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Thank you, Mr. President,

I thank Sierra Leone for convening this important debate. Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and the Group of Friends on Conflict and Hunger. Let me also thank today's briefers for their valuable inputs.

Germany is deeply alarmed about the growing scale of hunger and malnutrition worldwide. Resolution 2417 clearly condemns the weaponization of hunger – wherever it may occur. Violations of the right to food during conflict and war must be stopped. The denial of humanitarian access as well as attacks on civilians and aid workers directly deprive the most vulnerable of their basic needs. This is unacceptable.

We want to prevent famine and uphold humanitarian law. Our approach is guided by three parameters:

First,

Germany is making every effort to support political solutions to conflicts. We remain steadfast in our commitment to use all diplomatic means for sustainable ceasefires and compliance with international humanitarian law.

Strong advocacy to all conflict parties to allow for rapid, unimpeded, sustained, and safe humanitarian access and the protection of civilians, including humanitarian workers, is one element.

This is a point State Minister Güler made in her recent trip to Sudan. And we stress with this message with regard to Gaza as well: We welcome the cease fire agreement, the recent increase of aid deliveries into Gaza and the opening of an additional crossing point for humanitarian assistance. We are committed to continue our engagement for the delivery of principled humanitarian assistance at scale and in line with international humanitarian law. All players must be enabled to provide life-saving assistance, as stipulated in President Trump’s plan.

Second,

Anticipatory and early action is key.
Germany will continue to be a major and reliable humanitarian donor and a strong supporter of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification because we want to enable humanitarian decision-making, as millions more could face food insecurity in 2026. We are working closely with partners to advance the humanitarian reset and UN 80.

Third,

Germany supports long-term resilience. This year alone we have allocated over 1.2 billion US Dollars (1 billion Euros) in humanitarian assistance for those facing acute food insecurity. And we mobilize complementary funding for development and peacebuilding measures.

This is not enough: we need to look beyond the immediate response. We therefore support approaches that enable displaced farmers to continue working in agriculture. We promote food systems transformation, inclusive resource governance and equitable land and water access through our development cooperation.

Let me conclude. The scale of today’s hunger crises demands collective action. Germany will continue to work with all stakeholders to build a future where food security is a cornerstone of peace and stability.

Thank you.