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Because we returned to what should be the normal state between us: that of close cooperation and friendship.
Because we returned to what should be the normal state between us: that of close cooperation and friendship.
During the past 20 years, we have written new chapters in all areas of our cooperation.
During the past 20 years, we have written new chapters in all areas of our cooperation.
And we have re-established relationships that go back a thousand years.
And we have re-established relationships that go back a thousand years.
The Norwegian king Olav Tryggvason, who died in the year 1000, had a decisive influence on the Norwegian self-image.
The Norwegian king Olav Tryggvason, who died in the year 1000, had a decisive influence on the Norwegian self-image.
As a child Olav was taken captive while he was en route to Novgorod and sold into slavery.
As a child Olav was taken captive while he was en route to Novgorod and sold into slavery.
He spent six years, a good part of his childhood, in Estonia.
He spent six years, a good part of his childhood, in Estonia.
And as the great chronicler Snorre writes in Olav Trygvason’s saga, he was well treated.
And as the great chronicler Snorre writes in Olav Trygvason’s saga, he was well treated.
The Christian values he brought with him back to Norway must have been strongly influenced by his Estonian upbringing.
The Christian values he brought with him back to Norway must have been strongly influenced by his Estonian upbringing.
Our common history is part of European history.
Our common history is part of European history.
Riga, Tallinn, Tartu, Kaunas and Bergen were all part of or associated with the Hanseatic League of medieval times.
Riga, Tallinn, Tartu, Kaunas and Bergen were all part of or associated with the Hanseatic League of medieval times.
Riga and the Norwegian city of Ålesund share a more modern cultural feature as prime examples of European Art Nouveau architecture.
Riga and the Norwegian city of Ålesund share a more modern cultural feature as prime examples of European Art Nouveau architecture.
Many of you who are present today were engaged in what happened at the time of independence and established personal contacts in the Baltic countries.
Many of you who are present today were engaged in what happened at the time of independence and established personal contacts in the Baltic countries.
You were there when it mattered most.
You were there when it mattered most.
Individuals who had a strong personal engagement led the way.
Individuals who had a strong personal engagement led the way.
Institutions broadened the cooperation.
Institutions broadened the cooperation.
At least 35 Norwegian municipalities and counties have had or still have partnerships with a municipality in one or more of the three Baltic countries.
At least 35 Norwegian municipalities and counties have had or still have partnerships with a municipality in one or more of the three Baltic countries.
As director of culture, Halvard Kausland was in charge of the Vestfold Music Festival.
As director of culture, Halvard Kausland was in charge of the Vestfold Music Festival.
Through contacts with Lithuanian musicians, he knew of the situation in the country.
Through contacts with Lithuanian musicians, he knew of the situation in the country.
He invited the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra as well as the musician and politician Vytautas Landsbergis to the festival.
He invited the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra as well as the musician and politician Vytautas Landsbergis to the festival.
Athletes became engaged.
Athletes became engaged.
In 1989, a group of Norwegian cyclists participated in a race in Tallinn.
In 1989, a group of Norwegian cyclists participated in a race in Tallinn.
They made friends with Estonian cyclists and learned about their situation.
They made friends with Estonian cyclists and learned about their situation.
In 1990, Norway arranged the Nordic Championships in cycling.
In 1990, Norway arranged the Nordic Championships in cycling.
To support the Baltic nations’ fight for independence, the organisers of the event invited athletes from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to take part.
To support the Baltic nations’ fight for independence, the organisers of the event invited athletes from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to take part.
All the participants were moved when the flags of the Baltic countries were hoisted - the first time since 1939!
All the participants were moved when the flags of the Baltic countries were hoisted - the first time since 1939!
The Nordic Council of Ministers decided in 1990 to establish the Nordic Information Offices as a means of supporting the struggle for independence.
The Nordic Council of Ministers decided in 1990 to establish the Nordic Information Offices as a means of supporting the struggle for independence.
These offices have been key instruments in promoting contact and carrying out projects between us.
These offices have been key instruments in promoting contact and carrying out projects between us.
In the spring of 1990, the Storting - the Norwegian parliament - was following the situation in the Baltic States closely.
In the spring of 1990, the Storting - the Norwegian parliament - was following the situation in the Baltic States closely.
44 parliamentarians from all parties formed a contact group for the Baltics.
44 parliamentarians from all parties formed a contact group for the Baltics.
MPs travelled to Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius at critical times to demonstrate their support.
MPs travelled to Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius at critical times to demonstrate their support.
I am happy that we continue to build strong personal ties between us.
I am happy that we continue to build strong personal ties between us.
Urmas, when you visited Oslo in August last year, you kindly gave me a book by the Finnish-Estonian author Sofi Oksanen.
Urmas, when you visited Oslo in August last year, you kindly gave me a book by the Finnish-Estonian author Sofi Oksanen.
This book, Purge, became a bestseller and has received numerous awards, including the Nordic Council Literature Prize.
This book, Purge, became a bestseller and has received numerous awards, including the Nordic Council Literature Prize.
Its story is a powerful one.
Its story is a powerful one.
Through the lives of two women we learn the 20th century history of Estonia.
Through the lives of two women we learn the 20th century history of Estonia.
It is a story of survival and hard choices.
It is a story of survival and hard choices.
Two days after the Norwegian government’s decision in 1991 to restore diplomatic relations, the three foreign ministers visited Oslo to sign the agreement: Lennart Meri of Estonia, Janis Jurkāns of Latvia and Algirdas Saudargas of Lithuania.
Two days after the Norwegian government’s decision in 1991 to restore diplomatic relations, the three foreign ministers visited Oslo to sign the agreement: Lennart Meri of Estonia, Janis Jurkāns of Latvia and Algirdas Saudargas of Lithuania.
On 10 September that year, the Norwegian Government decided to establish embassies in all three capitals.
On 10 September that year, the Norwegian Government decided to establish embassies in all three capitals.
Twenty years on, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are members of the European family of nations – of NATO and the EU and all relevant European institutions.
Twenty years on, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are members of the European family of nations – of NATO and the EU and all relevant European institutions.
And on 1 January this year, Estonia adopted the Euro.
And on 1 January this year, Estonia adopted the Euro.
The division of our continent – geographically, politically, culturally – is confined to the past.
The division of our continent – geographically, politically, culturally – is confined to the past.
Today we share common values of democracy and human rights – and we work closely to promote these values on the global stage, not least in the United Nations.
Today we share common values of democracy and human rights – and we work closely to promote these values on the global stage, not least in the United Nations.
We make our views known when international cooperation is being discussed.
We make our views known when international cooperation is being discussed.
The Nordic-Baltic family of nations represents the 9th largest economy in the world.
The Nordic-Baltic family of nations represents the 9th largest economy in the world.
We share seats at the World Bank and the IMF.
We share seats at the World Bank and the IMF.
We are the second biggest contributor of voluntary funds to the World Bank.
We are the second biggest contributor of voluntary funds to the World Bank.
Today we will have a discussion on the international leadership mechanisms – the UN, the Bretton Woods Institutions, and the G20.
Today we will have a discussion on the international leadership mechanisms – the UN, the Bretton Woods Institutions, and the G20.
Our military personnel work together.
Our military personnel work together.
In Afghanistan, all our countries are troop-contributing nations in ISAF.
In Afghanistan, all our countries are troop-contributing nations in ISAF.
Latvian servicemen have for several years been working side by side with Norwegian colleagues in joint units in the Faryab province.
Latvian servicemen have for several years been working side by side with Norwegian colleagues in joint units in the Faryab province.
Also, Norway’s contribution to NATO’s Air Policing in your region is further testimony to our cooperation.
Also, Norway’s contribution to NATO’s Air Policing in your region is further testimony to our cooperation.
Many of my countrymen have seen the beauty of the old towns of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.
Many of my countrymen have seen the beauty of the old towns of Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius.
They know a good Baltic craftsman who works close by.
They know a good Baltic craftsman who works close by.
Seven out of ten immigrants to Norway are Europeans.
Seven out of ten immigrants to Norway are Europeans.
6,600 Lithuanians, 2,100 Latvians and 650 Estonians immigrated to Norway last year.
6,600 Lithuanians, 2,100 Latvians and 650 Estonians immigrated to Norway last year.
The number of workers staying here temporarily is much higher.
The number of workers staying here temporarily is much higher.
They contribute to our economy and our society.
They contribute to our economy and our society.
More than 1000 Norwegian firms are represented in the Baltic States.
More than 1000 Norwegian firms are represented in the Baltic States.
Trade grew steadily until the economic crisis hit Europe in 2009.
Trade grew steadily until the economic crisis hit Europe in 2009.
Nowhere else outside our country is the Norwegian business presence more visible than in Riga.
Nowhere else outside our country is the Norwegian business presence more visible than in Riga.
Norwegians visiting Riga are amazed.
Norwegians visiting Riga are amazed.
Almost on every street corner, we see familiar chain stores, shops, banks and kiosks: Rimi, Dressmann, BikBok, Narvesen, DnB Nor, Statoil.
Almost on every street corner, we see familiar chain stores, shops, banks and kiosks: Rimi, Dressmann, BikBok, Narvesen, DnB Nor, Statoil.
Several are also present in Estonia and Lithuania, visible proof that business builds ties between our countries.
Several are also present in Estonia and Lithuania, visible proof that business builds ties between our countries.
We share a common market through the European Economic Area.
We share a common market through the European Economic Area.
And the EEA and Norway Grants are ground-breaking arrangements that have been established since you joined the European Union in 2004.
And the EEA and Norway Grants are ground-breaking arrangements that have been established since you joined the European Union in 2004.
Norway contributes to the reduction of economic and social disparities in Europe.
Norway contributes to the reduction of economic and social disparities in Europe.
Funds are made available for programmes on environment and climate change, human and social development, protection of the European cultural heritage, innovation and research, police cooperation and correctional services.
Funds are made available for programmes on environment and climate change, human and social development, protection of the European cultural heritage, innovation and research, police cooperation and correctional services.
The EEA and Norway Grants strengthen the bonds between Norway and the beneficiary states.
The EEA and Norway Grants strengthen the bonds between Norway and the beneficiary states.
The three Baltic countries are the most popular of all the partners under the Grants, which benefit European 15 states.
The three Baltic countries are the most popular of all the partners under the Grants, which benefit European 15 states.
We are deepening our Nordic-Baltic cooperation.
We are deepening our Nordic-Baltic cooperation.
The Wise Men’s Report from last year suggested a number of areas for further work.
The Wise Men’s Report from last year suggested a number of areas for further work.
A similar report on Nordic cooperation, the Stoltenberg report, has a wider regional context.
A similar report on Nordic cooperation, the Stoltenberg report, has a wider regional context.
Others see our form of sub-regional organisations as a role model.
Others see our form of sub-regional organisations as a role model.
The broad-based cooperation and people-to-people contacts established between our countries serve as an example to others on their road to democracy.
The broad-based cooperation and people-to-people contacts established between our countries serve as an example to others on their road to democracy.
A centre was recently established in Tallinn to share experience and give advice to the countries of the European Union’s Eastern Partnership.
A centre was recently established in Tallinn to share experience and give advice to the countries of the European Union’s Eastern Partnership.
Your neighbouring countries to the east and south face challenges in their reform processes.
Your neighbouring countries to the east and south face challenges in their reform processes.
I am delighted to see the extensive network of people-to-people contacts that has been built.
I am delighted to see the extensive network of people-to-people contacts that has been built.
Businesses, schools, municipalities, research institutions and non-governmental organisations will continue their work.
Businesses, schools, municipalities, research institutions and non-governmental organisations will continue their work.
Dear colleagues and friends,
Dear colleagues and friends,
The Baltic countries are prime examples of successful transition.
The Baltic countries are prime examples of successful transition.
New terms were coined: “The Singing Revolution”.
New terms were coined: “The Singing Revolution”.
“The Baltic Chain”.
“The Baltic Chain”.
Your peoples succeeded in keeping their cool during months of extreme pressure.
Your peoples succeeded in keeping their cool during months of extreme pressure.
The transition that you underwent should serve as an inspiration to others.
The transition that you underwent should serve as an inspiration to others.
Today the struggle for freedom and democracy spreads through the Middle East and North Africa.
Today the struggle for freedom and democracy spreads through the Middle East and North Africa.
Some, like Egypt, will hold what we hope will be true democratic elections a few months from now.
Some, like Egypt, will hold what we hope will be true democratic elections a few months from now.
In other countries – such as Libya and Syria – the regimes in place still threaten and oppress their own citizens in a desperate attempt to hold on to power.
In other countries – such as Libya and Syria – the regimes in place still threaten and oppress their own citizens in a desperate attempt to hold on to power.
It is an attempt that will not – and that we cannot allow to succeed.
It is an attempt that will not – and that we cannot allow to succeed.
Oppression and dictatorship must be replaced with freedom and democracy.
Oppression and dictatorship must be replaced with freedom and democracy.
Just as you did in the Baltic States 20 years ago.
Just as you did in the Baltic States 20 years ago.
We do not yet know what the future will bring for the people of Tunisia.
We do not yet know what the future will bring for the people of Tunisia.
Of Egypt.
Of Egypt.
Of Libya or Syria - and of other countries that might be heading for change.
Of Libya or Syria - and of other countries that might be heading for change.
But regardless of geography and culture, the Baltic States are prime examples of what can be achieved in a limited time span when it comes to rebuilding a state and a society after decades of authoritarian rule.
But regardless of geography and culture, the Baltic States are prime examples of what can be achieved in a limited time span when it comes to rebuilding a state and a society after decades of authoritarian rule.
I am happy to join with you in celebrating 20 remarkable years.
I am happy to join with you in celebrating 20 remarkable years.
Celebrating 20 years of independence for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Markering av 20 års selvstendighet for Estland, Latvia og Litauen
White paper on disarmament
Stortingsmelding om nedrustning
“There are major challenges in the field of arms control, in both the nuclear and the conventional area,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Utfordringene innen rustningskontroll er store, både på det kjernefysiske og det konvensjonelle området.
“The number of nuclear-weapon states has increased since the end of the Cold War.
Antallet kjernevåpenstater har økt siden Den kalde krigens slutt.
New countries and groups, including terrorist organisations, are attempting to acquire such weapons.
Nye land og grupperinger, deriblant terrororganisasjoner, ønsker å skaffe seg slike våpen.
The use of civilian nuclear technology is on the rise.
Bruken av sivil kjernefysisk teknologi øker.
This technology can also be used to develop nuclear weapons.
Slik teknologi kan også anvendes for å utvikle kjernefysiske våpen.
We see signs of increasing international tension and stockpiling of weapons.
Vi ser tendenser til økt spenning og opprustning internasjonalt.
The Government will promote stricter international regulation of the trade in such weapons,” said Mr Støre.
Regjeringen vil arbeide for å underlegge handel og omsetning av slike våpen sterkere internasjonal regulering, sier utenriksministeren.
“The Government considers it particularly important that conventional weapons that cause unacceptable humanitarian harm are taken out of use.
- Regjeringen er også særlig opptatt av at konvensjonelle våpentyper som har uakseptable humanitære konsekvenser skal bli tatt ut av bruk.
The Mine Ban Convention and the agreement reached today on an international ban on cluster munitions are examples of major successes in this connection,” Foreign Minister Støre added.
Minekonvensjonen og dagens vedtak om et internasjonalt forbud mot klasevåpen er eksempler på dette, sier utenriksminister Støre.
A key to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons
A key to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons
The Official Journal of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)
The Official Journal of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Søre has been interviewed by Balticness about Norway's Presidency in CBSS 2010-2011.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Søre har blitt intervjuet av tidsskriftet Balticness (Østersjørådets (CBSS’) organ) om Norges formannskap i CBSS 2010-2011.
Closely Engaged Out of 11 CBSS Member States Norway is one of three non-EU members.
Closely Engaged Out of 11 CBSS Member States Norway is one of three non-EU members.
Like Iceland, Norway has a close relationship with the EU through the European Economic Agreement and strong multilateral cooperation with Russia through the Northern Dimension Framework.
Like Iceland, Norway has a close relationship with the EU through the European Economic Agreement and strong multilateral cooperation with Russia through the Northern Dimension Framework.
Will Norway as a non-EU Member take a different approach from recent presidencies to cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region?
Will Norway as a non-EU Member take a different approach from recent presidencies to cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region?
As you point out, the CBSS is an organisation that consists of both EU and non-EU members.
As you point out, the CBSS is an organisation that consists of both EU and non-EU members.
The European Commission is also a member.
The European Commission is also a member.
Both Norway and Iceland have a close relationship with the EU through the agreement on the European Economic Area.
Both Norway and Iceland have a close relationship with the EU through the agreement on the European Economic Area.
The Russian Federation cooperates with the EU in other ways.
The Russian Federation cooperates with the EU in other ways.
The EU, the Russian Federation, Iceland and Norway are all linked together in the Northern Dimension structure, in which the CBSS is also a participant.
The EU, the Russian Federation, Iceland and Norway are all linked together in the Northern Dimension structure, in which the CBSS is also a participant.
This close framework of cooperation is an advantage to the CBSS, and the organisation functions as the intergovernmental organisation of the Baltic Sea region in this architecture.
This close framework of cooperation is an advantage to the CBSS, and the organisation functions as the intergovernmental organisation of the Baltic Sea region in this architecture.
The organisation works within a limited multilateral context and is a forum for both political dialogue and cooperation.
The organisation works within a limited multilateral context and is a forum for both political dialogue and cooperation.
Under its Presidency, Norway will seek to make the CBSS more visible and increase the understanding that the region needs an efficient forum for intergovernmental cooperation that includes all the countries of the region.
Under its Presidency, Norway will seek to make the CBSS more visible and increase the understanding that the region needs an efficient forum for intergovernmental cooperation that includes all the countries of the region.
We are not planning any radical changes during our Presidency, but we need to continue the work of previous presidencies to make the CBSS more relevant.
We are not planning any radical changes during our Presidency, but we need to continue the work of previous presidencies to make the CBSS more relevant.
We are prepared to participate in an open exchange of views on the organisation’s role and position in the region.
We are prepared to participate in an open exchange of views on the organisation’s role and position in the region.
We will continue the good work laid down by the previous Lithuanian and Danish presidencies with special emphasis on two operational priorities: maritime policy and the fight against human trafficking.
We will continue the good work laid down by the previous Lithuanian and Danish presidencies with special emphasis on two operational priorities: maritime policy and the fight against human trafficking.
Norway is engaged with the regional councils in northern Europe.
Norway is engaged with the regional councils in northern Europe.
In a recent development the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and the three Baltic countries established a group of “wise-men” to provide them with a comprehensive analysis and recommendation on how to advance cooperation within the long-established Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) framework.
In a recent development the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and the three Baltic countries established a group of “wise-men” to provide them with a comprehensive analysis and recommendation on how to advance cooperation within the long-established Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) framework.