UN General Assembly
2024

Costa Rica calls for a consensus on governance frameworks for artificial intelligence in both military and civilian spheres. These frameworks must regulate autonomous systems with transformative capabilities that operate without human intervention. The recently adopted Global Digital Compact puts the multilateral system in motion to address artificial intelligence and is key for its research and development, not just its applications. Thirdly, Costa Rica considers that the international financial infrastructure is at imminent risk of becoming obsolete in addressing current and future challenges. Therefore, we make the most vigorous call for an international financial system that is transparent, inclusive, and sustainable. We require a financial architecture that meets the needs, does not perpetuate global inequalities, and addresses the urgent need for access to financing. Financing that must be sufficient and concessional, with effective debt relief mechanisms for developing countries. Costa Rica recognizes the efforts of some international financial institutions to align their processes with transformation commitments, and we urge the States that make up the boards of the major international financial institutions to prioritize this urgent reform.