24 April 2026, New York -- Statement on behalf of the European Union and its Member States delivered by Mr. Michael Swann, First Counsellor, at the 25th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Agenda Item 4: Discussion on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum (Economic and Social Development, Culture, Environment, Education, Health, and Human Rights) Chair,  I have the honor to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States.  The Candidate Countries North