I thank you for providing this opportunity to discuss how the partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations can be further developed. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
In promoting peace a…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and, my own country, Sweden.
First, let me thank the Secretary-General and the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Bangura, and Ms. Misaka of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace …
It is my great pleasure to introduce this year’s draft humanitarian omnibus resolution, entitled “Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations”, contained in document A/68/L.25. After I have introduced the draft resolution, I will have the honour to de…
This is the fifth consecutive year that action is to be taken on the draft resolution before us since its introduction to the General Assembly. Unfortunately, no substantial progress has been made in the areas of security, human rights or the humanitarian field concerning the internally displaced pe…
Sweden aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. At the outset, I would like to thank the President for convening this debate on the report of the Peacebuilding Commission on its sixth session (A/67/715) and the report of the Secretary-General on the Peacebuilding Fund (A/67/711). I wo…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
At the outset, I should like to thank Pakistan for taking this initiative to hold an open debate on the multidimensional approach to United Nations peacekeeping. The Nordic cou…
On 10 December 1982, Sweden was among the 158 States to sign the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Sweden ratified the Convention on 25 June 1996. In its bill to Parliament, the Government of Sweden described UNCLOS as a nearly complete set of rules for the
peaceful use of t…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
I would like to begin by thanking the Indian presidency for organizing this debate. I also thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet and Under-Secr…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden.
Let me start by thanking the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its annual report to the United Nations (see A/67/308). I would also like to thank Judge Sang-Hyun So…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Group of Western European and other States. I wish to convey to the people and the Government of the Republic of Malawi our deepest condolences on the loss of their head of State, His Excellency Mr. Bingu wa Mutharika.
As President of Malaw…
Sweden welcomes the opportunity this High-level Meeting affords us to highlight the importance of investing in and empowering young women and men.
Sweden aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union.
I will share the floor with the Swedish youth repr…
Sweden fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.
Sweden welcomes the convening of today’s plenary discussion on the right to water and sanitation. Access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation is absolutely central for human life, health and dignity. …
