Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, and distinguished delegates,This year is a meaningful year marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The United Nations has strived to provide equal rights and opportunities to everyone without discrimination and has provided education and vaccines to make children’s lives blossom. It is raising its role and responsibility as a member of the international community more rapidly than any other country. Today, the Republic of Korea is fulfilling its responsibility as a key contributor to the United Nation’s peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities. Since the United Nations established Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 10 years ago, the international community has made much progress in eradicating poverty and reducing inequality.