The Secretary-General presents the report from the High-Level Panel on System-Wide Coherence to the General Assembly. He thanks the Panel members for their extensive work reviewing UN coordination and developing ambitious recommendations to strengthen the UN's management and impact. The report proposes reconfiguring UN development parts to realize its full potential and better use resources. It also calls for establishing pilot joint country programs, advancing gender equality, and improving business practices. The Secretary-General believes the Panel has provided an opportunity to reform the UN system and make it more effective, and calls on member states to support implementing the recommendations.