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Question: A draft resolution on Burma was voted down in the UN Security Council in January when it was vetoed by China and Russia.
Spørsmål: Et utkast til resolusjon om Burma ble i januar nedstemt i FNs sikkerhetsråd etter veto fra Kina og Russland.
The debate preceding the vote revealed significant disagreement about whether the situation in Burma constitutes a threat to international peace and security and therefore falls within the competence of the Security Council.
Debatten før avstemningen avdekket betydelig uenighet om hvorvidt forholdene i Burma utgjør en trussel mot internasjonal fred og sikkerhet og derigjennom faller innenfor kompetanseområdet til rådet.
How does the Government assess the consequences of this vote, and what strategy will Norway adopt in its further efforts to promote political change in Burma and to keep up the pressure?
Hvordan vurderer Regjeringen konsekvensene av dette utfallet i Sikkerhetsrådet, og hvilken strategi vil Norge følge fremover for å videreføre arbeidet med å fremme politisk endring i Burma og holde trykket oppe?
Answer: Last autumn, Burma was put on the agenda of the Security Council for the first time, following strong US pressure.
Svar: For første gang ble Burma i høst satt på Sikkerhetsrådets dagsorden, etter sterkt påtrykk fra USA.
I therefore regret the result of the vote, and believe that if the draft resolution had been adopted, this would have been an important show of support for the democratic forces in Burma.
Jeg beklager derfor det utfall saken fikk i Sikkerhetsrådet og mener det ville ha vært et viktig håndslag til de demokratiske kreftene i landet at resolusjonsforslaget var blitt vedtatt.
It is difficult to assess the consequences of the failure of the resolution due to China’s and Russia’s vetoes.
Konsekvensene av at resolusjonsforslaget falt mot Kinas og Russlands veto er vanskelige å måle.
The situation in Burma remains serious, from both a human rights and a humanitarian perspective.
Situasjonen i Burma forblir alvorlig, både menneskerettslig og humanitært.
Although the threat of a resolution may have been a contributing factor in the release of several political prisoners in early January, we sense a new hardening of the military junta’s line in the wake of the UN vote.
Mens trusselen om en resolusjon kan ha vært en medvirkende årsak til løslatelsen av flere politiske fanger tidlig i januar, kan man nå ane en ny innstramming fra juntaen i etterkant av avstemningen i FN.
An indication of this is the extension of the house arrest of Tin Oo, the deputy leader of the opposition party National League for Democracy.
Forlengelsen av husarresten til nestleder for opposisjonspartiet National League for Democracy, Tin Oo, kan tyde på dette.
We deeply deplore this development, which further underlines the importance of following up the situation through all available channels.
Vi tar skarpt avstand fra denne utviklingen som ytterligere bidrar til å understreke den betydning det har at situasjonen følges opp gjennom alle tilgjengelige kanaler.
The Security Council vote shows that it is difficult to build consensus in the international community for the view that the situation in Burma constitutes a threat to international peace and security.
Avstemningen i Sikkerhetsrådet viser at det er vanskelig å samle det internasjonale samfunn rundt det synspunkt at situasjonen i Burma utgjør en trussel mot internasjonal fred og sikkerhet.
The Government will therefore continue to voice its view of the regime’s human rights violations and abuse of power.
Regjeringen vil derfor fortsatt være klar i sin holdning mot regimets MR-brudd og maktmisbruk.
Norway has on several occasions expressed concern about the situation in Burma, and has protested against attacks on opposition members and the civilian population.
Norge har flere ganger gitt uttrykk for vår bekymring over situasjonen i landet, og protesterer mot overgrep mot opposisjonelle og sivilbefolkningen.
Norway has aligned itself with the EU’s common position on restrictive measures against Burma, and the Government encourages Norwegian nationals and trade organisations not to trade with, invest in or travel to Burma.
Norge har sluttet opp om EUs felles holdning om restriktive tiltak mot Burma, og i tillegg oppfordrer Regjeringen norske borgere og bransjeorganisasjoner til ikke å handle med, investere i eller reise til Burma.
We will continue to give strong support to the opposition in Burma.
Vi vil fortsatt være en sterk støttespiller for opposisjonen i Burma.
This requires involving the regime in one way or another.
Dette medfører behov for på en eller annen måte å involvere regimet i landet.
The Government will seek, in cooperation with other countries, to steer developments in a constructive direction wherever possible.
Regjeringen vil søke å påvirke utviklingen i en konstruktiv retning, i samarbeid med andre land, der det er rom for dette.
We are maintaining a close dialogue with the other Nordic countries, the EU and countries in Asia in an effort to ensure a more coordinated approach to the Burma issue.
Vi holder en tett dialog med land i Norden, EU og land i Asia for å søke å skape en mer samlet tilnærming til Burmaspørsmålet.
We are also continuing efforts within the UN framework, and will seek to ensure that Burma remains on the agenda of the Human Rights Council.
Vi arbeider også videre innenfor rammen av FN, og vil bidra til at Burma holdes på MR-rådets dagsorden.
At the same time, the Government is looking for ways of influencing internal developments in Burma.
Samtidig søker Regjeringen også å finne måter å påvirke utviklingen i Burma innenfra.
Last year, Norway provided NOK 44 million in humanitarian assistance to Burma.
I fjor gav Norge 44 mill. kr i humanitær bistand til Burma
A call for action" at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 14 December.
A call for action
A call for action" at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 14 December.
A call for action" under klimatoppmøtet i København 14. desember.
Read the report - in pdf (12 MB)
Les rapporten - i pdf-format (12 MB)
Foreign Minister Støre and former Vice President Al Gore present report on melting ice at climate summit
Støre og Al Gore med ny rapport om issmelting
Speech toThe Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce
Tale til The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce
Minister of Research and Higher Education Tora Aaslands speech to The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), 3. oktober 2008, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis, USA.
Forsknings- og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aaslands tale til The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), 3. oktober 2008, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis, USA.
The importance of international collaboration in higher education and research for Norway
The importance of international collaboration in higher education and research for Norway
Vice-President Mondale,
Vice-President Mondale,
· Thank you for inviting me to your lunch meeting.
· Thank you for inviting me to your lunch meeting.
I have already had some very interesting days in Minot and Minneapolis.
I have already had some very interesting days in Minot and Minneapolis.
I have met people who are enthusiastic about Norway and collaboration with Norway in various fields.
I have met people who are enthusiastic about Norway and collaboration with Norway in various fields.
My encounters in the Midwest have so far been very inspiring, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today!
My encounters in the Midwest have so far been very inspiring, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today!
· Of course, as Minister of Research and Higher Education, my main focus is foster high quality education and research.
· Of course, as Minister of Research and Higher Education, my main focus is foster high quality education and research.
But in my opinion, collaboration in many different fields, such as education, research, culture, business development and trade, works together and promote each other.
But in my opinion, collaboration in many different fields, such as education, research, culture, business development and trade, works together and promote each other.
· And we need to work together!
· And we need to work together!
We are facing tremendous challenges regarding how to develop the world and society in a direction of sustainability.
We are facing tremendous challenges regarding how to develop the world and society in a direction of sustainability.
Knowledge is fundamental, and research is the main tool to achieve this goal.
Knowledge is fundamental, and research is the main tool to achieve this goal.
We have to exploit our research potential.
We have to exploit our research potential.
There are three main challenges that the Norwegian government answers to:
There are three main challenges that the Norwegian government answers to:
· The most important challenge is climate change.
· The most important challenge is climate change.
We must strengthen research in the areas of energy and the environment.
We must strengthen research in the areas of energy and the environment.
We must study the development of the climate, and find good solutions on how to handle CO2.
We must study the development of the climate, and find good solutions on how to handle CO2.
I am proud to say that all parties in the Norwegian parliament have reached a political agreement (klimaforliket) on sustainable energy and the handling of CO2.
I am proud to say that all parties in the Norwegian parliament have reached a political agreement (klimaforliket) on sustainable energy and the handling of CO2.
This implies that the Norwegian government will spend a minimum of 600 mill.
This implies that the Norwegian government will spend a minimum of 600 mill.
NOK, or about 100 mill.
NOK, or about 100 mill.
USD, on research in this field before 2010.
USD, on research in this field before 2010.
· Further development of the welfare state model is another important challenge.
· Further development of the welfare state model is another important challenge.
The Nordic model has attracted considerable awareness and interest internationally over the last years.
The Nordic model has attracted considerable awareness and interest internationally over the last years.
This is due to the combination of high economic efficiency on the one hand, and economic security, a public sector of reasonable size and good public welfare arrangements on the other – so called ”flexicurity”.
This is due to the combination of high economic efficiency on the one hand, and economic security, a public sector of reasonable size and good public welfare arrangements on the other – so called ”flexicurity”.
It is interesting to investigate what makes the success of this model, despite the predictions in economic theories.
It is interesting to investigate what makes the success of this model, despite the predictions in economic theories.
For the further development of the welfare society, important issues will be: participation of all groups of citizens, democracy, equality and sustainable development.
For the further development of the welfare society, important issues will be: participation of all groups of citizens, democracy, equality and sustainable development.
Research is crucial if we are to succeed.
Research is crucial if we are to succeed.
· Innovation and entrepreneurship is the foundation of the welfare society, and necessary for continuous development.
· Innovation and entrepreneurship is the foundation of the welfare society, and necessary for continuous development.
Higher education institutions, universities and university colleges, must cooperate with business and industry.
Higher education institutions, universities and university colleges, must cooperate with business and industry.
The main role of the higher institutions is of course their role in educating young people and serving as a source of knowledge.
The main role of the higher institutions is of course their role in educating young people and serving as a source of knowledge.
But they also need to engage in projects together with external partners, that their insights and skills can contribute in many respects.
But they also need to engage in projects together with external partners, that their insights and skills can contribute in many respects.
· As an answer to these challenges, the Norwegian government has adopted a research strategy which focuses on natural sciences, technology and health.
· As an answer to these challenges, the Norwegian government has adopted a research strategy which focuses on natural sciences, technology and health.
One of the key tools is the strengthening of education in these areas, both as for quality and recruitment.
One of the key tools is the strengthening of education in these areas, both as for quality and recruitment.
Recruitment of researchers on all levels is crucial.
Recruitment of researchers on all levels is crucial.
From Ph.D students to top qualified researchers.
From Ph.D students to top qualified researchers.
We have invested in 700 Ph.D positions over the last three years, and we will discuss the further challenges in the budget document for 2009.
We have invested in 700 Ph.D positions over the last three years, and we will discuss the further challenges in the budget document for 2009.
· We believe, like most advanced economies, that our future welfare depends on our ability to create and to use new knowledge.
· We believe, like most advanced economies, that our future welfare depends on our ability to create and to use new knowledge.
Given this belief, which is founded on historical experience, education and research need top priority on the political agenda.
Given this belief, which is founded on historical experience, education and research need top priority on the political agenda.
· There is already extensive collaboration between North America and Norway in the fields of research and technology.
· There is already extensive collaboration between North America and Norway in the fields of research and technology.
The current efforts to strengthen research ties between North America and Norway is based on the strategy for collaboration with North America in science and technology from 2004.
The current efforts to strengthen research ties between North America and Norway is based on the strategy for collaboration with North America in science and technology from 2004.
For Norway, the United States is the single most important country for research cooperation.
For Norway, the United States is the single most important country for research cooperation.
More than every fourth Norwegian article with international co-authorship has been written in collaboration with one or more researchers from U.S. institutions.
More than every fourth Norwegian article with international co-authorship has been written in collaboration with one or more researchers from U.S. institutions.
· One of the corner stones of Norwegian research policy is to attract foreign scholars.
· One of the corner stones of Norwegian research policy is to attract foreign scholars.
Although my country is the smaller sister in terms of research volume compared to the US, we have excellent research groups within a variety of sciences.
Although my country is the smaller sister in terms of research volume compared to the US, we have excellent research groups within a variety of sciences.
This might be in areas where quality may be combined with geography and where Norway has a comparative advantage - for example in marine research, polar research, petroleum and energy research and our long term data series in the fields of medicine and social sciences.
This might be in areas where quality may be combined with geography and where Norway has a comparative advantage - for example in marine research, polar research, petroleum and energy research and our long term data series in the fields of medicine and social sciences.
· The creation of Centres of Excellence is, in our view, an important element in our work to enhance quality in Norwegian research.
· The creation of Centres of Excellence is, in our view, an important element in our work to enhance quality in Norwegian research.
The centres are built up around researchers who have already demonstrated a potential for being internationally respected for their professional accomplishments.
The centres are built up around researchers who have already demonstrated a potential for being internationally respected for their professional accomplishments.
There are currently 21 centers, of which several have international experts among their staff.
There are currently 21 centers, of which several have international experts among their staff.
· The very first Kavli Prizes were awarded last month.
· The very first Kavli Prizes were awarded last month.
I am sure that many of you know the story of Fred Kavli?
I am sure that many of you know the story of Fred Kavli?
He came to the U.S. in 1956 shortly after earning a degree in engineering physics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim.
He came to the U.S. in 1956 shortly after earning a degree in engineering physics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim.
Two years later he launched his own company, Kavlico Corporation, which, on the basis of his designs, patents and leadership, grew into one of the world's largest manufacturers of sensors for the aeronautics and automotive industries.
Two years later he launched his own company, Kavlico Corporation, which, on the basis of his designs, patents and leadership, grew into one of the world's largest manufacturers of sensors for the aeronautics and automotive industries.
He often says: "I could not, as a foreigner just three years out of college, have started my own business in any other country than the United States.
He often says: "I could not, as a foreigner just three years out of college, have started my own business in any other country than the United States.
For this I will be forever grateful."
For this I will be forever grateful."
· He made his gratitude tangible in 2000 when he sold his company and established the Kavli Foundation, whose current assets total almost 100 million dollars!
· He made his gratitude tangible in 2000 when he sold his company and established the Kavli Foundation, whose current assets total almost 100 million dollars!
Instead of funding research directed at near-term payoffs, as most major funders do, he is supporting basic research aimed at eventually improving the quality of life for people around the world.
Instead of funding research directed at near-term payoffs, as most major funders do, he is supporting basic research aimed at eventually improving the quality of life for people around the world.
The Kavli Prize honours science in three exciting fields not covered by the Nobel prize: astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.
The Kavli Prize honours science in three exciting fields not covered by the Nobel prize: astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.
· I noted with great interest that this years’ winners represent three continents.
· I noted with great interest that this years’ winners represent three continents.
This illustrates the truly international character of science.
This illustrates the truly international character of science.
But still, four of the seven laureates came from the US, which proves to illustrate the US strong position in science.
But still, four of the seven laureates came from the US, which proves to illustrate the US strong position in science.
(Names: Maarten Schmidt, California Institute of Technology, Louis Brus, Columbia University, Thomas Jessell, Columbia University, and Pasko Rakic, Yale University (US)).
(Names: Maarten Schmidt, California Institute of Technology, Louis Brus, Columbia University, Thomas Jessell, Columbia University, and Pasko Rakic, Yale University (US)).
This is why the Norwegian government wants to increase cooperation with the US in education and research.
This is why the Norwegian government wants to increase cooperation with the US in education and research.
I believe US higher education institutions are very attractive partners for Norwegian universities and university colleges for several reasons:
I believe US higher education institutions are very attractive partners for Norwegian universities and university colleges for several reasons:
· A common asset of leading researchers throughout the world is the network that they have built up through their contact with US academic institutions, where they derive new inspiration from collaboration.
· A common asset of leading researchers throughout the world is the network that they have built up through their contact with US academic institutions, where they derive new inspiration from collaboration.
· On this background, the Ministry of Education and Research develop a strategy to strengthen the higher education collaboration with North America: the North America Strategy for Higher Education Cooperation 2008-2011.
· On this background, the Ministry of Education and Research develop a strategy to strengthen the higher education collaboration with North America: the North America Strategy for Higher Education Cooperation 2008-2011.
It consists of the four following main elements:
It consists of the four following main elements:
The strategy introduces concrete measures for all four elements, and I will elaborate somewhat on the establishment of partnership schemes.
The strategy introduces concrete measures for all four elements, and I will elaborate somewhat on the establishment of partnership schemes.
· A cooperation between the University of Minnesota and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is among the funded partnerships.
· A cooperation between the University of Minnesota and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is among the funded partnerships.
· In addition to the mentioned elements and measures, I would like to say a few words about the establishment of the Honorary Consulate General here in Minneapolis, with Vice-President Walter F Mondale as the Honorary Consul General.
· In addition to the mentioned elements and measures, I would like to say a few words about the establishment of the Honorary Consulate General here in Minneapolis, with Vice-President Walter F Mondale as the Honorary Consul General.
Honorary Consul Gary Gandrud will head the work, and the consulate will work closely with the Embassy in Washington DC.
Honorary Consul Gary Gandrud will head the work, and the consulate will work closely with the Embassy in Washington DC.
· When the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to convert the Consulate General in Minneapolis to an Honorary Consulate General, it sparked protests and concern that Norway’s ties with the Midwest and the Norwegian-American community would be weakened.
· When the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to convert the Consulate General in Minneapolis to an Honorary Consulate General, it sparked protests and concern that Norway’s ties with the Midwest and the Norwegian-American community would be weakened.
However, it also resulted in creative efforts to develop a modern honorary consulate with the task of expanding cooperation between Minnesota and Norway in priority areas within higher education, research, innovation and business development.
However, it also resulted in creative efforts to develop a modern honorary consulate with the task of expanding cooperation between Minnesota and Norway in priority areas within higher education, research, innovation and business development.
· Several Norwegian stake-holders, including my Ministry, will together fund two locally appointed specialist positions who are intended to promote education and research cooperation and innovation and business cooperation.
· Several Norwegian stake-holders, including my Ministry, will together fund two locally appointed specialist positions who are intended to promote education and research cooperation and innovation and business cooperation.
The positions are intended to liaise between actors in Norway and cooperation partners in Minnesota.
The positions are intended to liaise between actors in Norway and cooperation partners in Minnesota.