First, let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his report on the activities of the United Nations in 2017 (A/73/1). We congratulate the United Nations on its progress and substantial achievements in 2017.
When we established the United Nations, we pledged to save future generations from …
In 1945, we established the United Nations. We pledged to save future generations from the scourge of war, to work together to promote economic and social advancement, and to uphold and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. Our job is not done. Challenges remain, but progress can an…
It is an honour for me to be here today to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela’s vision and political leadership. I stand in this Hall as Prime Minister of Norway with the values that I express today on behalf of all five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Mandela’s dedicat…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
First, we wish to thank the United Kingdom for organizing this open debate. With an increase in the number of conflicts and their negative impact on international peace,…
Norway is deeply concerned about recent developments in the Middle East, in particular in Syria, Yemen and Gaza. As a first step, it is crucial to ease tensions and avoid a further escalation of violence in the region. Norway supports United Nations Special Envoys De Mistura, Griffiths and Salamé an…
I am speaking today on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Let me first thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2018/465), which shows a significant increase in verified violations against children. That trend can and must be reversed. First and foremost, p…
I would like to start by thanking the Permanent Representatives of Jordan and Finland, Ms. Sima Sami Bahous and Mr. Kai Sauer, for their excellent work in co-facilitating the sixth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. I would also be remiss if I failed to express my sincer…
Looking back to the years after the turn of the millennium, we have good reason to celebrate our success in the field of HIV/AIDS. HIV treatment has provided life and hope to millions of individuals and their families.When people are kept healthy and can support themselves and their families, this h…
I would also like to echo previous speakers in expressing our appreciation to the facilitators of the resolution for their excellent work.
Norway welcomes the adoption of resolution 72/279, on the repositioning of the United Nations development system in the context of the quadrennial comprehensive…
At the outset, I would like to thank the President of the General Assembly and the current and previous Chairs of the Peacebuilding Commission for their statements.
According to the Charter of the United Nations, supporting Member States in their efforts aimed at preventing conflict and laying the …
I have the honour of speaking on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We would like to express our gratitude to Poland for holding this open debate.
Practical measures to increase compliance with international humanitarian law are of great importance to civilians…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Today is Norway’s national day. We are celebrating more than 200 years of our Constitution, adopted in 1814, which is why my colleagues and I are wearing our national cost…
Tensions are increasing in the Middle East, and it has become even more difficult to re-engage Israel and Palestine in a meaningful political process. It is therefore imperative to prepare the ground for political initiatives that can lead to renewed negotiations on a two-State solution.
Norway is …
The very first point of the Preamble of the Charter of the United Nations states that the aim of the United Nations is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. Since the beginning, the prevention of conflict has been at the very core of what the United Nations should do, and it still …
First of all, I would like to thank Peru for organizing this debate. Norway congratulates the authors of the progress study on youth, peace and security (see S/2018/86). We are also proud to have supported the study financially.
As the Secretary-General has pointed out, without the full involvement…
I make this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
At the outset, I would like to thank Peru for organizing this important debate. Sexual violence is increasingly being used as a weapon or a tactic of war. We know that domestic violence also increases a…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We warmly welcome the initiative of the Netherlands to organize this open debate on how to strengthen United Nations peace operations. Let me also thank the Secretary-Gen…
Let me first say that Norway is part of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, and therefore of course fully adheres to the statement made a little earlier by the representative of Switzerland. We are very pleased to see the steady progress achieved in the working methods of the Secur…
Long-term peace, security and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians both can be achieved only through a negotiated two-State solution. The political process has been at a standstill for years, and the situation is becoming increasingly tense and dangerously fragile. The outstanding final-status i…
I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and
my own country, Norway. The Nordic countries would like to thank Japan for organizing this debate.
Today’s security challenges must be addressed comprehensively and across the dividin…
