The annual report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization (A/63/1) provides a good overview of the accomplishments during the past year and the complicated challenges ahead. The report helps us to
keep our focus, and I will touch briefly upon the three key areas the Secretary-Gener…
I would like at the outset to thank the Secretariat, in particular the able staff of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, for its comprehensive reports on oceans and the law of the sea and on sustainable fisheries. I would also like to thank the two coordinators, Ambassador Henriqu…
It is my pleasure to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
I wish to express our support for the statement delivered by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union.
The Nordic countries recognize the progress made since the est…
Iceland supported the draft resolution (A/63/L.2) submitted by Serbia. In so doing, we departed from the position of some other States that, like us, have recognized Kosovo’s independence. We do nonetheless share their
viewpoints in respect to the developments that gave rise to Serbia’s proposal. I…
We welcome the efforts made by the Secretary-General to ensure effective preparation for the midterm review of the Almaty Programme of Action, and thank him for his comprehensive report (A/63/165) on the implementation of the Programme. I would also like
thank Ambassador Takasu, Permanent Represent…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Western European and other States.
This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping. Today’s commemorative meeting underlines that milestone, and we warmly welcome the draft resolution and declaration submitted for the cons…
I have the honour of delivering the following statement on behalf of all five Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
First of all, allow me to thank the Belgian presidency of the Security Council for organizing this open debate on the working methods of the Security…
At the outset I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his note transmitting the report on the implementation of resolution 60/5, on improving global road safety (A/62/257). I would also like to use this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for taking…
We would like to thank the President for convening this thematic debate on one of the major concerns of humankind today. Last September, world leaders sent an unambiguous political message to delegations to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, guiding them to ambitiously seek common…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
We warmly welcome the report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2007/757) submitted pursuant to Security Council resolutions 1612 (2005), 1379 (2001), 1460 (2003…
It is my honour to take the floor on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden — on this important occasion celebrating the 60 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Nordic countries are pleased to join countries from all r…
I would like at the outset to thank the Secretariat, in particular the able staff of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, headed by the new Director, Mr. Václav Mikulka, for its comprehensive reports on oceans and the law of the sea and on sustainable fisheries. I would also like t…
First of all, let me thank the Secretary-General for his report, contained in document A/62/327, on the situation in the Middle East.
Iceland fully supports the ongoing bilateral talks between Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas,
and welcomes the revitalization of the Middle East peace proce…
First of all, Mr. President, allow me to thank you for organizing this open meeting, and to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2007/643). The report reflects the same commitment to the issue which the Secretary-General has already shown thr…
First, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for the reports provided for this important session of the General Assembly. On behalf of the Government of Iceland, I would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the countries that have experienced humanitarian emergencies. At this very moment…
Let me join others in thanking you, Sir, for giving us the opportunity to participate in the meeting of the General Assembly devoted to the important work of the Peacebuilding Commission and its first annual report (A/62/137). Let me also use this opportunity to pay tribute to the former Chairman of…
The annual report (A/62/1) of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the work of the Organization is an excellent overview of the achievements made during the past year, as well as of the complex challenges facing us. The report helps us to keep focus on the main issues — on the need for good governance a…
Iceland adheres to the one-China policy, and consequently supports the General Committee’s recommendation not to include
the issue of Taiwan on the agenda of the sixty-second session of the General Assembly.
Let me first join others in expressing our deepest condolences to the people and Government of Algeria and to all families that have lost loved ones in the tragic bombings there.
Five years have passed since the special session of the General Assembly on children, at which we committed to creating …
At the outset, I would like to thank the Belgian presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate and giving us the opportunity to participate in the discussion on the complex relationship between natural resources and conflict.
As other speakers have pointed out before me, the the…
