Plenary Meetings

Reform of the Security Council

12/13/2006

"There are several reasons why Norway believes an expansion of the Security Council is necessary," Ambassador Mona Juul said in plenary about the question of equitable representation and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters.

Ocean Affairs and The Law of the Sea

12/8/2006

"The wide range of maritime issues presently being dealt with within the broader framework of the General Assembly illustrates the Assembly's role as the universal forum for discussing current issues regarding ocean affairs and the Law of the Sea", Minister Counsellor Ola Brevik said in the following statement in The General Assembley .

" No Conflict is above International Humanitarian Law"

11/30/2006

"We applaud the fact that there seems to be constructive cooperation on the ground between the Israeli Defence Force and Palestinian security units in enforcing the cease-fire ", Ambassador Mona Juul said in her plenary statement about the Middle East.

The Situation in Afghanistan

11/29/2006

"Norway believes that the situation in Afghanistan gives cause for deep concern", ambassador Mona Juul said in a statement in the General Assembly's plenary meeting on November 28.

Challenges in The United Nations Humanitarian Work

11/14/2006

"Norway would like the UN to intensify its work to integrate a gender perspective in all UN programmes in a systematic manner," Ambassador Johan L. Løvald said in his following statement in the General Assembly.

Sports for Development of Peace

11/6/2006

"Sport-based initiatives should be among the efforts to achieve the Millenium Development Goals, " Ambassador Johan L. Løvald said in his plenary statement:

Achievements of The International Criminal Court

10/23/2006

Counsellor Mari Skåre made the following statement in the General Assembly about the International Criminal Court:

- Norway supports expansion of the Security Council, but reform should also include reform of the Council's working methods, says First Secretary Mr. Per Landemoen to the General Assembly.

7/21/2006

Mr. President, Norway ’s position on Security Council reform is well known. As stated in our plenary meeting a year ago, on 12 July 2005, our main priorities have been to ensure that the Council operates coherently and efficiently, and that the composition of the council reflects the current configuration of the United Nations membership. Consequently, we support an expansion. There are several...

- Norway supports an expansion of the Security Council to better reflect the current membership of the United Nations. It is also important to reform the working methods of the Council, says Per Landemoen, First Secretary.

7/21/2006

Mr. President, Norway ’s position on Security Council reform is well known. As stated in our plenary meeting a year ago, on 12 July 2005, our main priorities have been to ensure that the Council operates coherently and efficiently, and that the composition of the council reflects the current configuration of the United Nations membership. Consequently, we support an expansion. There are several...

Investing in the United Nations: for a stronger Organization worldwide.

6/19/2006

Statement by Ambassador Ms. Mona Juul, Deputy Permanent Representative, to the plenary on the consultations on the Secretary General's report 16 June 2006.

Norway - Mission to the UN