H.E. Katalin Annamária Bogyay, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations delivered a statement at the first of five high-level debates related to means of implementation of the Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda.
In line with the theme of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly: “Delivering on and implementing a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda”, the President of the General Assembly, Sam Kutesa convened five high-level thematic debates for Member States and stakeholders. The aim was to provide a platform for in-depth exchange of views in order to contribute towards the formulation of the Post-2015 development Agenda.
The first of the high-level thematic debates was held 9-10 February 2015 and focused on key issues related to means of implementation of the Agenda, with a view to identifying key elements of a renewed and strengthened global partnership for sustainable development.
In her statement delivered in the panel discussion Ambassador Bogyay focused on the role of parliaments, cities and local authorities in the implementation of the Agenda. Ambassador Bogyay then highlighted that without the contribution of the leaders of these institutions the effectuation of the Post-2015 Agenda will remain an abstract vision. She encouraged the participants to translate this abstract vision into a digestive, inspiring way for the politicians and the voters at the same time.
To read the full statement delivered by Ambassador Bogyay, please click here.
