I speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway.
There can be no doubt that security sector reform (SSR) is fundamental for conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Its importance is growing. The absence of professional, sustainable and
capable …
Since the conclusion of the peace agreements in Guatemala, Norway has actively supported the implementation process. We will
continue to do so next year as well. Since the last Regional Consultative Group meeting in Washington in February, some important advances have taken place, but we do not fee…
I would like to thank Mr. Oshima for his very useful briefing.
Norway commends the Government of Angola for having taken some positive steps to meet the humanitarian needs of the country after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. However, more needs to be done, and the Government must as…
Norway has traditionally co-sponsored General Assembly resolutions on oceans and the law of the sea adopted subsequent to the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We regret not being in a position to do so this year with regard to draft resolution A/56/L.…
Norway regards the protection of civilians as an important issue on the Security Council’s agenda. I would like, through you, Madam President, to thank Mr. Oshima for briefing us today. We would have hoped that the work would have proceeded somewhat further than seems to be the case,
but we do unde…
One important aspect of the evolving relationship between the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is the pattern of cooperation and coordination in the field. Field cooperation has now been established in many of the areas of conflict and instability in …
The Government of Norway is pleased to note the continued progress in East Timor over recent months, especially in the areas of physical reconstruction and the development of government structures. Both the speed and scope of projects implemented are steadily growing.
Norway has taken due note of t…
Norway welcomes this opportunity to address the Security Council regarding the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The Norwegian Government strongly supports Council resolution 1312 (2000), which authorized the establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in the two countries. The Unit…
The deeply troubling turn of events in Sierra Leone warrants urgent attention and requires the best efforts of the international community.
Norway condemns in the strongest terms the detention of the personnel of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) by the Revolutionary United Front…
The Norwegian Government believes there is a clear distinction between unilateral measures and sanctions adopted by the international community through the United Nations. Only sanctions adopted by the international community through relevant and representative organizations have the necessary legit…
At the outset, let me thank the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for the important work accomplished by the judges and officers of the Tribunal and for her address to the General Assembly.
Norway welcomes the substantial achievements of the Rwanda Tribunal, as reflected i…
