DPR's Statement: Mandate Implementation Review

Iran's ambassador and deputy permanent representative has delivered a statement during a UN conference. The full text of the statement is as follows:

Statement by H.E. Mr. Gholamhossein Darzi

Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN

At the Consultations on Mandate Creation in
Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the Mandate Implementation Review
New York – 23 October 2025

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

 

Thank you Co-Chairs, Excellencies,

My delegation wishes to express its appreciation for the organization of the briefings and for the opportunities to engage further on the issue of mandate implementation review. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Iraq on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.

The task before this Ad Hoc Working Group is critical and important in our endeavors toward the review of mandate implementation within our Organization. Having in mind that mandates have been and continue to be created by Member States through various mechanisms and forums—ranging from conventions, protocols, agreements, decisions, and resolutions of UN bodies and executive boards. We believe that the mandate implementation review must focus on ways and means to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and strengthening, not redefining, the UN intergovernmental mandate creation and implementation processes.

In this regard, first and foremost, we need to agree on the scope of our deliberations and the format and expected outcome of this Working Group. Given the integrated nature of the mandate cycle, any written submissions should be considered only after completion of discussions on the entire lifecycle, including the creation, implementation, and review of mandates.

Second, any review of mandate creation must remain firmly within the purview of Member States. The process must ensure the full and equal participation of all Member States.

Third, while reiterating that clear mandates from intergovernmental bodies provide the solid foundation for the UN system and their successful implementation, we emphasize that mandates are agreed by Member States and cannot be simplified, reformulated, merged, or reinterpreted through administrative, technical, or technological means. This exercise must never come at the expense of substantive content or negotiated language.

In conclusion, my delegation wishes to assure you of its constructive engagement toward fruitful deliberations and outcomes of this Working Group.

Thank you.