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Ms. Kalkku S/PV.9886 March 26, 2025

I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. I thank the Assistant Secretary-General for her briefing. To achieve peace, we must talk about its contours, and we note the ongoing discussions to th…

Mr. Rajala S/PV.9867 Feb. 24, 2025

I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. The United Nations was built on the shared understanding that no effort should be spared in the pursuit of peace. Yet today we mark the third anniversary of argu…

Ms. Kalkku A/79/PV.26 Oct. 28, 2024

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Tomoko Akane, for being with us today and presenting the annual report of the ICC (see A/79/198) t…

Ms. Kalkku S/PV.9755 Oct. 21, 2024

I have the honour to address the Council today on behalf of the Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the presidency for the opportunity to address the Council and we extend our appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his brie…

Ms. Kalkku S/PV.9637 May 28, 2024

I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of Jordan and my own country, Finland — the co-Chairs of the Group of Champions of youth, peace and security. We wish to thank Mozambique for the opportunity to take stock of the progress made in implementing the youth, peace and security agenda, a…

Ms. Kalkku A/78/PV.68 April 11, 2024

Finland deeply regrets the use of the veto by the Russian Federation in the Security Council on 28 March (see S/PV.9591), blocking the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts, which assists the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in monitoring the impl…

Mr. Tierala A/78/PV.56 Feb. 23, 2024

First, we align ourselves with the joint Nordic statement delivered by the representative of Denmark. Tomorrow two years will have passed since Russia began its illegal full-scale war of aggression in Ukraine. For two years, we have witnessed Russia’s unprovoked invasion. At the same time Ukrainian…

Ms. Kalkku A/78/PV.21 Oct. 30, 2023

I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Piotr Hofmański, for joining us today and for presenting the Court’s annual report (see A/78/32…

Ms. Sumuvuori S/PV.9327 May 23, 2023

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and, my own country, Finland. Today, five years after the adoption of resolution 2417 (2018), armed conflict still continues to be the main driver of humanitarian needs and food insecurity, globally…

Mr. Hellman A/77/PV.72 May 18, 2023

It is an honour to be here today. Finland strongly supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030. Every aspect of sustainable development can be undermined by disasters, which are becoming ever more frequent owing to the rapidly changing climate. The vast…

Ms. Kalkku A/77/PV.67 April 25, 2023

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries  — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. The horrifying violence in Syria has endured for the past 12 years. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives or disappeared. Thousands more have been subjected to to…

Ms. Kalkku A/77/PV.33 Nov. 10, 2022

I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. At the outset, I would like to warmly thank Germany for bringing the negotiations on this key draft resolution (A/77/L.11) to a conclusion. We, the Nordic countri…

Ms. Airas A/77/PV.24 Nov. 1, 2022

I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the President of the Human Rights Council (HRC), Mr. Federico Villegas, for his presentation and for his professionalism and dedication in steering…

Ms. Kalkku A/77/PV.22 Oct. 31, 2022

I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. At the outset, let me thank the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United  Nations (see A/77/305), and the President of the ICC for his br…

Ms. Sumuvuori S/PV.9158 Oct. 20, 2022

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We commend Gabon for organizing today’s important open debate. In today’s complex conflict situations, the work of human rights defenders is ever more danger…

Mr. Skinnari S/PV.9064 June 15, 2022

I thank Albania for organizing this very timely meeting. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries  — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Despite the significant progress made in advancing the women and peace and security agenda, there continues to be a…

Ms. Rainne A/76/PV.65 April 1, 2022

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries  — Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. The conflict in Syria has been one of the bloodiest in recent history. Starting out as a peaceful popular uprising, the escalating violence over the past 11 years, caus…

The omnibus resolution on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR) for refugees is an annual resolution supporting the humanitarian and non-political mandate of UNHCR. It deals with the common ground that enables UNHCR to work in the interests of us all and, most essentially, for t…

Mr. Sauer S/PV.8906 Nov. 16, 2021

I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the briefers for their valuable insights, and we welcome this exchange organized by the Mexican presidency of the Security Council on preventive di…

Mr. Salovaara A/76/PV.33 Nov. 15, 2021

I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this annual debate. I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. Allow me to start by expressing our gratitude to Ambassador Wronecka of Poland and Ambassador Al-Than…

General Debate browse all sessions ↗

Session Date Speaker Source
79 Sept. 25, 2024 Mr. Alexander Stubb UNDL ↗ A/79/PV.10
78 Sept. 20, 2023 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/78/PV.6
77 Sept. 20, 2022 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/77/PV.4
76 Sept. 21, 2021 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/76/PV.4
75 Sept. 23, 2020 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.6
75 Sept. 23, 2020 Mr. Jukka Salovaara UNDL ↗ A/75/PV.6
74 Sept. 24, 2019 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/74/PV.4
73 Sept. 25, 2018 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/73/PV.6
72 Sept. 20, 2017 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/72/PV.7
71 Sept. 21, 2016 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/71/PV.11
70 Sept. 29, 2015 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/70/PV.16
69 Sept. 24, 2014 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/69/PV.6
68 Sept. 27, 2013 Mr. Erkki Tuomioja UNDL ↗ A/68/PV.17
67 Sept. 25, 2012 Mr. Sauli Niinistö UNDL ↗ A/67/PV.6
66 Sept. 21, 2011 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/66/PV.11
65 Sept. 24, 2010 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/65/PV.14
64 Sept. 24, 2009 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/64/PV.6
63 Sept. 23, 2008 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/63/PV.6
62 Sept. 26, 2007 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/62/PV.6
61 Sept. 19, 2006 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗
60 Sept. 23, 2005 Ms. Kirsti Lintonen UNDL ↗ A/60/PV.22
59 Sept. 21, 2004 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/59/PV.4
58 Oct. 1, 2003 Ms. Marjatta Rasi UNDL ↗ A/58/PV.19
57 Sept. 14, 2002 Mr. Erkki Tuomioja UNDL ↗ A/57/PV.6
56 Nov. 11, 2001 Mr. Erkki Tuomioja UNDL ↗ A/56/PV.46
55 Sept. 12, 2000 Ms. Marjatta Rasi UNDL ↗ A/55/PV.11
53 Sept. 22, 1998 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/53/PV.10
52 Sept. 23, 1997 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/52/PV.8
51 Sept. 27, 1996 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗
50 Sept. 26, 1995 Ms. Tarja Kaarina Halonen UNDL ↗ A/50/PV.6
49 Sept. 26, 1994 Mr. Heikki Haavisto UNDL ↗ A/49/PV.4
48 Sept. 30, 1993 Mr. Heikki Haavisto UNDL ↗ A/48/PV.11
47 Sept. 21, 1992 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/47/PV.5
46 Sept. 24, 1991 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗
45 Oct. 1, 1990 Mr. Pertti Kullervo Paasio UNDL ↗ A/45/PV.14
44 Sept. 26, 1989 Mr. Pertti Kullervo Paasio UNDL ↗
43 Sept. 26, 1988 Mr. Kalevi Sorsa UNDL ↗ A/43/PV.4
42 Sept. 21, 1987 Mr. Kalevi Sorsa UNDL ↗
41 Sept. 23, 1986 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/41/PV.6
40 Sept. 24, 1985 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/40/PV.6
39 Sept. 25, 1984 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/39/PV.6
38 Sept. 29, 1983 Mr. Mauno Koivisto UNDL ↗
37 Sept. 28, 1982 Mr. Pär Stenbäck UNDL ↗ A/37/PV.8
36 Sept. 22, 1981 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/36/PV.8
35 Sept. 22, 1980 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/35/PV.5
34 Sept. 26, 1979 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/34/PV.9
33 Sept. 28, 1978 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/33/PV.12
32 Sept. 28, 1977 Mr. Paavo Vayrynen UNDL ↗ A/32/PV.10
31 Sept. 28, 1976 Mr. Kalevi Sorsa UNDL ↗ A/31/PV.8
30 Sept. 23, 1975 Mr. Olavi Mattila UNDL ↗
29 Sept. 23, 1974 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
28 Oct. 11, 1973 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
27 Sept. 28, 1972 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
26 Sept. 27, 1971 Mr. Vaino Leskinen UNDL ↗
24 Sept. 19, 1969 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
23 Oct. 7, 1968 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
22 Oct. 3, 1967 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
21 Sept. 29, 1966 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
20 Sept. 28, 1965 Mr. Ahti Karjalainen UNDL ↗
18 Oct. 2, 1963 Mr. Veli Merikoski UNDL ↗
14 Oct. 2, 1959 Mr. Ralph Enckell UNDL ↗