Mr. Petersen

Mr. Petersen

Denmark
26
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25
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Speeches

DNK A/73/PV.27 Oct. 29, 2018

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. Let me start by thanking the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United Nations (see A/73/334). I would also like to thank Judge Chile Eboe-Os…

DNK A/73/PV.3 Sept. 21, 2018

This morning, in this solemn and honourable setting, we commemorated the late Kofi Annan and paid tribute to his service to the international community. In a way, therefore, it seems fitting that the General Assembly should meet this afternoon to adopt, I hope, the inclusion on its agenda of the res…

DNK A/73/PV.3 Sept. 21, 2018

Let me join others in welcoming you, Madam, as President of the new General Assembly session and assuring you of the Danish delegation’s full support. Denmark stresses the continued importance of resolution 68/262, on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and fully supports the proposal to include …

DNK A/72/PV.99 June 25, 2018

At the outset, I would like to align myself with the statements made earlier by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Qatar on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Responsibility to Protect. Denmark welcomes the report of the Secretary- General on the responsibility to pr…

DNK A/72/PV.91 May 31, 2018

I thank Mr. Boukadoum for his kind words. I fully share his view of our excellent cooperation, so I offer my most sincere thanks to him and his team for a a very productive collaboration. This is also not an explanation of vote, but I too would like to reiterate our profound gratitude to all States…

DNK S/PV.8082 Oct. 31, 2017

I have the honour of making this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Norway and my own country, Denmark. First, let me reiterate the full support of the Nordic countries for the 2007 Paris Commitments and Paris Principles and express the appreciation of our countr…

DNK A/72/PV.25 Sept. 28, 2017

Denmark fully aligns itself with the statement delivered yesterday by the observer of the European Union (see A/72/PV.24), but since the topic of this high-level meeting is an extremely important one, I am pleased to take this opportunity to make a few comments in my national capacity. The Global P…

DNK A/71/PV.37 Oct. 31, 2016

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. Let me start by thanking the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United Nations (see A/71/342). I would also like to thank Judge Fernández de …

DNK A/71/PV.22 Sept. 24, 2016

At the outset, Denmark wishes to warmly welcome and congratulate the President of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session, His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson of Fiji. It was an honour for Denmark to assume the presidency of the Assembly at its seventieth session, and we thank His Excellency …

DNK S/PV.7750 July 28, 2016

I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries — Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. Let me start by welcoming the adoption by the Security Council and the General Assembly of resolutions 2282 (2016) and 70/268, respectively, on peacebuilding in April. The…

DNK A/70/PV.73 Dec. 11, 2015

Allow me first to align myself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union (EU) earlier this morning on behalf of the EU member States. As the Permanent Representative of Denmark, I feel especially honoured and privileged to speak here today at this meeting on the implementation o…

DNK A/70/PV.30 Oct. 12, 2015

Denmark aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union earlier today (see A/70/PV.29). Please allow me to make a few additional comments. In today’s world, the need for strong and effective United Nations peace operations has never been greater, and Denmark welcomes the…

DNK A/69/PV.85 April 16, 2015

Denmark associates itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union this morning. At the outset, allow me to pay tribute to Brazil, and in particular to the Permanent Representative Ambassador Patriota, for its effective and outstanding chairmanship of the Peacebuilding Com…

DNK S/PV.7316 Nov. 19, 2014

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Denmark. The Nordic countries stand firmly behind the United Nations fight against terrorism. We welcome today’s discussion and the Security Council’s focus on countering violent extr…

DNK S/PV.7169 May 7, 2014

Denmark associates itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union. Denmark strongly welcome’s today’s debate. The presidency’s initiative to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the resolution 1540 (20040) and to hold an open debate on the non-proliferation of weapons …

DNK A/68/PV.47 Nov. 7, 2013

At the outset, my delegation would like to join others in thanking the President of the General Assembly, Mr. John Ashe, for calling this timely meeting. That action on his part demonstrates his commitment to United Nations reform, which, as was noted in his acceptance speech earlier this year, repr…

DNK A/68/PV.23 Oct. 1, 2013

In the twenty-first century, old distinctions between North and South, and developed and developing countries are beginning to lose their meaning. We are witnessing significant shifts in the geopolitical balance, in population dynamics and in economic power between Member States. As documented in th…

DNK S/PV.7019 Aug. 19, 2013

I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, namely, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. On this World Humanitarian Day, we welcome Argentina’s initiative to hold an open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, ahead of the upcoming report…

DNK A/62/PV.32 April 16, 2007

Allow me to start by associating myself with the statement made by the representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. Five years ago in Monterrey, a compact was forged between rich and poor countries in support of the objectives contained in the Millennium Declaration. Developing count…

DNK A/55/PV.13 Sept. 13, 2000

Allow me first to associate myself with the statement by my colleague, the French Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the European Union. May I also congratulate you, Mr. Vice-President, and through you, President Holkeri, on your election to preside over this millennium Assembly. A few days…