The Norwegian Government believes there is a clear distinction between unilateral measures, on the one hand, and sanctions adopted by the international community, through the United Nations, on the other. In our view, no country should impose its legislation on third countries. Norway has, therefore…
Norway, as a founding member of the Council of Europe, has always given that organization high priority. During our current chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the
Council of Europe, we have worked to further enhance and strengthen the cooperation between the Council of Europe and other o…
Over the last few decades, we have witnessed the building of a more sound and stable basis for development and the eradication of poverty in many countries in Africa. We should acknowledge that the present state of affairs, where most African countries enjoy relatively stable political conditions an…
When we met here in the General Assembly last year, it was against the backdrop of the terrible and devastating attack on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad. This year we are meeting after a number of terrorist attacks, most
recently the gruesome terrorist attack on children on their very f…
Like others, we are grateful to Under-Secretary-General Jan Egeland for his most useful introduction this morning.
Important progress has been made since the protection of civilians in armed conflict was first put on the agenda of the Security Council five years ago. However, there is still much to…
At the outset, I, too, would like to associate myself with remarks made by other delegations over the very tragic loss of life in Grozny following an act of terrorism.
Allow me first, on behalf of the Government of Norway, to express our support for the Government of Timor-Leste, which has made sig…
Like previous speakers, I should like to comment on the draft resolution that we are about to adopt today.
Let me first underscore the importance Norway attaches to the high-level meeting at the commencement of the sixtieth session of the General Assembly in 2005. We believe that the major event wi…
Norway aligns itself with the statement made by the presidency of the European Union. In addition, we would like to emphasize the following elements.
Consistent with our principled position on extrajudicial killings, Norway condemns the assassination of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Al-Rantisi. We do rec…
My delegation aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the Presidency of the European Union.
In addition, I should like to state the following. Norway condemns the killing yesterday of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. This act will lead to greater tension in the area and will impede the im…
Norway appreciates this opportunity to discuss in the Security Council the subject of small arms and light weapons. We welcome
the Secretary-General’s report (S/2003/1217) and concur with his description of the present situation. There have been some advances in international cooperation to control…
After a long period during which there has been a lack of progress in the Middle East peace process, there now seems to be reason for cautious optimism. The Palestinians have a new Government in place. In his inaugural address to the Palestinian Legislative Council, Prime Minister Qurei expressed a …
Norway welcomes the steadily growing number of ratifications of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This comprehensive legal framework for all ocean activities is effectively consolidating its position as the fundamental instrument for the law of the sea.
Joint efforts are needed t…
Anti-personnel landmines remain a serious cause of human suffering in many parts of the world. Since the entry into force of the Mine Ban Convention four and a half years ago, much has been achieved to relieve this suffering, but much still remains to be done.
Norway believes that, in order to prop…
The Norwegian Government believes there is a clear distinction between unilateral measures, on the one hand, and sanctions adopted by the international community, through the United Nations, on the other. In our view, no country should impose its legislation on third countries. Norway has, therefore…
In the years that have passed since the end of the armed conflicts in Central America, the main challenges facing the countries of that region have been the eradication of poverty and the protection of human rights. The key issues in that struggle, both past and present, are good governance, sustain…
Norway joins previous speakers in paying tribute to the late Ambassador Héctor Charry Samper of Colombia.
The fight against corruption must take place at two levels, the national and the international. The measures needed may not be the same at those two levels, but no country can overcome corrupti…
Let me begin by thanking the Deputy Secretary-General for personally introducing the Secretary-General’s reports on United Nations reform. The Deputy Secretary-General’s commitment and dedication to United Nations reform are truly appreciated.
Allow me also to pay particular tribute to you, Sir, fo…
In late June, Annalena Tonelli received a 2003 Nansen Refugee Award in recognition of decades of quiet devotion and selflessness in helping the poorest of the poor in remote and difficult places in Somalia. She touched the lives of thousands of people. Yet two weeks ago, she was brutally murdered ou…
Norway has a strong commitment to Africa. We feel that there are many positive signs coming from the continent. We will continue our partnership with many African States and we will engage even deeper with African regional and subregional organizations.
Norway recognizes the important steps that ar…
Again, the situation in the Middle East is causing great concern. The implementation of the road map has stalled. The logic of violence is prevailing, as it has so many times before. Norway urges the parties to resume implementation of the road map, which has the backing of the international communi…
