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Due to this experience, sustainable development has long been a mantra of Norwegian policy, and to an increasing extent on the world stage, ever since former Norwegian Prime Minister and Chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development, Gro Harlem Brundtland, submitted the report Our Common Future to the United Nations in 1987.
Due to this experience, sustainable development has long been a mantra of Norwegian policy, and to an increasing extent on the world stage, ever since former Norwegian Prime Minister and Chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development, Gro Harlem Brundtland, submitted the report Our Common Future to the United Nations in 1987.
The key idea in the report, to secure “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, is as valid today as ever.
The key idea in the report, to secure “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, is as valid today as ever.
And this vision can also guide us in the further development of the Arctic region as a whole.
And this vision can also guide us in the further development of the Arctic region as a whole.
Using sustainable development as the compass by which to steer in the High North requires the latest scientific knowledge.
Using sustainable development as the compass by which to steer in the High North requires the latest scientific knowledge.
This is something that I believe we have readily available, in various reports from the Arctic Council as well as the report Melting snow and ice: A call for action presented by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former US Vice President Al Gore and myself at the COP15 meeting in Copenhagen in 2009.
This is something that I believe we have readily available, in various reports from the Arctic Council as well as the report Melting snow and ice: A call for action presented by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former US Vice President Al Gore and myself at the COP15 meeting in Copenhagen in 2009.
Now, while Antarctica is a land mass surrounded by an ocean, the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by coastal states, and is therefore regulated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Now, while Antarctica is a land mass surrounded by an ocean, the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by coastal states, and is therefore regulated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
This provides the region with predictability and stability.
This provides the region with predictability and stability.
Under UNCLOS, coastal states have special rights and obligations and must take steps to ensure that new activities that become possible as the sea ice retreats do not cause unnecessary environmental damage or represent a security risk.
Under UNCLOS, coastal states have special rights and obligations and must take steps to ensure that new activities that become possible as the sea ice retreats do not cause unnecessary environmental damage or represent a security risk.
This is important, because when people talk about there being a race for the Arctic, or describe the Arctic as a “new battlefield” for great power rivalry, this is simply not true – not least due to this Convention, which provides us with the framework we need to resolve differences, regardless of whether we are small or great powers.
This is important, because when people talk about there being a race for the Arctic, or describe the Arctic as a “new battlefield” for great power rivalry, this is simply not true – not least due to this Convention, which provides us with the framework we need to resolve differences, regardless of whether we are small or great powers.
The most recent example of how Arctic states can solve disputes is the agreement between Norway and Russia on maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, which I had the honour to sign together with my colleague Sergei Lavrov in Murmansk on 15 September 2010.
The most recent example of how Arctic states can solve disputes is the agreement between Norway and Russia on maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, which I had the honour to sign together with my colleague Sergei Lavrov in Murmansk on 15 September 2010.
In the High North we are pragmatic and promote warm relations between neighbours.
In the High North we are pragmatic and promote warm relations between neighbours.
This approach has led to the establishment of a number of well-functioning regional institutions such as the Arctic Council, the Barents Cooperation and the Northern Dimension.
This approach has led to the establishment of a number of well-functioning regional institutions such as the Arctic Council, the Barents Cooperation and the Northern Dimension.
As I like to say from time to time, when meeting colleagues from other parts of the world, our regional organisations may be weak on preambular texts, but we are usually strong on practical measures and concrete results.
As I like to say from time to time, when meeting colleagues from other parts of the world, our regional organisations may be weak on preambular texts, but we are usually strong on practical measures and concrete results.
My message is this: our lessons from the north of Europe show that successful long-term cooperation needs to be based on people-to-people cooperation, cross-cultural exchange and partnerships between municipalities, regional authorities and the business community across borders – and in accordance with international laws and conventions.
My message is this: our lessons from the north of Europe show that successful long-term cooperation needs to be based on people-to-people cooperation, cross-cultural exchange and partnerships between municipalities, regional authorities and the business community across borders – and in accordance with international laws and conventions.
We have seen a tremendous increase in Russian¬–Norwegian cooperation since the 1990s.
We have seen a tremendous increase in Russian¬–Norwegian cooperation since the 1990s.
We are dependent on each other in the High North.
We are dependent on each other in the High North.
This is no zero-sum game.
This is no zero-sum game.
Rather, what we have is a win-win situation, if we stick to the established mantras of sustainable development, international law and political cooperation.
Rather, what we have is a win-win situation, if we stick to the established mantras of sustainable development, international law and political cooperation.
For the countries in the region – and for all parts of Europe.
For the countries in the region – and for all parts of Europe.
(*) More information on the project (and for a shorter version of the Minister’s contribution), see: www.icorn.org and www.passaporta.be
(*) More information on the project (and for a shorter version of the Minister’s contribution), see: www.icorn.org and www.passaporta.be
Illustration to the acction plan.
Illustrasjon til handlingsplanen.
Credit: Kord AS
Foto: Kord AS
Business and Human Rights
Næringsliv og menneskerettigheter
'As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders', writes Minister Vidar Helgesen in a letter in Financial Times - about today's political situation in Hungary.
- As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders, skriver statsråd Vidar Helgesen i dette innlegget i Financial Times - om politikken til dagens ungarske regjering.
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl once said that it was in Hungary that the first stone was removed from the Berlin Wall.
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl once said that it was in Hungary that the first stone was removed from the Berlin Wall.
This month marks 25 years since Hungary opened its borders to the West and set the reunification of Europe in motion.
This month marks 25 years since Hungary opened its borders to the West and set the reunification of Europe in motion.
Today, Hungary’s Government is turning its back on the West.
Today, Hungary’s Government is turning its back on the West.
In a recent speech, Prime Minister Victor Orban said he wants to build a 'spiritual Iron Dome' against foreign influence, break with the dogmas and ideologies accepted in Western Europe and instead establish an illiberal state.
In a recent speech, Prime Minister Victor Orban said he wants to build a 'spiritual Iron Dome' against foreign influence, break with the dogmas and ideologies accepted in Western Europe and instead establish an illiberal state.
Liberal democratic states, he claimed, cannot remain globally competitive.
Liberal democratic states, he claimed, cannot remain globally competitive.
The very week that the European Union was discussing sanctions against Russia for its violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, Mr Orban held up Russia as a success story.
The very week that the European Union was discussing sanctions against Russia for its violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, Mr Orban held up Russia as a success story.
Hungary’s journey towards becoming an illiberal state is already well under way.
Hungary’s journey towards becoming an illiberal state is already well under way.
Since coming to power in 2010, the Hungarian Government has replaced heads of the judiciary and theatre and museum directors, tightened control over the media and changed the country’s election rules.
Since coming to power in 2010, the Hungarian Government has replaced heads of the judiciary and theatre and museum directors, tightened control over the media and changed the country’s election rules.
This year, the Hungarian Government has launched a crackdown on civil society.
This year, the Hungarian Government has launched a crackdown on civil society.
In the speech mentioned above, Prime Minister Orban attacked the Norwegian Government for funding Hungarian NGOs, claiming we are financing political activists to further our own interests.
In the speech mentioned above, Prime Minister Orban attacked the Norwegian Government for funding Hungarian NGOs, claiming we are financing political activists to further our own interests.
Police action has since been taken against the NGO fund supported by Norway.
Police action has since been taken against the NGO fund supported by Norway.
Similar funds supported by Norway exist in 15 other EU member states and are valued by NGOs and governments alike.
Similar funds supported by Norway exist in 15 other EU member states and are valued by NGOs and governments alike.
Norway’s support to Hungary is part of the € 1.8 billion contribution made by the EEA EFTA countries to social and economic cohesion in Europe.
Norway’s support to Hungary is part of the € 1.8 billion contribution made by the EEA EFTA countries to social and economic cohesion in Europe.
Hungary is now violating the terms of the agreement for these funds, most of which go to the Hungarian Government.
Hungary is now violating the terms of the agreement for these funds, most of which go to the Hungarian Government.
While not a member of the European Union, Norway is closely integrated with the EU and deeply committed to the values that underpin European integration.
While not a member of the European Union, Norway is closely integrated with the EU and deeply committed to the values that underpin European integration.
These values are now being challenged by the Hungarian Government, a member state and a recipient of massive funding from the EU.
These values are now being challenged by the Hungarian Government, a member state and a recipient of massive funding from the EU.
Given this situation, I am puzzled and disappointed that a response from the EU institutions has been largely lacking.
Given this situation, I am puzzled and disappointed that a response from the EU institutions has been largely lacking.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders.
EU: Time to stand up for the liberal society
EU: Time to stand up for the liberal society
Letter in Financial Times, 28 August 2014
Innlegg i Financial Times, 28. august 2014
No additional burdens for Norwegian consumers, and simplified registration arrangements for non-established operators
Ikke ekstra belastning for norske privatpersoner
No new tax
Ikke ny avgift
The proposal will not result in any changes for suppliers already registered in the Norwegian VAT Registry.
Forslaget vil heller ikke medføre endringer for leverandørene som i dag er registrert i Merverdiavgiftsregisteret.
Suppliers opting to establish in Norway will have to register and charge VAT according the ordinary provisions in the VAT Act.
Dersom leverandørene velger å etablere seg i merverdiavgiftsområdet, vil det foreligge registreringsplikt etter de alminnelige bestemmelsene i merverdiavgiftsloven,
The tables below outline the VAT treatment of electronic services prior to and after the proposed amendments (1 July 2011).
Tabellene nedenfor gir en forenklet og skjematisk oversikt over merverdiavgiftsbehandling ved levering av elektroniske tjenester før og etter lovforslaget.
Electronic communication services are not included in the table.
Oversikten gjelder ikke behandlingen av elektroniske kommunikasjonstjenester.
Table 1 – Supply of electronic services prior to the proposed amendments
Tabell 1 – Levering av elektroniske tjenester før lovforslaget
Buyer
Mottaker
VAT liable in Norway
Merverdiavgifts-pliktig i Norge
Responsible for charging Norwegian VAT
Ansvar for beregning og betaling av norsk mva
Domestic supply
Innenlands omsetning
Business established in Norway
Næringsdrivende i Norge
Consumer established in Norway
Privatperson i Norge
Import
Innførsel
Business established outside Norway
Næringsdrivende utenfor Norge
Export
Utførsel
Consumer established outside Norway
Privatperson utenfor Norge
Table 2 – Supply of electronic services after to the proposed amendments
Tabell 2 – Levering av elektroniske tjenester etter lovforslaget
Level playing field for suppliers of electronic services
Endringer i e-momsen
Norwegian Government approves debt cancellation for Liberia
Regjeringa slettar Liberia si gjeld til Norge
This constitutes 90 per cent of Liberia’s debt to Norway.
Dette utgjer 90 prosent av gjelda landet har til Noreg.
Liberia is an example for them,” said Mr. Solheim.
Liberia kan vere eit døme for desse.
Libyan election a milestone
Valget i Libya en milepæl
“The elections to the Libyan General Nation Congress on 7 July are a milestone.
Valget på Nasjonalkongressen i Libya 7. juli er en milepæl.
I congratulate the Libyan people on a well-run election,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Jeg gratulerer det libyske folk med et godt gjennomført valg, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
On Saturday Libya held its first nationwide election in decades.
Libya avholdt lørdag sitt første landsomfattende valg på flere tiår.
“The Libyan Election Commission has done an impressive job.
- Den libyske valgkommisjonen har gjort en imponerende jobb.
Libya has now taken another important step towards a democratic society,” said Mr Støre.
Libya har nå tatt et viktig skritt videre mot et demokratisk samfunn, sier Støre.
Norway supports the Carter Center’s international election observation mission to Libya.
Norge støtter internasjonal valgobservasjon i Libya gjennom Carter-senteret.
Concern over food situation in Libya
Urolig for matvaresituasjonen i Libya
This is severely affecting the civilian population, and we must stand ready to provide assistance,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Dette rammer sivilbefolkningen hardt og vi må være rede til å hjelpe, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Panos Moumtzis has referred to the food supply situation in Libya as a “ticking time bomb”.
FNs humanitære koordinator, Panos Moumtzis, omtaler matvaresituasjonen i Libya som en ”tikkende bombe”.
The situation is not critical, but stocks are not being replaced as they are consumed.
Foreløpig er ikke situasjonen kritisk, men lagrene som tømmes fylles ikke opp.
“The international community must deal with this situation before it become acute.
- Det internasjonale samfunn må ta fatt i dette problemet før det blir akutt.
Norway has so far provided NOK 80 million to alleviate the humanitarian situation that has arisen in connection with the events in Libya.
Norge har så langt gitt NOK 80 millioner til å avhjelpe den humanitære situasjonen i tilknytning til Libya.
Statement at Conference on Libya
Innlegg på Libya-konferansen
London, 29 March 2011
London, 29. mars 2011
Military action was and is still needed to protect civilians.
- Bruk av militær makt var og er nødvendig for å beskytte sivilbefolkningen.
But there can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre said in his statement.
Men militær makt vil ikke kunne skape en varig politisk løsning, sa Støre i sitt innlegg i London 29. mars.
The Minister based his address on the following speaking points
The Minister based his address on the following speaking points
Norway is engaged in the implementation of all the main chapters of UN Security Council resolutions 1970 and 1973, politically, economically, militarily and through our humanitarian engagement.
Norway is engaged in the implementation of all the main chapters of UN Security Council resolutions 1970 and 1973, politically, economically, militarily and through our humanitarian engagement.
We are taking part in the international coalition established to fulfil the UN mandate to protect civilians and stop further bloodshed.
We are taking part in the international coalition established to fulfil the UN mandate to protect civilians and stop further bloodshed.
Military action was and is still needed to protect civilians.
Military action was and is still needed to protect civilians.
But there can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis.
But there can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis.
We need to call and prepare for a sustainable political solution to complement our protection of civilians by military means.
We need to call and prepare for a sustainable political solution to complement our protection of civilians by military means.
Let me make four points that I believe to be crucial.
Let me make four points that I believe to be crucial.
First, we must remain faithful to the mandate and the language in UN Security Council resolution 1973 and avoid ambiguity about our mission goal, as well as the risk of an open-ended and long-term engagement with unclear exit parameters.
First, we must remain faithful to the mandate and the language in UN Security Council resolution 1973 and avoid ambiguity about our mission goal, as well as the risk of an open-ended and long-term engagement with unclear exit parameters.
UN SC resolution 1973 is historic in the way it highlights the urgent need to use force to protect civilians.
UN SC resolution 1973 is historic in the way it highlights the urgent need to use force to protect civilians.
The way we implement the resolution will impact on future opportunities to mobilise broad support for interventions of a similar nature.
The way we implement the resolution will impact on future opportunities to mobilise broad support for interventions of a similar nature.
Second, we now need to turn to the implementation of the first operational paragraphs of the resolution, i.e. the political process.
Second, we now need to turn to the implementation of the first operational paragraphs of the resolution, i.e. the political process.
A first step must be to call for a robust ceasefire to protect all civilians.
A first step must be to call for a robust ceasefire to protect all civilians.
We should call on the Government and the National Transition Council to lay down arms and negotiate a framework for peaceful transition.
We should call on the Government and the National Transition Council to lay down arms and negotiate a framework for peaceful transition.
Civilian suffering must be brought to an end immediately; humanitarian aid must be allowed unimpeded access and passage.
Civilian suffering must be brought to an end immediately; humanitarian aid must be allowed unimpeded access and passage.
Third, we all agree that Colonel Gaddafi has lost his legitimacy and that he must step down and transfer power to the people of Libya.
Third, we all agree that Colonel Gaddafi has lost his legitimacy and that he must step down and transfer power to the people of Libya.
At the same time I would caution against becoming a tool for one party in a potentially bloody civil war.
At the same time I would caution against becoming a tool for one party in a potentially bloody civil war.
There is no talk of such a mandate in the resolution.
There is no talk of such a mandate in the resolution.
Libya needs an inclusive process.
Libya needs an inclusive process.
No one will be served by the destruction of Libya’s political and administrative infrastructure, not Libya, not the region, and not us.
No one will be served by the destruction of Libya’s political and administrative infrastructure, not Libya, not the region, and not us.
The UN Security Council resolution highlights the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.
The UN Security Council resolution highlights the sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya.
In order to overcome the divisions and create a process that enjoys the trust of all communities, all tribes, religions, age groups, men and women should be engaged and represented in a broad national dialogue to define the political set-up for Libya.
In order to overcome the divisions and create a process that enjoys the trust of all communities, all tribes, religions, age groups, men and women should be engaged and represented in a broad national dialogue to define the political set-up for Libya.
Finally, Libya’s neighbours and regional organisations like the Arab League and the African Union must be closely involved.
Finally, Libya’s neighbours and regional organisations like the Arab League and the African Union must be closely involved.
Norway supports the idea of establishing an international group to coordinate international support for the political process and to facilitate the work of the Envoy of the UN Secretary-General.
Norway supports the idea of establishing an international group to coordinate international support for the political process and to facilitate the work of the Envoy of the UN Secretary-General.
A political solution must be found in Libya
Krever politisk løsning på krisen i Libya
Statement at the African Unions meeting
Innlegg på Den afrikanske unions møte
Norway recognises the National Transition Council in Libya as the legitimate governing authority
Norge anser overgangsrådet i Libya som legitim myndighet
“We must look ahead.
- Vi må se fremover.
Norway provides NOK 50 million in emergency relief to Libya
50 millioner kroner i nødhjelp til Libya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide NOK 50 million in emergency relief to Libya.
Utenriksdepartementet gir 50 millioner kroner i nødhjelp til Libya.
“The acute humanitarian crisis in Libya and on the Tunisian-Libyan border is extremely serious.
- Den akutte humanitære krisen i Libya og på grensen til Tunisia er svært alvorlig.
It is essential that the international community takes responsibility for helping those who are in need of assistance and protection,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Det er viktig at verdenssamfunnet tar ansvar for å hjelpe de som er i nød og trenger beskyttelse, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.