Norway is a firm supporter of a rules-based multilateral order. We are a consistent partner in efforts to promote sustainable development, peace, security and human rights. The world needs strong multilateral cooperation and institutions to tackle global challenges such as climate change, cybersecur…
Norway has consistently promoted a more transparent, inclusive and accountable Security Council, a Council that acts on behalf of the larger United Nations membership to end conflicts and tackle threats to peace and security.
The United Nations Charter provides a clear obligation for the Security C…
The Norwegian delegation would like to express its satisfaction at the adoption of resolution 73/333. We once again thank the co-Chairs, who guided our efforts to this successful conclusion.
Recent reports from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and…
I am speaking today on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We are concerned about the continued increase in verified violations and abuses against children. This trend can and must be reversed. First and foremost, parties to conflict must respect international hu…
Only a negotiated two-State solution can create durable peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Economic development and institution-building are essential building blocks for a future Palestinian State, but they cannot replace the need for a political resolution to the conflict. Norway shares the …
I am grateful for this opportunity to celebrate the fact that 25 years ago we all agreed on the groundbreaking Programme of Action at the International Conference of Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo.
Norway is encouraged by all the progress that we have made together. At the same time, we…
I speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We commend our colleagues from Peru for including this matter on the Security Council’s agenda. Both terrorism and organized crime threaten international peace and security.
Networks such as th…
I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
The five Nordic countries continue to be firmly committed to the responsibility to protect (R2P). We welcome the inclusion of R2P as a formal agenda item o…
I am delivering this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Improving the Security Council’s working methods enhances the Council’s ability to take meaningful action in an efficient, results-oriented and accountable way. We commend Kuwait’s efforts to t…
The rolling out of widespread testing and effective treatments has led to tremendous progress in the HIV response in recent decades. For example, thanks to the many advances, an HIV-positive person who is given access to treatment can now have the same lifespan as someone who is HIV-negative. Howeve…
I take the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries: Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Twenty years after the first Security Council debate on protection of civilians (S/PV.3980), civilians are still in the line of fire in armed conflicts across the world, not least due t…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We welcome Indonesia’s initiative to hold this timely debate. We fully agree that quality training and capacity-building are crucial for improving the safety, sec…
I will today focus my statement on the Middle East peace process, as I am conscious of the time restriction that the President just mentioned. A slightly longer version of our statement that touches on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Libya can be read online.
There is a strong international conse…
I would like to express our deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka and all those affected by the horrific terrorist attacks on 21 April. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies go to the deceased and injured and their families and friends. We strongly condemn those senseless attacks on worshipper…
I am making this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway. I thank Germany for organizing today’s open debate on this critical topic.
With the adoption of resolution 2467 (2019) today, it is essential to advance the agenda of conflict-related sexual violenc…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
It is unfortunate that many of the statements we have made for the past several years bear repeating. The thousands who have vanished, who have lost loved ones, who have been…
I will keep my statement to less than five minutes.
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
I would like to commend the Secretary-General for his focus on gender equality and gender parity. Strong leadership …
In awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1969, the Nobel Committee referred to the motto enshrined in the foundations of the ILO’s original building in Geneva: “If you desire peace, cultivate justice”. As we mark the centenary of the ILO, it is worth recall…
We offer our sincere condolences to the people of New Zealand. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the families and friends of all those killed, injured or otherwise affected by the horrific attacks carried out in Christchurch. For us, the attacks are a powerful reminder of the importance…
I present this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We would like to thank France for its continued efforts in preventing and combating the financing of terrorism and for keeping this issue high on the international agenda. We s…
