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The members of the Troika reaffirm our support for credible, peaceful referenda in January 2011, the outcomes of which are respected by all.
Vi – medlemmene av troikaen - vil igjen bekrefte vår støtte til troverdige, fredelige folkeavstemninger i januar 2011, der resultatene blir respektert av alle.
We congratulate the members of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission on their appointment and urge them quickly to begin planning this important event, and to take full advantage of the international assistance available.
Vi gratulerer medlemmene av den sørsudanske folkeavstemningskommisjonen (Southern Sudan Referendum Commission) med sine verv og oppfordrer dem til å komme raskt i gang med planleggingen av folkeavstemningen og dra full nytte av den internasjonale hjelpen som er tilgjengelig.
We welcome the signing of the Mekelle Memorandum of Understanding on June 23 and the expected launch of formal talks on July 10.
Vi ønsker velkommen programerklæringen som ble undertegnet i Mekelle, Etiopia, den 23. juni og igangsettingen av formelle samtaler som er forventet å starte 10. juli.
The Abyei referendum is an essential milestone of the CPA that cannot be overlooked and must be completed on time.
Folkeavstemningen i Abyei er en viktig milepæl i fredsavtalen og må gjennomføres som avtalt.
It is critical that the parties focus on these vital challenges in order to ensure continued peace and stability.
Det er av avgjørende betydning at partene fokuserer på disse sentrale utfordringene for å sikre fortsatt fred og stabilitet.
We are deeply concerned at the actions of the Sudanese Authorities since the election, which have further undermined civil and political rights, including the arrest of opposition politicians, journalists and peaceful protestors.
Vi er dypt bekymret over at sudanske myndigheter etter valget, bl.a. ved arrestasjoner av opposisjonspolitikere, journalister og fredelige demonstranter, har undergravet sivile og politiske rettigheter.
We urge national and local authorities in the north, south, and Abyei area to ensure a conducive political environment in the lead up to the referenda.
Vi oppfordrer nasjonale og lokale myndigheter både i Nord og i Sør samt i Abyei til å sørge for å skape et positivt politisk klima i tiden fram mot folkeavstemningene.
We remain deeply concerned by the Government of Sudan’s use of aerial bombings and local militias.
Vi er fortsatt bekymret over den sudanske regjeringens bruk av bombefly og lokale militsgrupper.
Threats to humanitarian organisations and UNAMID personnel, and its impact on delivery of humanitarian assistance in Darfur, are unacceptable.
Trusler mot humanitære organisasjoner og UNAMID-personell og de følger dette får for humanitær bistand i Darfur kan ikke aksepteres.
Parties must ensure safe and unhindered access of humanitarian organizations to populations in need.
Partene må sikre humanitære organisasjoner trygg og uhindret tilgang til befolkningsgrupper i nød.
The next year presents great challenges but also great opportunities for Sudan.
Det nærmeste året vil bringe store utfordringer, men også store muligheter for Sudan.
Troika Statement on the final year of the CPA (PDF)
Troika Statement on the final year of the CPA (engelsk - pdf)
We are deeply concerned at the heightened tension between the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan.
Vi nærer dyp bekymring over den tilspissede situasjonen mellom Sudan og Sør‑Sudan.
The Government of Sudan's announcement that it intends to stop the flow of South Sudanese oil transported via Sudan’s pipeline is in contravention of these agreements.
Kunngjøringen fra Sudans regjering om at den akter å stanse transporten av olje fra Sør‑Sudan via Sudans rørledningsnett er i strid med september‑avtalene.
In particular, we condemn any military support being provided to rebel movements in Sudan or South Sudan.
Vi tar i særdeleshet sterk avstand fra all militær støtte til opprørsbevegelser i Sudan eller Sør‑Sudan.
Such support is clearly in breach of both the spirit and the letter of the Addis agreements and should end immediately.
Slik støtte er åpenbart i strid med Addis Abeba‑avtalenes ånd og bokstav og må opphøre umiddelbart.
Joint Statement on South Sudan
Fellesuttalelse om situasjonen i Sør-Sudan (juli 2013)
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Her er uttalelsen fra troikaen:
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) reiterate their strong support for the combined efforts of the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and United Nations to end the conflict in South Sudan, and join in their recent calls on all armed parties, including the Government of South Sudan, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition, and other armed groups, to commit to a ceasefire.
The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) reiterate their strong support for the combined efforts of the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and United Nations to end the conflict in South Sudan, and join in their recent calls on all armed parties, including the Government of South Sudan, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition, and other armed groups, to commit to a ceasefire.
The Troika welcomes the recent commitment by President Kiir to IGAD leaders to announce a unilateral ceasefire by government forces, and it calls upon him to ensure that his order is carried out immediately and in full effect.
The Troika welcomes the recent commitment by President Kiir to IGAD leaders to announce a unilateral ceasefire by government forces, and it calls upon him to ensure that his order is carried out immediately and in full effect.
The Troika underlines that the dire humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is the direct result of the conflict and demands that all parties cease violence against humanitarian workers and obstruction of humanitarian assistance.
The Troika underlines that the dire humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is the direct result of the conflict and demands that all parties cease violence against humanitarian workers and obstruction of humanitarian assistance.
Military offensives and the obstruction of lifesaving assistance must stop immediately in order to end the suffering and severe food shortages inflicted upon millions across South Sudan.
Military offensives and the obstruction of lifesaving assistance must stop immediately in order to end the suffering and severe food shortages inflicted upon millions across South Sudan.
The Troika reiterates that there is no military solution to this conflict and that a durable end to the conflict will require a political process involving all the principal parties.
The Troika reiterates that there is no military solution to this conflict and that a durable end to the conflict will require a political process involving all the principal parties.
An inclusive national dialogue, deemed credible by the South Sudanese people, could provide a means to redress root causes of conflict and build a true national consensus.
An inclusive national dialogue, deemed credible by the South Sudanese people, could provide a means to redress root causes of conflict and build a true national consensus.
As President Kiir committed in announcing the planned national dialogue, it should supplement, and not replace, the core elements of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.
As President Kiir committed in announcing the planned national dialogue, it should supplement, and not replace, the core elements of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.
The Troika endorses the ongoing efforts of AU High Representative Alpha Konar and UN Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom to encourage all parties to end fighting and engage in peaceful dialogue.
The Troika endorses the ongoing efforts of AU High Representative Alpha Konar and UN Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom to encourage all parties to end fighting and engage in peaceful dialogue.
It also fully supports Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Chairperson Festus Mogae's work towards a truly inclusive and effective process to implement the Agreement.
It also fully supports Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Chairperson Festus Mogae's work towards a truly inclusive and effective process to implement the Agreement.
In addition, the Troika endorses the work of the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, and the deployment of its Regional Protection Force.
In addition, the Troika endorses the work of the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, and the deployment of its Regional Protection Force.
Lastly, the Troika notes the importance of breaking the cycle of impunity, and encourages further progress by the AU toward the rapid establishment of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
Lastly, the Troika notes the importance of breaking the cycle of impunity, and encourages further progress by the AU toward the rapid establishment of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.
Troika statement on South Sudan
Uttalelse fra troikaen om Sør-Sudan
Read the statement (in English / in Arabic).
Les uttalelsen her (på engelsk / på arabisk)
Sudan: The dialogue must include a representativ selection of the society
Sudan: Troikaen mener alle samfunnsgrupper må inkluderes i dialogen
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Les uttalelsen her.
We must acknowledge the obvious: Russia’s position as a key player in the Arctic as well as in shaping policies for the Arctic.
We must acknowledge the obvious: Russia’s position as a key player in the Arctic as well as in shaping policies for the Arctic.
Norway and Russia have agreed on an important, fundamental principle– the importance of approaching this vast region on the basis of key principles of international law, Foreign Minister Støre said in his address.
Norway and Russia have agreed on an important, fundamental principle– the importance of approaching this vast region on the basis of key principles of international law, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sitt innlegg.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly: The 77th Rose-Roth Seminar: Changes in the High North: Implications for NATO and Beyond.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly: The 77th Rose-Roth Seminar: Changes in the High North: Implications for NATO and Beyond.
Tromsø, Norway, 22 June 2011.
Tromsø, Norway, 22 June 2011.
Members of NATO Parliamentary Assembly, MPs, ladies and gentlemen,
Members of NATO Parliamentary Assembly, MPs, ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to Tromsø – the Arctic capital – well situated in the High North at almost 70 degrees north, 2200 km from the North Pole, the world’s northernmost university town.
Welcome to Tromsø – the Arctic capital – well situated in the High North at almost 70 degrees north, 2200 km from the North Pole, the world’s northernmost university town.
Once when I was in Germany, at the Humboldt University, a scholar said to me that he regarded Schleswig-Holstein as the High North...
Once when I was in Germany, at the Humboldt University, a scholar said to me that he regarded Schleswig-Holstein as the High North...
Slide: View of Tromsø (winter).
Slide: View of Tromsø (winter).
Tromsø is an international centre for Arctic research.
Tromsø is an international centre for Arctic research.
There are about 500 polar researchers in a number of research institutions, and all major research disciplines are represented.
There are about 500 polar researchers in a number of research institutions, and all major research disciplines are represented.
Polar research has also contributed to making Tromsø an international town; more than 100 nationalities are represented.
Polar research has also contributed to making Tromsø an international town; more than 100 nationalities are represented.
I am honoured to have the opportunity to address elected representatives of NATO’s member countries as well as representatives from Russia, Ukraine and other partners and associate members, as well as observers.
I am honoured to have the opportunity to address elected representatives of NATO’s member countries as well as representatives from Russia, Ukraine and other partners and associate members, as well as observers.
And I am proud that we belong to a military alliance that has its own parliamentary assembly.
And I am proud that we belong to a military alliance that has its own parliamentary assembly.
The assembly reflects the public strength of NATO as an alliance – and as an instrument of democracy and stability.
The assembly reflects the public strength of NATO as an alliance – and as an instrument of democracy and stability.
The Norwegian Government has defined the High North as its number one foreign policy priority, and our goal is to ensure peaceful, sustainable and prosperous development in this region – through activity, presence and knowledge.
The Norwegian Government has defined the High North as its number one foreign policy priority, and our goal is to ensure peaceful, sustainable and prosperous development in this region – through activity, presence and knowledge.
The High North is the part of Norway’s neighbouring areas where most change is taking place, where we have the most interests to safeguard, and where we have both a responsibility and the ability to make a difference.
The High North is the part of Norway’s neighbouring areas where most change is taking place, where we have the most interests to safeguard, and where we have both a responsibility and the ability to make a difference.
And where we have high ambitions.
And where we have high ambitions.
Today, I will devote my remarks to five issues;
Today, I will devote my remarks to five issues;
First, the geopolitics of the North (it is a huge region),
First, the geopolitics of the North (it is a huge region),
Second, the political and legal structure of the Arctic today,
Second, the political and legal structure of the Arctic today,
Third, Norway’s relations with Russia,
Third, Norway’s relations with Russia,
Fourth, oil and gas and shipping in the Arctic, and
Fourth, oil and gas and shipping in the Arctic, and
Fifth, the role of NATO.
Fifth, the role of NATO.
Slide:”Blue-green map”.
Slide:”Blue-green map”.
The world is undergoing significant changes in terms of international politics, business, trade and science.
The world is undergoing significant changes in terms of international politics, business, trade and science.
They are also having an impact on developments in the High North.
They are also having an impact on developments in the High North.
There is now increasing international interest – and a stronger focus – on developments in the High North and the Arctic.
There is now increasing international interest – and a stronger focus – on developments in the High North and the Arctic.
First, geography: there is a general shift in economic and political power from west to east (and partly from north to south).
First, geography: there is a general shift in economic and political power from west to east (and partly from north to south).
Western countries today account for less than half of total world production, while an increasing proportion of the World Gross Product originates in non-Western countries, particularly in East Asia.
Western countries today account for less than half of total world production, while an increasing proportion of the World Gross Product originates in non-Western countries, particularly in East Asia.
Second, a stable and secure supply of energy is becoming increasingly important in terms of domestic politics and in international relations.
Second, a stable and secure supply of energy is becoming increasingly important in terms of domestic politics and in international relations.
Third, climate changes are taking place.
Third, climate changes are taking place.
They are more evident and profound than previously anticipated – particularly in the Arctic – where the sea ice is melting – leaving open previously ice-covered areas.
They are more evident and profound than previously anticipated – particularly in the Arctic – where the sea ice is melting – leaving open previously ice-covered areas.
Thus, the prospect of new sailing routes in the Arctic Ocean can be regarded in the light of the increasing trade between Europe and Asia.
Thus, the prospect of new sailing routes in the Arctic Ocean can be regarded in the light of the increasing trade between Europe and Asia.
Although regular transpolar traffic lies quite far in the future, these developments could give rise to fundamental changes in international transport and trade patterns.
Although regular transpolar traffic lies quite far in the future, these developments could give rise to fundamental changes in international transport and trade patterns.
Those countries that have most to gain from the opening up of new maritime transport routes are following the situation closely and seeking to position themselves with a view to exploiting a situation where transpolar line traffic is becoming commercially viable.
Those countries that have most to gain from the opening up of new maritime transport routes are following the situation closely and seeking to position themselves with a view to exploiting a situation where transpolar line traffic is becoming commercially viable.
For this reason, Asian countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India and Singapore are showing great interest in developments in the Arctic.
For this reason, Asian countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India and Singapore are showing great interest in developments in the Arctic.
Their interest is legitimate.
Their interest is legitimate.
Fourth, the current dependence on non-renewable energy will remain strong far into the next century.
Fourth, the current dependence on non-renewable energy will remain strong far into the next century.
Studies indicate that the Arctic may hold up to 25% of the world’s undiscovered hydrocarbon reserves.
Studies indicate that the Arctic may hold up to 25% of the world’s undiscovered hydrocarbon reserves.
The exploitation of these resources depends on future prices, physical access and development of new technologies.
The exploitation of these resources depends on future prices, physical access and development of new technologies.
A range of countries have strategic interests in how these reserves are exploited in future, both with regard to capacity and as producers and consumers.
A range of countries have strategic interests in how these reserves are exploited in future, both with regard to capacity and as producers and consumers.
Fifth, the need for food for an ever growing world population will continue to increase and put pressure on remaining productive soil.
Fifth, the need for food for an ever growing world population will continue to increase and put pressure on remaining productive soil.
In this connection we need to secure the supply of marine proteins such as fish, and the High North is still very rich in fish resources.
In this connection we need to secure the supply of marine proteins such as fish, and the High North is still very rich in fish resources.
This underscores the importance of integrated management of resources based on an understanding of the links between the oil and gas activities, new transport routes and fisheries.
This underscores the importance of integrated management of resources based on an understanding of the links between the oil and gas activities, new transport routes and fisheries.
As the sea ice retreats in the Arctic Ocean, the area will be gradually transformed from a frozen wasteland to a waterway connecting three continents.
As the sea ice retreats in the Arctic Ocean, the area will be gradually transformed from a frozen wasteland to a waterway connecting three continents.
Some have indicated that the Arctic coastal States should feel threatened by this development.
Some have indicated that the Arctic coastal States should feel threatened by this development.
I do not share this view.
I do not share this view.
As I said, I welcome this development; we should be aware of our responsibilities as coastal states.
As I said, I welcome this development; we should be aware of our responsibilities as coastal states.
Several states and organisations (Iceland, Russia and the EU, among others) have developed their own national strategies for the Arctic, all of which are quite similar in their outlook.
Several states and organisations (Iceland, Russia and the EU, among others) have developed their own national strategies for the Arctic, all of which are quite similar in their outlook.
The most striking feature is that they share more or less the same view on the geographical, political and legal realities in the Arctic.
The most striking feature is that they share more or less the same view on the geographical, political and legal realities in the Arctic.
“Legal structure”
“Legal structure”
Slide: Map Arctic Circle.
Slide: Map Arctic Circle.
Remember, there are fundamental differences: The Arctic – unlike Antarctica – is an ocean (see the illustration) surrounded by states with sovereign rights in sea areas off their coasts in accordance with international law.
Remember, there are fundamental differences: The Arctic – unlike Antarctica – is an ocean (see the illustration) surrounded by states with sovereign rights in sea areas off their coasts in accordance with international law.
Now, we are so to speak rediscovering the Arctic.
Now, we are so to speak rediscovering the Arctic.
This is no “terra nullus”, and there is no question of the need for “flag planting”.
This is no “terra nullus”, and there is no question of the need for “flag planting”.
Existing international law provides a predictable framework for dealing with present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic Ocean.
Existing international law provides a predictable framework for dealing with present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic Ocean.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) forms the legal basis for all activities in the Arctic Ocean.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) forms the legal basis for all activities in the Arctic Ocean.
In the Ilulissat Declaration of May 2008, the five coastal states surrounding the Arctic Ocean – Denmark/Greenland, the United States, Canada, Russia and Norway – came together to agree on the fundamental legal approach – to be applied towards both the status of and developments in the Arctic.
In the Ilulissat Declaration of May 2008, the five coastal states surrounding the Arctic Ocean – Denmark/Greenland, the United States, Canada, Russia and Norway – came together to agree on the fundamental legal approach – to be applied towards both the status of and developments in the Arctic.
At that meeting we all shared the ambition to counter a prevailing thesis – at the time (outside the group of the coastal states, that is) – that there was some kind of a “legal vacuum” in the Arctic.
At that meeting we all shared the ambition to counter a prevailing thesis – at the time (outside the group of the coastal states, that is) – that there was some kind of a “legal vacuum” in the Arctic.
We agreed that there is no vacuum.
We agreed that there is no vacuum.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides a crystal clear framework for national measures and international cooperation in the Arctic Ocean, e.g. related to environmental protection, science, delimitation of the outer limits of the continental shelf and shipping.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides a crystal clear framework for national measures and international cooperation in the Arctic Ocean, e.g. related to environmental protection, science, delimitation of the outer limits of the continental shelf and shipping.
The key principles of the convention confer on us – as coastal states – both rights and responsibilities.
The key principles of the convention confer on us – as coastal states – both rights and responsibilities.
And we must be ready to assume both.
And we must be ready to assume both.