It is my pleasure to introduce to the General Assembly the 2020 report of the Economic and Social Council (A/75/3 Parts I and II) on its 2020 session. As the report shows, in the midst of the pandemic, the Economic and Social Council was able to act swiftly to reorganize its work and that of its sub…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and, my own country, Norway.
Let me start by thanking the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United Nations (see A/75/324 and A/75/324/Corr.1), and the President of the…
I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important meeting. We welcome the crucial input from the briefers, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We welcome the new format of today’s debate. It is positive in terms of both efficiency and the relevance of our discussions.
I also wish to convey our gratit…
Absent a credible political process to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is of key importance that we continue to build the institutional and economic foundations for a Palestinian State. Norway continues to assist in these efforts, as we have done since the Oslo Process, and we will cont…
Norway places strong emphasis on the importance of a well-functioning Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ). We recognize its crucial role in providing advice to the General Assembly. We are therefore always open to consider proposals, including on adjustments to the m…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We thank Viet Nam for organizing this debate. The Nordic countries are staunch supporters of the rules- based international order. The United Nations, with the Charter at it…
The humanitarian landscape is constantly changing. Armed conflict, climate change and persistent poverty are creating complex crises that last longer and affect a growing number of people. Norway is stepping up its efforts aimed at meeting the
greatest humanitarian challenges of our time. Let me em…
Norway has had the honour of coordinating the informal consultations on draft resolution A/74/L.21, on sustainable fisheries. Today, on behalf of the sponsors of the draft resolution, I am pleased to introduce its text in the General Assembly.
Fisheries provide a vital source of food, employment an…
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country, Norway.
Landlocked developing countries are among the most vulnerable countries in the world. One third of their population still lives in extreme poverty. The mo…
I commend Germany for its leadership on draft resolution A/74/L.13, which is before us today. However, the draft resolution has as its backdrop the worrisome high levels of violence in Afghanistan. Norway condemns in the strongest terms the attack in Kabul this week that killed one United Nations co…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Braun of Luxembourg and Ambassador Nusseibeh of the United Arab Emirates for leading the intergovernmental negotia…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We thank the United Kingdom for convening this important open debate.
In the transition to lasting peace, relationships must be rebuilt and victims’ rights must be at the cent…
As a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group I have the pleasure to align myself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Switzerland. I also want to take this opportunity to add a few points in my national capacity.
First, I would like to extend my…
Sustainable development for all depends on the realization of human rights. A central ambition of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is creating a world of universal respect for equality and non-discrimination and leaving no one behind. Our common task now is to turn that message into reali…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, and my own country, Norway.
Let me first thank President Yusuf for the report of the International Court of Justice covering the period from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 (A/74/4) and for his brief…
I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. I would like to thank South Africa for initiating today’s debate and for bringing women peacebuilders to this Chamber.
To understand conflicts, we need to understand how they affect both …
I would like to take a few moments to address the situation in the region. Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in northern Syria. We note the recent agreement reached between Turkey and Russia but remain worried about the consequences for both the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq a…
