Israel reiterates its full commitment to the 2030 Agenda and stands ready to actively contribute toward the successful implementation of the SDGs.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to the President of the General Assembly, the co-facilitators, Ambassador Donoghue and Ambassador Kamau, as well as Ambassador Korshi. ASG Amina Mohammed, and the secretariat for their steadfast determination and support.

We would also like to acknowledge the significant contribution and valuable inputs of all member states and stakeholders, including civil society organizations, to the process.

This agenda, if implemented in full, has the power to once and for all free this world from hunger, disease and poverty. This can only be achieved if we work together in the spirit of cooperation and partnership, and if each of us makes an honest commitment towards the future wellbeing of its own people.

Israel joined consensus on the outcome document due to its unwavering commitment to sustainable development and the successful conclusion of the process. However, our position on the inclusion of politicized language in paragraph 335 remains unchanged. Using the development agenda to score insignificant political points is counter-productive, pollutes the discussion and moves us further away from working toward our worthy development goals that we all aspire to. As we have stated throughout negotiations, the road to peace, the peace that we all desire, runs through Jerusalem and Ramallah, and is not found in development resolutions.  All outstanding issues between Israel and the Palestinians can only be resolved through direct negotiations.

Thank you"