Finland congratulates the people of Somalia on the historical steps taken in recent months. We give our support to the new federal institutions and political actors in Somalia. The goal of the political process is clear: to pave the way for general elections and a functioning multiparty system.
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Finland aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union.
I would like to thank Foreign Minister Rassoul and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ján Kubiš for their statements.
The pledges made at the Tokyo Conference demonstrated the sustained commitment of …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Mediation, co-chaired by the representatives of Finland and Turkey. The Group currently consists of 32 States Members of the United Nations and several regional organizations and other international organizations.
As highlighted in the…
Finland aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union.
Afghanistan is going through three challenging and intertwined processes: a security transition, political reconciliation and the reintegration of ex-combatants. It is crucial that improvements in human rights and …
Finland aligns itself with the statement made previously by the observer of the European Union. In addition, I have the honour to make a few further remarks.
Let me begin by thanking the two outgoing co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, the Permanent
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It is an honour for me to address this meeting as a representative of Finland and Chairman of the Finnish Cooperative Council. The cooperative organizations in Finland welcome the United Nations initiative to declare 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives. We believe that cooperatives can impac…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland.
Let me start by thanking the Nigerian presidency for having organized this debate and the Secretary- General, Under-Secretary-General Bachelet and the President of the Economi…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland.
Let me start by thanking the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United Nations (see A/66/309). I would also like to
thank Judge Sang-Hyun Son…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
I would like to begin by thanking the Nigerian presidency for organizing this debate. The last time the Council held a debate on security sector reform was in 2008 (see S/PV.5889). Now it is …
Sustainable economic growth is one of the key elements in poverty reduction. In particular, during the ongoing global economic crisis, we have seen that efforts in Africa to improve economic performance and private sector development have started to bear fruit. In fact, while many developed economie…
First of all, let me align myself with the statement of the European Union.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a growing problem in the developing world and a huge challenge to achieving the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals. Developed countries, unfortunately, do not provide a …
On behalf of the Government of Finland, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this memorial meeting for Mr. Harri Holkeri, President of the General Assembly at its fifty-fifth session and former Prime Minister of Finland. I wish also to thank you, Sir, as well as the Secret…
I have the honour to present draft resolution A/65/L.79, entitled “Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution”, on behalf of the Group of Friends of Mediation, convened by Finland and Turkey.
The draft resolution emerges from the c…
First of all, let me align myself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union at the 93rd plenary meeting.
We are all here to promote a common vision, namely, zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. Finland is committed to making this vision a rea…
I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
At the outset, let me thank the United States for leading the Council’s work in its efforts to address the scourge of sexual violence in conflict. Sexual violence is a grave vio…
I would like thank you, Sir, for convening this plenary meeting on this pressing topic.
Finland aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union and on behalf of a group of like-minded countries delivered by the Netherlands.
Almost a year has passed since the High-level Meeti…
Ten years ago, the Council recognized that conflicts have a differing impact on the lives of women and men, and that women and men alike have a valuable contribution to offer in advancing peace. In short, the Council recognized gender equality and the promotion and protection of women’s rights as ce…
At the outset, let me congratulate Uganda as President of the Security Council for taking up the important topic of peace and security in Africa and support for African Union (AU) peacekeeping.
I associate myself fully with the statement that will be made on behalf of the European Union (EU).
We h…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
I would like to begin by thanking the Ugandan presidency and the Council for taking these issues into consideration together and for the briefings we have heard this morning. This gives the C…
Finland aligns itself with the statement made at the 110th meeting by the Foreign Minister of Belgium on behalf of the European Union.
I would like to express our heartfelt support to the people of Pakistan. The catastrophic floods have provoked very strong feelings of sympathy in my country. This …
