First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for peace and security. Iceland is pleased to be a traditional co-sponsor of the draft resolution on Afghanistan. We thank Germany for preparing and facilitating the d…
I would like to begin by thanking my dear friend and colleague Ambassador Ali Hachani, President of the Council, for introducing the 2006 report of the Council (A/61/3), which provides a very good overview of its work.
I would first like to highlight a few issues that emerged from this year’s subst…
At the outset let me thank the Director General, Mr. ElBaradei, for his
report on the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iceland is one of the sponsoring States of the draft resolution on the IAEA report.
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the IAEA, and on this occasio…
The annual report (A/61/1) of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, on the work of the Organization is an excellent overview of achievements during the past year — and, indeed, of earlier achievements — as well as of the complex challenges facing us. It serves as a clear reminder — for some, it mig…
Let me begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at this session. I am especially pleased to see a woman in this important position after a break of nearly 30 years. I join those who have expressed thanks to the Secretary- General for hi…
I would like to thank President Eliasson for convening this meeting on the very important issue of the reform of the Security Council. The high number of speakers proves that the issue of Security Council reform is still very much alive.
Iceland has repeatedly stated that an effective reform of the…
I welcome the report of the Secretary-General (A/60/736) on the progress achieved in realizing the targets set out in the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS (resolution S-26/2, annex). I acknowledge that important progress has been made since 2001 in the areas of funding, expanding access to HIV …
Iceland has the following comments on the resolution on the
establishment of the Human Rights Council adopted earlier today.
The establishment of the Human Rights Council marks the fulfilment of one of the major tasks that the General Assembly was mandated to carry out by heads of State at the Sum…
I would like at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate and for giving us the opportunity to participate in the discussion on the situation in Afghanistan. I would also like to thank Mr. Koenigs for presenting the most recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2006/14…
We thank the Secretary General for his comprehensive and enlightening report and the emphasis he has placed on this important and highly relevant matter for the United Nations. We also welcome the organization of this High-level Dialogue and the efforts of the Secretary- General to put the issue of …
I am taking the floor briefly to express Iceland’s continuing support for the
rebuilding of Afghanistan. As in previous years, Iceland is a sponsor of the draft resolution on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security and on emergency international assist…
At the outset I would like to commend the Secretariat, in particular the able staff of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, headed by Mr. Vladimir Golitsyn, for their comprehensive reports on oceans and the law of the sea (A/60/63 and A/60/91) and on sustainable fisheries (A/60/189…
Like colleagues who have preceded me, I condemn the terrorist attacks yesterday in Amman in the strongest terms. On behalf of the Government and the people of Iceland, I convey our profound condolences to the Government and the people of Jordan and, in particular, to those who lost family members an…
I would like to thank the Secretary-General for the progress report on the implementation of resolution 58/289 (A/60/181). I would also like to pay tribute to Oman for its determination, over a number of years, in bringing attention to a serious threat to personal security in the world.
The serious…
I would like to begin by thanking Ambassador Munir Akram, President of the Economic and Social Council, for introducing the report of the Economic and Social Council for 2005 (A/60/3), which provides a comprehensive overview of the Council’s work. This year, Iceland was elected to the Council and is…
Mr. President, we congratulate you on your election and wish you well in the important work ahead. Your speech on 23 September, at the end of the general debate (see A/60/PV.23), bears witness to your dedication to the Organization and what it stands for. We thank the Secretary-General for the compr…
I would like to join those who have expressed thanks to the Secretary-General for his efforts in recent years to address the very serious issues facing the international community.
Iceland had high expectations for the results of last week’s summit, which were met only partly in its outcome documen…
Next year will mark the sixtieth anniversary of Iceland’s accession to the United Nations.
Newly independent in 1946, the Icelandic people sought the clear recognition of sovereignty which membership of the United Nations gives. The need to reinforce the country’s security through membership of an …
I join my colleagues in thanking you sincerely, Sir, for holding this meeting on the important matter at hand.
The delicate question of reform of the Security Council has long occupied the work of all of us here at the United Nations. Indeed, my predecessor served for three years as co-Vice-Chairma…
Mr. President, like so many colleagues before me, I should like to start by gratefully expressing our appreciation for the thoughtful report of the Secretary-General entitled “In larger freedom”. I should like also to voice our appreciation of the manner in which you are handling the organization of…
