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Norway will not have the capacity to make any further military contributions in 2007 beyond what has now been announced.
Norge vil ikke ha kapasitet til å stille ytterligere militære bidrag i 2007 utover dette.
'The High North is Norway's most important foreign policy priority.
- Nordområdene er Norges viktigste utenrikspolitiske interesseområde.
The Government considers it vital for Norway to play an active role in the Arctic Council, the Barents cooperation and the Northern Dimension.
Regjeringen legger stor vekt på at Norge skal spille en aktiv rolle i Arktisk råd, Barentssamarbeidet og Den nordlige dimensjon.
'There are numerous opportunities for development in the High North.
- Utviklingsmulighetene i nordområdene er mange.
Several Norwegian ministries provide funding for High North-related activities.
Nordområdesatsingen går over flere departementers budsjetter.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for coordinating Norway's efforts in the High North and follows up the Government's priorities by providing funding under its Arctic 2030 grant scheme.
Utenriksdepartementet har ansvaret for å koordinere satsingen og følger også opp regjeringens prioriteringer med støtte fra sin egen tilskuddsordning, Arktis 2030.
The Fram Centre in Tromsø is another major project that will be continued in 2017.
Prosjektet Framsenteret i Tromsø er også et stort prosjekt som videreføres.
In the budget proposal for 2017, the Government proposes an increase in funding for High North-related efforts from NOK 2.7 billion in 2016 to NOK 3.4 billion in 2017.
I forslag til statsbudsjett for 2017 foreslår regjeringen at bevilgningene til nordområdetiltak øker fra 2,7 milliarder kroner i 2016 til 3,4 milliarder i 2017.
Excellencies, Tara Sweeney, Ladies and gentlemen,
Excellencies, Tara Sweeney, Ladies and gentlemen,
I am honoured to have been invited to speak to you today.
I am honoured to have been invited to speak to you today.
It also gives me great pleasure to see that the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat is fully operational and up and running.
It also gives me great pleasure to see that the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat is fully operational and up and running.
You have made impressive strides since Foreign Minister Børge Brende officially opened it last September.
You have made impressive strides since Foreign Minister Børge Brende officially opened it last September.
It is very nice to see you again, Tara.
It is very nice to see you again, Tara.
Our meeting in Iceland during the Arctic Circle conference last year was very useful.
Our meeting in Iceland during the Arctic Circle conference last year was very useful.
I very much look forward to cooperating closely with you in the future.
I very much look forward to cooperating closely with you in the future.
International cooperation in the North
International cooperation in the North
The High North is Norway's most important foreign policy priority.
The High North is Norway's most important foreign policy priority.
It is a region characterised by peaceful cooperation, stability, respect for international law and sustainable management of natural resources.
It is a region characterised by peaceful cooperation, stability, respect for international law and sustainable management of natural resources.
It is imperative that we keep it that way.
It is imperative that we keep it that way.
This is crucial for the future development of the whole region, and it is therefore the overall goal of Norway's High North policy.
This is crucial for the future development of the whole region, and it is therefore the overall goal of Norway's High North policy.
The Arctic Council and the Arctic Council Secretariat here in Tromsø are vital contributors towards this end.
The Arctic Council and the Arctic Council Secretariat here in Tromsø are vital contributors towards this end.
When several Asian countries became observers to the Arctic Council in 2013, the Arctic became a new dynamic arena for closer cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
When several Asian countries became observers to the Arctic Council in 2013, the Arctic became a new dynamic arena for closer cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
The growing interest in the council is significant.
The growing interest in the council is significant.
It illustrates the potential of the region and it is testimony of the relevance of the Arctic Council.
It illustrates the potential of the region and it is testimony of the relevance of the Arctic Council.
The role of industry and the role of the Arctic Economic Council
The role of industry and the role of the Arctic Economic Council
The Arctic Council is already working closely with indigenous peoples and NGOs, researchers and experts on issues such as climate and environmental change, and emergency preparedness and response.
The Arctic Council is already working closely with indigenous peoples and NGOs, researchers and experts on issues such as climate and environmental change, and emergency preparedness and response.
The Arctic Council has a successful history of shaping and sharing best practices.
The Arctic Council has a successful history of shaping and sharing best practices.
It was only natural that the Arctic Council, as such an important actor in the High North, also reached out to the business community.
It was only natural that the Arctic Council, as such an important actor in the High North, also reached out to the business community.
For this reason, the Arctic Council initiated and facilitated the establishment of a new body to contribute to sustainable business development in the High North.
For this reason, the Arctic Council initiated and facilitated the establishment of a new body to contribute to sustainable business development in the High North.
The Arctic Economic Council was established by a number of business actors from all of the eight Arctic Council member states during the Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit, Canada in September 2014.
The Arctic Economic Council was established by a number of business actors from all of the eight Arctic Council member states during the Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit, Canada in September 2014.
The objective of the Arctic Economic Council is to strengthen business-government relations and promote sustainable business development in the Arctic.
The objective of the Arctic Economic Council is to strengthen business-government relations and promote sustainable business development in the Arctic.
The aim is no less than to be the partner of choice for the Arctic Council on responsible economic development in the region.
The aim is no less than to be the partner of choice for the Arctic Council on responsible economic development in the region.
Today, I would like to give credit to the representatives from business and industry who took the original idea of the Arctic Economic Council and developed it further.
Today, I would like to give credit to the representatives from business and industry who took the original idea of the Arctic Economic Council and developed it further.
Without their leadership, we would probably not have gathered here today.
Without their leadership, we would probably not have gathered here today.
Norway has high ambitions on behalf of the Arctic Economic Council and its secretariat.
Norway has high ambitions on behalf of the Arctic Economic Council and its secretariat.
It will play an important operative role in setting up a robust regime based on knowledge and innovation for cooperation in the Arctic.
It will play an important operative role in setting up a robust regime based on knowledge and innovation for cooperation in the Arctic.
It will make us all better equipped to face the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic region.
It will make us all better equipped to face the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic region.
Norway's goal is to establish a platform for dialogue between the Arctic Council and the Arctic Economic Council on responsible economic development in the Arctic.
Norway's goal is to establish a platform for dialogue between the Arctic Council and the Arctic Economic Council on responsible economic development in the Arctic.
The framework for cooperation between the two bodies has not yet been fully determined.
The framework for cooperation between the two bodies has not yet been fully determined.
We believe that the Arctic Economic Council should formalise its relationship with the Arctic Council.
We believe that the Arctic Economic Council should formalise its relationship with the Arctic Council.
There should be synergy between the two, and we believe that the AEC should become an advisory body to the Arctic Council on issues related to business development in the High North.
There should be synergy between the two, and we believe that the AEC should become an advisory body to the Arctic Council on issues related to business development in the High North.
We are very pleased to see that different working groups of the AEC have now started working on a variety of issues.
We are very pleased to see that different working groups of the AEC have now started working on a variety of issues.
We expect to see good results from this work in the years to come.
We expect to see good results from this work in the years to come.
We are aware that these are time-consuming processes, but we are nevertheless highly optimistic and confident that we will see results in the near future.
We are aware that these are time-consuming processes, but we are nevertheless highly optimistic and confident that we will see results in the near future.
We are very pleased that Tromsø was selected as the host city for the secretariat.
We are very pleased that Tromsø was selected as the host city for the secretariat.
The Arctic Economic Council is an important supplement to the many other institutions working on Arctic-related issues in this beautiful city.
The Arctic Economic Council is an important supplement to the many other institutions working on Arctic-related issues in this beautiful city.
The Arctic Economic Council will undoubtedly benefit greatly from Tromsø's position as a professional hub for the Arctic, but it will also make a very valuable contribution.
The Arctic Economic Council will undoubtedly benefit greatly from Tromsø's position as a professional hub for the Arctic, but it will also make a very valuable contribution.
This is a textbook example of a 'win-win situation'".
This is a textbook example of a 'win-win situation'".
Norway will make every possible effort to be a worthy host of the secretariat.
Norway will make every possible effort to be a worthy host of the secretariat.
As Mr Brende said at the opening of the Arctic Economic Council, we will contribute to the funding of the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat.
As Mr Brende said at the opening of the Arctic Economic Council, we will contribute to the funding of the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat.
The Arctic Economic Council has the support of many nations and strong commercial actors.
The Arctic Economic Council has the support of many nations and strong commercial actors.
It is my hope and belief that it will play a major role in business development in the Arctic for years to come.
It is my hope and belief that it will play a major role in business development in the Arctic for years to come.
A balanced approach to Arctic economic growth
A balanced approach to Arctic economic growth
Tromsø, 26 January 2016
Tromsø, 26. januar 2016
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's speech at the Arctic Economic Council breakout session during Arctic Frontiers 2016 in Tromsø.
Statssekretær Tore Hattrems innlegg på arrangementet Arctic Economic Council breakout session under Arctic Frontiers 2016 i Tromsø.
Minister of International Development Erik Solheim and Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo signed tuesday an agreement related to the efforts of the Office of the Auditor General to strengthen supreme audit institutions in developing countries and new democracies.
Tirsdag undertegnet utviklingsminister Erik Solheim og og riksrevisor Jørgen Kosmo en samarbeidsavtale.
Minister of International Development Erik Solheim and Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo today signed an agreement related to the efforts of the Office of the Auditor General to strengthen supreme audit institutions in developing countries and new democracies.
Utviklingsminister Erik Solheim og og riksrevisor Jørgen Kosmo undertegnet i dag en samarbeidsavtale.
The aim of the agreement is to ensure that the development cooperation efforts of the Office of the Auditor General support Norway’s foreign and development policy aims.
Formålet med avtalen er å sikre at Riksrevisjonens utviklingssamarbeid støtter opp om norske utenriks- og utviklingspolitiske mål.
- We know from experience how important it is to have a well-functioning public audit system.
– Fra vår egen erfaring vet vi hvor sentralt det er å ha en godt fungerende riksrevisjon.
I believe it is very important that developing countries have strong and independent institutions that can monitor and check that state revenues are being used as intended.
Jeg anser det som svært viktig at utviklingsland har sterke og uavhengige institusjoner som kan kontrollere og etterprøve at statens inntekter blir brukt til det de er ment til.
Over the years, the Office of the Auditor General of Norway has built up significant expertise in assisting the supreme audit institutions of other countries.
Den norske riksrevisjonen har gjennom mange år bygget opp betydelig kompetanse i å bistå andre lands riksrevisjoner.
The Government has made the fight against international corruption a development cooperation priority area.
Regjeringen har gjort kampen mot internasjonal korrupsjon til et prioritert område i utviklingssamarbeidet.
Support aimed at strengthening local supreme audit institutions is part of this.
Støtte til styrking av lokale riksrevisjoner er en del av dette arbeidet.
Strengthening national supreme audit institutions also ensures better auditing of Norwegian development assistance funds in recipient countries,” said Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo.
En styrking av de nasjonale riksrevisjoner sikrer også en bedre revisjon av norske bistandsmidler i mottakerlandene”, sier riksrevisor Jørgen Kosmo.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Information Adviser Wera Helstrøm, tel.
Utenriksdepartementet: Informasjonsrådgiver Wera Helstrøm, tlf.
(+47) 22 24 39 44/99 40 93 23.
22 24 39 44/99 40 93 23.
The Office of the Auditor General of Norway: Acting Director General Øivind Berg Larsen, tel.
Riksrevisjonen: Fungerende ekspedisjonssjef Øivind Berg Larsen, tlf.
(+47) 22 24 11 89/98 00 30 91.
22 24 11 89/98 00 30 91
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Auditor General of Norway are to cooperate on good governance in developing countries
UD og Riksrevisjonen i samarbeid for godt styresett i utviklingsland
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Excellencies.
Excellencies.
Ladies and gentlemen.
Ladies and gentlemen.
The world has a lot to learn from the Arctic.
The world has a lot to learn from the Arctic.
Here, in the high north, countries from three continents have found remarkable ways of working together - based on common interest and respect for international law.
Here, in the high north, countries from three continents have found remarkable ways of working together - based on common interest and respect for international law.
We have shown that sustainable resource management contributes to stable economic growth.
We have shown that sustainable resource management contributes to stable economic growth.
We have demonstrated that trade and contact across borders leads to investments and employment opportunities.
We have demonstrated that trade and contact across borders leads to investments and employment opportunities.
And we have proven that respect for international law ensures predictability and regional stability.
And we have proven that respect for international law ensures predictability and regional stability.
The overall goal of Norway's Arctic policy is for the Arctic to remain a territory of dialogue and legal order - of low tension, peace and international cooperation.
The overall goal of Norway's Arctic policy is for the Arctic to remain a territory of dialogue and legal order - of low tension, peace and international cooperation.
We have long traditions to build on.
We have long traditions to build on.
More than 400 years ago, the king of Denmark and Norway, Christian the fourth (IV), ventured into the eastern part of the Barents Sea to promote the interests of his kingdom in the High North.
More than 400 years ago, the king of Denmark and Norway, Christian the fourth (IV), ventured into the eastern part of the Barents Sea to promote the interests of his kingdom in the High North.
At the time, Arkhangelsk was the main seaport for trade with Moscow.
At the time, Arkhangelsk was the main seaport for trade with Moscow.
His voyage resulted in tough negotiations with the English for the lucrative trade with Russia - negotiations that later inspired the development of the Law of the Sea – which today is the very foundation for Arctic cooperation.
His voyage resulted in tough negotiations with the English for the lucrative trade with Russia - negotiations that later inspired the development of the Law of the Sea – which today is the very foundation for Arctic cooperation.
The Arctic is of no less strategic importance today than it was 400 years ago.
The Arctic is of no less strategic importance today than it was 400 years ago.
Natural resources, modern technology and increased human activity are opening up new opportunities.
Natural resources, modern technology and increased human activity are opening up new opportunities.
The Arctic is mostly ocean - and the blue economy holds great promise for new investments, growth and employment.
The Arctic is mostly ocean - and the blue economy holds great promise for new investments, growth and employment.
For Norway, the ocean is the very foundation of our economy and prosperity.
For Norway, the ocean is the very foundation of our economy and prosperity.
Seventy percent of the value of Norway's exports comes from ocean-related activities, and most of our sea areas are located north of the Arctic Circle.
Seventy percent of the value of Norway's exports comes from ocean-related activities, and most of our sea areas are located north of the Arctic Circle.
We therefore have a strong interest in ensuring sustainable ocean management in this region.
We therefore have a strong interest in ensuring sustainable ocean management in this region.
In order to achieve this, we must continuously identify greener, smarter and more innovative ways to use Arctic resources.
In order to achieve this, we must continuously identify greener, smarter and more innovative ways to use Arctic resources.
At the same time, the impacts of global warming are dramatic:
At the same time, the impacts of global warming are dramatic:
The sea ice is receding.
The sea ice is receding.
The tundra is melting.
The tundra is melting.
These are common challenges that demand collective responses.
These are common challenges that demand collective responses.
We have a shared interest in making sure that our regional institutions are robust enough to address the rapid changes that are taking place; that our decisions are always based on the best available knowledge; and that we manage our resources responsibly.
We have a shared interest in making sure that our regional institutions are robust enough to address the rapid changes that are taking place; that our decisions are always based on the best available knowledge; and that we manage our resources responsibly.
Most importantly, we must avoid that these changes - and the opportunities they bring along – turn into sources of tension and conflict.
Most importantly, we must avoid that these changes - and the opportunities they bring along – turn into sources of tension and conflict.
The Arctic Council – firmly supported by member states and observer countries – plays an important role in ensuring continued stability in the Arctic.
The Arctic Council – firmly supported by member states and observer countries – plays an important role in ensuring continued stability in the Arctic.
We must continue to encourage contact across borders and more trade between the peoples of Arctic.
We must continue to encourage contact across borders and more trade between the peoples of Arctic.
And we need conferences like this – where we can exchange knowledge, experience and expectations – in order to develop common approaches to common challenges.
And we need conferences like this – where we can exchange knowledge, experience and expectations – in order to develop common approaches to common challenges.
In a time when the value of trade and cooperation across borders is being questioned, the lessons from the Arctic are clear: Respect for international law, sustainable resource management and regional cooperation are exactly what leads to stability, economic growth and human development.
In a time when the value of trade and cooperation across borders is being questioned, the lessons from the Arctic are clear: Respect for international law, sustainable resource management and regional cooperation are exactly what leads to stability, economic growth and human development.
Let's make sure the Arctic remains a global model for regional cooperation and sustainable development.
Let's make sure the Arctic remains a global model for regional cooperation and sustainable development.
If we succeed, we can ensure the prosperity and well-being of millions of people who depend on Arctic resources for their livelihoods.
If we succeed, we can ensure the prosperity and well-being of millions of people who depend on Arctic resources for their livelihoods.
And we will be making a contribution to a safer, more stable and more sustainable world.
And we will be making a contribution to a safer, more stable and more sustainable world.
The Arctic: A Model for International Cooperation
The Arctic: A Model for International Cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende's address at the opening ceremony for the International Arctic Forum.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg under åpningsseremonien for International Arctic Forum.
Africa regional conference on the universialisation and implementation of the convention on cluster munitions
Africa regional conference on the universialisation and implementation of the convention on cluster munitions
Pretoria, 26 March 2010
Pretoria, 26. mars 2010
Dear friends of the Convention, First of all I would like to thank South Africa for organising this conference.
Dear friends of the Convention, First of all I would like to thank South Africa for organising this conference.
It shows your commitment to ensuring that the Convention on Cluster Munitions becomes an effective tool in assisting victims and ending all use of cluster munitions.
It shows your commitment to ensuring that the Convention on Cluster Munitions becomes an effective tool in assisting victims and ending all use of cluster munitions.
Norway is proud to be your partner in this effort.
Norway is proud to be your partner in this effort.
We have now reached the necessary 30 ratifications for the Convention to enter into force, which will be on 1 August 2010.
We have now reached the necessary 30 ratifications for the Convention to enter into force, which will be on 1 August 2010.
This is a great inspiration for us in our preparations for the First Meeting of States Parties, which will take place in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 9–12 November this year.
This is a great inspiration for us in our preparations for the First Meeting of States Parties, which will take place in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on 9–12 November this year.
I would like to take this opportunity to talk about some key aspects of the process leading up to the signing of the Convention and the Convention itself.
I would like to take this opportunity to talk about some key aspects of the process leading up to the signing of the Convention and the Convention itself.