Let me start by thanking Jan Pronk for his briefing, which was, as usual, a very eloquent and thorough update on the situation. The progress made by all parties in implementing the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), in particular in the area of security, is indeed very welcome. In this regard, I s…
I should like to begin by joining others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Jan Egeland for his comprehensive briefing.
Given their gravity and serious implications, the humanitarian crises of Africa merit more of our attention and of our political and financial resources. Violent conflicts, food …
I would like to thank Special Representative Qazi for his statement, and Ambassador Bolton for his statement on behalf of the Multinational Force.
As described in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2006/706), the situation in Iraq continues to present challenges to the international community on sev…
Like others, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Rücker, for his very useful briefing. We welcome him to his new and immensely challenging duties and look forward to working wi…
Yet again, we have heard a deeply disturbing account of the security and humanitarian situation in Darfur. All indicators point towards a sharp downward spiral and a looming manmade humanitarian catastrophe.
In order to prevent this from happening, there is a vital need to, first, achieve immediate…
Denmark was a sponsor of and voted in favour of resolution 1706 (2006). We did so because, as we have heard over the past couple of days, the situation in Darfur is quickly deteriorating. People are dying every day, and the Council has a responsibility to act. The resolution proposes a dual-track ap…
I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Gambari for his thorough briefing.
Denmark aligns itself with the statement to be given shortly by Finland on behalf of the European Union.
Denmark is pleased to note that the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizbollah by and large seems to be hol…
I would like to thank the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Ian Martin, for his briefing. I would also like to welcome José Luis Guterres to the Security Council and to congratulate him on his assumption of the post of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste.
Denmark fully associates itself wi…
For four weeks, we have witnessed a violent conflict between Israel and Hizbollah, causing untold suffering and devastation on both sides. I am deeply shocked by the unacceptably high number of casualties among innocent civilians. Almost one million people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon a…
Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. Council President and Foreign Minister, for convening this meeting and focusing our attention on peace consolidation in West Africa, a situation which provides us with hope but at the same time keeps reminding us that the early stages of peace are fragile and need c…
Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, for convening this meeting on children affected by armed conflicts. Without the tireless efforts of France, we would not have been able to secure the positive developments that have taken place since our last debate on the issue.
I also want to express my apprecia…
During the last few weeks, we have seen the situation in the Middle East deteriorate steadily. An already very difficult situation has become even more volatile, with dire consequences not only for the civilian population but also for the prospects for lasting peace. In the midst of all this grim ne…
Regrettably, Denmark was not in a position to vote in favour of the draft resolution just considered. The draft resolution addresses issues of great concern to my Government, and, if it had included a more thorough recognition of the complexities on the ground, my delegation would have liked to vote…
Five years have passed since the first ever General Assembly meeting on the fight against HIV/AIDS. The 2001 meeting was a landmark event that made the fight against HIV/AIDS a key theme for our development efforts. It gave us the Declaration of Commitment, which still forms the basis of our struggl…
On behalf of the Government of Denmark, I would like to commend the African Union, as well as the Sudanese parties, for their efforts and diligence in working towards a peace agreement. The seventh round of Abuja talks lasted more than five months. The commitment shown by African leaders, as well as…
I would like to join my colleagues in welcoming Foreign Minister Ramos- Horta and Special Representative Hasegawa to the Council. I thank both of them for their statements.
In terms of peacebuilding, Timor-Leste has been one of the United Nations success stories, and we all hope it will remain so. …
Denmark has just voted in favour of resolution 1675 (2006) extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for an additional six months. Having done so, we would like to add our appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Personal Env…
I should like to join others in welcoming the High Representative, Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, and the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzić, to the Council. I thank both of them for their interesting statements, which have given us impressive and detailed accou…
I would like to fully associate Denmark with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union.
The situation in the Middle East, not least the renewed violence, continues to give rise to serious concern. We strongly condemn this morning’s suicide …
I would like to fully associate Denmark with the statement of the European Union to be delivered later by the representative of Austria.
First of all, let me thank Assistant Secretary- General Kalomoh for his comprehensive briefing and comments.
Times are changing in the Middle East. New Governmen…
