FM @Haavisto: Again, the situation in and around Gaza is gravely concerning. Sustainable peace is needed. Civilian populations must be protected. To this end, we call for restoring a political horizon and immediate de-escalation. #MEPP
"Reaching a world free of nuclear weapons requires verifiable & irreversible steps by all states possessing nuclear weapons." In the #NPTRevCon, ๐ซ๐ฎ expects enhanced commitments to this end.
Outi Hyvรคrinen, Director of Arms Control, delivered ๐ซ๐ฎstatement๐finlandabroad.fi/web/un/nordโฆ
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Today I met with #Finlandโs Ambassador @JarmoViinanen for an in-depth discussion of our shared priorities for the #NPTRevCon and dynamic regional challenges. The U.S. deeply appreciates Finlandโs leading role in strengthening international security.
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The Nordics believe that #OurCommonAgenda presents a bold vision for how to revitalize the multilateral system & deliver on our commitments to present & future generations.
We must listen to a broad range of voices to ensure an inclusive multistakeholder process.
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FM @Haavisto: Welcome the two-month extension of the truce in #Yemen, brokered by @OSE_Yemen. Encourage the parties to work towards the resumption of the political process, bringing relief to civilians and advancing a peaceful settlement to the conflict. europa.eu/!xcbr9Q
This August, stakeholders convene at UNHQ to review 50 year old Nuclear Non-Proferation Treaty.
#NPT is already a success:
๐นcurbs proliferation
โซ๏ธguarantees rights for peaceful uses &
๐นholds legally binding commitment to disarmament
For ๐ซ๐ฎ, all three are equally important.
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Final task as Charge dโAffaires of @FinlandUN - addressing the delegates of the #modelunitednations. My key message - the multilateral system continues to function and continues to deliver
Itโs a wrap! The #UNCyberOEWG adopted an annual progress report by consensus and concluded its session.ย ๐ซ๐ฎ welcomes the report, which is a concrete outcome of a constructive session.
The General Assembly just recognized the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment! Finland fully supports the recognition of this right and will continue our work to realize it, including through supporting environmental human rights defenders
Today, ๐ซ๐ฎ and @UNICEF launched a report on protecting children during cyberconflicts.
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Existing frameworks protect children from harm caused by offensive cyber operations, but how? Discussions at the #UNCyberOEWG are an opportunity to clarify.
ย Reportโก๏ธ: unicef.org/globalinsight/repโฆ
Finland stresses the utmost importance of adhering to international law, including international humanitarian law, and existing norms guiding responsible state behavior in #cyberspace.
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Read our statement delivered at the #UNCyberOEWG yesterday, here: documents.unoda.org/wp-conteโฆ
The event brought together participants from Member States, the ๐บ๐ณ,NGOs, and private sector. Multistakeholder approaches are key to addressing security challenges in #cyberspace and to protect those most vulnerable.
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All female panel (except the moderator โฆ@JarmoSarevaโฉ) discussing protecting children during cyber conflicts at side event cohosted with โฆ@UNICEFโฉ
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Today at the #OEWG on #cybersecurity ๐ซ๐ฎ emphasized the utmost importance of adhering to international legal obligations and implementing existing and agreed norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace.
Follow on UN Web TV.
Today at the #UN, #ECOSOC elected Amb. Lachezara Stoeva, Permanent Representative of ๐ง๐ฌ as President for the 2022-2023 session. Congratulations to her and new Vice Presidents, PRSs of ๐จ๐ฑ , ๐ฎ๐ฉ , ๐ฎ๐น and ๐ฟ๐ผ , as well to the outgoing President and his bureau.
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There are no humanitarian grounds to justify a veto on humanitarian assistance to those in need.
๐ฉ๐ฐ on behalf of the #Nordics ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ด๐ธ๐ช๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฐ in the veto debate with regard to the cross-border mandate for humanitarian deliveries to #Syria.
Full statement: bit.ly/3JacNeF
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Happening now: #ECOSOC Management Segment skillfully chaired by @BGmission Ambassador Stoeva. ๐ซ๐ฎ is enjoying the last days as Vice-President of ECOSOC. It has been an honor!