Let me open by quoting these words of a famous African:
"All peoples have at one time or another in their his- tory been plunged into the struggle towards the goal of fuller life and liberty and the right to live as men-free men. But generally the passing of time has seen the barriers to freedom go…
Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for a very comprehensive and illuminating report on strengthening the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations, contained in document A/56/95-E/2001/85. The United Nations must continue to pay close attention to how it exe…
We had hoped that disarming Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction could be done peacefully through a united approach by the Security Council. This was unfortunately not the case.
A major task before us now is to ensure the protection of the civilian population by all parties to the conflict and t…
Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei have again presented a thorough and detailed report of the work of the weapons inspectors and their findings.
It is positive that Iraq is now cooperating more actively and that there has been some progress in the inspections. The destruction of the Al Samoud 2 missiles is…
Norway voted in favour of the draft resolution. Norway urges both parties to avoid harming civilians and to fully respect international law. It is particularly important that international humanitarian personnel carry out their important humanitarian mission without threat to their personal security…
Let me at the outset stress that I appreciate your initiative, Mr. President, to provide the members of the Council with an opportunity to briefly reflect on the year that is almost over and to consider what lessons have been learned that might be useful for the year ahead. This opportunity is parti…
One year has passed since the signing of the Bonn Agreement and the inauguration of the Interim Authority of Afghanistan.
Important progress has been achieved in the course of this year. The process of developing a democratic society based on the rule of law has started. A serious humanitarian cris…
Since the start of the intifada more than 1,800 Palestinians and more than 600 Israelis have been killed in the Middle East. Innocent civilians, including many children, die regularly in terrorist attacks and military operations. A United Nations officer was recently shot and killed. The violence sh…
Last week, the consolidated appeals for 2003 were launched here in New York and in a number of other cities around the world. In spite of the importance of the subject matter to so many of the world’s inhabitants, the amount of work that goes into the preparation of these appeals, and the commendabl…
First, I would also like to thank Sir Kieran for his briefing on recent developments in the Bougainville peace process. In spite of recent setbacks and challenges that need to be addressed, the overall impression is that the process continues on the right track and that it has now reached its final …
We place great value on the subject currently under discussion, “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations”. Only through cooperation on matters of common interest can we realize the full potential and effectiveness of both the United Nations and regional and other …
I would also like to join in welcoming Special Representative Kamalesh Sharma and thank him for his presentation. We also welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) and the substantial progress that has been reported…
Norway voted in favour of the resolution on Iraq.
This resolution is the result of a long and intense period of negotiations and deliberations. Great efforts have been made to make sure that it takes into due account all concerns of the international community in stating very clearly and precisely …
Norway would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guéhenno for a very comprehensive briefing. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2002/1126). We would like to reiterate Norway’s full su…
Norway aligns itself with the statement to be given by Austria on behalf of the Human Security Network later in this debate. Allow me, however, at this stage to make the following remarks in my national capacity.
Resolution 1325 (2000), which was adopted two years ago, has put the gender issue on t…
Let me begin by expressing our full recognition of the achievements and the high standards of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), as reflected both in various judgements and in the report before us (A/57/163). We would like to thank the President of the Tribunal for the detailed a…
Let me begin by expressing our full recognition of the achievements and the high standards of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), as reflected in various judgements, as well as in the report before us. We would like to thank the President of the Tribunal for the det…
Let me join previous speakers in expressing our sympathies to the families of the victims — of all nationalities — of the terrorist attack that occurred in Bali over the weekend. We condemn that attack, along with all of the other recent terrorist attacks.
Norway generally views the Security Counci…
Allow me first to thank the Secretary-General for a very substantial report to the Council with several concrete recommendations. They deserve our close attention and support.
The spread of illicit small arms and light weapons is a global threat to human security, human rights and international hum…
I wish to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency and to assure you of my delegation’s full support. I would also like to thank Ambassador Tafrov and his staff for the excellent presidency last month.
Let me seize the opportunity to thank Ambassador Greenstock for his …
