Domestic resource mobilisation is crucial to build back better and to reach the SDGs. Fairand effective tax systems are needed–not only to generate revenue, but also to build trust in government.The agreement reached in the OECD on a new framework for international tax reform is an important step forward.

We endeavor to fight poverty and exclusion in all its forms, in Spain and worldwide,reforming our development model tomake it more sustainable. That is why wewelcome the historic agreement on international taxation reached at the beginning ofJuly. I call upon each and every country to join this initiative andimplementthe agreementas soonas possible