Kingdom of Norway
Ambassador Terje Hauge
Norway has been a member of the UN since November 27, 1945. Terje Hauge is head of Norway’s team of negotiators to the Arms Trade Treaty Conference. The following is excerpted from Ambassador Hauge’s statement during UN General Assembly debate on April 2, 2013, on the Arms Trade Treaty. Today is a truly a historic day. After many years of hard work and two failed attempts, we have finally reached our goal and concluded an Arms Trade Treaty. The process was difficult and complex, but it was driven by a relentless determination and hope among the overwhelming majority of…
