Thank you, Honorable Chair. 

On behalf of my delegation, I wish to thank the organizers for this timely and well-intentioned meeting. I pay respect to all the previous speakers for their insightful contribution, including that of the Secretary-General.

Gail Greezakwah Farngalo is the Senior Adviser and Lead on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Focal Point for UN Women and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA).

H.E.  Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai

Permanent Representative of Nepal and

Chairperson of the Second Committee 75^th session

Excellencies;

Distinguished Delegates;

Madam Chair:

Congratulations to you and members of your Bureau on your election. My delegation pledges its fullest support to your leadership as you conduct the affairs of this Committee.