I am speaking today on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
We are concerned about the continued increase in verified violations and abuses against children. This trend can and must be reversed. First and foremost, parties to conflict must respect international hu…
I am delivering this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Improving the Security Council’s working methods enhances the Council’s ability to take meaningful action in an efficient, results-oriented and accountable way. We commend Kuwait’s efforts to t…
I take the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries: Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
Twenty years after the first Security Council debate on protection of civilians (S/PV.3980), civilians are still in the line of fire in armed conflicts across the world, not least due t…
I would like to express our deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka and all those affected by the horrific terrorist attacks on 21 April. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies go to the deceased and injured and their families and friends. We strongly condemn those senseless attacks on worshipper…
I will keep my statement to less than five minutes.
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.
I would like to commend the Secretary-General for his focus on gender equality and gender parity. Strong leadership …
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…
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…
