Denmark strongly supports the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine. The draft resolution on this issue contained in document A/56/L.22, just adopted, contains many useful elements to be pursued in order to reach this goal. They are fully supported by Denmark.
In order to fully reflect t…
The Danish Government associates itself with the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Belgium on behalf of the European Union.
On 11 September a brutal blow was delivered to the people of the United States of America. At the same time, it was a strike against the foundations of the…
The Danish Government associates itself with the statement made on 1 October by the representative of Belgium on behalf of the European Union.
Let me once again at this General Assembly session reiterate that Denmark most strongly condemns the forces behind the horrific acts of terrorism in the Uni…
Since this is the first time Denmark has taken the floor after the horrific events here in the United States on 11 September, I would like to offer my condolences to the United States, the American people and the families and friends of the innocent victims. Denmark most strongly condemns the forces…
As Co-Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the High-level International Intergovernmental Event on Financing for Development, I should like, on behalf of the Bureau, to express our deep appreciation for the offer so generously made by Mexico to host the International Conference on Financing for…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark.
Less than three months ago, heads of State or Government gathered at the Millennium Summit here in New York. They met to reaffirm their commitment to the United Nations a…
I take great pleasure in taking the floor on today’s item entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe”. I am especially pleased to be speaking here in the presence of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and of members of parliaments involved in the work of b…
Allow me first to associate myself with the statement by my colleague, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the European Union. May I also congratulate you, Mr. Vice-President, and through you, President Holkeri, on your election to preside over this millennium Assembly.
A few days…
The United Nations is the sum of our efforts, our commitments, our contributions. The United Nations is what member countries make it. Our guiding light should be equal worth and social fairness for everybody. The Secretary- General has delivered, to my mind, the analysis of the global trends we fac…
Let me first associate myself with the statement of my colleague, the Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the European Union.
Let me also, Mr. President, congratulate you on your election. Denmark's relations with Namibia and with you personally go back to long before your country's …
On behalf of the Group of Western European and other States, it is with deep sorrow that I pay tribute to His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, the late Amir of the State of Bahrain. We offer our condolences and sympathies to the people of Bahrain and to the family of Shaikh Isa Bin Salman …
Let me first associate myself with the statement by my colleague, the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the European Union.
We embark upon this session of the General Assembly in the midst of challenges that affect all continents. We can deal with those challenges only if we displa…
As representative of the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/52/L.38 on “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe” on behalf of 41 Member Stat…
On behalf of the Chairman-in- Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in
With the acceptable and adequate parliamentary elections held on 29 June and 6 July this year, respectively, and with the subsequent formation of a new Government in Albania, the OSCE has achieved the main obje…
I thank the members of the General Assembly for the very moving tribute they have paid to the memory of Mr. Benny Kimberg. I am deeply touched by the words that have been spoken here,
The Danish foreign service has lost — much, much too early — a great servant. The international community has lost …
It is with profound sadness that I pay tribute to the memory of His Excellency President Amata Kabua of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, who passed away on 20 December 1996 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
President Amata Kabua earned widespread respect in the international community and enjoyed exception…
I have the honour to introduce draft resolution A/51/L.52, on cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on behalf of the sponsors listed in the document, as well as Switzerland, the current Chairman of the OSCE. In addition to the count…
Encouraging trends can be seen in many parts of the world following the end of the East-West confrontation. Democracy has taken firm root in many countries. The improved economic performance of many countries is making an important contribution to the welfare of peoples.
At the same time, we still …
I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries — that is, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark.
The question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council remains high on the agenda for reform of the United Nations. The Nordic countri…
As the representative of the Danish Youth Council and as a Youth Representative in the Danish delegation to the General Assembly, I am very pleased to speak at this plenary meeting.
“Why does youth always have to become older before it is allowed to deal with the problems concerning youth?”
That r…
