Geir Otto Pedersen
Geir Otto Pedersen is a Norwegian diplomat currently serving as the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria. In this role, he focuses on facilitating dialogue and negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing Syrian conflict. Pedersen has a background in international relations and has held various positions within the UN, where he has worked to promote peace and stability in conflict-affected regions. His recent comments regarding the violence in Syria highlight his concern for the humanitarian situation and the potential for further escalation.
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Geir Otto Pedersen was the head of the UN delegation in New York and was involved with the Independent Commission on Multilateralism.
UD sponset diplomat-nettverk med millioner – men skjønte ikke hva utenriksministerens rolle var
Norway· 2026-03-02
Geir Otto Pedersen expressed alarm over the potential for escalation after the violence.
En Syrie, un influent chef druze s’en prend au pouvoir et dénonce une « campagne génocidaire » contre sa communauté
France· 2025-05-01
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Otto Pedersen expressed deep concern over the unacceptable violence shaking Syria.
Syrie : l’armée israélienne dit avoir bombardé un « groupe extrémiste » pour protéger la communauté druze après des violences confessionnelFrance· 2025-04-30
