime trade routes can have a more immediate and intense impact on lives and livelihoods, critical infrastructure like water desalination and healthcare, transport, and overall economic stability.
Disruptions to these corridors raise prices and LDCs and LLDCs, SIDs, and import dependent economies bear a disproportionate share of this burden, compounded by shrinking fiscal space, declining remittances, and rising debt servicing costs.
Malta appreciates that governments around the world have shown creativity in responding through conservation measures, targeted subsidies, and social protection interventions.
The private sector too plays a critical role, but it needs the right enabling conditions, peace, access to finance, and regulatory frameworks that support resilience.
Malta recognizes the UN's efforts in this regard.
The SG's task force on the Strait of Hormuz, which includes IMO and Ankted is a welcome step, and we hope resources and political support will match its mandate.
We also urge international financial institutions to move with urgency.
Concessional financing and debt relief mechanisms must be part of the solution, not an afterthought.
Mr.
President, Malta firmly believes that international cooperation is not optional in this moment.
It is the only path to stability and ultimately to renewed I'm sorry that our post speaker was.
I thank the Forman Representative of Malta.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Austria.
Thank you, Mr.
President, Excellencies, and Distinguished delegates.
Austria thanks to President of Ecosoc for convening this special meeting on safeguarding energy and supply flows.
We fully aligned with the statement delivered on behalf of the EU and its member states and please let me add a few short remarks in my national capacity.
First, current disruptions in energy and supply flows are affecting economies and communities far beyond immediate crisis regions.
Immense strain is put on developing countries, in particular, deepening inequalities and undermining development efforts and threatening food security.
Austria is concerned about the disproportionate effect on vulnerable populations, especially in LDCs, LLDCs and CDS.
Second, energy is the lifeblood of modern society, but 700 million people still lack access to electricity while geopolitical tensions are further hampering energy supplies.
SdiI forum last week, which was co chaired by Austria and Zambia, put a particular focus on how science, technology and innovation can help to provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions for all and to accelerate the energy transition towards more homegrown renewable energy.
For Austria, this is a priority.
Since 2010, we have contributed around $30 million to support Unido's global network of regional sustainable energy centers, particularly in Africa and SIDS.
Today, most of these centers operate independently and with strong regional legitimacy.
Third, in times of crisis, we need more cooperation, not less.
Austria firmly believes in inclusiveness and structured dialogue where all countries, large or small, sit at the same table to exchange, assume responsibility, and share ownership as partners.
Only coordinated multilateral action can effectively address the interconnected challenges of our time.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the Dist representative of Austria.
Now I give the floor to the Distinguished representative of Mexico.
President, Mexico thanks you for convening this special meeting of EcoSoc on the impacts of disruptions on energy and supply flows on global development.
The current situation is not just yet another episode of energy vulnerability, since we face a structural crisis that combines geopolitical tensions, disruptions to supply chains, and energy transition that's still incomplete.
While these impacts have implications on a global level for Latin America and the Caribbean, this crisis has a dual effect on the one hand.
Energy importer countries face higher inflationary pressure as well as fiscal pressure and pressure on their balance of payments.
On the other hand, energy producer countries have seen extraordinary income due to the increase in international prices, but they also face high levels of uncertainty and higher domestic fuel costs.
This occurs while we are moving towards the energy transition that requires simultaneously accelerating renewable energy guaranteeing support for the energy system and maintaining prices accessible for our populations.
Given this context, Mexgo believes that it's fundamental to strengthen energy resilience through long term policies.
Our energy model is based on three principles.
One, stewardship from the state and strategic planning.
Two, energy security as a basis for guaranteeing sufficient and reliable supply.
Three, public, private complementarity under clear rules with legal certainty.
Drawing on this vision, Mexico has encouraged investment to strengthen our energy infrastructure to expand electricity capacity to strengthen supply chains and to move towards renewable sources seeking to reduce vulnerabilities to external shocks and protecting the economy of our households.
Despite our efforts, it's clear that no country can deal with these challenges alone.
This is why Mexico believes that regional cooperation must occupy a key role in our collective response.
Latin America and the Caribbean has abundant energy resources, complementary capacities, and huge potential for strengthening our energy integration.
In this regard, we have identified at least three.
Priority areas for action.
First of all, strengthening energy cooperation through exchange of information and coordination in the face of disruptions, two, driving regional integration through interconnected infrastructure, and shared value chains, and lastly, thirdly, aligning efforts to move towards a regional energy transition with security in supply and without leading to new vulnerabilities.
Mexico reiterates its commitment to multilateralism and to effective international cooperation with solidarity in order to tackle current global challenges to promote sustainable development and contribute to the well being of our populations.
Thank you very much.
Of Mexico.
Now I give the floor to the Bomanan representative of Egypt.
Mr.
President, I would like to express Egypt's appreciation for convening this timely meeting.
The current developments demonstrate that the world is facing interconnected and structural economic pressures that extend far beyond temporary disruptions in energy markets or transportation routes.
These challenges are affecting global economic stability, international trade, food security, and financial and social conditions, particularly in developing countries.
Global markets have witnessed significant volatility with crude oil prices surpassing $108 per barrel, alongside sharp increases in shipping and maritime insurance costs.
Economic assessments further indicate that global energy prices could rise by nearly 24% during 2026.
Wild fertilizer prices may increase by around 30% due to rising natural gas prices and supply chain disruptions.
In this regard, Egypt stresses the importance of safeguarding the stability of international maritime routes given their direct implications for global energy prices, international trade and supply chains.
Rising shipping costs are already driving up the prices of food, fertilizers, and industrial material.
Mr.
President, developing countries continue to bear the greatest burden of these challenges amid rising import costs, shrinking fiscal space, increasing debt burdens, tighter financing conditions, and declining development assistance flows.
More than 3.4 billion people currently live in countries spending more on debt servicing than on health or education, while these pressures risk slowing global growth to nearly 2.3% in 2026.
The repeated recurrence of international crisis underscores the urgent need to strengthen national resilience, particularly in developing countries through enhanced support in concessional financing, resilient infrastructure, energy security, and social protection systems.
In this context, Egypt stresses the importance of expanding emergency and concessional financing, alleviating debt burdens, strengthening global supply chains, and ensuring the stability of food, fertilizer, and energy markets.
Finally, we stress the importance of strengthening the role of the United Nations and international financial institutions in supporting the countries most affected by the crisis.
I thank his Excellency representative of Egypt for his statement.
Now I give the floor to the Distinguished representative of China to be followed by Morocco, Poland, and Ecuador.
President, China aligns itself with a statement by Uruguay on behalf of G 77 and China.
In this ever changing and turbulent world, global development is grappling with multiple challenges.
Ongoing instability in the Middle East is causing disruptions to the global energy and supply flows, which calls for serious attention and collective response from the international community.
China wishes to offer the following three observations.
First, it is important to jointly safeguard global energy security by ensuring stable and unimpeded energy production and supply chains.
The key lies in intensifying talks and negotiations to put an end to all hostilities without delay.
President Xi Jinping has put forward four principles on maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, upholding peaceful consistent national sovereignty, international rule of law, and a balanced approach to development and security.
Guided by these principles, China will play an active and constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East.
Second, It is important to advance green energy cooperation and a just energy transition.
Transitioning to a green global energy system is an important pathway to achieving energy security and robust and sustainable global economic growth.
There is a need to deepen cooperation on green energy industrial chains, shape a new energy system that is green, low carbon, and efficient, and facilitate the free flow and application of green technologies and products.
China is prepared to strengthen cooperation with all partners to build a more just, equitable and balanced global energy governance system.
Delivers benefits to all.
Third, it is important to safeguard the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its center and build an open world economy conducive to trade liberalization and facilitation.
There's a need to forge partnerships on commodities cooperation to stabilize market prices.
It is particularly crucial to preserve the stability of supply chains of products that are essential for development and well being of developing countries such as food and fertilizers and bolster supply and availability of food for countries experiencing food insecurity.
China is ready to join the Internet community.
In continuing safeguarding global energy security stabilizing production and supply chains to help achieve stronger, greener and healthier global development.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of China.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Morocco.
Mr.
President, the Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the convening of this timely Ecosox special meeting.
Today's discussion reminds us that disruptions in energy and supply flows are not merely trade or logistical challenges.
There are development challenges affecting our ability to achieve the sustainable development goals, especially at a time of growing tensions around maritime and transit corridors.
Morocco would like to highlight three messages.
First, clean energy is no longer only a climate imperative.
It is also a pillar of resilience and economic sovereignty.
Under the leadership of His Majesty, King Mohammed six, Morocco has placed renewable energy solutions among national priorities.
Nor was this that complex.
For example, stands as a flagship solar project reflecting the kingdom's commitment to clean energy solutions.
Today, renewable energies represent more than 45% of my country's installed electricity capacity with the objective of exceeding 52% by 2030.
Second, energy security must be built through regional cooperation and shared infrastructure.
In this spirit, the African Atlantic gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, crossing on shore through West African countries represents a forward looking solution for the energy future of the region.
This regional project is expected to connect African energy market strengthen access to energy, support industrialization, and to contribute to link in Africa and Europe.
Third, food security must be addressed through sustainable and locally anchored solutions.
Climate disruptions show how closely energy transport and fertilizers are interconnected.
Morocco has advanced continental initiatives such as AAA for the adaptation of African agriculture to climate change and AAS on sustainability, stability and security.
Morocco also supports partnerships including with Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Kenya to develop local fertilizer production adapted to African soils and crops.
In conclusion, Morocco believes that the response to current disruptions must combine immediate support with long term investment in clean energy infrastructure, regional infrastructure and local production capacities with South South cooperation as a key component of international cooperation.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the Disted representative of Morocco.
Now I give the floor to the Disted representative of Poland.
Thank you, Mr.
President, for convening this special meeting of the Council.
Adré current policy implications in a timely manner has not always been the practice of Ekso and we therefore, particularly value this discussion.
Mr.
President, the conflict in the Middle East puts global energy flows under pressure.
Russia's continuous attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure.
The impacts are felt worldwide.
Disruption in energy and supply flows expose structural vulnerabilities, particularly where economies rely heavily on one or two import partners or a single type of energy.
Poland has consistently advocated for diversification of the energy mix and for reducing excessive dependence on single suppliers, markets, or energy sources.
While each national context differs, diversification tailored to specific energy systems, combined with the determined energy transition offer a broadly applicable remedy.
The same logic applies to critical raw materials and feedstocks.
Greater geographical diversification and extraction, processing, and trade can enhance economic security and strengthen global supply chain resilience.
These are not only economic considerations, but also strategic ones.
In a national context during Poland's presidency of the EU Council last year, we placed strong emphasis on a just transition, reconciling ambitious climate objectives with social stability, energy security, and regional development.
Poland's participation in the G 20 meetings since the beginning of this year reflects recognition of our successful economic transformation with second best growth globally over the last three decades, an emergence among the world's largest economies.
We hope this experience, while context specific, can inform broader international efforts.
In conclusion, safeguarding energy and supply flows requires coordinated global action, grounded in diversification, resilience, and openness.
Poland remains committed to working with partners to advance these goals.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Poland.
Now, I give the floor to His Excellency, the Pmant representative of Ecuador.
President.
Thank you, President.
We agree that the commitment to guarantee access to accessible, reliable, and modern energy for all contained in SDG seven is at risk.
Interruptions to supply networks of energy flows undermine this collective commitment, and the effects are particularly severe for the economies of developing countries.
Mr.
President, colleagues, Ecuador, looking to 2030 and beyond, is seeing significant progress towards sustainability and energy efficiency.
The government has been promoting legislation and has public policies to encourage this.
Supporting the construction of infrastructure for the harnessing of natural resources and generating energy from renewable sources, both conventional as well as non conventional ones, including hydroelectric energy, wind energy, solar, biomass, tidal and geothermal energy.
Ecuador is seeking an energy transition that's based on modern and low emissions technology.
We are seeking a strategy that enables us to overcome the dependence on non renewable energy sources through public and private financing.
The progress made in Ecuador can be illustrated with the figure of 99.3%.
That's the number of households nationally that have access to energy.
However, all of these national efforts that are strengthened with international cooperation can be delayed as a result of the complex international reality.
Ecuador has adhered to a series of initiative that defend freedom of navigation.
This must not be subject to arbitrary restrictions or political instrumentalization.
Respecting freedom of navigation is essential for energy security.
For food security and for world trade to function, including the different fertilizers and other impacts required for agriculture.
To conclude, I'd reiterate what others have said or made explicit that energy has an impact on the daily lives of our citizens.
As a result, it's essential to strengthen international cooperation In the broad sense of the concept in order to overcome the energy, social, and financial issues that we face.
Energy security and the security of trade flows require coordinated responses, international solidarity, and a firm commitment to multilateralism.
Thank you.
I thank the Permanent representative of Ecuador.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Germany.
Thank you, Mr.
President and thank you for convening us for this very timely and important meeting.
Geir aligns itself with the statement made by the European Union this morning and I would like to add a few remarks in national capacity.
Like many delegations who spoke today, we are very concerned about the disruptions we are currently witnessing in energy and supply flows caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
Iran's unjustifiable blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not only a regional security concern, it represents a severe threat to the entire global economy.
The blockade causes a severe disruption of the global oil and gas market with dramatic implications for various global supply chains.
In particular, the conflict highlights the close interconnections between energy markets, supply chains for fertilizers, and global agriculture and food systems.
We take this risk for global food security very seriously.
In this context, I would like to make three short points.
First, we urge Iran to immediately guarantee all navigational rights and freedoms, particularly the free, safe, and toll free passage through the strait, and we ask Iran to fully ensure freedom of navigation in line with its obligation under international law.
In this context, we strongly support the call of the Secretary-General for the passage of deliveries of fertilizers and other humanitarian goods through the strait.
Second, the disruption of energy markets underscores yet again, the need to diversify energy systems, drive forward electrification and energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy.
Achieving the targets set out in the global stock takeke of Cop 28, such as tripling renewable energy capacities, doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvements, and transitioning away from fossil fuels are all important steps to limit the effects of future disruptions of the energy markets.
Third and finally, international solidarity and multilateral cooperation are indispensable in order to support those countries which are particularly vulnerable now so that no one gets left behind.
Times of growing geopolitical tension, cooperation is not an option.
It is essential.
We must work together with a renewed sense of urgency and shared responsibility to safeguard energy and supply flows and build a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
Thank you.
I thank the distributed representative of Germany.
Now I give the floor to the Distributed representative of Nigeria.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Nigeria welcomes the convening of this timely special meeting.
The global disruption of energy and supply flows are not abstract economic phenomena without real world consequences.
They are, however, they are deepening hunger, eroding livelihoods, and reversing hard won developmental gains for millions of people across the developing world.
Rising global fuel prices currently estimated at double the 2005 average are driving up transport and production costs across our economies.
Fertilizer prices have surged, thereby threatening crop yields and food security across Sub Saharan Africa.
With food and energy comprising over half of household expenditure in many of our countries, the most vulnerable bear a disproportionate burden, we are particularly concerned that an estimated 32.5 million additional people risk being pushed into poverty as a result of these shocks.
Equally alarming is the fiscal dimension.
Before this crisis, the developing world was already contending with the financing for development gap of over 4 trillion.
That challenge has now exponentially increased, especially with official development assistance declining by over 23% in 2025, sovereign borrowing costs rising, especially for African countries and a debt crisis that ensures that servicing costs consume resources that would otherwise be deployed to health, education, and social protection.
The international community must therefore ensure that short term crisis responses does not come at a cost of long term resilience.
Nigeria therefore calls on international financial institutions to not only urgently scale up concessional financing, but also provide debt relief where necessary and design instruments that reach countries in special situations.
Mr.
President, despite the energy supply crisis, Nigeria underscores that climate commitments must not be abandoned.
We reiterate our call for accelerated investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
However, we equally recognize that the slowdown in renewable component production driven by rising critical mineral prices must be addressed through strengthened international cooperation on supply chains and technology transfer.
The UN system must lead international efforts with coordination and coherence.
We welcome the Secretary-General task force and the joint I thank the Dismissed representative of Nigeria.
Now I give the floor to His Excellency, the Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to be followed by Italy, Armenia, and Maldives.
S.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
My country puts the security of energy on the global level at the core of its priorities and I believe that this is a vital meeting.
We are keen and strongly committed with our leadership role to ensure the continued flow of supplies to international markets based on an efficient, credible, and highly agile national system.
We've also adopted a balanced approach to find solutions to problems of energy.
In this vein, protection of international maritime routes and freedom of navigation, especially in the straits of Hamas and Double Mandeb is of great importance.
They are important pillars to the stability of international economy.
We condemn any targeting of energy infrastructure as well as critical facilities and civilian installations.
These disrupt and threaten maritime navigation in the straits of Harmos.
We stress that energy security supplies are important to ensure the stability of the flow to international markets.
Mr.
President, ladies and gentlemen, the navigation security of the straits of Hormos must remain a common priority and a joint responsibility.
We have to uphold the norms of international law, including the provisions of UCs.
We also recall draft resolution 28 17 tabled by the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Security Council on the protection of navigation in the straits of Hormuz, as well as the maritime transit and straits garnered wide support by the council's members and the international community.
It reflects the importance of protecting such maritime routes to ensure the stability of global trade.
We also commend the outcomes of the 36 special session of the IMO Council, which stressed the importance of protecting maritime navigation and the freedom of maritime transit.
We also have to coordinate internationally to ensure the security of the waterways.
Especially when it affects the supply chains and energy security.
Therefore, the Kingdom stresses the need to ensure access to credible and affordable energy.
This is important to support sustainable development and curb energy poverty, especially in developing countries.
To conclude, we stress that the diverse natural resources and development needs among countries necessitates promoting international cooperation, especially based on intuicdity and technological neutrality, including all energy sources.
They play an important role to meet global demand for energy.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the Permanent representative of Saudi Arabia.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Italy.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make a few remarks in national capacity.
Increasing instability in the Middle East and the wider Mediterranean, including disruptions to maritime security and strategic routes linked to the Strait of Ormuz is placing significant pressure on the world economy on many different levels.
Moreover, this crisis exacerbates the pre existing negative effects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which has been taking a heavy toll on global trade in energy for supplies and fertilizers since 2022.
Energy is one of the sectors where such pressure is felt the most but the effects of food security are equally concerning.
As discussed at the 80th session of the FAO Council last April.
One of the major factors is the breakdown of global fertilizers and food supply chains with particular serious consequences for import dependent countries across Africa and the Mediterranean.
Even more, its repercussions are felt far beyond the region and reach a global scale, especially in the most vulnerable countries such as small island development states, LDCs and LLDCs.
The only answer is to promote partnership and strengthen coordination at the international level.
This is why on the 7th of May, Italy and Croatia convened a joint meeting of the Euro Maed nine, the Western Balkans, and the AB to reaffirm a collective commitment to ensure more stable, affordable, and diversified fertilizer and food supply chains.
Such commitment shaped the Rome Coalition, whose aims are strengthening cooperation among producing transit and importing countries, expanding regional production capacities, improving logistic connectivity, and supporting investment in resilient agri food systems.
The Rome coalition will keep engaging constructively with international organization, FEOUN and international financial institutions to address price volatility and strengthen long term agricultural resilience, in particular in Africa and in the Middle East.
This is just part of our wider commitment to maintaining the Mediterranean region as a space of peace, dialogue and cooperation and avoid exacerbating instability, crisis, humanitarian pressures, and migration flows, and the repercussions on the regions sustainable development.
We stand ready to further work together towards coordinated and forward looking response to these shared global challenges.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the distinguished representative of Italy.
Now I give the floor to the Bomanian representative of Armenia, who is also the Vice President of the Kosov Bureau.
Mr.
President, distinguished colleagues, Armenia is vitally interested in peace and stability in our neighborhood, while following developments in the Middle East with grave concern.
Armenia continues to emphasize the urgent need for de escalation, diplomacy and respect for international humanitarian law while recognizing the wider consequences of the conflict for global trade, connectivity, and economic stability.
We thank the E Kaso president for convening this meeting, which I supported as vice president of the council.
The current situation demonstrates how interconnected our economies have become.
For countries like Armenia, these disruption are not felt only through shifts in global markets.
As a landlocked country in a region marked by persistent geopolitical uncertainty, Armenia is acutely aware that disruption can have disproportionate consequences for connectivity, transit predictability, and regional economic stability.
These impacts are further complicating progress towards the SDGs.
Disruptions affecting key international transit routes, increase shipping times, raise transport costs, and create uncertainties for importers and exporters alike.
For LLDCs whose economies depends heavily on reliable access to external markets, such setback amplify structural vulnerabilities.
Rising fuel costs translate into higher transport, production, and food prices, placing pressure on households and businesses while further constraining already limited fiscal space.
Geopolitical uncertainty also discourages investment, increases borrowing costs, and weakens growth prospects.
These economic pressures also risk undermining environmental sustainability efforts, including biodiversity preservation, and the transition to green economies.
These realities require a collective response.
Strengthening the predictability of international supply chains must remain a collective priority, including through enhanced trade facilitation, diversified transport routes, and stronger support for countries in special situation.
International financial institutions must provide timely affordable support.
Countries should not be forced to choose between immediate crisis response and long term development investment.
Building greater energy resilience and diversification likewise is strengthening long term resilience.
For many countries, repeated external disruptions are no longer exceptional events.
They are becoming a persistent development challenge.
We emphasize the importance of reliable connectivity and practical cooperation that can reduce structural vulnerabilities and bolster long term economic preservance and acceptability.
I thank you.
I thank the permanent representative of Armenia and now I give the floor to the distant good representative of Maldives.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
For small island developing states, the distance between a global shock and domestic hardship is measured not in months or days but in hours.
The Maldives knows this reality well.
Tourism remains the backbone of our economy.
In 2025, tourist arrivals reached a historic 2.25 million.
This shows confidence in the Maldives.
It also shows our resilience, but it does not remove our exposure.
In March this year, tourist arrivals fell around 20.7% year on year after a growth.
Around 35% of visitors to the Maldives arrive on Middle Eastern flights.
Recent disruptions due to ongoing conflict to cancellation of flights through key Gulf hubs affecting thousands of passengers.
When aviation routes are disrupted, jet fuel prices rise, our traveler confidence weakens, the impact is immediate.
It affects jobs, it affects revenue, it affects foreign exchange earnings.
Energy security is equally critical.
The Maldives is a nation of disposed islands.
Our people, goods and services move across the sea every day.
This makes transport fuel intensive.
It also makes electricity generation costly.
The Maldives spends an average of nearly $445 million annually.
On diesel imports much of it for electricity generation.
These figures represents the cost of keeping islands connected, electricity affordable, hospital supplied and essential services running.
The government has worked to ensure uninterrupted access to fuel, stable foods, machines through targeted subsidies to avoid passing the fuel burden to households and businesses.
At the multilateral level, three actions are required.
At first, the UN system should strengthen early warning, data sharing, and policy advice on food, energy, finance, and logistical shocks with dedicated attention to seeds.
Second, IFIs and MDBs must provide rapid, affordable and flexible financing, including concessional finance and liquidity supports.
So countries are not forced to choose between crisis response and long term development.
Third, supply chain resilience must be treated as a development priority, including through diversified routes, liable shippings, and aviation and investments in local and regional capacities.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Maldives.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Venezuela, Bolivian Republic of Venezuela.
Presidente Mr.
President, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela aligns itself with the statement made by the delegation of Uruguay on behalf of the G 77 and China.
President, the current international situation shows once again that disruptions to the supply chains have Significant impacts on the macroeconomic development and stability of countries in this context, convening this ect meeting to address these issues is absolutely relevant and fundamental during these turbulent times.
Venezuela reiterates the principle of permanent sovereignty of states over their natural resources and the right of each and every nation to define without any type of pressure, their energy policies and their own development models.
Energy security is an integral strategic component of economic stability and moving towards compliance with the SDGs in a context where disruptions to energy markets have a negative impact on global poverty indexes, debt, and food insecurity.
This is all the more severe for developing countries.
Necessary to underscore that Global energy demand continues to increase.
It's estimated that it's increased 13-14% over the last ten years and it's projected to increase by at least 20%, 25% by 2050 is projected that oil will still be significant in the energy mix by 2050 with 29.3%, while the participation combined of oil and gas will be above 53%.
This confirms that still in the framework of the energy transition, the world will continue to require safe and accessible energy inputs.
That's why approaches that are focused on horizontal restrictions could limit developing economies, compromising the capacity of states to protect their people in a period of prolonged multidimensional crises.
President, The acting president of Venezuela, Dlciy Rodriguez, has announced the creation of sovereign funds designed to optimize the management of resources from oil income.
Priorities are clear, investment in social well being, fixing the strategic infrastructure of the country, seeking to minimize the grave impact of UCMs that weigh on Venezuela and that distort our energy stability.
President, our country has shown that through initiatives like Petro Caribe, it is possible to build schemes of solidarity in the area of energy cooperation focused on human development.
The speaker's microphone was cut off.
I thank the dismissed representative of Bolivian Republic of Venezuela.
Now I give the floor to the Dtmissed representative of Lithuania.
Mr.
President, thank you for organizing this timely meeting on safeguarding energy and supply flows.
Lithuania aligns itself with the EU statement and wishes to add a couple of remarks in national capacity.
Reliable access to energy and functioning supply chains enables countries to maintain healthcare, food security, transportation, industry, and communication systems while supporting sustainable growth and international trade.
However, armed conflicts and geopolitical tensions increasingly disrupt critical infrastructure, energy networks, and global supplier routes.
Attacks on energy facilities, ports, transport corridors, and communication systems create humanitarian crisis, increase economic instability, drive up global prices, and threaten regional and international security, as well as negatively affect SDGs implementation.
The blocking of the strait of Hormuz by Iran poses a serious threat to global trade, civilian shipping and energy and economic security.
Free and secure transit through the strait is a shared interest.
Lithuania supports the efforts of the international community and will continue to actively contribute to them by supporting diplomatic measures and international pressure against those who destabilize the region.
The Russia's war against Ukraine is another example that clearly demonstrates how the deliberate targeting of energy infrastructure can have consequences far beyond national borders affecting global markets, environmental safety, and the resilience of interconnected economies.
Since the start of the full scale invasion, Russia has deliberately and repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
These attacks are systematic, coordinated, and aimed at disrupting the functioning of society and undermining critical supply systems.
Repeated attacks on transformer substations and electricity grids have threatened the safe functioning of nuclear facilities, including the occupied the Polish nuclear power plant.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly warned about the grave dangers posed by attacks on energy infrastructure in the vicinity of nuclear installations.
The destruction of Kokhov Dam illustrated how attacks on critical infrastructure can create severe environmental consequences with long term regional implications.
The international community, including the United Nations, has a critical role to play in strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure, promoting accountability, supporting conflict prevention, and reinforcing resilience against disruption to global energy and supply systems.
Safeguarding these systems requires coordinated internal I thank the Permanent representative of Lithuania for the statement.
I now give the floor to the permanent representative of Mozambique to be followed by Republic of Korea and Ethiopia.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
I wish to commend you for convening this timely special meeting.
Mr.
President, current disruption are reshaping global investment and production patterns, access to markets, technologies, logistic corridors, critical minerals, energy infrastructure, and maritime routes is increasingly intertwined with strategic considerations.
Mr.
P, Mozambique has implemented measures mitigating a domestic impact of rising energy and transportation costs, targeted fuel subsidies for public transport operators, and vulnerable populations, alongside fiscal and social protection measures designed to preserve purchasing power and maintain social stability.
However, national response alone cannot address challenges of this global magnitude.
The international community must prioritize the following critical measures.
First, de escalate geopolitical tensions and pursue peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.
This is foundation upon which all other solutions rest.
Second, ensure that the resilient supply chains efforts do not create exclusionary economic arrangements, marginalizing developing countries or deepening existing inequalities.
Resilience and diversification must reinforce and not weaken and open rules based, predictable, and inclusive multilateral trade system.
Third, protect maritime transport ports, seafarers and other civilian infrastructure essential to global commerce from military attacks.
Fourth, fully respect of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and the preservation of freedom of navigation in accordance with international legal norms.
Fifth, accelerate international financial architecture, reform to ensure greater responsiveness to developing countries needs and vulnerabilities.
Six, enhance debt relief and debt restructuring initiative for highly indebted and climate vulnerable countries.
And lastly, strengthen international cooperation for predictable access to affordable energy, food, fertilizer, and strategic commodity.
Mr.
President, and finally, safeguarding energy and supply flows is not merely a matter of economic efficiency, it is a prerequisite for sustainable development, poverty eradication, and international peace and security.
I thank you.
I thank the permanent Representative of Mozambique.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Republic of Korea.
Thank you, Mr.
President, for accompanying this timely meeting at a moment of growing uncertainty.
Disruptions in major energy and trade corridors are feeling inflation, dampening growth, and placing severe pressure on developing economies, surge in global fuel prices, and disruptions in fertilizer supply are compounding concerns of food insecurity and declining agricultural productivity in the most vulnerable regions and countries.
In responding to these challenges, the Republic of Korea wishes to highlight three points.
First, our response should be anchored in the needs of the most vulnerable.
Rising energy and food costs for hardest to low income households, women, informal workers, and those already living on the margins.
Immediate relief and emergency assistance is essential, but beyond, it should also help communities build resilience and regain self sufficiency so that vulnerable populations are not consigned to a cycle of recurring crisis and lined dependence on aid.
Second, securing a stable supply of critical goods should be treated as a shared priority.
Energy, food, and fertilizers are not just commodities, they are foundation of our welfare and development.
Working collectively to diversify supply sources, reduce concentrated dependencies and build more resilient supply chains is essential.
International cooperation, not fragmentation is the only sustainable path to supply security.
Third, this moment caused the United Nations development system to deliver with greater effectiveness and efficiency.
Amid funding constraints and limited resources, the UN system and its partners cannot afford the overlap or inefficiency.
It is crucial that the UN needs timely, coordinated and targeted support to those most in need through stronger coordination and sharper prioritization and leveraged by various forms of development resources and financial vehicles.
Mr.
President, today's challenges remind us that energy security, supply chain resilience, and sustainable development are not separate agendas.
They are inextricably linked.
The Republic of Korea remains committed to working with the United Nations to protect the most vulnerable and ensure that our resources are directed where they are needed most.
I thank you.
I thank the Distinguished representative of Republic of Korea.
Now I give the floor to the Distinguished representative of Ethiopia.
Mr.
President, thank you for convening this important meeting.
Dear colleagues, in just a few years, developing countries have had to deal with a series of multiple overlapping crises, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, food and energy shocks, rising protectionism, worsening climate crisis, and a global economic fragmentation.
Its economic, financial, and development ramifications for developing countries is already profound.
A arriving debt service costs, redirect vital public investment in health, education, and development, recent disruptions in supply chains have created a significant additional burden.
With rising import bills, new economic shocks, and protracted supply chain disruptions that is forcing emergency responses, this will undermine macroeconomic stabilization efforts and long term economic development.
African countries continue to face far reaching consequences of external shocks in the face of longstanding structural vulnerabilities that hinder development, public investment, and finance, excellences.
Rapid investments and shift toward renewable energy alternatives is a critical economic imperative and a source of resilience, not just a climate goal.
We have made notable progress in access to renewable energy despite persisting significant challenges.
We have one of the cleanest power generation profiles in Africa with more than 90% of installed capacity coming from renewable sources such as hydropower, wind, and geothermal.
However, the continent receives only about 2% of global renewable energy investment despite processing immense untapped potential.
As I conclude, international cooperation and coordination should be at the center of addressing the collective challenge that we face today.
At the moment of increased conflicts and crisis, de escalation and the restoration of stability is essential.
I thank you.
I thank the distant goods representative of Ethiopia.
Now I give the floor to the distant good representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Mr.
President, thank you for convening us for this important discussion.
The crisis in the Strait of Homuz has triggered challenges across the world, most acutely felt in the Global South, higher costs for oil, gas, and fertilizers, rising interest rates, disrupted remissances, and increased displacement are making life harder for millions of people.
These problems threaten food and energy security and risk global economic instability and development rollback.
The UK is taking action on several fronts.
First, alongside others, we are using diplomatic channels to try to get ahead of the strait of Hormuz fully reopened, restore freedom of navigation and get commercial shipping moving again so fuel, fertilizers and goods can reach where they are needed most.
Second, we are working with global financial institutions like the World Bank, IMF, and regional development banks to unlock emergency funding for countries hit hardest.
We welcome action that they are taking to use prearranged finance to stabilize economies.
Third, for food and fertilizers, we are mapping supply chain risks and seeing where to strengthen resilience to help countries prepare for shortages, reduce dependencies, and keep markets stable.
Working to prevent export restrictions and investing in long term solutions like clean energy, sustainable farming, and improving fertilizer so that countries are less exposed to shocks.
Fourth, this crisis underscores the need to reduce overdependence on imported fossil fuels and diversify to clean and renewable energy.
The UK led Global Clean Power Alliance is working to address bottlenecks in this.
The UN has a critical role to play in aligning agencies, the international financial institutions and development banks behind a shared system wide response.
We commend efforts underway through the WTO, FAO, Unkted and others and encourage greater coordination.
We will continue to push for action at our global partnerships conference, which is taking place next week and the upcoming African and Asian Development Bank meetings.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Portugal to be followed by Sri Lanka, Australia, Croatia, Sudan, and Segal.
Thank you, Mr.
President, Excellency's distinguished colleagues, Portugal aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union and its member states and would like to add the following.
This is a timely meeting at a moment when disruptions to energy and supply flows continue to generate profound impacts on sustainable development, economic stability, and social cohesion, particularly in developing countries and in the most vulnerable economies.
The current disruptions once again demonstrate the strong interconnection between energy security, economic resilience, climate action, and sustainable development.
They also demonstrate that the international response cannot be limited to a short term crisis management alone.
What is required is a coordinated, multilateral and future looking approach focused on resilience.
In this context, Portugal would like to highlight the following.
Diversifying energy resources and accelerating investment in renewable energy is critical.
These actions support our commitment to climate action, but also strengthen energy security and economic resilience.
Through our updated National Energy and Climate P 2030, Portugal remains steadfast in its commitment to the energy transition, namely, by increasing the share of renewables in gross final energy consumption to 51% by 2030.
However, this transition needs to be just and inclusive within and among countries.
The United Nations system and international financial institutions have an essential role to play in this area, including through fostering innovative climate finance mechanisms, institutional capacity building, and international cooperation.
Portugal has been working with its partners to develop innovative financing mechanisms such as debt for climate swaps that allow countries to invest in climate mitigation and adaptation while developing efforts for debt management.
Portugal also believes that climate action, energy security, and sustainable development must continue to be addressed in an integrated manner.
Accelerating the energy transition is simultaneously a response to the climate crisis, a contribution to economic stability, and an investment in peace, resilience, and global prosperity.
To conclude, Portugal remains fully committed to working with all partners towards a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive energy systems in line with the 2030 agenda.
Thank you.
I thank the distri representative of Portugal.
Now I give the floor to the distru representative of Sri Lanka.
Mr.
President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates.
My delegation remains deeply concerned by the current escalating tensions and the growing implications on global energy markets, trade and supply chains.
These disruptions are creating significant economic uncertainty and placing undue strain on developing countries already facing fiscal and debt vulnerabilities.
We therefore highlight the urgent need for restraint and diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation and wider global repercussions.
As an island nation heavily reliant on maritime trade, tourism, foreign remittances, and food imports, we understand how disruptions to maritime routes, energy markets, and supply chains can generate substantial ripple effects not only for our country but across the global economy.
For countries already facing fiscal constraints and debt vulnerabilities.
These shocks can carry greater consequences for the economic stability and food security.
Rising fuel and transport costs, higher freight and insurance rates and disruptions to fertilizer and food supplies.
Food supply chains as well as the labor markets and tourism place immense strain, especially on vulnerable economies.
Sri Lanka has worked diligently in recent years to rebuild economic resilience and strengthen buffers against external shocks.
But any prolonged disruption to energy and supply flows would reverse hard won development gains, particularly as our country continues to recover from climate related disasters and economic shocks.
Adré these challenges will require coordinated approach and dialogue.
It is important that we strengthen economic resilience and maintain secure and reliable supply routes.
North, South, south, south, and triangular cooperation can help support countries facing disproportionate impacts through technology transfer, capacity building, and development financing.
In an interconnected global economy, conflict and instability in one region do not remain confined there.
Their economic and human consequences are felt far beyond national borders through rising food and energy costs, disrupted trade and growing economic uncertainty for vulnerable populations around the world.
It is essential that our collective response be guided by cooperation and multilateralism.
Sri Lanka is committed to supporting international efforts to strengthen resilience and safeguard development gains for all countries.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Sri Lanka.
Now, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Australia.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Australia aligns itself with a statement delivered by the Solomon Islands on behalf of the Pacific Island Forum members.
We make these additional remarks in our national capacity.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development affirms the critical role of affordable and reliable energy in sustainable development.
The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting fuel markets and supply routes, adding uncertainty to an already strained global economy.
When energy security is disrupted, the impacts are immediate.
Higher shipping costs, inflationary pressure, and tougher choices for governments and households to name just a few.
This reminds us just how exposed we all are to energy shocks.
I'd like to make three points.
Firstly, these shocks are having a disproportionate impact on our region where many countries import almost all their fuel.
Small island developing states like those in the Pacific, are acutely exposed to supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs.
Voltility in oil prices quickly becomes volatility in electricity costs, transport costs, and connectivity.
We encourage all partners to protect open and stable global supply routes so essential shipments can reach the most vulnerable countries.
Secondly, disruptions have highlighted that the clearest way to reduce exposure to these shocks is to continue to support the clean energy transition.
This means accelerating the shift to diversified energy systems, scaling renewables, lifting efficiency, and investing in infrastructure more resilient to shocks.
As president of the negotiations, we will ensure cop 31 puts a global spotlight on specific climate impacts and solutions.
Finally, Australia is taking action to help prevent hard won development gains being lost in our region.
We are working with Pacific partners to support fuel imports and manage the impacts of supply shocks, including with Fiji as a supply hub for the region and other Pacific partners to support shared energy security.
Mr.
President, Australia's support for our partners is also exemplified by our OTA budget announced on Tuesday, which further prioritizes our region and delivers flexibility to respond to emerging fuel shocks.
Australia remains a reliable development partner, one firmly committed to our region and to advancing the SDGs globally.
I thank you.
I thank the distributed representative of Australia for her statement.
Now I give the floor to the distributed representative of Crossa.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and I wish to add the following international capacity.
At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and repeated disruptions to global energy and supply chains, energy security must be treated as a strategic imperative.
The weaponization of energy access has further increased global risks and demonstrated the urgent need for a threefold diversification of supply routes, of suppliers, and of energy sources.
It gave new urgency for development of renewable energy alongside reliable low carbon technologies, stable domestic resources, and innovative solutions, including low carbon hydrogen.
Achieving this timely, efficiently, and at scale requires stronger regional and global cooperation.
As a short term response, the Croatian government has introduced stabilization measures to protect households and businesses, including temporary price caps and targeted support mechanisms designed to preserve economic stability and social resilience.
As a long term priority, Croatia is advancing the diversification of its energy supply and routes while rapidly expanding renewable energy capacities.
Croatia is among the leading EU countries in renewable energy sources development with investments in solar, wind, and hydropower playing a central role.
At the same time, Croatia is pursuing further development of civilian nuclear energy capacities, geothermal energy as a stable baseload source and hydrogen as a key vector for industrial and transport decarbonization.
These efforts reflect Croatia's determination to contribute meaningfully to broader European energy and climate objectives while strengthening long term energy independence and sustainability.
The upcoming meeting of Med nine energy ministers to be held in Croatia under Croatia's presidency on May 25th and 26th is another opportunity to advance discussions on energy security, diversification, and regional connectivity in the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe.
Croatia also recognizes that energy transition and energy security must advance hand in hand.
The expansion of L&G terminal on the island of Kirk, investment in the Inov pipeline system, and strategic projects such as the Southern gas interconnection with Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen Croatia's role as a reliable regional energy hub.
These projects contribute significantly to the diversification of energy supply routes, the reduction of Europe's critical dependencies, and stronger regional energy security while making sure that newly developed infrastructure remains compatible with future integration of hydrogen and other low carbon technologies.
Croatia will continue to position itself as a competitive and dependable partner in Europe's energy future.
Thank you.
I thank the distributed representative of Croatia.
Now I give the floor to the distribute representative of Sudan.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Excellencies, Sudan welcomes convening this discussion which comes at a critical time and aligned itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the G 77 and China African and LDC groups and would like to add the following on our national capacity.
Excellencies, in today's world, global fuel prices are at higher rate.
Development aid has dropped to one of its lowest level and over 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debit payments than its development infrastructures.
The closure of Hormos has sent shockwaves through global energy market driving oil prices to high records and severely disturbing supply chain that developing countries depend upon.
Nations like Sudan already navigating fragility, conflict, and humanitarian crisis, although lack the physical buffer to observe such external shocks, the consequences are immediate and devastating, reflecting on higher import costs mounting food insecurity and deepening humanitarian need.
They are an accelerant on an already burning fire.
Excellency, Sudan want to make three key points.
First, this crisis must not stop the shift to clean energy, ending energy poverty and giving all people access to affordable, re, and modern energy is essential for development.
At the same time, we must not let short term pressure push countries backward.
Responding to the crisis and meeting our climate goals are not opposite choices.
Second, the supply of key minerals must be spread across more sources and countries must have real sovereignty over their own energy resources.
Africa holds large amount of minerals needed for clean energy but remain largely excluded from the value chain that transform those resources into economic opportunity.
International framework must support countries in building their own processing capacity and securing fair trade terms.
Third, maritime security remain As central Ps for regional and international stability, we underscore the imperative of safeguarding freedom of navigation, protecting commercial shipping, and ensuring that uninterrupted follow of global trade in accordance with the principles of international maritime law.
Mr.
President, the principle of shared and different responsibilities based on each country capacity and circumstances must be respected.
Sudan urges this council to move beyond the diagnosis and to take concrete action.
Clear international plan that connects energy security to the clean energy transition closes the funding gap for the most vulnerable and ensure no country is left to face these shocks alone.
To conclude, Sudan stand ready to cooperate and collaborate in this matter.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Sudan.
Now I give the floor to the district representative of Senegal.
President President, ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies, my delegation as for the statement made on behalf of the African group, G 77 in China and the least developed countries, I would like to add the following in its national capacity.
As seen in various SG reports and reports of international financial institutions, developing countries are facing a complex economic situation that is marked inter by debt burdens, a step reduction in official development aid, lack of financing for attaining the SDGs, and a reduction in capacity and budgetary room for maneuver.
As a result, the current blical context is marked by tensions and conflicts, and it is exacerbating the situation due to the many negative consequences that it has on the international community as a whole, especially for the most vulnerable countries, including those on the African continent.
As a net hydrocarbon importer, Senegal, like most African countries, is feeling the direct cumulative and multifaceted effects of instability.
The consequences we've seen include iteration of the trade balance with additional pressure on public finances, as well as increased production costs in pivotal sectors of our national economy and the risk of inflation being passed on to consumers.
To address these problems, the government of Senegal is implementing measures to accelerate the usage of its national gas resources as well as to control the energy demand and to diversify energy mix in a competitive manner, as well as to protect vulnerable sectors.
In this regard, Senate is crucial to accelerate the transition toward renewable energy, to establish a targeted energy shield to protect strategic sectors, to protect purchasing power, diversify supply sources, and to rethink our taxation regime.
At the African level, securing energy flows ought to go hand in hand with measures to strengthen food security as well as significant investment to promote industrialization and facilitate access to accessible, reliable, and sustainable energy.
Delegation of Senegal also would like to commend initiatives established by the UN as well as by the Secretary-General.
In order to coordinate an international level responses to disruptions.
Lastly, we'd like to recall the importance of negotiation, preventive diplomacy, respect for international law in order to support socioeconomic progress on the international level.
Thank you.
I thank the distributed representative of Senegal.
Now, I give the floor to the Permanent representative of Islamic Republic of Iran.
In the name of course, the compassion, the merciful Excellencies, Mr.
President, growing instability in energy markets, supply chains, and the global trade flows represents a serious challenge to sustainable development, international cooperation, and global economic stability.
Within less than one year, my country has been subjected to two unlawful acts of aggression in clear violation of the charter of the United Nations and international law.
These attacks resulted in the tragic loss of thousands of innocent civilians.
These attacks also caused widespread destruction of civilians, economic, energy, and environmentally sensitive infrastructure, the consequences of which will not disappear with the end of military operations.
Mr.
President.
Perhaps the most important question before this special meeting is not only how to respond to the current crisis, but to ask honestly, what are the real root of this growing crisis and instabilities.
Allow me to briefly highlight some of the realities that lies at the heart of the current crisis first.
The current instability did not emerge in a vacuum.
It is rooted in a military escalation and unlawful acts of aggression imposed by the Israeli regime and the United States.
These actions have intensified tensions in one of the world's most strategic energy and trade regions and undermined regional and global stability.
Second, Direct attack against Iran's oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure have caused severe economic and environmental damage in the Persian Gulf region.
These attacks have also disrupted global energy and fertilizer supply chain with serious implications for food security and agricultural products worldwide.
Third, Unilateral sanctions, coercive measures, and the maritime blockade imposed by the United States have further fragmented global supply chain and increased instability in energy and commodity market.
Fourth, sustainable regional security cannot be achieved through confrontation or dependence on external powers, but only through dialogue, mutual respect, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and genuine regional and international cooperation.
Iran remains committed to the constructive engagement and efforts to restore stability, energy security, and the state of almost normal condition provided that the aggression and military escalation cease and the maritime blockade is lifted.
We declare very clearly that the current situation in the strait of foremost and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of the initiator of the war against Iran and the regional partners.
I thank you.
I thank the Permanent representative of Iran.
Now I give the floor to the Permanent representative of Lao PDR.
Mr.
President, Excellencies, my delegation allies itself with the statements delivered on behalf of the groups of 77 and China, LDCs and LDCs and would like to add the following in national capacity.
The current global situation demonstrates that disruptions in energy and supply flows extend far beyond economic concerns.
They directly affect food security, poverty reduction, social protection, and progress towards achieving the SDTs.
Developing countries, especially those in vulnerable situations, continue to bear a disproportionate share of these impacts despite limited capacity to observe repeated external shocks.
As both an LDC and NLDC, the LAPDR remains particularly vulnerable to disruptions in global energy markets and supply chains.
Rising fuel, transport, fertilizer, and food prices continue to place significant pressure on our economy, fiscal space, and the livelihoods of our people.
These challenges are compounded by our reliance on regional connectivity and cross border trade.
The effects are felt through rising import costs, inflationary pressures, higher transport and logistics expenses, and increasing constraints on agriculture and productivity due to elevated energy and fertilizer prices.
Disruptions in regional and global supply chains quickly translate into higher costs for essential goods and services.
The LAPDR has continued to undertake measures to strengthen macroeconomic stability, improve energy efficiency, promote renewable energy development, and enhance regional connectivity and trade facilitation.
We remain committed to advancing renewable energy sources, including hydro, wind and solar power as part of a broader sustainable development and regional cooperation objective.
At the same time, we recognize that national efforts alone are not sufficient.
Greater international and regional cooperation and solidarity are urgently needed.
In this regard, the LAPDR underscores the importance of scaling up concession finance, technology transfer, and capacity building support for developing countries, particularly countries in special situations to strengthen energy resilience and support affordable and sustainable energy transitions in line with the national circumstances and priorities.
Including the LAPDR remains committed to working closely with the international community to strengthen international cooperation and build more resilience, inclusive and sustainable energy and supply systems.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the Permanent Representative of Lao Pida.
Now I give the floor to the Permanent Representative of Pakistan.
Mr.
President, we thank you for convening this timely meeting.
The consequences of the recent disruptions to global energy and supply flows are reverberating across every region and every economy.
The human cost is staggering and is still mounting.
Global fuel prices have more than doubled the 2025 average and 32 million additional people risk being pushed into poverty.
Notably, countries that had no part in this crisis are bearing its heaviest costs.
Pakistan is among the most severely affected with the heavy reliance on energy supplies from this region, the recent disruptions have translated into abrupt fuel shortages, surging prices, and inflationary pressures on millions of our households.
The investment in and growth of solar sector in Pakistan though has helped mitigate the energy shock to some extent.
But the impacts extend well beyond energy.
Fertilizer prices have spiked, threatening food security and remittance inflows are declining.
As the developing world, governments are being compelled to implement austerity measures precisely when their populations need protection the most.
If the situation persists, it will impact growth and lead to widespread and long term economic hardship as the UN Secretary-General has also warned.
President, our response, the response of the international community can be two pronged.
First, on the economic front.
And it is here that EcoSoc may exercise its charter mandate and actively engage international financial institutions and other relevant organizations to ensure a scaled up, coordinated global response to address the needs of the most affected developing countries.
This could include ensuring rapid access to external financing for essential imports, including through crisis response windows and emergency financing facilities, as well as debt relief.
Secondly, for our collective objective of development and prosperity, it is imperative to bring an end to the conflict through a peaceful settlement.
Restraint that diplomacy and dialogue must prevail.
Pakistan has actively engaged in such efforts and remains committed to playing its constructive role in promoting dialogue and supporting all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace.
I thank you.
I thank the Perman representative of Pakistan for his statement.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kyrgyzstan to be followed by Bangladesh, Japan, Albania, Mongolia, and Guatemala.
Thank you.
Mr.
President, Distinguished colleagues, we thank you, Mr.
President, for convening this special meeting and we also fully align ourselves with a statement delivered by the representative of Turkmenisttan on behalf of the group of LLDC for Kygstan as a landlocked developing country.
Reliable energy, transport, and trade connectivity are of strategic importance.
Limited access to global markets, dependence on transit routes, rising logistics, costs, and continued vulnerability to external economic shocks continue to have a serious impact on the sustainable development of many countries.
This regard, we attach particular importance to strengthening resilient transport corridors, enhancing regional connectivity, simplifying transit procedures, digitalizing custom systems, and ensuring stable and predictable supply chains.
We also consistently advocate for the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly energy, including the effective utilization of hydropower potential as well as for expanding international cooperation in the field of green economy and sustainable development.
In this regard, we would like to call upon international partners, international financial institutions and the United Nations systems to continue to support landlocked developing countries in the areas of infrastructure development, digital transformation, technology transfer, and strengthening resilience to global challenges.
Thank you.
I thank the Du representative of Kyrgyzstan.
Now I give the floor to Distingu representative of Bangladesh.
Mr.
President, we welcome convening of this timely and important special meeting.
My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by G 77 and China and the LDC group.
The ongoing disruptions in energy and supply flows are undermining development prospects in many of our developing countries.
This moments the double world shock of the 1970s, which generated inflation, debt distress, and balance of payments pressures across much of the developing world.
Its aftershocks contributed to the lost decade of development in the 1980s.
We have a collective duty to ensure that today's disruptions do not produce a similar setback.
As an energy importing economy, Bangladesh is exposed to price volatility directly affecting our food security.
Higher energy costs are adversely impacting our transport and manufacturing sectors.
Moreover, we are experiencing a sharp decline in the mobility of migrant workers and remittance flows, which my country heavily relies on.
We are therefore compelled to redirect our scarce public finances to address this exigency, reducing our ability to invest in social protection and long time resilience.
These add to the overlapping challenges Bangladesh is already navigating, including climate vulnerability, as well as political and economic transitions.
This convergence of internal and external pressures compelled us to request a one additional preparatory period before graduation from the LDC category.
Mr.
President, the matter needs sustained and undivided attention and the global community must respond with urgency and reinforce international cooperation.
Developing countries, including LDCs and graduating LDCs, need timely and affordable financing with debt burden eased to manage immediate difficulties without cutting essential development spending.
We also call for targeted investment in our countries to support energy diversification, energy efficiency, and supply resilience in line with our diverse national circumstances.
While the council has an important role in bringing together the development, finance, trade, and social dimensions of this matter, a robust interorgan coordination also remains essential.
The UN system, IFIs, and relevant intergovernmental bodies also need to work in greater coherence in the coming days to help prevent the disruption from turning into a prolonged crisis.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Bangladesh.
I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Japan.
Thank you, Mr.
President for convening this special session.
It is timely and relevant to address the vital issues of safeguarding energy security and ensuring the resilience of global supply chains.
Disruptions in the supplies of energy and resources and the soaring prices of food and energy are having a global impact and a profound effect on the livelihoods of vulnerable people.
In this context, Japan has taken a leading role in initiatives to ensure stable energy supply, particularly in Asia, such as Asia Emission community platform to promote cooperation among Asian nations in advancing the energy transition and has been working to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth, and energy security.
Given the urgent need for Asian nations to respond to the ongoing energy crisis collectively, Prime Minister Takach recently announced a new initiative called Power Asia last month.
This framework will provide approximately $10 billion in financial cooperation for near term emergency measures, such as financing for the procurement of crude oil and petroleum products and supply chain maintenance, as well as mid to long term efforts, including establishment of stockpiling and release systems and diversification of energy sources.
Under the PLM framework, Japan is supporting Pacific Island nations in mitigating blackout risks from supply chain issues.
We have been promoting hybrid power systems alongside decentralized renewable energy projects for local communities.
Also in terms of broader supply chain support, following the Indian Ocean and Africa Economic Zone Initiative launched our TCT nine last year, we have been supporting to strengthen supply chains such as transport networks and port hubs throughout Africa.
Furthermore, Japan provides various forms of support to developing countries around the world, through the UN with a focus on stabilizing power supplies and enhancing energy efficiency.
Japan remains committed to supporting the efforts of developing countries to build resilient economies through the UN and through regional and bilateral endeavors.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the distinguished representative of Japan.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Albania.
Mr.
President, we welcome the convening of this important EcoSox special meeting at a time when disruptions in energy and supply flows continue to challenge global stability and sustainable development.
Recent crises have reminded us of fundamental reality.
In an interconnected world, disruptions in one region can rapidly generate consequences far beyond borders.
In the short term, disruptions in energy and supply flows increase the cost of living, drive food and energy inflation, interrupt production, and place additional strain on public finances.
In the longer term, they risk slowing economic growth, widening inequalities, weakening social protection systems, and undermining progress towards the SDGs.
As a small, open economy closely connected to regional and international markets, we are aware of the vulnerabilities created by external shocks.
Although Albania produces nearly all of its electricity from hydropower, the climate related factors can significantly impact domestic electricity production, increasing the need for costly energy imports during periods of international market instability.
While the effects vary according to national circumstances, their consequences are global and as is often the case, the burden falls disproportionately on the most vulnerable women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities, migrants, refugees who face risks of poverty, food insecurity, and reduced access to essential services.
This reality calls for responses that are not only effective but also equitable and inclusive.
In response, Albania undertook measures to protect households and businesses from severe price shocks, including efforts to stabilize domestic energy prices and targeted support to vulnerable populations.
At the same time, we accelerated efforts to diversify energy sources through investments in solar and wind energy, while strengthening regional energy cooperation and interconnectivity in the Western Balkans.
These experiences reinforce an important lesson.
Resilience cannot be built during a crisis alone.
It must be built beforehand through diverse energy systems, stronger infrastructure, regional partnerships, digitalization, and institutions capable of responding rapidly to shocks.
Colleagues, in an increasingly interconnected world, no country is immune to disruption and no country can respond alone.
Our collective response must therefore be rooted in solidarity, partnership, and an unwavering commitment to multilateral cooperation.
In this regard, the United Nations has a critical role to play in supporting coordinated responses to food insecurity, energy access, trade disruptions, and shrinking fiscal space.
Enhanced multilateral cooperation, improved early warning system, and stronger coordination across humanitarian development and financial actors are essential.
We must also recognize I thank the distinguished representative of Albania.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mongolia.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
At Mongolia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Uruguay on behalf of Group of g77 and China and by Turkmenistan on behalf of the group of LLTs.
I wish to deliver the following statement in my national capacity.
Mr.
President, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you for convening this important meeting.
That the longer the current energy disruption persists, the greater their impact on the global economy and on the daily lives of people.
Today, it is estimated that 32.5 million people more at the risk of being pushed into poverty.
While progress towards the achievement of SDGs may for fall off track unless international cooperation becomes more agile, responsive, and effective.
Current global energy disruptions and their impact across supply chains have demonstrated that the renewable energy and clean technologies may offer greater resilience and represent long term resolutions for energy security.
In this regard, I would like to underline following points.
Without enhanced capacity building and technology transfer for renewable energy infrastructure to developing countries, they will remain in vulnerable to energy insecurity and the public and private financial institutions as well as investors in renewable energy infrastructure must recognize their different pathways and national circumstances of developing countries in pursuing just energy transitions, while adhering to principles of common but differentiated responsibilities amongst countries when allocating their resources.
Mongolia has submitted its updated national determined contribution to in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and committed to a green economic development policy while launching the Just Energy Transition framework.
In this regard, an annual investment gap to realize SDG seven until 2030 was estimated at additional 2.1% of nominal GDP.
Which will require a substantial investment, both foreign and domestic.
Against this backdrop, as Mongolia seeks to expand its energy generation capacity to meet growing demand, our just energy transition pathway should reflect energy mix approach and development priorities.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Mongolia.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Guatemala.
Okay.
Thank you very much President.
Energy flows are essential for sustainable development, the reduction of poverty and economic stability, developing countries disproportionately face the effects of global interruptions that today are being aggravated by geopolitical tensions, the volatility of energy markets, climate events, and disruptions to the supply chains that increase costs that erode public budgets and threaten food security.
Guatemala believes that energy security and sustainable development must progress together, our country has established a diversified energy mix that is based primarily on renewable sources that today represent more than 60% of our national electricity generation.
This diversification has strengthened our resilience to external shocks and places us among regional leaders in green energy.
Over recent years, Guatemala has engaged in strategic actions to modernize and expand its energy sector.
In 2025, plans geared towards strengthening energy security were launched also to expand our infrastructure and incorporate a green energy into the national grid.
These will bring about 4,400 additional kilowatt hours and strengthen the reliability of the system.
We also recognize that energy transitions must be exclusive and focused on people.
Thanks to the sustained efforts to expand the networks and decentralized solutions, Guatemala has achieved national electricity coverage above 95%.
Although there are gaps, including indigenous communities, our goal is to close these gaps so that our energy can contribute to development.
This plays a key role in technological innovation, and we are fostering an environment for responsible investment that strengthens the resilience of supply chains and contributes to economic stability.
Regional and international cooperation are also essential.
Guatemala appreciates electrical integration measures in Central America.
We believe that cross border cooperation and technology transfer are essential for building sustainable, stable, energy systems that are able to overcome global challenges.
We reaffirm our commitment to work with all member states and development partners in order to promote secure, sustainable and inclusive energy systems that contribute to global development and that ensure that nobody is left behind.
Thank you very much, President.
I thank the distinguished representative of Guatemala.
Now I give the floor to Pm representative of Eritrea.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
My delegation thanks you for convening this timely special meeting on safeguarding energy and supply flows and their implications to global development.
The current global environment once again demonstrates the fragility and asymmetry of the international economic system.
Disruptions in strategic trade and energy corridors have triggered inflationary pressures, increased transport and production costs, weakened fiscal space, and deepened food insecurity across many developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Eritrea believes that durable resilience cannot be built solely through short term crisis responses.
There's a need to strengthen national productive capacities, invest in regional connectivity, promote food and energy self sufficiency, and support equitable multilateral cooperation grounded in respect for sovereignty and national ownership.
Developing countries must be afforded the policy space necessary to pursue development strategies adapted to their unique national circumstances and priorities.
In this regard, my delegation underscores the importance of reducing overdependence on volatile global supply chains through greater regional integration, south south cooperation, and investment in sustainable infrastructure.
Expanding renewable energy systems, resilient transport corridors, and localized agricultural production can help mitigate future shocks while advancing the SDGs.
We also emphasize that responses to global crisis must not further deepen indebtedness or impose conditionalities that constrain development.
International financial institutions and development partners should prioritize accessible financing and targeted support for vulnerable economies.
Mr.
President, the United Nations system has an important role to play in fostering coordinated international responses that are inclusive, development oriented, and responsive to the needs of developing countries.
International cooperation must be guided by solidarity, mutual respect, and genuine partnership.
Eritrea remains committed to constructive engagement in advancing resilience, sustainable development, and collective efforts to address global changes.
I thank you.
I thank the Pman representative of Eritrea for her statement.
Now, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cotea.
Thank you, Mr.
President, for giving me the floor.
Court with this statement delivered by the African Group, NG 77 and China in innational capacity, It commenced this special meeting on safeguarding energy and supply flows.
This is the strategic question in a context marked by geopolitical tensions, logistical disruptions, volatility on energy markets, and the growing effects of climate change.
My delegation would like to underscore that energy security represents a key issue for economic stability and sustainable development, especially in Africa, where important challenges with regard to universal access to energy remain, as well as for financing of energy infrastructure and the effective integration of regional markets despite the significant potential of the African continent when it comes to natural energy resources.
In this regard, code de ore welcomes recent African initiatives that aim to strengthen continental cooperation in the area of infrastructure, energy, and connectivity.
In particular, we welcome the meeting between the African Heads of State and the French president, which took place on May 11th and 12th of this year in Nairobi, Kenya, which highlighted the pressing need to accelerate strategic investment and to promote appropriate African responses for energetic energy challenges that the continent is facing.
Mr.
President, led by His Excellency Alisan Ouattara, President of Republic, Côte D'ivoire is firmly pursuing its structural transformation through the implementation of its national Development P 26, 2030, which makes strengthening energy infrastructure, industrialization, and the consolidation of economic resilience its major priorities.
In this context, Côte D'ivoire remains convinced that no state can single handedly tackle energy security challenges and challenges with regard to the resilience of global supply chains, and that is why my delegation would here like to advocate for more equitable access for developing countries to concessional financing building up African capacity for energy and logistics as well as a just and adapted energy transition that's appropriate for the continent's realities.
Lastly, we hope that international cooperation we based upon solidarity partnership and shared development for all.
Thank you.
I thank the distributed representative of Cowa.
Now I give the floor to the distributed representative of Georgia.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Disruptions in global energy and supply chains are increasingly threatening price stability, economic resilience, and regional development prospects.
In this volatile context, safeguarding the secure flow of energy and goods is more critical than ever.
Georgia holds a strategically important position within the east west energy corridor and serves as a vital part of the regional energy transit chain, connecting the Caspian region with Turkey and European markets.
Together with Azerbijan in Turkey, Georgia contributes dically to the security, diversification, and resilience of regional and European energy supply.
The energy infrastructure crossing my country already enables the transportation of Azerbijan oil and natural gas to international markets and has sufficient capacity to accommodate additional volumes without major new environment investment.
It also creates opportunities for the integration of Central Asian energy resources into regional and European supply chains.
In the natural gas sector, Georgia is a host and partner state in the South Caucasus pipeline project, which since 2007 has enabled the delivery of Azerbijani gas to Georgia and Turkey and laid the foundation for the southern gas corridor.
The subsequent expansion of the system together with the T Anatolian and trans Adriatic pipelines has supported increased supplies of natural gas to European markets, including Greece, Bulgaria, and Italy.
Transit volumes through the South Caucasus pipeline system continue to grow.
Existing arrangements allow for a potential increase in annual capacity, including possible additional volumes from Central Asia, thereby contributing to Europe's long term energy security as well as diversification and resilience objectives.
Georgia also plays an important role in regional oil transit through the Bankut Tilisijhan Pipeline, which connects Caspian resources with Mediterranean and global markets.
In addition, Baku SFS pipeline retains important strategic and commercial potential and remains available for transporting Azerbijan Central Asian crude oil.
To conclude, Georgia remains committed to further strengthening regional connectivity, enhancing energy security, and promoting closer energy cooperation between the Caspian region and Europe in line with our shared strategic interests.
I thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the distinguished representative of Georgia.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Arab Emirates.
Excellencies, colleagues, the United Arab Emirates aligns itself with statements delivered by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council Group, and by Uruguay on behalf of the G 77 and China.
We would also like to thank President Zappa, under Secretary-General Lee, and Madam President Motley for convening this meeting.
It's quite clear that the most pressing challenge the world faces today regarding energy supplies is the continued disruption and closure by the Islamic Republic of Iran of the Strait of Hormoz, one of the world's most critical maritime trade corridors and an essential artery of the global economy.
This has already been recognized by many speakers today.
In this vein, the UAE condemns Iran's unlawful attacks on the UAE and fellow countries in the region, as well as its disruptions in the strait and its strikes on oil and gas infrastructure and vessels in the region.
According to UniqTg, the Strait of Hormuz carries one quarter of global seaborne oil trade in addition to significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and filtizers.
These critical supplies have effectively been taken hostage.
Driving further ripple effects across energy markets, maritime transport, insurance costs, and costs and global supply chains.
This also has direct implications for food security, inflation, and sustainable development.
Rising fuel and transport costs are already increasing pressure on food systems, fertilizers access, freight markets and household budgets worldwide.
Developing countries in particular face heightened risks into economic stability and progress toward the sustainable development goals.
The UAE reiterates that the navigational rights and freedom of merchant and commercial vessels must be respected in accordance with the international law.
Iran must immediately stop its attempts to impede transit passage and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormos, including its ing of sea mines and exaction of illegal tolls.
Security Council Resolution 28 17, co sponsored by 136 member states clearly condemned the threats and actions by Iran aimed at interfering with international navigation through the Strait of Hormos.
But Iran continues in blatant defiance of this resolution.
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of energy and trade through the strait of formos is imperative for the future of global development.
In all efforts, the UAE remains committed to the safeguarding of energy and supply flows and I thank the Distinguished representative of the United Arab Emirates.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Deployment, OECD.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
Excellencies, colleagues, rising oil prices and disruptions in the Gulf region are driving cost pressures across energy intensive sectors.
This includes transportation, electricity generation, and chemical production.
Price effects are spreading through petrochemicals, plastics, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical compounds.
Value chains for critical minerals are also affected with downstream impacts on automotive, construction, and other industries.
The world's interconnected trade corridors and energy markets mean that this crisis has become a global systemic shock with potentially significant effects on economically fragile developing countries.
The scale of impact will depend on the duration of the disruption, but early responses already indicate strain.
Yet, today's turmoil can be a turning point toward a more secure, sustainable, and affordable energy system.
OECD data show both the high cost of fossil fuel dependence and how clean energy drives long term growth.
Prioritizing energy efficiency, accelerating deployment of renewable power, scaling up electrification, and investing in grids can all support greater energy resilience.
Partnerships are essential to accomplish this.
With the right incentives and policies, the private sector also has a critical role to play in financing this transition.
The OECD has practical strategies for mobilizing private finance into the energy transition, including improved policy frameworks, risk sharing mechanisms, and local financial markets, as well as addressing regulatory barriers for financiers.
With evidence based policies and lessons drawn from this current challenge, we cannot only recover but also build lasting resilience.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of OECD.
Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Association Mauna for Human Rights and Immigration.
Mr.
President, our Association, Moana for Human Rights and Immigration is proud to deliver this statement at a highly sensitive moment in which the global energy security crisis is increasingly intertwined with the growing challenges facing sustainable development.
The closure of the strait of Hormos and the obstruction of transit passage through it constitute a clear violation of Article 38 and it leads to problems and that led to the collapse of the livelihood of millions.
The closure of this strait and obstruction of the free transit passage through it constituted a clear violation of Article 38 of the 1982 On Clause, which guarantees the right of transit passage for ships through straits used for international navigation as a right that cannot be suspended.
Such conduct also runs counter to Article 2, paragraph four of the UN charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of states.
The UN Security Council's resolution 28 17 and the Human Rights Council's resolution adopted last March affirmed the obligation to respect freedom of navigation and to protect international maritime corridors.
However, the continued refusal to comply risks transforming these resolutions into symbolic texts, undermining the application of international law.
From this perspective, we believe that the disruption in the straight of harness cannot be measured merely in energy market figures.
However, it includes a sharp rise in food and fuel prices affecting the developing countries and net energy importing states Four, they have faced a double shock.
It also led to an accelerating setback in achieving SDGs 27, eight and 16.
There is also a growing vulnerability among millions of migrant workers.
Thus, we have been facing with waves of unemployment and loss of remittances that represent a vital lifeline for the economies of their countries of origin.
In light of the above, we would like to share the following recommendations.
The Economic and Social Council must recognize the importance of international maritime corridors as a core pillar for human security and sustainable development.
Second, Council must refer matters related to international peace and security to the Security Council while emphasizing the need to implement Resolution 28 17 and related resolutions.
Third, activating financial and technical support mechanisms for the developing countries most effective in connection with the Ant and the Bretton Woods institutions.
Fourth, adopting a preventive early warning approach for monitoring disruptions in strategic supply chains and establishing an intergovernmental expert group within the ecosox system.
Fifth, ensuring the protection of migrant workers and the sound was interrupted.
I thank the distinguished representative of Association Moana for Human Rights and Immigrations for this statement.
I now give the floor to distinguished representative of Children and Youth International.
Sorry.
Thank you, Chair, Excellency's distinguished delegates.
Today, I speak on behalf of the SDG seven youth constituency of the major group for children and youth, the mandated constituency engaging over 20,000 youth organizations in over 50 intergovernmental and 200 multi stakeholder processes.
First, we highlight that the disruptions we are facing today extend far beyond energy supply flows.
There are disruptions to development itself.
As we have heard, with fuel prices more than 100% above last year's average and millions of people at risk of being pushed into poverty, this is not a temporary market shock.
It is a systemic development crisis.
We cannot build the future of multilateralism in the backdrop of genocides.
While we recognize the importance of maintaining stable supply chains through critical transit routes and straits, we also echo growing calls for the establishment of a fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty.
Second, crisis response must protect development spending.
Countries should not be expected to choose between fulfilling debt, social protection, and energy security.
IFIs must expand affordable finance, debt relief, and liquidity support so emergency responses do not become austerity measures imposed on young people, women and vulnerable communities.
Third, And finally, MGCWA welcomes this special meeting and recommends that issues related to energy flows, supply chain disruptions and energy resilience be systematically integrated into the EcoSC Humanitarian affairs segment and the meeting on the transition from relief to development under energy issues, given their impact on humanitarian response and long term development outcomes.
The only other universal UN body that discusses SDG seven and related issues in the HLPF every three years.
However, these issues require annual and continuous discussion.
In addition to deliberations at non UN bodies such as the Irena and the International Atomic Energy Agency, Ecosox should invite these agencies and the chairs of the fossil fuel and PT process to collaborate closely in the HLPF, the Humanitarians Affairs segment, and the meeting on the transition from relief to development.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Children and Youth International.
Now, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Men of Campaign US.
Good afternoon, His Excellency and everyone in the room.
First of all, thank you for the opportunity to speak.
I want to first give three things that I think that would be helpful to everyone here.
One, ITU, when we look at what's going on with artificial intelligence, there is currently something right now that ITU has where people in remote areas that might help countries here have access to something that is something called locally AI, where they don't need to be online and they can actually have access to AI right then and there that will help them with farming, agri forestry, the blue economy, and so forth.
That's one thing that was just shown with Her Excellency, Amina Mohammed at the UAE Ministry and it's called Locally AI.
You can download it on your phone and it will locally people who don't have access to Internet, locally, literally AI and support them in different directions of things that they might need.
Number two, inviting artists to come in and work with each member state to solve global issues where they can be influencers for each country to get the word out to citizens on how all stakeholders can work together in that particular country.
Thank you.
That's it.
So thank you representative of Man of campaign USA and we have just heard the last speaker under the general statements segment this afternoon.
Excellencies, distinguished delegates, we have reached the closing segment of this meeting.
I now invite Mr.
Navid Hanef, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development, to make a closing statement.
Mr.
Hanef, you have the Thank you, Mr.
President.
Excellency's distinguished delegates.
Today's discussions made one thing clear disruptions to energy and supply flows are no longer isolated shocks.
They are cascading across trade, production, financial markets, food systems, and investment flows.
Developing countries are paying the highest price and the scale is alarming.
Global fuel prices, as you have heard, are now more than 100% above last year's average.
An estimated 32.5 billion people are at risk of falling into poverty.
Today's discussions highlighted five urgent priorities.
First, this is not only an energy crisis.
It is a broader development crisis.
Food security, agriculture, transport, and industrial production are all under strain.
SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs remain among the most exposed.
Second, resilience requires diversification and structural transformation.
Countries must accelerate investment in renewable energy, resilient infrastructure, and regional connectivity.
Dependence on concentrated supply routes and fossil fuel inputs leaves economies dangerously exposed.
Third, protecting food systems and supply chains is urgent.
Speakers stressed the need to avoid export restrictions and keep humanitarian and trade corridors open.
Farmers and SMEs also need liquidity support and trade finance to stay afloat.
Fourth, vulnerable countries and communities must remain at the center of the response.
There were strong calls for expanded concessional finance, emergency liquidity, and debt relief instruments.
Countries need fiscal space to invest in resilience while managing rising vulnerabilities.
Fifth, no country can face these challenges alone.
Multilateralism, dialogue, and regional cooperation are not optional.
They are indispensable.
Fragmented responses will deepen volatility and widen inequalities.
What is needed is coordinated international action that connects energy, finance, food security, trade, and development into one coherent response.
Mr.
President, today's meeting reaffirmed the critical role of EcoSOC and we commend you in convening this meeting.
EcoSc has a role in advancing dialogue and collective action on interconnected economic, financial, and development challenges.
The United Nations, including the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, remains committed to supporting member states through evidence based analysis, policy advice, and platforms for cooperation.
Crises are accelerating.
Our cooperation must accelerate faster.
That is a test of effective multilateralism in our time.
The world needs solidarity that is decisive, timely, coordinated, and fast enough to match the moment.
Thank you, Mr.
President.
I thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development.
I will now deliver my closing remarks.
ASD, Mr.
Hanev, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, dear colleagues.
As we bring this special meeting of the Economic and Social Council to a close, I would like to thank all of you for a and thoughtful exchange.
Let me share with you that when I was just contemplating To hold these meetings, I have confusions whether we need to hold this meeting at all or how much interest this meeting will be to the member states or to you.
After convening this meeting today, I realized that how important this meeting and discussions are and can be.
I'm quite delighted to have your utmost support, your deliberations and your constructive contributions to make this special meeting a success.
I also thank all our distinguished speakers to this special meeting.
Today's discussions have deepen our understanding of the challenges our countries, our communities have been facing with the recent disruptions of energy and supplies flows.
The discussions also underscores, I think rightly so, the importance of energy security and uninterrupted supply flows.
Our discussions also reinforce the urgent need for coordinated and collective actions.
Colleagues, disruptions in energy and supplies flows are testing the resilience of our global systems.
And it is placing immense pressures on our country's ability to sustain progress towards sustainable development.
The implications cut across all dimensions of the 2030 agenda at a time when our efforts should be accelerating, not faltering.
For people, Rising costs and reduced access to essential goods, including fertilizers and foods, risk reversing progress on poverty reductions, hunger, and widening inequalities.
For prosperity, disrupted trade and volatile markets are constraining production and investment.
Through attaining livelihoods and jobs and increasing fiscal pressures.
For the planet, short term responses to energy shortages, risk slowing progress towards clean and sustainable energy systems.
For peace, growing economic hardships can weaken social costs and place additional strain on the resilience of our societies.
For partnerships, this moment reminds us that no country can navigate these challenges alone.
You have underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy and working together to overcome the problems and crisis they have been facing.
At the same time, today's discussions also highlighted the resilience, innovations, and determinations of the countries and communities to adapt and to respond.
We heard strong calls for practical solutions that protect the most vulnerable.
Strengthen solidarity, cooperations and collaborations among nations and support long term sustainable development through concessional finance, technology, innovations, debt relief measures, and just energy transitions, among others.
Excellencies, distinguished colleagues.
The task before us now is to translate today's discussion into practical and sustained impact.
Axon that safeguards diplomment gains, strengthens resilience and keep the promise of the 2030 agenda within reach.
The Economic and Social Council will continue to support member states in this endeavor by fostering dialogue, by advancing cooperation, and by promoting coordinated responses that mass the scale of the challenges.
Finally, a summary of the president will be prepared and circulated to the delegations.
I thank you.
Colleagues, the special meeting of the Economic and Social Council on safeguarding energy and supply flows, supporting global development through international cooperation is now concluded.
The meeting is adjourned.
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(Part 2) Safeguarding energy and supply flows: Supporting global development through international cooperation - Economic and Social Council, Special meeting, 2026 Session
This high-level meeting addresses the critical, ongoing disruptions in energy and supply chains that are causing significant global impacts on trade, food security, and macroeconomic stability.
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Through this special meeting, the Council will bring together representatives of Member States, the United Nations system, civil society and the business sector to discuss policy options and measures that countries can immediately take to address their development impacts, ease fiscal constraints and enhance socio-economic resilience. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to explore global spillover effects, with particular attention to impacts on developing countries.
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