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Hopefully, it will mark the beginning of mutually beneficial cooperation, both bilaterally between Norway and China, and trilaterally, together with African partners such as the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
Hopefully, it will mark the beginning of mutually beneficial cooperation, both bilaterally between Norway and China, and trilaterally, together with African partners such as the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
Let me add here that since Nigeria’s transition to multiparty democracy in 1999, Norway has been encouraged by the progress made in tackling many of the challenges facing the country.
Let me add here that since Nigeria’s transition to multiparty democracy in 1999, Norway has been encouraged by the progress made in tackling many of the challenges facing the country.
However, there are still a number of important challenges and tasks ahead.
However, there are still a number of important challenges and tasks ahead.
The critical situation in the Niger Delta is high on the Nigerian Government’s agenda.
The critical situation in the Niger Delta is high on the Nigerian Government’s agenda.
And the fight against corruption is still crucial to further progress.
And the fight against corruption is still crucial to further progress.
There has been a renewed focus on good governance, and important initiatives have been launched.
There has been a renewed focus on good governance, and important initiatives have been launched.
In particular, I would like to highlight the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), aimed at improving management of the country’s petroleum resources.
In particular, I would like to highlight the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), aimed at improving management of the country’s petroleum resources.
Nigeria is a pioneer in the EITI field and possesses experience that may be useful to other developing countries.
Nigeria is a pioneer in the EITI field and possesses experience that may be useful to other developing countries.
The project report presented here at this seminar explores and compares the development approaches taken by Norwegian and Chinese authorities in Nigeria.
The project report presented here at this seminar explores and compares the development approaches taken by Norwegian and Chinese authorities in Nigeria.
The aim of the project was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between commercial investment and bilateral assistance.
The aim of the project was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between commercial investment and bilateral assistance.
International companies can play an important role in facilitating development by introducing new technology and by transferring knowledge.
International companies can play an important role in facilitating development by introducing new technology and by transferring knowledge.
However, companies can also stifle development by undermining governance through corrupt practices and other unethical behaviour.
However, companies can also stifle development by undermining governance through corrupt practices and other unethical behaviour.
The purpose of the project report – and this seminar - is both to exchange information and to improve Nigerian, Chinese and Norwegian policymakers’ understanding of the assistance provided and the development philosophy that underpins it.
The purpose of the project report – and this seminar - is both to exchange information and to improve Nigerian, Chinese and Norwegian policymakers’ understanding of the assistance provided and the development philosophy that underpins it.
The project is unique in that it has brought research institutions in the three countries together on a common mission, which is to form a basis for dialogue on bilateral engagement and possible areas of cooperation between the three governments.
The project is unique in that it has brought research institutions in the three countries together on a common mission, which is to form a basis for dialogue on bilateral engagement and possible areas of cooperation between the three governments.
I am confident that this joint effort by the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Econ Pöyry of Norway will prove fruitful.
I am confident that this joint effort by the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Econ Pöyry of Norway will prove fruitful.
I look forward to study further the results of their findings and the recommendations made in the report
I look forward to study further the results of their findings and the recommendations made in the report
China in Africa – or rather the opportunities created by China’s increased presence in Africa – and the challenges that ensue – is a hot topic.
China in Africa – or rather the opportunities created by China’s increased presence in Africa – and the challenges that ensue – is a hot topic.
There is, however, a lack of research projects with Chinese and African partners designed to identify what these opportunities and challenges really are.
There is, however, a lack of research projects with Chinese and African partners designed to identify what these opportunities and challenges really are.
I am glad to see that this project is making a groundbreaking and valuable contribution in this respect.
I am glad to see that this project is making a groundbreaking and valuable contribution in this respect.
So, dear friends, thank you for inviting me here.
So, dear friends, thank you for inviting me here.
I wish you good luck with today’s discussions and your future cooperation.
I wish you good luck with today’s discussions and your future cooperation.
I would now like to give the floor to Mr Bjørn Brandtzæg of Econ Pöyry, who has been project leader for the study.
I would now like to give the floor to Mr Bjørn Brandtzæg of Econ Pöyry, who has been project leader for the study.
Serious concern about situation in the Horn of Africa
Solheim bekymret for situasjonen på Afrikas Horn
Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim has visited one of Kenya’s many refugee camps for victims of the food crisis.
Miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim har vært i en av Kenyas mange flyktningleire for ofre for sultkatastrofen.
He is seriously concerned about the situation in the Horn of Africa.
Han er svært bekymret over situasjonen på Afrikas Horn.
“It is terrible to see how unfair the world is.
- Det er grusomt å se hvor urettferdig verden er.
There are three-year-olds here who weigh less than a newborn baby.
Her er det treåringer som veier mindre enn nyfødte babyer.
I am a father myself, and this overwhelming tragedy has made an indelible impression on me,” said Mr Solheim.
Jeg er selv småbarnsfar, og merker hvordan denne ufattelige tragedien gjør sterkt inntrykk på meg, sier Solheim.
The UN reports that thousands of people are arriving at the refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya every day.
Hver dag kommer tusenvis til flyktningleirene i Etiopia og Kenya, ifølge FN.
In Somalia itself, many are also fleeing to the war-torn capital Mogadishu.
Inne i Somalia flykter mange også til den krigsherjede hovedstaden Mogadishu.
There are now more than 12 million people who are directly affected by the drought and food crisis.
Nå er flere enn 12 millioner mennesker direkte rammet av tørke- og matvarekrisen.
They have no food.
De har ikke mat.
“In Somalia alone, there are 640 000 acutely malnourished children.
- Bare i Sør-Somalia er 640.000 barn akutt feilernærte.
I don’t think any of us can really take in the scale of this disaster,” said Mr Solheim.
Jeg tror ingen av oss egentlig fatter omfanget av katastrofen, mener Solheim.
Norway is one of the countries that has provided most money in response to the food crisis.
Norge er et av de landene som har bidratt med mest penger til sultkatastrofen.
So far, Norway has given NOK 273 million in emergency relief to the areas affected by the drought.
Så langt har Norge gitt 273 millioner kroner i nødhjelp til de tørkerammede områdene.
These funds have been channelled through the UN, the Red Cross and various Norwegian NGOs that work in the area.
Pengene går gjennom FN, Røde Kors og norske organisasjoner som jobber i området.
“We are considering on an ongoing basis whether Norway should contribute more.
- Vi vurderer hele tiden om Norge skal bidra med mer penger.
But now other countries must also get more involved.
Men nå må også andre land komme mer på banen.
I also urge the Norwegian people to support the major relief organisations, which are doing a fantastic job,” said Mr Solheim.
Jeg oppfordrer også det norske folk å støtte de store organisasjonene som gjør en fantastisk jobb for å hjelpe i tragedien, sier Solheim.
The main cause of the disaster is the protracted conflict in Somalia.
Hovedårsaken til katastrofen er den langvarige konflikten i Somalia.
The Government has little legitimacy, and most of the country is under the control of the Islamist insurgent group al Shebab.
Landets regjering har svak legitimitet og mesteparten av landet er under den islamistiske opprørsbevegelsen al Shebabs kontroll.
The war has made local communities very vulnerable, also to natural climatic variations.
Krigen har gjort lokalsamfunnene svært sårbare, selv for naturlige variasjoner i klimaet.
“The challenges in Somalia are huge.
- Utfordringene i Somalia er enorme.
In the long term, only a political solution can lift the country out of the difficulties it is in.
På sikt er det bare politiske løsninger som kan dra landet ut av det uføret det er i.
But now the international community must provide help to address the acute humanitarian crisis,” urged Mr Solheim.
Men nå må verdenssamfunnet stille opp for å hjelpe i denne akutte humanitære krisen, oppfordrer Solheim.
There have been longer and more frequent periods of drought in recent years.
De siste årene har det vært lengre og hyppigere tørkeperioder.
One rainy season failed altogether last year.
I den ene regnperioden i fjor uteble regnet helt.
Pictures from Mr Solheim’s visit (free of charge for editorial use) will be published on an ongoing basis on the Ministry’s Flickr account: www.flickr.com/utenriksdept
Bilder fra reisen (til fri redaksjonell bruk) publiseres fortløpende på UDs Flickr-konto: www.flickr.com/utenriksdept
Read more about Norway’s efforts to help the victims of the disaster on the Ministry’s website.
Les mer om hva Norge gjør for å hjelpe ofrene for katastrofen på UDs nettsider.
Emergency meeting on hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa
Krisemøte om sultkatastrofen på Afrikas Horn
Foreign Minister Støre calls convention to protect and assist the internally displaced in Africa a milestone
Støre: - En milepæl i arbeidet for internt fordrevne i Afrika
African countries have now agreed to strengthen the rights of the internally displaced.
Afrikanske land har nå blitt enige om å styrke rettighetene til de internt fordrevne.
Internally displaced persons enjoy far less legal protection than refugees and are not entitled to the same assistance and protection.
Internt fordrevne har et langt svakere rettsvern enn flyktninger og har ikke samme krav på hjelp og beskyttelse.
Norway helped to finance the summit.
Norge har bidratt med finansiering av toppmøtet.
Norway increases emergency relief to the Horn of Africa
Norge øker nødhjelpen til Afrikas Horn
More than 20 million people are suffering from hunger as a result of the severe drought and conflicts in this densely populated region.
Over 20 millioner mennesker rammes av sult som følge av tørkekatastrofen og konflikter i den folkerike regionen.
Norway is now allocating NOK 40 million in emergency relief to victims of the drought.
Norge gir nå 40 millioner kroner i nødhjelp til ofrene for tørken.
“I am deeply concerned about the civilian population, who are severely affected,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim.
- Jeg er svært bekymret for den hardt rammede sivilbefolkningen.
“The situation is acute.
Situasjonen er akutt.
Nearly half of the world’s food aid goes to the Horn of Africa today.
Nesten halvparten av verdens matvarehjelp går i dag til Afrikas Horn.
The Norwegian allocation has already been disbursed, most of it through the World Food Programme (WFP).
Den norske støtten er allerede fordelt med hovedvekt på Verdens matvareprogram (WFP).
In Somalia, the security situation of aid workers is so precarious that it is affecting the distribution of emergency aid.
I Somalia er sikkerhetssituasjonen for hjelpearbeidere så alvorlig at den rammer distribusjonen av nødhjelp.
This creates new crises.
Dette skaper nye kriser.
Norway is one of the largest donors to the Horn of Africa.
Norge er en av de største giverne til Afrikas Horn.
Total Norwegian assistance to Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia in 2009 will total approximately NOK 270 million.
Den samlede norske støtten til Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea og Etiopia i 2009 er på omlag 270 millioner kroner.
Press contact: Press Duty Officer, development, mobile phone: +47 913 95 000.
Pressekontakt: Pressevakten for utviklingssaker, mobil 913 95 000.
Published under: Willoch's Government
Publisert under: Regjeringen Willoch
Prime Minister Kåre Willoch
Statsminister Kåre Willoch
“African countries must increase their pressure on Zimbabwe”
– Afrikanske land må øke presset mot Zimbabwe
“The crisis in Zimbabwe has become even more serious in recent days.
– Krisen i Zimbabwe har forverret seg ytterligere de siste dagene.
The letters sent to the presidents of Tanzania and Zambia
Brevene fra statsministeren til presidentene i Tanzania og Zambia.
"This situation should not be allowed to continue"
- Denne situasjonen kan ikke få fortsette
It is crucial that we continue to work for the abolition of this inhumane practice, which undermines human dignity,’ said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.
Det er viktig at vi fortsetter arbeidet for avskaffelse av denne inhumane praksisen, som bryter med respekten for menneskeverdet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The use of the death penalty for drug-related offences is contrary to international law.
- Bruken av dødsstraff for narkotikarelaterte forbrytelser strider mot folkeretten.
More than 30 states have domestic legislation allowing for the use of the death penalty for this type of offence.
Over 30 stater har lovfestet bruk av dødsstraff for denne typen forbrytelser.
However, we know that the death penalty is no more of a deterrent than other penalties,’ said Mr Brende.
Samtidig vet vi at dødsstraff ikke har større preventiv effekt enn andre straffereaksjoner, sier utenriksministeren.
The fight against the death penalty is a high political priority for Norway.
Kampen mot dødsstraff er høyt politisk prioritert fra norsk side.
Norway plays a leading role in the international efforts to abolish this form of punishment.
Norge har tatt en lederrolle i det internasjonale arbeidet mot dødsstraff.
Norway will also host the sixth World Congress against the Death Penalty, which will be held in Oslo in June next year.
Norge skal være vertskap for Den sjette verdenskongressen mot dødsstraff, som finner sted i Oslo i juni neste år.
The Joint Declaration of 10 October is available here.
Oppropet er tilgjengelig her.
International efforts to combat the death penalty
Internasjonalt arbeid mot dødsstraff
World Day against the Death Penalty 10 October
Internasjonal dag mot dødsstraff
Today, 82 % of the world’s states have introduced a moratorium on the death penalty or have abolished it.
82 prosent av verdens stater har i dag introdusert et moratorium eller avskaffet dødsstraff.
‘I’m pleased to see that the international trend is moving away from the use of the death penalty.
- Det er gledelig at vi ser en internasjonal trend bort fra bruken av dødsstraff.
Watch the Council of Europe Conference on the web
Se justisministerkonferansen på nett
9.00-10.30 CET - Opening session
9.00-10.30 - Åpningssesjon
11.00-12.40 CET - Plenary session
11.00-12.40 - Plenumssesjon
12.40-13.00 CET - Lecture by Janusz Korczak
12.40-13.00 - Forelesning ved Janusz Korczak
Check the programme for further details.
Se programmet for nærmere detaljer.
17 May – Norway’s National Day and International Day Against Homophobia
17. mai – også festdag mot homofobi
Every 17 May, we celebrate Norway’s constitution.
17. mai feirer vi Norges grunnlov.
This is a day for commemorating the ideals of freedom and equality.
Det er en dag tuftet på ideen om frihet og likhet.
“We want to take part in this celebration too,” commented State Secretary in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gry Larsen.
- Vi vil gjerne delta i denne feiringen, sier statssekretær Gry Larsen.
Homosexuality is criminalised in more than 76 countries, and subject to the death penalty in six.
Over 76 land kriminaliserer homofili og det er dødsstraff i seks land.
State Secretary for International Development in the Foreign Ministry Arvinn Gadgil commented, “This is a sensitive issue in many countries.
- I mange land er dette et sensitivt spørsmål.
Norway is at the forefront of these efforts in the UN and through our embassies.
Norge er en pådriver for dette arbeidet både i FN og gjennom våre ambassader.
Here you can see a powerful video message from Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, in connection with the International Day Against Homophobia.
Her kan du se en sterk videohilsen fra Navi Pillay, høykommissæren for menneskerettigheter, i anledning den internasjonale dagen mot homofobi.
Norway supports the High Commissioner’s work in this field.
Norge støtter høykommissærens arbeid på dette feltet.
'The recent terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Turku are a reminder of how important it is to continue the fight against terrorism and extremism.
- De nylige terrorangrepene som rammet Barcelona og Turku er en påminnelse om hvor viktig det er å fortsette kampen mot terror og ekstremisme.
Cooperation between the Nordic and Baltic countries can play an important role in this respect,' Mr Brende said.
Her spiller samarbeidet mellom de nordiske og baltiske landene en viktig rolle, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
'We are living in a time of heightened tension and unpredictability.
- Vi lever i en tid med økt spenning og uforutsigbarhet.
Closer dialogue on security policy between the Nordic and Baltic countries is a concrete contribution to enhancing the security of the Baltic Sea region.
Den tettere sikkerhetspolitiske dialogen mellom nordiske og baltiske land er et konkret bidrag til økt sikkerhet i Østersjøregionen.
This forum also provides an opportunity for us to agree on how we can work together to address other key challenges,' Mr Brende said.
Samtidig gir dette forumet anledning til å enes om hvordan vi sammen skal møte andre sentrale utfordringer, sier utenriksminister Brende.
At the meeting, the foreign ministers discussed relations with Russia, transatlantic cooperation, issues relating to the UN and Europe, and security in the Nordic-Baltic region.
På møtet diskuterte utenriksministrene forholdet til Russland, transatlantisk samarbeid, FN- og Europa-spørsmål og sikkerhet i våre nærområder.
It was an open and constructive discussion on important strategic and regional interests.
Det var en åpen og nyttig dialog om sentrale strategiske og regionale interesser.
The first of these meetings will be held in Copenhagen in November this year.
Det første møtet vil finne sted allerede i november i år, i København.
Read the joint statements from the meeting here:
Se fellesuttalelsene fra møtet her:
Women, peace and security (pdf)
Women, peace and security (pdf)
Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism (pdf)
Countering Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism (pdf)
Nordic and Baltic countries stand together in the fight against terrorism
Norden og Baltikum står sammen i kampen mot terrorisme
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende met his seven Nordic and Baltic colleagues in Oslo today.
Utenriksminister Børge Brende møtte i dag sine syv nordiske og baltiske kollegaer i Oslo.
The UN represents the entire international community in its efforts to support South Sudan on the path towards peace, reconciliation and economic and social development,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
FN representerer hele det internasjonale samfunn i arbeidet med å støtte Sør-Sudan på veien mot fred, forsoning og økonomisk og sosial utvikling, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
“Both before and since South Sudan became independent in 2011, the UN has been the most important international partner for the people of the country.
- Både før og etter Sør-Sudans uavhengighet i 2011 har FN vært den viktigste internasjonale partneren for befolkningen i landet.
The recent accusations against the UN are therefore unacceptable, and are undermining the relationship of trust between the authorities and the international community.
De siste dagers anklager mot FN er derfor uakseptable og undergraver tillitsforholdet mellom myndighetene og det internasjonale samfunnet.
The UN has refuted claims that it has smuggled weapons to the insurgents.
Påstandene om at FN har smuglet våpen til opprørerne er tilbakevist av FN.
The UN has also expressed regret that the UN guidelines for transport of weapons were not followed.
FN har samtidig beklaget at de ikke fulgte de interne retningslinjer for transport av egne våpen.
“It is now important to restore a relationship of trust between the UN and the authorities in South Sudan.
- Nå er det viktig å gjenopprette tillitsforholdet mellom FN og myndighetene i Sør-Sudan.
- This is good news for Telenor and the shareholders the Norwegian Minister for Trade and Industry, Mrs. Sylvia Brustad says.
– Dette er gode nyheter, sier nærings- og handelsminister Sylvia Brustad.
She says the agreement opens for a new international operator within mobile communication.
Hun sier avtalen åpner for en ny internasjonal aktør innen mobilkommunikasjon.
- The agreement forms the basis for settling ongoing conflicts between Telenor Group and Alfa Group.
– Avtalen legger grunnlaget for å bilegge konflikten mellom Telenor og Alfa Group.
State Ownership
Statlig eierskap
It stakes out the course for individual countries and the international community in their efforts to ensure sustainable economic growth,’ Mr Brende said.
Dokumentet skal være førende for hvordan enkeltland og det internasjonale samfunnet kan sikre bærekraftig økonomisk vekst, sier utenriksminister Brende.
‘Including women in the economy is crucial for a country’s growth, as Norway’s experience shows.
- At kvinner inkluderes i økonomien er helt avgjørende for et lands vekst.
It is good that this is increasingly being recognised internationally,’ said Mr Brende.
Det er bra at dette i økende grad også anerkjennes internasjonalt, sier utenriksministeren.
In the years ahead, aid should play an important role in mobilising other capital for development, from both the private and the public sector.
Fremover bør bistanden spille en viktig rolle i å mobilisere annen kapital for utvikling, både fra private og offentlige aktører.
There is a need for greater investment in infrastructure, health and education, agricultural production and better conditions for private enterprise.
Det må investeres mer i infrastruktur, helse og utdanning, landbruksproduksjon og bedre rammebetingelser for privat næringsvirksomhet.
The international community must put a stop to the vast illicit capital outflows from developing countries.
Det internasjonale samfunnet må stoppe de store ulovlige kapitalstrømmene ut av utviklingsland.
Financing for Development
Finansiering for utvikling
Agreement reached on Financing for Development
Viktig med enighet om finansiering for utvikling
‘I am extremely pleased that the UN member states have agreed on a framework for financing sustainable development.
- Jeg er svært glad for at FNs medlemsland i dag er blitt enige om et rammeverk for å finansiere bærekraftig utvikling.