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first: 2005-02-17
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“Norway will convene the next ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians on 20 September in New York. Thirty years after the first Oslo Accord, almost to the day, and in the spirit of those who negotiated it, it will be an opportunity for Ministers to discuss how we can work together to increase our efforts to revive a vision for peace and end the conflict. Let me reiterate Norway’s clear position. Seventy- six years since the partition plan was approved by the United Nations, we believe that the negotiated two- State solution, based on the 1967 lines, United Nations resolutions and international parameters is the best way to achieve a lasting peace.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I fear that our discussions in these meetings are doomed to repeat themselves unless we find a way to address the root causes of the conflict. That primarily requires taking steps to end the Israeli occupation. A strong and unified Palestinian leadership, with renewed democratic legitimacy, is necessary too. It is also crucial to continue strengthening and supporting the Palestinian Authority and its institutions, and the Palestinian economy. We welcome the fact that the Israeli Government has said that it too wants a strengthened Authority. Norway will continue its efforts to revitalize the peace process. We encourage increased support for Palestinian institution-building and for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Some of them have not only lost faith in a two-State solution, they never had any such faith in the first place. Many young people are resorting to violence, which is a symptom of the lack of vision for a political solution. At the same time, the violence is leading the parties away from peace and a two-State solution. We therefore call on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to take on the responsibility of ensuring that the generations to come have a vision of something other than distrust, violence and destruction. The current situation is in no way sustainable. It is in neither party’s interest to keep the conflict unresolved. They need to make sure that their peoples have a vision for a political solution.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Many things were different back then — the situation on the ground, the politics and even the world. But one important factor in particular was present, leading the Israelis and Palestinians to come together around a table for months to negotiate, despite their differences and scepticism about one another. Those Palestinian and Israeli political figures and leaders had one factor in common. They had a vision for peace, a vision for peace for their peoples and a vision for peace for their children, grandchildren and future generations to come. Because of their vision, and the prospect of living next to each other in two States, they were able to navigate a complex and challenging path aimed at peace. Today there is a whole generation of Israelis and Palestinians who were not born at the time of the Oslo agreement.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“International human rights norms must be respected. Violence against civilians, whether perpetrated by Israeli security forces, Israeli settlers or Palestinian militants, is unacceptable and cannot be justified. The Israeli settlements on occupied land are illegal under international law and must stop. Israeli settlements and settler violence are fuelling violence in the West Bank and undermining the prospects for an independent and contiguous Palestinian State. The recent approvals of new housing units in the settlements, as well as administrative changes that simplify the system for planning and establishing new settlements, are unacceptable. The Oslo Accords were signed 30 years ago. They represented a step towards peace and a two-State solution.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary- General Khiari for his briefing. The past few weeks have seen a troubling resurgence of violence in the occupied West Bank. In early July, Israeli military forces carried out one of the most extensive operations in the West Bank in more than 20 years, killing 12 Palestinians, including children, and injuring more than 140 others in the Jenin refugee camp, deep inside Area A. If the current trends continue, 2023 will be the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank since United Nations records began in 2004. Several Israelis have been killed and injured in attacks by Palestinian militants. Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in security. While we recognize Israel’s legitimate security concerns, we reiterate that Israeli security forces must exercise the utmost restraint in their use of force.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the coordination of international assistance to Palestinians, Norway continues to work actively with the parties and the international community to improve economic conditions and build Palestinian institutions for a Palestinian State. We remain committed to that work even in these very difficult times. Next week, Norway will therefore reconvene the donor group at a meeting in Brussels, hosted by the European Union. Together the parties and the international community will review the Palestinian Authority’s extremely serious financial situation and set goals to safeguard the viability of a two- State solution.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We continue to urge Israel to observe the historical status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem, including Jordan’s custodial role. Seventy-five years have passed since the General Assembly adopted a partition plan for Palestine through its resolution 181 (II). Norway voted in favour of the establishment of the State of Israel in 1947 and recognized it in 1949. Furthermore, 75 years ago, Norway also voted in favour of the establishment of a Palestinian State and has remained committed to a two-State solution ever since. Although the prospects for a political settlement right now look bleak, Norway continues to believe that a two-State solution is the best way to ensure the security and human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians, as well as both peoples’ right to self-determination.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing. Norway remains deeply concerned about the security situation in the Middle East. The tensions we witnessed recently during Ramadan, Passover and Easter could have easily spiralled out of control, with far-reaching consequences for the whole region. We commend the parties for contributing to de-escalation. The relative calm that has prevailed at Al-Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount since the end of Ramadan has demonstrated that even during periods of elevated tension it is possible to avoid serious escalation. We also recognize the efforts of the United Nations and actors in the region. That calming influence will still be needed in the weeks to come. We welcome the statements made at the Aqaba and Sharm El-Sheikh meetings and call on the parties to implement their commitments.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Norway will also continue to support the Haitian people beyond our term on the Security Council. Norway’s time on the Council has been characterized by the turbulent global landscape, despite which we leave the Council the same way we entered it: with an inherent belief in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and a firm commitment to defend them. We continue to believe in the positive impact that the Council can have on the lives of people suffering from conflict and instability.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We need multiple and combined efforts in the security, humanitarian and political sectors to pave the way for a better future. The Secretary-General has proposed a rapid action force to support Haiti’s police in improving the security situation. Criminal actors who are fuelling violence and disrupting humanitarian assistance must be stopped. We welcome appropriate support from countries and actors in the region to assist the Haitian National Police to tackle the acute security situation. Allow me to conclude by urging the international community to remain engaged in Haiti. In the current dire situation, as a Council, we should be united and work together with Haitians towards creating a better future. We call on the co-penholders to have wider discussions on the draft resolution on the multinational force.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Climate-related security threats are also evident. Poor disaster resilience leads to vulnerable people in rural areas leaving their homes for cities where violence is rampant. And children who are unable to go to school owing to the violence are forced to turn to the very people holding them hostage in order to be fed. The situation is untenable, and we must not turn away. Fourthly, the crisis in Haiti is multifaceted. We regret that a political solution continues to be elusive. That is why we strongly encourage Haiti’s political actors to work together for their people and find a sustainable Haitian-led political solution. However, the current crisis runs so deep that it will require much more than just organizing new elections to resolve it.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“And, to ensure the efficiency of the sanctions regime, it is important that the Committee keep up with its intentions to safeguard due process by authorizing an ombudsperson for this sanctions regime. Secondly, we continue to be extremely concerned about the humanitarian situation in Haiti. We fear that we will see a further deterioration, as gangs continue to retain significant territory. We commend the United Nations and local and international humanitarian workers who are tirelessly working to protect and assist people affected by the crisis. They must be assured safe and unhindered access to people in need. Thirdly, many of the problems facing Haiti can be traced to systematic failures. The breakdown of the security and justice sector needs to be addressed, including endemic corruption and impunity.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“I thank Deputy Secretary- General Mohammed, Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime and the Chair of the new Sanctions Committee, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti, for their briefings. We also listened to the intervention of Mr. Ives. Let me draw the Council’s attention to four points. First, Norway welcomes the important steps taken towards operationalizing the 2653 Sanctions Committee and congratulate His Excellency Ambassador Biang on his appointment as Chair of the Committee. We believe that the Committee should consider further designating perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, let me once again thank the Special Envoy and underline that Norway will continue to stay engaged and support United Nations efforts to find a political solution, which the Syrian people desperately want and deserve. Progress towards a political solution will not only benefit the people of Syria, who have suffered for too long, but also strengthen neighbouring countries and the broader international community.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“It is also crucial to draw on the broad diversity of Syrian civil society organizations and to truly engage them in efforts to move the political process forward. It is regrettable that, in the past two years, we have not seen much progress on resolving the important issue of those missing and arbitrarily detained. Many Syrians and their families are affected — they do not know what happened to their loved ones. While the announced general amnesty for non-lethal terrorist crimes was positive, it is important that the amnesty is implemented, both broadly and with priority, in order to build confidence and share information with the public.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“Norway would like to commend the vital work of Special Envoy Pedersen and his efforts to implement resolution 2254 (2015), including to bring the parties to the negotiation table. The Special Envoy’s recent mission to Damascus to consult with the parties and other key actors is positive. We fully support his step- for-step approach to seek a new dynamic towards a solution in Syria, and we encourage a renewed sense of urgency for the Constitutional Committee. We continue to urge all parties to work in good faith with the Special Envoy. Let me also stress our support for the Special Envoy’s inclusive approach to the political process and underline the importance of his regular consultations with the Civil Society Support Room and the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board. Women’s participation is central to building lasting peace and stability.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“As my Irish colleague presented our joint statement as co-penholders on the humanitarian situation, I will now make a statement on the political situation in Syria. I thank Special Envoy Pedersen and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings. As this is Norway’s last meeting on Syria during our current term on the Security Council, let me offer a few reflections. It is heartbreaking to have seen a continuation of hostilities, civilian casualties and even escalations in Syria in the past two years. There truly are no military solutions to the conflict. A nationwide ceasefire must be prioritized. We have called and will continue to call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and abide by their obligations to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“Solutions should be sought through dialogue and diplomatic initiatives. We urge the parties to show maximum restraint, take steps to de-escalate the situation and return to the negotiating table in good faith and without preconditions. We welcome the fact that the Security Council is taking up the issue today. The international community cannot just weather the storm in the hope that it will go away. We reiterate our support for the ongoing mediation efforts in the region and welcome the efforts of the international community to help advance negotiations.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča for his briefing. We regret the fact that tensions have been on the rise in recent weeks. Norway is particularly concerned about developments in the Lachin corridor and the potential for further destabilization in the region. The blockage of the corridor has already had severe humanitarian implications. Medical supplies and medical evacuations have been interrupted. Any disruption to the supply of essential goods and services harms the most vulnerable groups first. That can and must be avoided. We call on all parties to adhere to the agreements expressed in the trilateral statement of 9 November 2020. In particular, we call on Azerbaijan to guarantee safe movement along the Lachin corridor. It is in no one’s interest to trigger an avoidable humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“That proves that it is possible to bring archenemies together around the negotiating table if there is political will and brave political leadership. We should never lose hope that this can be possible again. And we as a Council should unite and redouble our efforts to push for a two-State solution, which we all agree on.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The normalization of relations between countries is creating new opportunities and dynamics in the Middle East. Progress in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process would open up many more possibilities. As this is my last statement during our current term on the Council, I would like to bring representatives back 30 years ago to Oslo. At the time, courageous negotiators from the Palestine Liberation Organization and the State of Israel, one of which considered the other a terrorist organization while being itself viewed by that other as an illegitimate State, came together to agree to disagree on the past, but also to agree on a way forward towards a two-State solution based on United Nations resolutions.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The political division between Gaza and the West Bank complicates efforts to find a political solution. A strong and unified Palestinian leadership, with renewed democratic legitimacy, is necessary. Norway urges Israelis and Palestinians to work constructively with the United Nations Special Coordinator to lay the groundwork for peace, and we call upon all States, including the members of the Security Council, to contribute to this work. Not only is the stalled peace process negatively affecting the people who live there — and who pay the highest price for the lack of a political solution and fundamental rights — it also affects the whole region. Long-term stability in the region requires achieving a mutually acceptable solution to the question of Palestine that will bring freedom, justice and security to everyone.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians must be taken up as soon as possible. At the same time, the situation on the ground must be improved, and a minimum of trust rebuilt. Measures are also needed to reduce tensions in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. In the short term, it is also crucial to continue to bolster the ceasefire in Gaza and strengthen the Palestinian Authority, its institutions and the Palestinian economy. Palestinians must be allowed to generate income from their land and resources, including in Area C in the West Bank. The work of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians donor group and the continued support for Palestinian institution-building remain important in this situation.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“The inviolability of United Nations premises, including at schools operating under the auspices of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, must be respected by all. The lack of political progress towards a sustainable solution has led many, both Israelis and Palestinians, to lose faith in the two-State solution. Let me reiterate Norway’s clear position 75 years after the partition plan was approved by the United Nations: we believe that a negotiated two-State solution based on the 1967 borders, relevant United Nations resolutions and international parameters is the best way to achieve lasting peace and ensure the rights, safety and independence of both Palestinians and Israelis. Norway supports the United Nations Special Coordinator’s approach.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“We are seeing continued settlement expansion, house demolitions, evictions and settler violence. Not only are the Israeli settlements illegal under international law, they also undermine prospects for an independent and contiguous Palestinian State. They are also fuelling distrust and despair. Furthermore, Israeli security operations in the West Bank have, during past months, led to many civilian casualties among Palestinians, including children and youth. Provocations and incitement to violence are contributing to increasing tensions. The status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem must be upheld and respected. Violence against civilians, including terror attacks, are totally unacceptable and cannot be justified. Norway also calls on all parties to always keep schools and children safe.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing and for the written report. Like others, we are concerned about the continued high level of violence and unrest in the West Bank, which is at its most deadly since 2005. The killing of a 16-year-old girl last week during an Israeli military operation in Jenin is another tragic example of the consequences for Palestinian civilians. We once again urge Israeli security forces to exercise the utmost restraint in its use of force. The current situation is in no way sustainable. In the long run, it is in neither party’s interest to keep this conflict unresolved. The deteriorating situation on the ground is a symptom of the lack of a political solution. It is leading the parties further away from peace and undermining the two-State solution.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Similarly, we are deeply troubled that UNSMIL has observed a “significant surge” in verified cases of violations against children this fall, as well as attacks on schools and hospitals. That is simply unacceptable. We call on the Libyan authorities to fulfil their obligations to protect human rights and the space for civil society. Finally, we encourage all the parties to show restraint, refrain from any escalatory actions or rhetoric and tackle the resolution of this conflict through peaceful solutions with a sense of urgency. As this is the last meeting on Libya during our country’s tenure on the Security Council, I want to assure everyone that Norway will continue to stay engaged in and support the United Nations efforts to find the political solution that the Libyan people desperately want and deserve.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“We are especially pleased to note that the Commission has agreed to establish a technical subcommittee on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process, which is a crucial element of the ceasefire agreement. The DDR process, together with steps to unify Libya’s armed forces, as well as to ensure the full withdrawal of foreign fighters and reform of the security sector, remains an essential component for building lasting peace and stability both in Libya and the wider region. Norway remains concerned about the reports of the arbitrary arrests, detention and sentencing of civil-society representatives, human rights defenders, humanitarian workers and social activists for exercising their right to freedom of expression. We also underline the importance of an independent judicial system for securing the rule of law.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“The political and institutional divide is widening and deepening, the security situation is fragile, and the people of Libya are suffering. A strong and persuasive United Nations is needed to lead a united international effort to put an end to that unsustainable deadlock. The international community must speak with one voice on Libya. It is a positive step that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) has agreed to resume its work and move forward with the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. We understand that the Commission plans to convene in January, and we hope it will use that opportunity both to build on its previous achievements and reinvigorate progress on outstanding issues.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“We call on all Libyan institutions and parties to engage with the Special Representative in good faith and work constructively with him to find a solution to end the political impasse. This month we mark one year since elections were postponed and progress brought to a standstill. It is important that all sides agree on a consensus-based way forward to preserve the country’s unity and stability and meet the demands of the Libyan people themselves. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for agreement on the way forward so that the Libyan people can determine their own future through national, transparent and inclusive elections. Sadly, we have yet to see Libya’s political leaders demonstrate the necessary political will.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily for his briefing on the latest developments in Libya. I also thank the Permanent Representative of India for her briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya, and warmly welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to today’s meeting. Norway strongly supports the important work of Mr. Bathily and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to get the Libyan-led and -owned political process back on track. In particular, we applaud his ongoing work to engage in consultations with a broad range of relevant stakeholders and actors, including regional organizations and neighbouring countries, as well as civil society, women and young people’s groups from across Libya.”
2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source
“For instance, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate should further integrate human rights in its assessment activities and use the resulting data to inform its analytical products. In conclusion, Norway believes these principles are key to strengthening future counter-terrorism efforts. It is our hope that they be adhered to and that, in another 20 years, the issue will no longer be on our agenda.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Addressing root causes through the promotion of the rule of law, sustainable development and human rights is essential. Secondly, those efforts should be rooted in a whole-of-Government and whole-of-society approach that marshals cross-sectoral public resources, recognizes the importance of women’s participation and institutionalizes strategic engagement with civil society in the development and implementation of counter-terrorism measures. Thirdly, human rights must be respected at all times, including in the context of counter-terrorism. On the multilateral level, all United Nations counter- terrorism entities should continue to mainstream human rights considerations across their work.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“The newly adopted resolution 2664 (2022), however, can be an important tool to address that issue. In sum, we must acknowledge that the international community is up against a threat it cannot define, with no clear success criteria, and which, in some contexts, is exploited to justify repressive measures. That is counterproductive to national and international efforts to combat terrorism. Those challenges must be addressed. Allow me to underscore three points that Norway considers crucial in guiding our collective efforts moving forward. First, our counter-terrorism approach must be holistic and form part of a broader political strategy— one that is preventive, conflict-sensitive, gender-responsive and regionally integrated.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“In many other parts of the world, right- wing extremism is on the rise. And new and emerging technologies are increasingly susceptible to misuse for terrorist purposes. Moreover, in some contexts, counter-terrorism measures have had grave implications for human rights. Over the past two decades, in the absence of an internationally agreed definition of terrorism, some Governments have deployed counter-terrorism measures that violate a broad range of rights. And sometimes they are used to target political opposition, thereby shrinking civic space. Some counter- terrorism measures have also had unintended negative consequences for humanitarian action, such as adversely affecting vulnerable people’s access to much-needed humanitarian assistance and protection.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“This therefore is an opportune moment to take stock of these efforts and consider both their strengths and deficiencies as we reflect on the way forward. There is no doubt that notable success has been achieved. Al-Qaida is severely degraded and no longer capable of conducting complex attacks on the scale of 11 September 2001. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has been territorially defeated in its core area. And, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index, global deaths from terrorism are nearly 60 per cent below their peak in 2014. Yet we have also witnessed more troubling trends emerging. Africa is now the continent most affected by terrorism. ISIL and Al-Qaida affiliates have strategically exploited armed conflict, weak governance and local grievances in order to radicalize and recruit.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“I thank the President and the Foreign Minister for convening today’s important meeting. Let me also first extend my condolences to Ireland for the peacekeeper killed and those injured in yesterday’s tragic attack in Lebanon. I would also like to thank today’s briefers for their insightful and thought-provoking remarks and testimony. Two decades ago, during Norway’s previous term on the Council, the 11 September attacks shocked the world and triggered a profound shift in global security policy — one that recognized international terrorism as a global threat. Since then, the multilateral counter- terrorism architecture has grown at a rapid pace and now forms a key part of the broader peace and security agenda.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“The Council should better align its work with that of other parts of the United Nations such as the Peacebuilding Commission and with vital regional bodies such as the AU. It should also be more vocal in its support for the good offices of the Secretary-General. The very hallmark of multilateralism is to commit beyond one’s own self- interest. Let us all use this occasion to recommit today.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Similarly, the Council would benefit from more informal situational-awareness briefings from the Secretariat and more visiting missions by the Council. In that regard, we see great potential for impact through joint visiting missions, including with the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council. Thirdly, the Council must be more connected to the rest of the multilateral system. The Council cannot resolve all challenges alone. We welcome the vital role the General Assembly has played this year through Uniting for Peace, adopting and successfully implementing the veto initiative, and continuing work on the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group’s code of conduct. There must be greater accountability and transparency around the use of the veto.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“We encourage the A3 and indeed all 10 elected members to approach relevant permanent members for a more ac- tive role on files that concern them, and we encourage the permanent members to welcome that constructively. Secondly, the Council must be more in touch with the direct impact of its decisions on the lives of people on the ground. The Council should involve more diverse civil- society briefers, including women human rights defend- ers. That should be done in a systematically inclusive, safe and meaningful way. The shared commitments on women and peace and security have paved the way for that work. The Council should also draw more regularly on the ex- pertise of human rights institutions and capacities within the United Nations system to detect situations that can develop into major security crises.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“First, the Security Council must hear from more, and more diverse, voices. We need to create a more in- clusive multilateralism with a Council that is more rep- resentative. We have already seen the vital role that the three African members of the Security Council (A3) play, and we commend them for voicing strong African posi- tions in the Council. In a comprehensive reform, Norway staunchly supports increasing the number of permanent and non-permanent seats for Africa, but we must also work now to ensure broader ownership of Council deci- sions and products. We therefore support the A3’s request to be penholders or co-penholders on African dossiers.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Defending and strengthening the international rule of law and multilateral cooperation is a core priority for Norway, and we have had the privilege of doing that from our seat on the Security Council for the past two years. While some may look at the Council and see only challenges, Norway sees a Council with a vital role in upholding international peace and security and a significant, if often underutilized, capacity for preventive diplomacy and early action. It is from that perspective that Norway will continue to support the ongoing General Assembly discussions on comprehensive reform of the Security Council. Yet to make the Council more effective, transparent and accountable there are steps we can and must take now that do not require amendments to the Charter of the United Nations. Let me outline three musts for Norway.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“I thank the Indian presidency for convening this meeting. We also thank the Secretary- General and the President of the General Assembly for their briefings. They have both deftly illustrated the changing nature of our multilateral system, one that has served us well for more than 75 years. Many of the problems that we face today can be solved only though multilateral cooperation. Yet multilateralism and multilateral institutions are under pressure. As a small State, Norway feels that acutely. In these turbulent times, we need a well-functioning and well-regulated international community where small and large States cooperate to find common solutions.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“And as guarantors of the peace agreement, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and regional and international development partners, such as my own country, should recognize that South Sudan is again at the brink of disaster. We must use all the tools at our disposal to prevent it. The people of South Sudan have suffered enough.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Finally, as this is my last meeting on South Sudan during our current tenure in the Council, allow me to end my statement with the following reflection. We have on many occasions discussed the advantage of early action and preventive diplomacy to save lives and reduce human suffering. A key challenge to the Council acting early has been a lack of shared understanding of the situation. Since independence 11 years ago, South Sudan has been caught in a cycle of broken promises, followed by armed conflict. That cycle continues today. Without actual commitment from the Government, there is a real risk that the ceasefire and the peace agreement will break down. The region played a key role in the comprehensive peace agreement in 2005, as well as in the subsequent agreements in 2015 and in 2018.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The key question, however, is whether the current situation is sustainable, especially considering the limited resources and capacity of UNMISS in parts of the state and the lack of adequate and predictable interventions by the Government to protect civilians. The last time we met (see S/PV.9134), Norway supported the Government’s commitment to a road map for the implementation of the peace agreement. Three months later, the parties are already behind their own timelines, including the critical task of deploying united forces. There is also little progress on other promises such as fighting corruption and opening up civic space. South Sudan leaders must deliver the results they have promised in accordance with the timelines in the road map and do so by dedicating sufficient resources.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“We call on all armed actors to immediately cease the violence. South Sudan’s transitional leaders, as well as the political actors and community leaders in Jonglei and Upper Nile bear responsibility for the violence and for ending it. We urgently call on South Sudan’s transitional leaders to act now. The Government must allow the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism investigate the conflict and hold those who continue to incite and engage in violations accountable. We commend the efforts of the humanitarian community and UNMISS in response to the violence in Upper Nile, including in the protection of civilians sites in Malakal.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Haysom, for his briefing and for the hard work he and his team are doing in an increasingly challenging environment. We also thank Major General Gituai for his briefing and welcome the update from the Permanent Representative of Gabon. We also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of South Sudan in today’s meeting. Like others, we are deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Upper Nile and surrounding areas, including in and around the city of Kodok. Let me emphasize that it is the Government’s responsibility to protect civilians across South Sudan. It cannot choose to look away. It is crucial that armed intervention by state and national authorities are aimed at protecting civilians, including children, and preventing further violence.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Against this difficult backdrop, my goal as Chair has been to ensure that the Working Group stays active. The potential impact of the Working Group cannot be overstated. Its contact with the country task forces and the Governments of the countries concerned should get even more attention. Norway works actively through its Embassies and the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict to promote the implementation of the conclusions. Norway has also worked in its national capacity within the Security Council to strengthen the protection of children in mandate renewals and all other relevant Council products. The Security Council must continue to mainstream child protection throughout its work, ensuring adequate and dedicated capacity in United Nations missions as well as sufficient funding.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9218 (2022) · source