{"id":25666,"date":"2025-07-01T07:33:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T01:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepalsamaj.com\/en\/?p=25666"},"modified":"2025-07-01T12:11:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T06:26:54","slug":"pm-oli-addresses-ffd4-plenary-calls-for-justice-and-fairness-in-global-economic-and-financial-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nepalsamaj.com\/en\/pm-oli-addresses-ffd4-plenary-calls-for-justice-and-fairness-in-global-economic-and-financial-system\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Oli addresses FFD4 Plenary, calls for justice and fairness in global economic and financial system"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kathmandu, July 1:<\/strong> Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for justice and fairness in the global economic and financial system.<\/p>\n

The PM, who is currently on an official visit to Spain to attend the United Nations (UN)’s ‘Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)’, made this call while delivering a statement at the FFD4 Plenary on Monday.<\/p>\n

The following is the full text of the PM’s statement:
\nSTATEMENT by Rt. Hon. Mr. K P Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal as the Chair of the LDCs and in National Capacity at the Plenary of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) 30 June 2025, Seville, Spain<\/p>\n

Distinguished Co-Chairs, Your Excellencies the Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General of the United Nations, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the group of the least developed countries.<\/p>\n

Let me begin by expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Spain\u2014for generous hospitality, and for warmly welcoming us into this historic and beautiful city. Excellencies, A decade ago, in Addis Ababa, the world pledged solidarity with the LDCs.<\/p>\n

The commitment was also echoed in the 2030 Agenda. We promised to leave no one behind and committed to uplift the furthest behind first. Ten years on, the world is making progress. Global GDP has grown\u2014roughly from 75 trillion to 115 trillion. But inequality is rising\u2014between and within nations. At the very moment when solidarity is most needed\u2014 Official Development Assistance is shrinking.<\/p>\n

Debt is suffocating the South\u2014specifically, LDCs\u2019 debt has tripled in the last decade. Trade is fractured. Growth is unequal. Investment remains weak, and poverty is persistent. Technology and innovation are advancing in leaps and bounds in developed countries. But the LDCs face a stark technological and digital divide\u2014seriously hindering their economic and social progress.<\/p>\n

Poor and inadequate infrastructure continues to impede our potential. In global development forums, LDCs remain marginalized\u2014their voices often unheard. Climate change strikes LDCs the hardest, although they emit less than 1 percent of greenhouse gas. After Addis Ababa\u2014 only four LDCs have graduated.
\nExcellencies,<\/p>\n

Despite multiple challenges, LDCs are resolute to overcome them with the strength and ingenuity of their people as well as the support and solidarity of their development partners. This is also demonstrated by the 14 LDCs advancing toward graduation.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, the Sevilla Commitment we adopted today gives us a chance to change the course. It promises a renewed global financing framework for the realization of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The developing countries, particularly LDCs, strongly urge for its full implementation in good faith and high spirits. In this regard, we call for justice and fairness in the global economic and financial system. We stand for reform of global financial architecture.<\/p>\n

\uf0be We urge our development partners to deliver 0.7 percent ODA commitment to developing countries; and to meet and go beyond 0.2 percent for the LDCs.<\/p>\n

\uf0be We seek grants and concessional finance on fairer terms.<\/p>\n

\uf0be We stand for rules-based and equitable global trading system where all countries accrue benefits. \uf0be We stand for vibrant private sectors connecting Global North and Global South through value chains bringing common prosperity to all. \uf0be We stand for a UN-led tax convention.<\/p>\n

\uf0be We call for adequate climate finance that is concessional, predictable, and accessible. The Sevilla Commitment must serve as a vital catalyst for the development and progress of all the LDCs. It must also ensure a smooth, irreversible and sustainable graduation. Excellencies, Let me touch briefly upon my national context now. We are graduating from the LDC status in 2026. While our determination remains firm, we need robust support from our development partners to realize our development aspirations. Nepal is proud to have served as a co-facilitator of Sevilla Commitment\u2014alongside Norway, Zambia, and Mexico. We thank all Member States for their trust. Excellencies, Let us implement the Sevilla agenda with urgency to overcome despair and to reignite hope:<\/p>\n

\uf0be Hope for a fairer global governance system that respects all voices.<\/p>\n

\uf0be Hope for partnerships built on solidarity.<\/p>\n

\uf0be Hope for sensible investment in people and planet.<\/p>\n

\uf0be Hope for a better world where no country is left behind. Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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