Security Council

- The actions of the Lord's Resistance Army poses a threat to regional peace and stability and should be addressed by the Security Council, says Ambassador Johan Løvald in the open debate on "Peace, Security and Development in the Great Lakes Region" on 27 January

In the open Security Council debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, Ambassador Johan L. Løvald delivered the following statement on 9 December 2005:

Statement held by Ambassador Johan L. Løvald, Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations, in the Security Council June 21. 2005

-It is vital that the legitimate interests of all communities in Kosovo be taken duly into account. All inhabitants must be ensured full respect for their human and civil rights, says ambassador Wegger Chr. Strommen in the Security Council.  

-The Sudanese people and the rest of the world are waiting for the parties to demonstrate the l eadership necessary to finish the job and prepare for peace. The lives of millions are at stake, says Minister of International Development, Hilde F. Johnson.  

Statement by  H.E. Mr. Wegger C. Strømmen  Ambassador  Deputy Permanent Representative  New York, 14 June 2004   Mr. President, Since protection of civilians in armed conflict was first put on the agenda of the Security Council five years ago, important progress has been made. However, continuing shortfalls remain, and the challenges have become increasingly complex. Norway welcomes the recent report of the Secretary-General. We strongly support the candid review of implementation of the ten-point platform, presented by the Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affa

Statement by  H.E. Mr. Johan L. Løvald    Ambassador Permanent Representativ, New York 22 April 2004.    Mr. President, Let me first echo other delegations in thanking you for organising this open meeting of the Security Council to consider the draft resolution on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). We appreciate that all member states are being given an opportunity to present their views before the Council takes action on the resolution. We welcome that the Security Council is addressing the dangers posed by the proliferation of WMD. At the same ti