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The close Norwegian–Russian cooperation on fisheries in the Barents Sea will be continued.
Det gode norsk-russiske samarbeidet om fiskeriene i Barentshavet videreføres.
Fishermen on both sides will be able to fish as before.
Fiskerne på begge sider vil kunne fiske som før.
“The treaty creates new opportunities for petroleum activities and cooperation in areas of the Barents Sea that have so far been closed to such activities.
- Avtalen åpner nye muligheter for petroleumsvirksomhet og samarbeid i områder av Barentshavet som hittil har vært stengt for slik aktivitet.
This is the start of a new chapter in our cooperation with our Russian neighbour,” said Mr Støre.
Dette er også starten på et nytt kapittel med samarbeid med vår russiske nabo, sier Støre.
See photos from the ceremony in Oslo 7 June 2011 at the Ministry's Flickr page
Bilder fra seremonien på Flickr.
21 September 2010
Kronikk i Nordlys, 24. september 2010
«Управляя Арктикой» - the article in Russian (pdf)
«Управляя Арктикой» - russisk versjon av kronikken
The article in French, German and Spanish (pdf)
Fransk, spansk, tysk versjon av kronikken (pdf)
It is often said there are few truly untamed places left on Earth, but the windswept horizons of the Arctic surely qualify.
Det sies ofte at det er få helt uberørte steder igjen på jorden, men de forblåste horisontene i Arktis er definitivt det.
Some political analysts maintain that the geopolitical landscape is equally harsh – a lawless region poised for conflict due to an accelerating “race for the North Pole.”
Enkelte politiske analytikere påstår sågar at det geopolitiske landskapet er like barskt – et rettsløst område, duket for en konflikt som skyldes et akselererende "kappløp mot Nordpolen".
Here is a prime example: On Sept. 15 in Murmansk, Russia and Norway signed the bilateral Treaty Concerning Maritime Delimitation and Co-operation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
Her er et godt eksempel: Den 15. september undertegnet Norge og Russland en bilateral overenskomst i Murmansk, om maritim avgrensning og samarbeid i Barentshavet og Polhavet.
The agreement divides a previously disputed area of about 175,000 square kilometres, one potentially rich in natural resources.
Avtalen har derfor detaljerte bestemmelser om hvordan våre to land skal samarbeide dersom man finner petroleumsressurser som strekker seg over delelinjen.
Our two countries will also adopt detailed treaty provisions regarding co-operation on the exploitation of hydrocarbon deposits and on fisheries management.
Overenskomsten sikrer en videreføring av det utmerkede fiskerisamarbeidet mellom våre to land i hele Barentshavet.
Why is this agreement a notable milestone?
Hvorfor er denne avtalen en viktig milepæl?
Because unresolved maritime boundaries can be among the most difficult disputes for states to resolve.
Fordi uavklarte sjøgrenser kan være ett av de spørsmål som stater finner det vanskeligst å løse.
Our experience offers three lessons.
Vi har gjort tre viktige erfaringer:
This is exactly the case for the boundary in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean.
Og nettopp slik er det med delelinjen i Barentshavet og Polhavet.
These are important forums for fostering dialogue, building trust and integrating new knowledge into policy and decision-making.
Dette er viktige fora som kan fremme dialog, skape tillit og bringe ny kunnskap inn i politikk og beslutningsprosesser.
Thus, strengthening these institutions is an important investment.
Det er derfor helt avgjørende å styrke disse institusjonene.
Co-operation is not always easy.
Samarbeid er ikke alltid enkelt.
Managing the Arctic
Å forvalte Arktis
We have reached a breakthrough in the most important outstanding issue between Norway and the Russian Federation,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
Vi har oppnådd et gjennombrudd i det viktigste utestående spørsmålet mellom Russland og Norge, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg
Meeting in Moscow on Maritime Delimitation Treaty
Møte om avgrensningsavtalen i Moskva
Treaty between the Kingdom of Norway and the Russian Federation
Avtaleteksten
New Delhi, 2 March 2010
New Delhi, 2. mars 2010
”Norwegian-Indian cooperation is expanding into new areas.
Norwegian-Indian cooperation is expanding into new areas.
In recent years our exchanges have increased in almost all fields.
In recent years our exchanges have increased in almost all fields.
This seminar illustrates how we venture together into security and foreign policy analysis, reflecting that interdependence is a reality and not only a slogan”, said Foreign Minister Støre in his opening speech at the seminar.
This seminar illustrates how we venture together into security and foreign policy analysis, reflecting that interdependence is a reality and not only a slogan, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. i sin åpningstale på seminaret.
Minister, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Minister, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
It is an honour for me to be here today to open this seminar, arranged jointly by the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA).
It is an honour for me to be here today to open this seminar, arranged jointly by the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA).
I would like to thank Minister Pallam Raju for his speech and IDSA for hosting this seminar.
I would like to thank Minister Pallam Raju for his speech and IDSA for hosting this seminar.
Let me make a personal remark at the outset.
Let me make a personal remark at the outset.
I see this seminar as significant for three specific reasons:
I see this seminar as significant for three specific reasons:
The first is the mere fact that two of the most influential Norwegian and Indian defence research institutes have come together in this substantial programme of cooperation.
The first is the mere fact that two of the most influential Norwegian and Indian defence research institutes have come together in this substantial programme of cooperation.
Together they are developing new knowledge and expertise on topics within the foreign and security policy field.
Together they are developing new knowledge and expertise on topics within the foreign and security policy field.
The Norwegian Government highly appreciates and welcomes this cooperation.
The Norwegian Government highly appreciates and welcomes this cooperation.
It is valuable for our efforts to deepen the understanding of issues of mutual interest to both Norway and India.
It is valuable for our efforts to deepen the understanding of issues of mutual interest to both Norway and India.
The second reason is that Norwegian-Indian cooperation is expanding into new areas.
The second reason is that Norwegian-Indian cooperation is expanding into new areas.
This seminar illustrates how we venture together into security and foreign policy analysis, reflecting that interdependence is a reality and not only a slogan.
This seminar illustrates how we venture together into security and foreign policy analysis, reflecting that interdependence is a reality and not only a slogan.
The third reason is related to building and expanding new networks among nations, new relations and new ties beyond traditional patterns of cooperation.
The third reason is related to building and expanding new networks among nations, new relations and new ties beyond traditional patterns of cooperation.
Because if interdependence is more than a slogan we need to act on that fact and bridge gaps and enhance our ability to deal with bilateral, regional and global issues in a much more concerted fashion.
Because if interdependence is more than a slogan we need to act on that fact and bridge gaps and enhance our ability to deal with bilateral, regional and global issues in a much more concerted fashion.
At first glance a comparison between Norway and India is marked by differences: differences in size, differences in development, differences in regional and global outlook.
At first glance a comparison between Norway and India is marked by differences: differences in size, differences in development, differences in regional and global outlook.
But the perspective changes if we compare a deeper understanding of our approach with what it takes to make the world safer, what it takes to combat poverty effectively, what it takes to build the necessary trust to improve global governance.
But the perspective changes if we compare a deeper understanding of our approach with what it takes to make the world safer, what it takes to combat poverty effectively, what it takes to build the necessary trust to improve global governance.
In this perspective I see this seminar as helpful and valuable, and I am pleased to convey the Norwegian Government’s full support for its programme.
In this perspective I see this seminar as helpful and valuable, and I am pleased to convey the Norwegian Government’s full support for its programme.
Perhaps it is a coincidence, but the fact is that exchanges between Norway and India expanded significantly around 2005, just about when Jens Stoltenberg’s government took office.
Perhaps it is a coincidence, but the fact is that exchanges between Norway and India expanded significantly around 2005, just about when Jens Stoltenberg’s government took office.
Trade has expanded, political exchanges have increased, cooperation in the fields of culture, science and technology has deepened.
Trade has expanded, political exchanges have increased, cooperation in the fields of culture, science and technology has deepened.
The emergence of India on our political horizon is one of the defining experiences I have had as Foreign Minister during the last four years.
The emergence of India on our political horizon is one of the defining experiences I have had as Foreign Minister during the last four years.
It reflects not only our bilateral adventures, highlighted by the adoption of the Norwegian Government’s India strategy, and also by our close interaction with Indian colleagues on the international stage.
It reflects not only our bilateral adventures, highlighted by the adoption of the Norwegian Government’s India strategy, and also by our close interaction with Indian colleagues on the international stage.
This interaction has involved areas ranging from cooperation on key political issues in this region to meetings in a WTO setting, the climate change negotiations and our joint initiatives to reduce child and maternal mortality as a strategy to combat poverty.
This interaction has involved areas ranging from cooperation on key political issues in this region to meetings in a WTO setting, the climate change negotiations and our joint initiatives to reduce child and maternal mortality as a strategy to combat poverty.
The fact is that even from a national interest perspective we are struck by how much less relevant our differences have become, and by how much more closely we are now, as are most nations of the world.
The fact is that even from a national interest perspective we are struck by how much less relevant our differences have become, and by how much more closely we are now, as are most nations of the world.
In fact, in a political perspective the notion of “far away” makes little sense.
In fact, in a political perspective the notion of “far away” makes little sense.
In today’s interdependent world “any problem” quickly becomes “anyone’s problem”.
In today’s interdependent world “any problem” quickly becomes “anyone’s problem”.
One area where we are further developing longstanding cooperation is the whole cluster of shipping and maritime industries, and it is only appropriate that this is a theme at this seminar.
One area where we are further developing longstanding cooperation is the whole cluster of shipping and maritime industries, and it is only appropriate that this is a theme at this seminar.
Norway has a substantial presence in the Indian Ocean through its merchant fleet – the sixth largest in the world – and we provide maritime services that are vital for trade and economic development all over the globe.
Norway has a substantial presence in the Indian Ocean through its merchant fleet – the sixth largest in the world – and we provide maritime services that are vital for trade and economic development all over the globe.
India, with its long coast line, is situated close to some of the world’s most important sea routes, connecting the Middle East to South and South-East Asia.
India, with its long coast line, is situated close to some of the world’s most important sea routes, connecting the Middle East to South and South-East Asia.
Norwegian-controlled ships are sailing these seas, calling frequently at Indian ports.
Norwegian-controlled ships are sailing these seas, calling frequently at Indian ports.
Meanwhile, Norway is seeing increased maritime traffic in its own coastal waters as the melting ice opens up new sea lanes in the High North and the Arctic, opening up perspectives of new sea routes connecting Asia and Europe.
Meanwhile, Norway is seeing increased maritime traffic in its own coastal waters as the melting ice opens up new sea lanes in the High North and the Arctic, opening up perspectives of new sea routes connecting Asia and Europe.
As a consequence, Norway and India share the interest of contributing to safety at sea.
As a consequence, Norway and India share the interest of contributing to safety at sea.
This is why we both engage against the threat from piracy in the western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
This is why we both engage against the threat from piracy in the western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.
Piracy is a threat to safe passage.
Piracy is a threat to safe passage.
Piracy is also a threat to free trade, and thus to both development and welfare.
Piracy is also a threat to free trade, and thus to both development and welfare.
Piracy damages the commercial interests of both our countries and has lead to greater insecurity for seafarers.
Piracy damages the commercial interests of both our countries and has lead to greater insecurity for seafarers.
Both Norway and India have sent military vessels to the region to take part in counter-piracy efforts, and we are cooperating through international mechanisms such as the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia to increase the effectiveness of these efforts.
Both Norway and India have sent military vessels to the region to take part in counter-piracy efforts, and we are cooperating through international mechanisms such as the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia to increase the effectiveness of these efforts.
However, international counter-piracy operations provide only a short- to medium-term solution.
However, international counter-piracy operations provide only a short- to medium-term solution.
Our efforts are merely alleviating part of the problem, they are not solving it.
Our efforts are merely alleviating part of the problem, they are not solving it.
The long-term solution to piracy is to be found on land, in Somalia itself.
The long-term solution to piracy is to be found on land, in Somalia itself.
The challenge is to re-establish Somalia as a state that is able to control its own territory and its own waters.
The challenge is to re-establish Somalia as a state that is able to control its own territory and its own waters.
This requires political and diplomatic efforts, and assistance to Somalia in the form of capacity-building.
This requires political and diplomatic efforts, and assistance to Somalia in the form of capacity-building.
Our efforts through UN-led initiatives are key.
Our efforts through UN-led initiatives are key.
India and Norway must cooperate beyond naval presence – we must also mobilise politically.
India and Norway must cooperate beyond naval presence – we must also mobilise politically.
Let me shift the perspective to our own waters.
Let me shift the perspective to our own waters.
Our ability to let a vessel from the Royal Norwegian Navy contribute to the operations in the western Indian Ocean is due to the investments we have made over the last few years to modernise our navy.
Our ability to let a vessel from the Royal Norwegian Navy contribute to the operations in the western Indian Ocean is due to the investments we have made over the last few years to modernise our navy.
Through a broad modernisation programme, the Norwegian Navy will emerge as one of Europe’s most modern navies, reflecting the responsibility we have for large sea areas off mainland Norway.
Through a broad modernisation programme, the Norwegian Navy will emerge as one of Europe’s most modern navies, reflecting the responsibility we have for large sea areas off mainland Norway.
India’s and Norway’s exclusive economic zones are about the same size, estimated at more than 2.3 million square kilometres.
India’s and Norway’s exclusive economic zones are about the same size, estimated at more than 2.3 million square kilometres.
The oceans under Norwegian jurisdiction are six times larger than mainland Norway.
The oceans under Norwegian jurisdiction are six times larger than mainland Norway.
The Norwegian Government has defined the High North as a strategic priority in our foreign and security policy.
The Norwegian Government has defined the High North as a strategic priority in our foreign and security policy.
We see that the High North, which includes the northern parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland, northwestern Russia and the waters beyond, is attracting increased international attention.
We see that the High North, which includes the northern parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland, northwestern Russia and the waters beyond, is attracting increased international attention.
I have identified three major drivers explaining this:
I have identified three major drivers explaining this:
First, climate change, which is contributing to the melting of the polar ice – sounding a clarion call for action to curb emissions of climate gases – and which is also changing the character of the region by opening up new potential shipping routes.
First, climate change, which is contributing to the melting of the polar ice – sounding a clarion call for action to curb emissions of climate gases – and which is also changing the character of the region by opening up new potential shipping routes.
Second, and partly as a consequence of the first, the potential accessibility of natural resources – non-renewable ones like oil and gas, and renewable ones like valuable fish stocks.
Second, and partly as a consequence of the first, the potential accessibility of natural resources – non-renewable ones like oil and gas, and renewable ones like valuable fish stocks.
And third, our neighbourhood with Russia and the transition Russia is going through, since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
And third, our neighbourhood with Russia and the transition Russia is going through, since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Let me comment on a few aspects of these changes.
Let me comment on a few aspects of these changes.
As you all know, the ice around the North Pole is receding – it is melting.
As you all know, the ice around the North Pole is receding – it is melting.
An earlier draft report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicated that the North Pole might be ice-free in summer by 2080 or 2090.
An earlier draft report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicated that the North Pole might be ice-free in summer by 2080 or 2090.
In a report published in February 2007, the date was brought forward to 2040.
In a report published in February 2007, the date was brought forward to 2040.
The High North, with Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, situated close to the 80th parallel, offers a unique front row seat to observe both climate change and other major meteorological and atmospheric changes.
The High North, with Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, situated close to the 80th parallel, offers a unique front row seat to observe both climate change and other major meteorological and atmospheric changes.
India is seizing on this opportunity.
India is seizing on this opportunity.
We envisage the emergence of new shipping routes.
We envisage the emergence of new shipping routes.
Last summer, two German vessels sailed from Asia to Europe through the Northeast Passage.
Last summer, two German vessels sailed from Asia to Europe through the Northeast Passage.
The polar explorers dreamed of using this route more than a hundred years ago.
The polar explorers dreamed of using this route more than a hundred years ago.
Have no illusions: conditions in this region will continue to be rough and icy despite global warming.
Have no illusions: conditions in this region will continue to be rough and icy despite global warming.
But things are definitely changing, opening up fascinating scenarios of exchange between continents.
But things are definitely changing, opening up fascinating scenarios of exchange between continents.
Taking a direct route from Europe to Asia straight across the Arctic may reduce the distance between Rotterdam and Yokohama by 40% compared with sailing through the Suez Canal.
Taking a direct route from Europe to Asia straight across the Arctic may reduce the distance between Rotterdam and Yokohama by 40% compared with sailing through the Suez Canal.
The result would be a significant overall reduction in emissions from maritime transport and an increase in vessel productivity.
The result would be a significant overall reduction in emissions from maritime transport and an increase in vessel productivity.
Already today some 300 oil tankers sail from the oil fields in the Pechora Sea off northwestern Russia every year, crossing the Barents Sea towards European and global markets.
Already today some 300 oil tankers sail from the oil fields in the Pechora Sea off northwestern Russia every year, crossing the Barents Sea towards European and global markets.
Then there is Russia, our neighbour in the northeast.
Then there is Russia, our neighbour in the northeast.
Norway has been at peace with Russia for a thousand years.
Norway has been at peace with Russia for a thousand years.
Our 196-kilometre land border can be considered a border of low tension and cooperation.
Our 196-kilometre land border can be considered a border of low tension and cooperation.
Some of Russia’s other neighbours have vastly different experiences.
Some of Russia’s other neighbours have vastly different experiences.
But I see Norway and Russia’s pragmatic cooperation in the north as a major contribution to peace and stability in Europe.
But I see Norway and Russia’s pragmatic cooperation in the north as a major contribution to peace and stability in Europe.
Security analysts would argue that this specific bilateral relationship is an asymmetric one.
Security analysts would argue that this specific bilateral relationship is an asymmetric one.
And they are right.
And they are right.
Norway chose to safeguard its security through membership in NATO.
Norway chose to safeguard its security through membership in NATO.
This need is still valid.
This need is still valid.
And the peaceful bilateral relationship has not always been a warm one.
And the peaceful bilateral relationship has not always been a warm one.
In fact, during the Cold War it was rather frozen.
In fact, during the Cold War it was rather frozen.
However, since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, our relations have improved on most accounts.
However, since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War, our relations have improved on most accounts.
To mention but one example: during the year 1990, only 3000 people crossed the border checkpoint in both directions.
To mention but one example: during the year 1990, only 3000 people crossed the border checkpoint in both directions.
Last year, there were more than 100 000 such crossings.
Last year, there were more than 100 000 such crossings.
We now face challenges of a different nature.
We now face challenges of a different nature.
Our military were trained to respond to one threat: a potential major military attack from the Soviet Union.
Our military were trained to respond to one threat: a potential major military attack from the Soviet Union.