Denmark warmly welcomes Bahrain 🇧🇭, Colombia 🇨🇴, DR Congo 🇨🇩, Latvia 🇱🇻 and Liberia 🇱🇷 to the #UNSC on the occasion of the annual flag installation ceremony.
We look forward to constructive collaboration in advancing international peace and security 🕊️
As we enter 2026, Denmark congratulates Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, and Slovenia 🇸🇮 on the completion of their #UNSC terms and express our deep gratitude for their cooperation and support throughout the year.
At today’s UNSC debate on Leadership for Peace, Denmark underscored the importance of UN leadership that builds trust, strengthens reform, and takes bold action to prevent conflict.
Leadership is a shared global responsibility.
Today, Austria and Denmark hosted a signing ceremony on integrated mission-level planning 🇩🇰🇦🇹
41 member states in a joint effort with one goal: to make peace operations more effective; acting as one mission, one team, with one shared direction.
The UNSC today carried out its first-ever visiting mission to Syria. As co-lead on the mission, 🇩🇰 welcomed progress made over the past year and expressed solidarity with the Syrian people during the transition, urging an inclusive political process.
#UNSC stands ready to help.
Denmark welcomed the recent delisting of Syrian President Al-Sharaa & Interior Minister Anas Khattab, as well as Syria’s engagement in countering ISIL.
On the political transition, DK called for a relaunch of the national dialogue & enhanced cooperation with civil society.
#UNSC
Today at the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods, Denmark delivered a statement as Co-Chair of the IWG 🇩🇰 🇵🇰
“The Council must not only act decisively but also operate in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and worthy of the confidence of the wider [UN] membership”
Small arms and light weapons are fuelling conflicts around the world.
DK calls for stronger global and #UNSC action to stop the flow of illicit weapons - from better tracing and export controls to support for peacebuilding and protection of civilians.
Let’s silence the guns.
Denmark called on both Kosovo and Serbia to increase their commitment to the EU-facilitated Dialogue, implement all agreements, and refrain from unilateral actions that could escalate tensions or undermine stability during today's #UNSC meeting on #Kosovo.
DK congratulates the 14 new members of the Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term: 🇦🇴 🇨🇱 🇪🇨 🇪🇪 🇪🇬 🇮🇳 🇮🇶 🇮🇹 🇲🇺 🇵🇰 🇸🇮 🇿🇦 🇬🇧 🇻🇳
We look forward to working together and following your work in #HRC to promote and protect #HumanRights around the world.
At #UNSC today, Denmark stressed the importance of providing the political and financial support necessary for the AU to assume its key role in securing peace and stability on the African continent.
At the #UNGA veto debate, 🇩🇰, on behalf of the E10, reiterated our call for:
An immediate, unconditional & permanent ceasefire.
The immediate, dignified & unconditional release of all hostages.
Immediate & unconditional lift of all restrictions on entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Denmark joins 49 other UN Member States at a stakeout in support of the draft UN Security Council resolution on enhanced security support to #Haiti
More must urgently be done to arrest widespread gang violence & insecurity
Now is the time for the #UNSC to act 🗳️
Today, at the #UNGA General Debate, 🇩🇰 Permanent Representative, Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen delivered Denmark’s national statement.
Read Denmark’s full national statement here 👇
shorturl.at/eQaiI
Young people are essential partners in shaping our common future.
At #UNGA80, Denmark together with 🇩🇰 youth delegates, mark 30 years of #WPAY and call for full, effective and meaningful youth participation.
#Youth2030 #UN4Youth
🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 co-hosted a #UNGA80 side event on accountability and justice in #Belarus together with Svetlana Tikhanouskaya
Denmark is proud to support @iapbelarus.org
Lukasjenka’s regime must be held accountable for its atrocities against political prisoners and the Belarusian people.
Thank you, Finland 🇫🇮, for a productive bilateral this afternoon between @sophieloehde.venstre.dk and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, discussing shared priorities in the Nordic cooperation — including joint procurement of antibiotics. #UNGA80
Children and young people must be at the centre of global efforts on mental health and noncommunicable diseases — early investment is key to healthier lives and stronger health systems. Today, Denmark’s @sophieloehde.venstre.dk highlighted this priority at the #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting.
Today 🇩🇰 Minister for the Interior and Health @sophieloehde.venstre.dk participated in the opening of the #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, reaffirming Denmark’s commitment to advancing global action on NCDs and promoting mental health and well-being.
Yesterday, 🇦🇱🇩🇰🇲🇭🇳🇱 as co-chairs of The Group of Friends of Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine - together with 🇪🇪 and 🇺🇦 - hosted a high-level event on ensuring accountability for Ukraine.
DK reiterated our steadfast commitment towards accountability for 🇺🇦
DK is proud to be a member of the #WPS Focal Points Network.
Today, Under Secretary for Foreign Policy, Eva Barløse, reaffirmed 🇩🇰 commitment to the WPS agenda, highlighting Danish actions to promote full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peace efforts. #UNGA80
Today, the #UNSC convened for the first Open Debate on #AI during the high-level week of #UNGA80.
Denmark 🇩🇰 highlighted that responsible and trustworthy use of AI is essential to promote peace and security. AI must be used in compliance with international law.
Today at #UNGA80, leaders gather at the Climate Summit 2025, pushing for climate action toward #COP30 in Belém!
🇩🇰 @larsaagaard.bsky.social reiterated EU’s commitment to climate action and highlighted DK’s system-wide efforts, from energy and industry to transportation and agriculture.
Today 🇩🇰 State Secretary for Development Policy participated in the Biennial Economic Summit as follow up to Pact for the Future and Sevilla Commitment 🇺🇳
DK focus on reform of International Financial Architecture, new guarantee instruments and support for fair taxation 🌏🌎🌍
🇩🇰 Minister for the Interior & Health, Sophie Løhde, spoke at a #UNGA80 side event on people-centred primary care, co-hosted with Tanzania & the World Diabetes Foundation. She stressed that through cross-sector & cross-border cooperation, we can build strong safety nets for all.
Great to welcome Danish Minister for the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde to New York!
Over the coming days, she’ll take part in key events and discussions on life science, NCDs, mental health, and how we can find shared solutions to global health challenges.
#dkpol #UNGA80
🇩🇰 today condemned 🇷🇺’s further escalation of its illegal war on 🇺🇦.
The ever-increasing drone and missile strikes killing civilians.
We all need to increase the pressure on RF with additional sanctions.
We need a ceasefire now, direct UA-RF talks and a just and lasting peace.
Today 🇩🇰 proudly stood with 40 countries to support 🇺🇦’s sovereignty & territorial integrity.
We will all keep providing UA with the help it needs to defend itself against RF’s war of aggression.
We all call on RF to stop the killing and enter meaningful negotiations with UA.
“Friends also have to speak the truth to each other. (…) Israel’s war in Gaza has created a humanitarian catastrophe. Israel must comply with international law, including IHL. The human suffering in Gaza must be brought to an end.”
- DK Foreign Minister in #UNSC today.
