17 September 2020. Norway has published its main priorities for the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.
The Permanent Representation of Norway at the United Nations in New York points out on its website that the UN General Assembly is the world’s most representative multilateral forum for dialogue and policy development. “As such, it provides a unique arena for promoting Norwegian interests, for international cooperation, and for finding solutions to issues of key importance to Norway. “
The priorities for the 75th General Assembly are the following:
- Lay the groundwork for Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council.
- Be at the forefront of efforts to promote disarmament.
- Promote binding international cooperation and safeguard the multilateral system.
- Strengthen the UN’s capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts.
- Promote the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, with a particular focus on supporting an integrated pandemic response, and on the areas of education, health, gender equality, the oceans, climate change, and financing for sustainable development
- Strengthen human rights and the international legal order.
- Strengthen the UN’s capacity to prevent and respond to humanitarian crises, and promote international cooperation on refugees and migrants.
Norway’s participation in the 75th General Assembly will be led by Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The Norwegian delegation will participate virtually in the General Debate, and in high-level meetings and side events. Because of the special circumstances this year, the delegation will not include observers from the Storting or representatives of Norwegian civil society organisations. Many of the virtual meetings will be streamed online and will be accessible to everyone. Bilateral talks with other countries and organisations are not a priority for Norway during the high-level week this year due to the current situation.
Norway – Prime Minister Addresses General Debate, 75th Session
