I have asked for the floor today to introduce a draft resolution concerning the investigation into the conditions and circumstances resulting in the tragic death of Dag Hammarskjöld and of the members of the party accompanying him. It is my pleasure to introduce the draft resolution, as contained in…
It is my great pleasure to introduce this year’s draft resolution on strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations (A/69/L.40). Through its adoption of this resolution every year, the General Assembly reaffirms the distinctive and leading role of the Un…
Sweden fully aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union but would like to take the opportunity to make a few additional remarks.
Let me say up front that the Swedish recognition of the State of Palestine aims at making the parties less unequal and improving the pros…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
Let me start by thanking the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United Nations (see A/69/321). I would also like to personally thank Judge So…
On this very solemn occasion, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Western European and other States. It is with profound sadness and great sorrow that we learned of the passing of the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata.
We just celebrated …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
First, let me thank all the briefers. I would like to thank in particular Ms. Suaad Allami for her participation here today. The role and influence of civil society in preventing conflict and…
Let me first warmly congratulate His Excellency Mr. Sam Kutesa on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. My commendations go to His Excellency Mr. John Ashe for his remarkable leadership of the sixty-eighth session of the General Assembly.
Over the past few mo…
Sweden aligns itself with the statement of the European Union.
Let me begin by expressing our deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those who have perished in the Ebola outbreak. We commend
the affected countries for their resilience and steadfast determination in these difficult …
Thank you for calling this very important meeting, Mr. President. It is a strong acknowledgement of the seriousness of the situation, and Sweden welcomed the opportunity to sponsor today’s resolution (2177 (2014)).
Sweden aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the Eur…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
At the outset, we would like to thank the United States presidency for the continued focus of the Council on this important issue. We would also like to acknowledge the cruci…
I thank you for providing this opportunity to discuss how the partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations can be further developed. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
In promoting peace a…
Sweden aligns itself with the statement made by the Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy of the European Union on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States (see A/68/PV.100).
It has been three years since we first met in this Hall to address the prevention and control of non-co…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We thank the Secretary-General for his important statement and welcome this opportunity to discuss new trends and challenges to peacekeeping. Forward- leaning action at the poli…
The Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden, appreciate this opportunity for a dialogue on how employment and decent work for all can contribute to poverty eradication. The Nordic countries are deeply committed to contributing to poverty eradication and decent w…
I have the pleasure to introduce draft resolution A/68/L.46, entitled “High- level meeting of the General Assembly on the twenty- fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child”, on behalf of Botswana, Jordan, Mexico, Poland, Thailand and Sweden, as well as more than …
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and, my own country, Sweden.
First, let me thank the Secretary-General and the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Bangura, and Ms. Misaka of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace …
Let me start by thanking the former Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Drobnjak, as well as the current Chair, Ambassador Patriota, for their statements this morning and for their commitment.
Peacebuilding is at the very core of the United Nations mandate and all parts of the U…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We fully support the statement by the observer of European Union but would like to add a few remarks.
We, too, would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
We thank the Luxembourg presidency for holding this important debate and welcome the adoption of resolution 2143 (2014) today. We also reaffirm our strong support to Special R…
I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
We thank the Lithuanian presidency for arranging this timely open debate and appreciate the opportunity to share our views on the important topic of the rule of law. We welcome the rep…
