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Do not expect to be pardoned just because your opponent carried out the same crime.
Do not expect to be pardoned just because your opponent carried out the same crime.
When the United Nations was formed in San Francisco in 1945, it was decided that a Security Council should be established to act on our behalf.
When the United Nations was formed in San Francisco in 1945, it was decided that a Security Council should be established to act on our behalf.
The permanent members were entrusted with the right to veto.
The permanent members were entrusted with the right to veto.
My country’s delegation at the time was led by Trygve Lie, who later became the first UN Secretary-General.
My country’s delegation at the time was led by Trygve Lie, who later became the first UN Secretary-General.
On behalf of my country, he cast his vote in favour of the right to veto.
On behalf of my country, he cast his vote in favour of the right to veto.
So did many other small and medium-sized countries.
So did many other small and medium-sized countries.
This was due to the world order of the day, but also because they wanted to ensure that the Council would have the authority to make decisions and to act on our behalf.
This was due to the world order of the day, but also because they wanted to ensure that the Council would have the authority to make decisions and to act on our behalf.
It was not because they held certain states to be superior to others.
It was not because they held certain states to be superior to others.
Therefore, and in light of the dramatic events in Syria, my message to the members of the Security Council is this:
Therefore, and in light of the dramatic events in Syria, my message to the members of the Security Council is this:
People in the Arab world, in Europe, in Asia, in Africa and in the Americas are watching with horror how history repeats itself.
People in the Arab world, in Europe, in Asia, in Africa and in the Americas are watching with horror how history repeats itself.
Once again, the permanent members of the UN Security Council are divided and unable to protect the people on the ground.
Once again, the permanent members of the UN Security Council are divided and unable to protect the people on the ground.
In the meantime, extremists on all sides are free to kill, maim and rape.
In the meantime, extremists on all sides are free to kill, maim and rape.
Now – we expect the members of the Council to act.
Now – we expect the members of the Council to act.
We expect you to put away outdated ideas of zero-sum games and spheres of influence and to strive to seek a common position.
We expect you to put away outdated ideas of zero-sum games and spheres of influence and to strive to seek a common position.
Enough blood has been shed.
Enough blood has been shed.
The verdict in history is harsh on those who choose the wrong side.
The verdict in history is harsh on those who choose the wrong side.
Do not allow narrow self-interest to stand in the way of the winds of change that the vast majority of this Assembly applauds.
Do not allow narrow self-interest to stand in the way of the winds of change that the vast majority of this Assembly applauds.
President Assad of Syria was not forced to go down the path of conflict and confrontation – he could have opted for compromise and cooperation.
President Assad of Syria was not forced to go down the path of conflict and confrontation – he could have opted for compromise and cooperation.
Elsewhere in the world, quite different choices are being made.
Elsewhere in the world, quite different choices are being made.
Today, in this assembly, we have heard how Myanmar’s reformist President Thein Sein is opening the door for a free and democratic Myanmar.
Today, in this assembly, we have heard how Myanmar’s reformist President Thein Sein is opening the door for a free and democratic Myanmar.
I commend the courage shown by the Myanmar Government.
I commend the courage shown by the Myanmar Government.
I also commend the courage of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
I also commend the courage of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
She has chosen to talk to the very people who held her in confinement.
She has chosen to talk to the very people who held her in confinement.
Today, in Addis Ababa, the leaders of Sudan and South Sudan have chosen to end a bloody conflict that has marred their peoples’ lives for decades.
Today, in Addis Ababa, the leaders of Sudan and South Sudan have chosen to end a bloody conflict that has marred their peoples’ lives for decades.
Sudan and South Sudan have once again been on the brink of war – but by signing today’s agreements they opted for peace.
Sudan and South Sudan have once again been on the brink of war – but by signing today’s agreements they opted for peace.
We salute the African Union, which, in close partnership with the Security Council, has helped to make this possible.
We salute the African Union, which, in close partnership with the Security Council, has helped to make this possible.
In Colombia the Government and representatives of FARC have wisely chosen to enter into formal negotiations in order to end another age-old conflict.
In Colombia the Government and representatives of FARC have wisely chosen to enter into formal negotiations in order to end another age-old conflict.
As Norway’s Foreign Minister, I am the Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for support to the Palestinian authorities.
As Norway’s Foreign Minister, I am the Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for support to the Palestinian authorities.
We met on the eve of this General Assembly.
We met on the eve of this General Assembly.
I want to share my deep concern about the state of play in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship.
I want to share my deep concern about the state of play in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship.
Exactly one year ago, we agreed, here in New York, that the Palestinian state-building process had reached a level where the institutions of state are in place.
Exactly one year ago, we agreed, here in New York, that the Palestinian state-building process had reached a level where the institutions of state are in place.
Great expectations were created, and then frustrated.
Great expectations were created, and then frustrated.
Time is running short.
Time is running short.
Shorter than many seem to understand.
Shorter than many seem to understand.
There is significant fatigue among the Palestinian population.
There is significant fatigue among the Palestinian population.
They may well start looking for alternative options, options that would seriously hamper prospects for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
They may well start looking for alternative options, options that would seriously hamper prospects for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
I see a similar fatigue developing among the countries that are funding the Palestinian authorities.
I see a similar fatigue developing among the countries that are funding the Palestinian authorities.
The two-state solution is the only path to sustainable peace.
The two-state solution is the only path to sustainable peace.
But the prospect of realising a Palestinian state based on the two-state solution is diminishing as the expansion of Israeli settlements continues.
But the prospect of realising a Palestinian state based on the two-state solution is diminishing as the expansion of Israeli settlements continues.
These actions remain the main obstacle to peace, and must stop.
These actions remain the main obstacle to peace, and must stop.
To get the peace process back on track, we need to break the impasse, and renew trust in a political horizon based on the final status issues.
To get the peace process back on track, we need to break the impasse, and renew trust in a political horizon based on the final status issues.
Negotiations remain the key to achieve this.
Negotiations remain the key to achieve this.
They must start now.
They must start now.
Leadership is also about trust.
Leadership is also about trust.
To achieve our goals, we need a strong United Nations.
To achieve our goals, we need a strong United Nations.
I applaud the Secretary-General’s tireless efforts towards reforming the internal workings of this organisation.
I applaud the Secretary-General’s tireless efforts towards reforming the internal workings of this organisation.
We have elected a Secretary-General to lead us.
We have elected a Secretary-General to lead us.
So then we must allow him to do so.
So then we must allow him to do so.
In any modern organisation, micro-management of what should be the Chief Executive’s prerogative is not going to work.
In any modern organisation, micro-management of what should be the Chief Executive’s prerogative is not going to work.
The same applies to the UN.
The same applies to the UN.
Mr President, to conclude:
Mr President, to conclude:
Leaders have real choices.
Leaders have real choices.
Leaders have real responsibilities.
Leaders have real responsibilities.
Mankind shapes its own future.
Mankind shapes its own future.
Failing to solve the most critical challenges of our time not only harms those who are already suffering under poverty, war, or oppression.
Failing to solve the most critical challenges of our time not only harms those who are already suffering under poverty, war, or oppression.
It also deprives people of the conviction that they too can shape their future.
It also deprives people of the conviction that they too can shape their future.
And that very conviction, that belief in ourselves and each other, is what will make freedom from want, freedom from fear, and the freedom to live in dignity possible for all.
And that very conviction, that belief in ourselves and each other, is what will make freedom from want, freedom from fear, and the freedom to live in dignity possible for all.
That is the purpose of our leadership.
That is the purpose of our leadership.
Leadership is about making choices
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Norwegian State Secretary Espen Barth Eide presented Norway's statement during the General Debate of the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Statssekretær Espen Barth Eide holdt Norges hovedinnlegg under debatten på den 66. generalforsamlingen.
He touched on many of the challenges facing the world today, like poverty and inequality, but also dealt with the issue that has dominated the UN High-Level Week; the Palestinian bid for UN-membership.
Han berørte mange utfordringer; blant annet fattigdom og ulikhet - men også temaet som har dominert høynivåuka - palestinernes krav om FN-medlemskap.
President, Excellencies, fellow delegates,
President, Excellencies, fellow delegates,
Since we last met here, major changes have swept through the world.
Since we last met here, major changes have swept through the world.
We have been witnessing the Arab spring.
We have been witnessing the Arab spring.
People are standing up against authoritarian rule, demanding respect for the fundamental values that underpin this very institution.
People are standing up against authoritarian rule, demanding respect for the fundamental values that underpin this very institution.
Autocrats who have failed to offer the prospect of a better life in freedom and dignity have been overthrown.
Autocrats who have failed to offer the prospect of a better life in freedom and dignity have been overthrown.
Now, popular calls for reform in Syria have been met with a violent response.
Now, popular calls for reform in Syria have been met with a violent response.
We urge the Syrian regime to respect the people’s legitimate demand for democracy and fundamental human rights.
We urge the Syrian regime to respect the people’s legitimate demand for democracy and fundamental human rights.
In July, a new flag flew up in Juba, as we celebrated the birth of a new state.
In July, a new flag flew up in Juba, as we celebrated the birth of a new state.
Last Friday, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan addressed us from this podium as the leader of our newest Member State.
Last Friday, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan addressed us from this podium as the leader of our newest Member State.
This is first and foremost thanks to the vision and will of the people and leaders of the Sudan and what is now the Republic of South Sudan.
This is first and foremost thanks to the vision and will of the people and leaders of the Sudan and what is now the Republic of South Sudan.
But it would not have been possible without the active support of the international community.
But it would not have been possible without the active support of the international community.
This demonstrates the importance of mediation and settlement of disputes through peaceful means.
This demonstrates the importance of mediation and settlement of disputes through peaceful means.
Yet we know that peace is fragile.
Yet we know that peace is fragile.
The international community must coordinate its assistance and align with the priorities of the South Sudanese Government.
The international community must coordinate its assistance and align with the priorities of the South Sudanese Government.
Outstanding issues must be settled through negotiations.
Outstanding issues must be settled through negotiations.
We must contribute to laying the foundation for two viable states so that they can live in peace.
We must contribute to laying the foundation for two viable states so that they can live in peace.
In Cote d’Ivoire and Libya, the United Nations has once again proved its worth by addressing some of the most challenging situations in the world.
In Cote d’Ivoire and Libya, the United Nations has once again proved its worth by addressing some of the most challenging situations in the world.
The resolve shown by the Security Council in Libya has reconfirmed its pivotal role in global governance and international security – the role that the Member States bestowed on it through the UN Charter.
The resolve shown by the Security Council in Libya has reconfirmed its pivotal role in global governance and international security – the role that the Member States bestowed on it through the UN Charter.
There are times when there is no alternative to the use of force.
There are times when there is no alternative to the use of force.
When the Security Council acts, it is up to us – the Member States – to put its decisions into practice.
When the Security Council acts, it is up to us – the Member States – to put its decisions into practice.
Norway’s active participation in the military campaign in Libya was first and foremost an expression of our belief in a UN-led world order and the principle of responsibility to protect.
Norway’s active participation in the military campaign in Libya was first and foremost an expression of our belief in a UN-led world order and the principle of responsibility to protect.
The response to Libya was also a landmark in terms of international justice.
The response to Libya was also a landmark in terms of international justice.
For the very first time, a unanimous Security Council chose to refer possible crimes against humanity to the International Criminal Court.
For the very first time, a unanimous Security Council chose to refer possible crimes against humanity to the International Criminal Court.
Combating impunity and promoting Rule of Law and fundamental human rights are key to prevention of conflict and protection of civilians.
Combating impunity and promoting Rule of Law and fundamental human rights are key to prevention of conflict and protection of civilians.
Promoting and strengthening human rights and gender equality is a common responsibility.
Promoting and strengthening human rights and gender equality is a common responsibility.
Failing to adhere fully to universally agreed principles in this area is simply not acceptable.
Failing to adhere fully to universally agreed principles in this area is simply not acceptable.
Investment in and empowerment of girls and women so that they can participate fully in the political and economic lives of states is also essential for economic growth and prosperity.
Investment in and empowerment of girls and women so that they can participate fully in the political and economic lives of states is also essential for economic growth and prosperity.
There is fundamental evidence that states that fail on these accounts, and continue repressive and discriminating gender policies, will remain poor.
There is fundamental evidence that states that fail on these accounts, and continue repressive and discriminating gender policies, will remain poor.
Last year we all reconfirmed our commitment to the Millennium Development Goals.
Last year we all reconfirmed our commitment to the Millennium Development Goals.
We agreed to accelerate our efforts.
We agreed to accelerate our efforts.
Last week, we received new evidence of a dramatic break-through in our quest for reducing child mortality and maternal deaths.
Last week, we received new evidence of a dramatic break-through in our quest for reducing child mortality and maternal deaths.
Strong political leadership, new partnerships and innovative ways of working have brought real progress.
Strong political leadership, new partnerships and innovative ways of working have brought real progress.
The Secretary General’s Global Strategy “Every Woman and Every Child” has been instrumental in this respect.
The Secretary General’s Global Strategy “Every Woman and Every Child” has been instrumental in this respect.
But further progress must not be taken for granted.
But further progress must not be taken for granted.
Norway will continue to focus on women’s rights and promoting the role of women in development.
Norway will continue to focus on women’s rights and promoting the role of women in development.
We will strongly oppose any efforts to reverse progress.
We will strongly oppose any efforts to reverse progress.
We must maintain our resolve to implement the Beijing Platform for Action.
We must maintain our resolve to implement the Beijing Platform for Action.
The Millennium Development Goals have proved to be a formidable tool to improve the lives of millions of people.
The Millennium Development Goals have proved to be a formidable tool to improve the lives of millions of people.
Yet much remains to be done.
Yet much remains to be done.
There are vast untapped resources within many of the countries that are struggling to achieve the MDGs.
There are vast untapped resources within many of the countries that are struggling to achieve the MDGs.
Broadening the tax base, making tax collection more effective, halting illegal capital flows and fighting corruption are all measures that must be fully used in the fight against poverty.
Broadening the tax base, making tax collection more effective, halting illegal capital flows and fighting corruption are all measures that must be fully used in the fight against poverty.
Getting this right will also improve the social contract in countries emerging from poverty or conflict.
Getting this right will also improve the social contract in countries emerging from poverty or conflict.
This is a responsibility that lies firmly with individual states.
This is a responsibility that lies firmly with individual states.
With the climate conference in Durban only two months away, we must all play our part in making it a success.
With the climate conference in Durban only two months away, we must all play our part in making it a success.
Implementation of the Cancun agreements is crucial.
Implementation of the Cancun agreements is crucial.
The Green Climate Fund must be made operational.
The Green Climate Fund must be made operational.
Durban should provide a roadmap that can bridge the gap between Kyoto and a new and more ambitious climate regime that includes all major emitters.
Durban should provide a roadmap that can bridge the gap between Kyoto and a new and more ambitious climate regime that includes all major emitters.
Today, 1.4 billion people lack access to affordable and reliable electricity supplies.
Today, 1.4 billion people lack access to affordable and reliable electricity supplies.
We must combat climate change while promoting development.
We must combat climate change while promoting development.
The Secretary-General’s call for Sustainable Energy for All is therefore highly welcome.
The Secretary-General’s call for Sustainable Energy for All is therefore highly welcome.
Together with partner countries, Norway will launch a new energy initiative this autumn.
Together with partner countries, Norway will launch a new energy initiative this autumn.
The purpose is to boost sustainable electricity generation and accelerate change towards energy efficiency.
The purpose is to boost sustainable electricity generation and accelerate change towards energy efficiency.
New funding will promote incentives of the energy sector in partner countries.
New funding will promote incentives of the energy sector in partner countries.
Such incentives will in turn attract fresh capital for energy projects.
Such incentives will in turn attract fresh capital for energy projects.
We are determined to ensure concrete progress in Rio on the access to energy agenda.
We are determined to ensure concrete progress in Rio on the access to energy agenda.
20 years after the first UN Conference on Sustainable Development, the nations of the world must renew the partnership for sustainable development.
20 years after the first UN Conference on Sustainable Development, the nations of the world must renew the partnership for sustainable development.
Civil society and the private sector are crucial in this partnership.
Civil society and the private sector are crucial in this partnership.
Norway is committed to a successful outcome of Rio2012.
Norway is committed to a successful outcome of Rio2012.
Back in 1947, Norway voted in favour of the establishment of two states in the former mandate of Palestine in this assembly.
Back in 1947, Norway voted in favour of the establishment of two states in the former mandate of Palestine in this assembly.
In 1949, we also heeded the call in resolution 181 (II) to give sympathetic consideration to an application by either state for admission to membership in the United Nations.
In 1949, we also heeded the call in resolution 181 (II) to give sympathetic consideration to an application by either state for admission to membership in the United Nations.
We voted in favour of admitting Israel as a Member State.
We voted in favour of admitting Israel as a Member State.
We then based our decision on the declarations and explanations provided by the Israeli delegation.
We then based our decision on the declarations and explanations provided by the Israeli delegation.
Israel had persuasively explained why recognition and membership should not await resolution of the outstanding issues regarding borders, refugees, Jerusalem, and peace with neighbouring countries.
Israel had persuasively explained why recognition and membership should not await resolution of the outstanding issues regarding borders, refugees, Jerusalem, and peace with neighbouring countries.
When it admitted Israel as a member state, this assembly referred to these declarations and explanations.
When it admitted Israel as a member state, this assembly referred to these declarations and explanations.
Since then, Norwegian policy has been based on the vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.
Since then, Norwegian policy has been based on the vision of two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.
Norway has consistently stood by Israel and its inherent right to self-defence in accordance with international law.
Norway has consistently stood by Israel and its inherent right to self-defence in accordance with international law.
We have also supported the Palestinian right to statehood and the building of the Palestinian Authority.
We have also supported the Palestinian right to statehood and the building of the Palestinian Authority.
One of the main issues before this General Assembly is the Palestinian quest for recognition.
One of the main issues before this General Assembly is the Palestinian quest for recognition.