I speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We applaud the aspirations of the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative and Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU) for a peaceful and secure Africa. We commend the African Union and its memb…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Five years have passed since the start of the Russian Federation’s violation of international law in Ukraine. The violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity…
I commend you, Mr. President, for including this matter on the Security Council agenda.
As a country with a long coastline and a large maritime sector, Norway is concerned that piracy, fisheries crime and trafficking in people, drugs, weapons and protected species are threatening the legitimate use…
Urgent and unprecedented changes are needed to stop global temperatures from rising over 1.5°C. That was stated in the report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued in October 2018. In Secretary-General Guterres’ own words, “Climate change is moving faster than we are.”
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Today I will focus on three themes: the conflicts in Syria and Yemen and the Middle East peace process.
On Syria, we would like to thank Special Envoy Staffan De Mistura for his tireless efforts to bring peace to the Syrian people. He has set an example for how peace processes must devise inclusive…
Mass migration poses a major challenge to countries worldwide. We therefore need a common multilateral basis so that our political efforts can deal with migration more effectively. The adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration by the Marrakech Conference on 10 December w…
First of all, I would like to thank the Secretary-General, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders for their powerful statements.
Every day, all over the world, human rights defenders stand up for their own rights a…
The scale and complexity of today’s humanitarian crises are unprecedented, and we must therefore step up our collective efforts on several fronts. We support the Secretary-General’s efforts to reform the United Nations, strengthen
international cooperation and promote partnerships that will deliver…
Let me first thank the delegation of Brazil for its steady leadership of the negotiations on this year’s draft resolution A/73/L.62. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Brazil on behalf of the members of the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative. T…
Norway had the honour of coordinating the informal consultations on draft resolution A/73/L.41, on sustainable fisheries. Today I am pleased to introduce that text on behalf of all its sponsors. On behalf of the coordinator, Andreas Kravik, and Norway, I would like to thank Director Gabriele Goettsc…
I am delivering this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
The United Nations ability to create effective partnerships with regional and subregional organizations is important for the prevention of and effective response to violent conflicts. The ongoi…
Norway voted in favour of draft resolution A/73/L.42 and would like to deliver an explanation of vote.
The text of the draft resolution is, in our view, not strong enough with respect to the principle of a negotiated two-State solution as our strategic goal. The references in the text to the requir…
I commend the Secretary- General for his report on the situation in Afghanistan (A/73/374). The United Nations and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan have a vital role to play in the efforts to promote peace and development. We welcome this opportunity to discuss the way ahead for …
Norway has been a consistent partner in the promotion of peace and security in the Middle East for decades. Our commitment to helping to achieve a negotiated two-State solution is firm. A comprehensive resolution that addresses the final status issues and the aspirations of both peoples is long over…
Norway is a consistent partner in the global multilateral system. Norway strongly believes that a rules-based international order is in the interests of all States Members of the United Nations. Both the institutions and the norms that underpin this foundation are now under pressure. Only internatio…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
As long-standing and consistent supporters of peace and security in Africa, the Nordic countries welcome this timely debate. We commend African countries, as well as the…
I deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
The multilateral system is under pressure, as are the norms that underpin it. A rules-based international order is in the interests of all Member States. It brings predictability and creates the cond…
Norway thanks the President of the Human Rights Council for his presentation of the report of the Council (A/73/53 and A/73/53/Add.1). The report invites us to reflect on the functioning of that body.
Over the past year, we took important decisions in Geneva. Norway is particularly pleased that the…
There are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of Africa. Good progress has been made in achieving the goals set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU). The African Continental Free Trade Area holds promise for stimulating continued and…
First, let me express my gratitude to Mexico for bringing this very important topic to the forefront, both through a highly topical resolution (resolution 72/242) on the subject and by giving us an opportunity to share our reflections on the matter here today.
Digital technology has enormous potent…
