I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Let me preface my remarks by thanking our two learned speakers, Loraine Sievers, and Shamala Kandiah Thompson from Security Council Report for two very insightful briefings.
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Norway had the honour of coordinating the informal consultations on draft resolution A/72/L.12, on sustainable fisheries, and is pleased to introduce that text on behalf of all its sponsors.
This year’s draft resolution is a further step forward in the conservation and management of fisheries, whic…
Like other delegations, Norway would like to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Egypt in the wake of the recent horrific terrorist attack that took place at the Al-Rawdah mosque on 24 November. Norway fully shares Egypt’s determination and commitment to combating terrorism a…
Let me start by thanking the Secretary-General for his efforts to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations system to assist Member States in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. I would also like to thank the Office of the President of the General Assembly for work…
Norway had the honour to coordinate the informal consultations on draft resolution A/71/L.24, on sustainable fisheries, and is pleased to introduce that text on behalf of all its sponsors. This year’s text is a further step forward in the conservation and management of fisheries, which are an essent…
