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Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on Palestinian elections

“With the conclusion of the candidate submissions to the Central Elections Commission, I am encouraged by the completion of this important step of the nomination process for the upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections.

01 Apr 2021

Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, Reporting on UNSCR 2334 (As delivered by Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Madam President,

Members of the Security Council,

25 Mar 2021

Statement by the Middle East Quartet Envoys

The Envoys of the Middle East Quartet from the European Union, the Russian Federation, the United States, and the United Nations met virtually to discuss returning to meaningful negotiations that will lead to a two-state solution, including tang

23 Mar 2021

Statement by UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator, Lynn Hastings, on the occasion of International Women's Day 2021

Every year, on the 8th of March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. In 2021, the focus is on “Women in Leadership; Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.

08 Mar 2021

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland briefs (over video conference) the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question - 26 February 2021

Security Council Briefing On The Situation In The Middle East, Including The Palestinian Question (As Delivered By UN Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Madam President,

Members of the Security Council,

26 Feb 2021

UN Special Coordinator Wennesland's Remarks to the Meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC)

Excellencies and distinguished delegates,

23 Feb 2021

UN Report: Palestinian socioeconomic development suffers one of its worst years since 1994

Large allocations of vaccines to cover priority groups are expected in the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the next two months

19 Feb 2021

Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on the recent meeting of Palestinian national factions in Cairo

“I welcome the recent meeting of the Palestinian national factions under the auspices of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting marks an important advancement towards the holding of elections and Palestinian national unity.

12 Feb 2021

Secretary-General's remarks at the 2021 Opening Session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People [as delivered]

I was very honoured to preside over the beginning of this year’s first meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.

05 Feb 2021

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (As Delivered by UN Special Coordinator Wennesland)

Mister President, State Minister Nafti of Tunisia,

Foreign Minister Coveney of Ireland,

Foreign Minister Lavrov of Russia,

Foreign Minister Ebrard of Mexico,

Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide of Norway,

26 Jan 2021

Secretary-General appoints Ms. Lynn Hastings of Canada as Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Lynn Hastings of Canada as Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, where she will also serve as the U

30 Dec 2020

Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, Reporting on UNSCR 2334 (As delivered by Special Coordinator Mladenov)

Mister President,

Members of the Security Council,

21 Dec 2020

Secretary-General appoints Tor Wennesland of Norway as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Tor Wennesland of Norway as his new Special Coordinator for the Middle

21 Dec 2020