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We, the donors, must continue to mobilise the necessary assistance to fund the Palestinian Authority through its transition to independence.
We, the donors, must continue to mobilise the necessary assistance to fund the Palestinian Authority through its transition to independence.
I commend the PA for having taken important steps to amend the situation.
I commend the PA for having taken important steps to amend the situation.
Serious efforts are made to strengthen its tax administration, contain the wage bill and reduce subsidies.
Serious efforts are made to strengthen its tax administration, contain the wage bill and reduce subsidies.
The PA must live within its means.
The PA must live within its means.
To survive it must strengthen its capacity for generating income.
To survive it must strengthen its capacity for generating income.
I also welcome the announcement made by the Government of Israel to take measures to stimulate the Palestinian economy.
I also welcome the announcement made by the Government of Israel to take measures to stimulate the Palestinian economy.
The prospect of peace is on the horizon.
The prospect of peace is on the horizon.
We must all do our utmost to support the on-going negotiations and do our part to ensure that they are successful.
We must all do our utmost to support the on-going negotiations and do our part to ensure that they are successful.
As Chair of the AHLC, I call on each and everyone of you to ensure a successful cooperation on the ground.
As Chair of the AHLC, I call on each and everyone of you to ensure a successful cooperation on the ground.
The local coordination structures should be revitalised to ensure maximum effect.
The local coordination structures should be revitalised to ensure maximum effect.
Twenty years after Oslo, the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict may be right before us.
Twenty years after Oslo, the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict may be right before us.
We are now at the moment of truth.
We are now at the moment of truth.
Let us go the extra mile to ensure that this opportunity does not slip away.
Let us go the extra mile to ensure that this opportunity does not slip away.
Chair’s Summary - Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, New York, 25 September 2013 (pdf)
Chair’s Summary - Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, New York, 25 September 2013 (pdf)
New hope for a lasting solution
Nytt håp om varig løsning
Foreign Minister's speech at the AHLC meeting in New York
Innlegg på AHLC-møtet i New York
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this ministerial meeting of the AHLC in New York.
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this ministerial meeting of the AHLC in New York.
I would like to thank the UN and undersecretary Feltman for kindly hosting us.
I would like to thank the UN and undersecretary Feltman for kindly hosting us.
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Hamdallah and Minister Hanegby, Finance Minister Bishara, and our two co-sponsors Secretary Kerry, and High Representative Mogherini.
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Hamdallah and Minister Hanegby, Finance Minister Bishara, and our two co-sponsors Secretary Kerry, and High Representative Mogherini.
*** The main theme in the previous AHLC-meeting in Brussels in April was on closing the fiscal leakages, and balancing the PA budgets.
The main theme in the previous AHLC-meeting in Brussels in April was on closing the fiscal leakages, and balancing the PA budgets.
Since then, the two parties have successfully reached an agreement on the outstanding electricity debts.
Since then, the two parties have successfully reached an agreement on the outstanding electricity debts.
This agreement, once implemented, will transfer authority to the PA for the management of energy infrastructure, and has the potential to generate new revenue sources for the PA in coming years.
This agreement, once implemented, will transfer authority to the PA for the management of energy infrastructure, and has the potential to generate new revenue sources for the PA in coming years.
I congratulate and commend both sides for their efforts to reach such an important agreement.
I congratulate and commend both sides for their efforts to reach such an important agreement.
Once implemented, this is a significant achievement.
Once implemented, this is a significant achievement.
This and other achievements, such as the recent agreement on transferring the postal services to the PA, proves that economic cooperation between the parties to resolve outstanding issues can yield results.
This and other achievements, such as the recent agreement on transferring the postal services to the PA, proves that economic cooperation between the parties to resolve outstanding issues can yield results.
It proves too, the importance of leadership and the spirit of compromise.
It proves too, the importance of leadership and the spirit of compromise.
Now, the donors must consider providing necessary technical and financial support for the implementation of the agreement.
Now, the donors must consider providing necessary technical and financial support for the implementation of the agreement.
I urge the parties to use this momentum to resolve other outstanding fiscal files, and agree on key infrastructure projects.
I urge the parties to use this momentum to resolve other outstanding fiscal files, and agree on key infrastructure projects.
With the stated goal of implementing some of them before we meet again in Brussels, next spring.
With the stated goal of implementing some of them before we meet again in Brussels, next spring.
Such a trajectory is consistent with the letter and spirit of the Oslo Accords, and vital for transition towards more authority and stronger financial viability for the PA, and for the benefit of the Palestinian people.
Such a trajectory is consistent with the letter and spirit of the Oslo Accords, and vital for transition towards more authority and stronger financial viability for the PA, and for the benefit of the Palestinian people.
*** This forum has always been about underpinning political efforts to resolve the conflict and realize the two-state solution, through strengthening the Palestinian economy and building institutions.
This forum has always been about underpinning political efforts to resolve the conflict and realize the two-state solution, through strengthening the Palestinian economy and building institutions.
This is essential to advance towards the two-state solution.
This is essential to advance towards the two-state solution.
In itself, this does not deliver peace – only a political resolution does.
In itself, this does not deliver peace – only a political resolution does.
I have repeatedly warned that the days where we could nearly automatically count on the donors’ commitments, are gone.
I have repeatedly warned that the days where we could nearly automatically count on the donors’ commitments, are gone.
Despite strong revenues and commendable fiscal performance, the PA is facing a precarious financial situation due to a significant drop in the budget support.
Despite strong revenues and commendable fiscal performance, the PA is facing a precarious financial situation due to a significant drop in the budget support.
This is not a result of general donor fatigue, but caused by an adjustment by some donors.
This is not a result of general donor fatigue, but caused by an adjustment by some donors.
In the short term, the donors need to realize that the PA will not be able to close the current financing gap by itself.
In the short term, the donors need to realize that the PA will not be able to close the current financing gap by itself.
Norway has decided to increase its budget support for this, and next year, and I urge the donors to consider additional support in this precarious financial situation for the PA.
Norway has decided to increase its budget support for this, and next year, and I urge the donors to consider additional support in this precarious financial situation for the PA.
*** In the last AHLC-meeting in April, I announced that Norway would develop a 2-years AHLC strategy addressing fiscal challenges, economic sustainability and Gaza reconstruction.
In the last AHLC-meeting in April, I announced that Norway would develop a 2-years AHLC strategy addressing fiscal challenges, economic sustainability and Gaza reconstruction.
Elements of such a plan is in the making.
Elements of such a plan is in the making.
The scope of this plan however, is depending upon the parties’ own priorities and positions.
The scope of this plan however, is depending upon the parties’ own priorities and positions.
Despite harsh realities on the ground, here is how I see the way forward: The AHLC must consider, and have the ambition, to address two main priority areas over the next six months, with the aim of implementation before the next AHLC-meeting.
Despite harsh realities on the ground, here is how I see the way forward: The AHLC must consider, and have the ambition, to address two main priority areas over the next six months, with the aim of implementation before the next AHLC-meeting.
First, by stressing the strategic importance of strengthened economic cooperation to resolve outstanding fiscal issues, I urge the parties to build on the momentum with the electricity debts agreement, to close other outstanding fiscal files.
First, by stressing the strategic importance of strengthened economic cooperation to resolve outstanding fiscal issues, I urge the parties to build on the momentum with the electricity debts agreement, to close other outstanding fiscal files.
It is vital that the donors are ready to provide necessary technical and financial support for the implementation phase.
It is vital that the donors are ready to provide necessary technical and financial support for the implementation phase.
Second, I urge the parties to reach agreements on strategic priority measures that can sustain the viability of the Palestinian economy, in particular implementation of major infrastructure projects, including energy and water supply to Gaza and the West Bank.
Second, I urge the parties to reach agreements on strategic priority measures that can sustain the viability of the Palestinian economy, in particular implementation of major infrastructure projects, including energy and water supply to Gaza and the West Bank.
When we meet again in Brussels next spring, there must be progress on these two main priorities.
When we meet again in Brussels next spring, there must be progress on these two main priorities.
*** In concluding, all stakeholders in the AHLC – the parties and the donors – have a common interest and responsibility to ensure that the AHLC continues to deliver results.
In concluding, all stakeholders in the AHLC – the parties and the donors – have a common interest and responsibility to ensure that the AHLC continues to deliver results.
In order to facilitate a more ambitious agenda for economic cooperation between the parties, through a combination of resolving outstanding files, implementing major infrastructure projects, and increasing donor mobilization, Norway will convene a follow up meeting in region before the next AHLC-meeting in Brussels.
In order to facilitate a more ambitious agenda for economic cooperation between the parties, through a combination of resolving outstanding files, implementing major infrastructure projects, and increasing donor mobilization, Norway will convene a follow up meeting in region before the next AHLC-meeting in Brussels.
I thank you.
I thank you.
Donors welcome strengthened economic cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian authorities
Positivt med styrket samarbeid mellom israelere og palestinere
AHLC statement
Brendes innlegg under møte for giverlandsgruppen for Palestina (AHLC)
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's statement to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in New York on September 19, 2016.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg under møte for giverlandsgruppen for Palestina (AHLC) New York 19. september 2016.
It was therefore significant that both parties reaffirmed their commitment to our common goal of an independent Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Det var derfor viktig at begge parter på ny forpliktet seg til vårt felles mål om en selvstendig palestinsk stat side om side med Israel i fred og sikkerhet.
This remains the cornerstone of the tripartite cooperation between Israel, Palestine and the donors,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Dette forblir grunnstenen i trepartssamarbeidet mellom Israel, Palestina og giverne, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Today’s meeting in the donor coordination group was a first step on the difficult path to rebuilding trust and reestablishing a meaningful political process.
Dagens giverlandsmøte var et første skritt på den vanskelige veien tilbake til å gjenoppbygge tillit og en meningsfylt politisk prosess.
As we progress along this path, our top priority must be to safeguard and maintain the Palestinian institutions that have been built up over a period of many years,’ said Mr Brende.
Underveis må vår umiddelbare prioritet være å bevare og verne om de palestinske institusjonene som er bygget opp over mange år, sier Brende.
Mr Brende also highlighted the difficult situation in Gaza.
Utenriksministeren rettet også søkelyset mot den vanskelige situasjonen i Gaza.
The Cairo Conference last autumn set two conditions for the massive rebuilding of Gaza following the war last summer.
Kairo-konferansen i fjor høst la to forutsetninger til grunn for massiv gjenoppbygging av Gaza etter sommerens krigshandlinger.
‘The donors have made substantial sums of money available.
– Giverne har stilt store midler til rådighet.
The meeting in Brussels was led by Norway, as chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), and hosted by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini.
Møtet i Brussel ble ledet av Norge som har formannskapet i giverlandsgruppen for palestinske myndigheter (AHLC).
The meeting was hosted by EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, and presided by Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende in his capacity as the Chair of the AHLC.
EUs høyrepresentant Federica Mogherini var vertskap for møtet.
Credit: Lars-Erik Hauge, Mission of Norway to the EU
Foto: Lars-Erik Hauge, Mission of Norway to the EU
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for assistance to the Palestinians
Møte i giverlandsgruppen for Palestina
New York, 22 September, 2009
New York, 22. september 2009
- If the parties do their part to create a context in which credible and meaningful final status negotiations can be resumed, they will find the international donor community willing and committed to back them up, Foreign Minister Støre, Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee to the AHLC meeting, said in his Opening Address in New York on 22 September 2009.
- If the parties do their part to create a context in which credible and meaningful final status negotiations can be resumed, they will find the international donor community willing and committed to back them up, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sitt åpningsinnlegg under AHLC-møtet i New York 22. september 2009.
Opening Address by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee
Opening Address by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee
It is a privilege to welcome you all to this meeting of the AHLC here in New York.
It is a privilege to welcome you all to this meeting of the AHLC here in New York.
Let me first thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for graciously hosting this meeting here at the UN – and a special welcome to Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the Israeli delegation.
Let me first thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for graciously hosting this meeting here at the UN – and a special welcome to Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the Israeli delegation.
Three months have passed since our last gathering in Oslo.
Three months have passed since our last gathering in Oslo.
There we reiterated the core purpose of the AHLC, which is that this undertaking by Palestinians, Israelis and the donor community can only add value if we work in concert with those making a dedicated effort on the political track.
There we reiterated the core purpose of the AHLC, which is that this undertaking by Palestinians, Israelis and the donor community can only add value if we work in concert with those making a dedicated effort on the political track.
Our mission is directly linked to our efforts to bring the peace process to a successful conclusion.
Our mission is directly linked to our efforts to bring the peace process to a successful conclusion.
Its purpose is to back up the quest for a two-state solution where Israeli occupation is replaced by a free and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Its purpose is to back up the quest for a two-state solution where Israeli occupation is replaced by a free and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Since Oslo, dedicated efforts have been made to put the peace process back on track.
Since Oslo, dedicated efforts have been made to put the peace process back on track.
We are nearing a moment of truth.
We are nearing a moment of truth.
The prospective two-state solution will not survive another abortive process.
The prospective two-state solution will not survive another abortive process.
I commend the Obama Administration, guided by Senator Mitchell, for its relentless efforts to bring the peace process forward.
I commend the Obama Administration, guided by Senator Mitchell, for its relentless efforts to bring the peace process forward.
All eyes will be on President Obama, President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu when they meet here in New York today.
All eyes will be on President Obama, President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu when they meet here in New York today.
Also since Oslo, Prime Minister Fayyad has put forward a timely political programme aimed at building the institutions needed for a Palestinian state to function and prosper.
Also since Oslo, Prime Minister Fayyad has put forward a timely political programme aimed at building the institutions needed for a Palestinian state to function and prosper.
This ambitious plan paves the way for ending the occupation and establishing a Palestinian state within the next two years.
This ambitious plan paves the way for ending the occupation and establishing a Palestinian state within the next two years.
These two initiatives constitute the political framework for turning the two-state vision into reality.
These two initiatives constitute the political framework for turning the two-state vision into reality.
They offer us the much needed momentum for the AHLC to keep mobilising and streamlining the contributions of donors.
They offer us the much needed momentum for the AHLC to keep mobilising and streamlining the contributions of donors.
As an introduction to today’s deliberations, let me make the following observations:
As an introduction to today’s deliberations, let me make the following observations:
First, the national aspirations and right to self-determination of the Palestinian people are not conditional on the Palestinian Authority’s success in building a functioning state under occupation.
First, the national aspirations and right to self-determination of the Palestinian people are not conditional on the Palestinian Authority’s success in building a functioning state under occupation.
However, the Fayyad Government’s objective of building strong state institutions – in spite of the occupation – should be endorsed and fully supported by Israel and by Arab and international donors alike.
However, the Fayyad Government’s objective of building strong state institutions – in spite of the occupation – should be endorsed and fully supported by Israel and by Arab and international donors alike.
It is in everybody’s interest that once the Palestinian state sees the light of day, it is able to hit the ground running.
It is in everybody’s interest that once the Palestinian state sees the light of day, it is able to hit the ground running.
Second, that same ground cannot in the meantime be progressively eroded by Israeli land confiscations and settlement construction on occupied territory, whether in East Jerusalem or its West Bank hinterland.
Second, that same ground cannot in the meantime be progressively eroded by Israeli land confiscations and settlement construction on occupied territory, whether in East Jerusalem or its West Bank hinterland.
Neither must it be undermined by internal conflicts dividing the Palestinian Territory politically into separate entities.
Neither must it be undermined by internal conflicts dividing the Palestinian Territory politically into separate entities.
The political issue of settlements must be resolved in arenas other than the AHLC.
The political issue of settlements must be resolved in arenas other than the AHLC.
But since Israeli settlements impact directly on Palestinian economic development – or rather lack of development – it is an issue that falls within our remit, as was highlighted by the AHLC last year here at the UN and in Oslo last June.
But since Israeli settlements impact directly on Palestinian economic development – or rather lack of development – it is an issue that falls within our remit, as was highlighted by the AHLC last year here at the UN and in Oslo last June.
Because, as has been reiterated over and over, economic progress in the Palestinian Territory is an essential part of bringing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to an end.
Because, as has been reiterated over and over, economic progress in the Palestinian Territory is an essential part of bringing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to an end.
We note and welcome recent Israeli measures to ease restrictions on movement and access in parts of the West Bank.
We note and welcome recent Israeli measures to ease restrictions on movement and access in parts of the West Bank.
These measures are important, but they still need to be accelerated and extended in a sustained fashion.
These measures are important, but they still need to be accelerated and extended in a sustained fashion.
In this respect, I note with satisfaction that the revived Joint Liaison Committee is already taking an active part in facilitating concrete steps to improve conditions on the ground.
In this respect, I note with satisfaction that the revived Joint Liaison Committee is already taking an active part in facilitating concrete steps to improve conditions on the ground.
This body for tripartite cooperation has met three times since the June meeting of the AHLC in Oslo – as we will hear more about later today from the JLC Chair.
This body for tripartite cooperation has met three times since the June meeting of the AHLC in Oslo – as we will hear more about later today from the JLC Chair.
I trust the JLC will continue to be a driving force at local level between our regular AHLC meetings.
I trust the JLC will continue to be a driving force at local level between our regular AHLC meetings.
My third point is that if the parties do their part to create a context in which credible and meaningful final status negotiations can be resumed, they will find the international donor community willing and committed to back them up.
My third point is that if the parties do their part to create a context in which credible and meaningful final status negotiations can be resumed, they will find the international donor community willing and committed to back them up.
Conversely, without forward movement and the political endgame clearly in sight, donors will have a hard time justifying support beyond their Paris pledges of 2007, which are due to expire next year.
Conversely, without forward movement and the political endgame clearly in sight, donors will have a hard time justifying support beyond their Paris pledges of 2007, which are due to expire next year.