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That is why we urgently need to hear that the parties are firmly back on the final-status track, headed for the two-state destination.
That is why we urgently need to hear that the parties are firmly back on the final-status track, headed for the two-state destination.
And that is why we are keenly awaiting a statement to this effect that is supported by the Middle East Quartet.
And that is why we are keenly awaiting a statement to this effect that is supported by the Middle East Quartet.
That said, my fourth point – which was my main point three months ago in Oslo – is that we cannot allow the Palestinian Authority to falter for lack of funds and revenue at this critical juncture.
That said, my fourth point – which was my main point three months ago in Oslo – is that we cannot allow the Palestinian Authority to falter for lack of funds and revenue at this critical juncture.
Its institutions are the very foundation of the future Palestinian state.
Its institutions are the very foundation of the future Palestinian state.
Here there has been some good news since June.
Here there has been some good news since June.
Timely contributions from major donors like the US and Saudi Arabia have enabled the Fayyad Government to stave off the impending budget crisis for now.
Timely contributions from major donors like the US and Saudi Arabia have enabled the Fayyad Government to stave off the impending budget crisis for now.
However, additional budgetary support in the order of USD 400 million is needed to make up for the remaining shortfall in the 2009 budget.
However, additional budgetary support in the order of USD 400 million is needed to make up for the remaining shortfall in the 2009 budget.
Just as important, restrictions on commercial flows to, from and within all parts of the Palestinian Territory must be lifted without further delay.
Just as important, restrictions on commercial flows to, from and within all parts of the Palestinian Territory must be lifted without further delay.
This leads me to my final point, Gaza.
This leads me to my final point, Gaza.
I have said this before, but it bears repeating now, more than seven months after UN Security Council resolution 1860 tasked the AHLC to help alleviate the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza in connection with the devastating war:
I have said this before, but it bears repeating now, more than seven months after UN Security Council resolution 1860 tasked the AHLC to help alleviate the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza in connection with the devastating war:
If we leave Gaza to its own devices and fail to take appropriate action to ease the virtual strangle-hold on the people of Gaza, the only local growth sectors will be tunnel trafficking and militant radicalism.
If we leave Gaza to its own devices and fail to take appropriate action to ease the virtual strangle-hold on the people of Gaza, the only local growth sectors will be tunnel trafficking and militant radicalism.
Moreover, today’s thriving black market economy is diverting customs and tax revenue away from the Palestinian Authority, thus undermining its ability to regain its legitimate role and shoulder its responsibilities in Gaza.
Moreover, today’s thriving black market economy is diverting customs and tax revenue away from the Palestinian Authority, thus undermining its ability to regain its legitimate role and shoulder its responsibilities in Gaza.
As a result, the likelihood of a breakthrough in the intra-Palestinian process of reconciliation and national unity is reduced further.
As a result, the likelihood of a breakthrough in the intra-Palestinian process of reconciliation and national unity is reduced further.
And so the prospects of reunifying the West Bank and Gaza as indivisible parts of one territory, under one authority, grow ever dimmer.
And so the prospects of reunifying the West Bank and Gaza as indivisible parts of one territory, under one authority, grow ever dimmer.
The larger political significance of this situation can hardly be overstated.
The larger political significance of this situation can hardly be overstated.
Because in the absence of decisive steps towards Palestinian political and territorial unity, it is hard to see how a final-status agreement with Israel can be concluded, let alone implemented.
Because in the absence of decisive steps towards Palestinian political and territorial unity, it is hard to see how a final-status agreement with Israel can be concluded, let alone implemented.
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee New York, 22 September 2009 Chair's summary (pdf)
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee New York, 22 September 2009 Chair's summary (pdf)
Opening Address to the AHLC meeting in New York
Åpningsinnlegg under AHLC-møtet i New York
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende's opening statement at the donor group for Palestine (Ad Hoc Liaison Committee – AHLC) meeting in Brussels.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes åpningsinnlegg på møtet i giverlandsgruppen for Palestina (AHLC).
High Representative, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen.
High Representative, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Let me first thank my good friend and co-sponsor of the AHLC, High Representative Federica Mogherini for kindly hosting us in Brussels.
Let me first thank my good friend and co-sponsor of the AHLC, High Representative Federica Mogherini for kindly hosting us in Brussels.
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Finance Minister Shukri Bishara and Deputy Director General Yaffa Ben-Ari.
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Finance Minister Shukri Bishara and Deputy Director General Yaffa Ben-Ari.
Let us not forget the fundamental reason why we are assembled here.
Let us not forget the fundamental reason why we are assembled here.
What unites us is our shared goal: the realization of the two-state solution, and the creation of an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
What unites us is our shared goal: the realization of the two-state solution, and the creation of an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
We must prevent those that erode the vision of the two-state solution.
We must prevent those that erode the vision of the two-state solution.
Some people may believe that they benefit from continued status quo – they are wrong.
Some people may believe that they benefit from continued status quo – they are wrong.
Nobody benefits from status quo.
Nobody benefits from status quo.
It only gives rise to more instability.
It only gives rise to more instability.
We were reminded of this yesterday, with the terrorist bombing of a bus in Jerusalem.
We were reminded of this yesterday, with the terrorist bombing of a bus in Jerusalem.
I condemn all form of violence and attacks against civilians unreservedly.
I condemn all form of violence and attacks against civilians unreservedly.
There is never any justification for terrorism.
There is never any justification for terrorism.
The current tensions call for immediate and coordinated steps by all sides.
The current tensions call for immediate and coordinated steps by all sides.
I therefore urge both leaders to demonstrate their commitment to realizing a negotiated two-state solution.
I therefore urge both leaders to demonstrate their commitment to realizing a negotiated two-state solution.
The two-state solution is the only credible path towards long-term peace.
The two-state solution is the only credible path towards long-term peace.
What is missing is not a plan.
What is missing is not a plan.
We know what a two state solution can and should look like.
We know what a two state solution can and should look like.
But we need the political will from both sides to negotiate it and to implement it.
But we need the political will from both sides to negotiate it and to implement it.
Only leadership can alter the status quo.
Only leadership can alter the status quo.
I stress the urgency.
I stress the urgency.
Each day of continued status quo is a lost opportunity for peace.
Each day of continued status quo is a lost opportunity for peace.
We are not only here to send a message of peace, but to prepare for peace.
We are not only here to send a message of peace, but to prepare for peace.
A sustainable economy is essential for a future independent Palestinian state, but it must never become a substitute for resolving the conflict through political means.
A sustainable economy is essential for a future independent Palestinian state, but it must never become a substitute for resolving the conflict through political means.
That has been the foundational premise of the AHLC since its inception in 1993.
That has been the foundational premise of the AHLC since its inception in 1993.
The contribution of the AHLC with respect to the two-state solution is to build the institutions for statehood and to make the Palestinian economy as sustainable as possible until the conflict is resolved.
The contribution of the AHLC with respect to the two-state solution is to build the institutions for statehood and to make the Palestinian economy as sustainable as possible until the conflict is resolved.
The AHLC has always been about providing funding which underpin a strategic goal: the two-state solution.
The AHLC has always been about providing funding which underpin a strategic goal: the two-state solution.
While I am concerned about the sharp decline of budget support to Palestine, I have, however, no illusions that the donors will continue contributing significantly without a credible political horizon.
While I am concerned about the sharp decline of budget support to Palestine, I have, however, no illusions that the donors will continue contributing significantly without a credible political horizon.
The situation is however not entirely grim.
The situation is however not entirely grim.
Even if the political process for the moment is stuck, the donors remain committed to assist building a viable Palestinian economy.
Even if the political process for the moment is stuck, the donors remain committed to assist building a viable Palestinian economy.
Israel too, share this interest.
Israel too, share this interest.
To continue mobilization of resources, the donors require a predictable framework and a credible narrative, and indeed serious efforts by the parties to cooperate.
To continue mobilization of resources, the donors require a predictable framework and a credible narrative, and indeed serious efforts by the parties to cooperate.
I commend the parties for showing good faith and for cooperating in sustaining the progress on economic cooperation made to date.
I commend the parties for showing good faith and for cooperating in sustaining the progress on economic cooperation made to date.
So, how can we together best achieve a viable Palestinian economy?
So, how can we together best achieve a viable Palestinian economy?
What is our strategy?
What is our strategy?
An important first step is a sound fiscal position including balancing the Palestinian budget.
An important first step is a sound fiscal position including balancing the Palestinian budget.
This will require strong commitments by both parties and the donors.
This will require strong commitments by both parties and the donors.
Finance Minister Bishara has been determined in maintaining fiscal discipline – he deserves praise for that.
Finance Minister Bishara has been determined in maintaining fiscal discipline – he deserves praise for that.
This is however not sufficient for economic fiscal consolidation.
This is however not sufficient for economic fiscal consolidation.
That is why resolving outstanding fiscal issues between the parties, such as closing fiscal gaps and making the revenue-sharing arrangements between the parties more efficiently is so important.
That is why resolving outstanding fiscal issues between the parties, such as closing fiscal gaps and making the revenue-sharing arrangements between the parties more efficiently is so important.
I would like to highlight the efforts of Finance Ministers Moshe Kahlon and Shukri Bishara, to make serious progress during the past months.
I would like to highlight the efforts of Finance Ministers Moshe Kahlon and Shukri Bishara, to make serious progress during the past months.
I urge them to continue and to deepen their dialogue.
I urge them to continue and to deepen their dialogue.
While continued reforms and improvement of the fiscal position of the PA are important steps, they are not sufficient to secure economic sustainability.
While continued reforms and improvement of the fiscal position of the PA are important steps, they are not sufficient to secure economic sustainability.
Growth and job creation through private sector investments will be crucial.
Growth and job creation through private sector investments will be crucial.
That is why the donors need to focus on long-term economic development of the PA, and why Israel must provide access to production and external markets, and enable free movement of goods and people.
That is why the donors need to focus on long-term economic development of the PA, and why Israel must provide access to production and external markets, and enable free movement of goods and people.
With respect to economic development, it is important to address the slow pace of Gaza reconstruction in a serious and efficient manner.
With respect to economic development, it is important to address the slow pace of Gaza reconstruction in a serious and efficient manner.
The situation there is grim.
The situation there is grim.
Energy and water supplies and the movement of goods and people must improve, and the donors must translate the pledges made in Cairo in 2014.
Energy and water supplies and the movement of goods and people must improve, and the donors must translate the pledges made in Cairo in 2014.
To conclude, Norway will take the lead in developing a comprehensive AHLC strategy for the next two years that will address both fiscal sustainability and issues related to long-term economic sustainability.
To conclude, Norway will take the lead in developing a comprehensive AHLC strategy for the next two years that will address both fiscal sustainability and issues related to long-term economic sustainability.
Making peace is difficult.
Making peace is difficult.
In the absence of a political process, contributing to a viable Palestinian economy represents an important step at this stage.
In the absence of a political process, contributing to a viable Palestinian economy represents an important step at this stage.
It does not bring peace – only a political resolution does – but it is an important step towards peace.
It does not bring peace – only a political resolution does – but it is an important step towards peace.
Opening Statement – AHLC Meeting 30 September
Åpningsinnlegg på AHLC-møtet 30. september
Opening Statement at AHLC Meeting in Brussels
Åpningsinnlegg på AHLC-møte i Brussel
Brussels, 19 April 2016
Brussel, 19. april 2016
We must gain greater knowledge of the oceans
Skal skaffe tilveie mer kunnskap om havet
Publisher Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Utgiver: Fiskeri- og kystdepartementet
The ocean expanses play a key role in the work of future access to food, public health and environmental changes.
Havområdene spiller en nøkkelrolle i arbeidet med framtidig tilgang til mat, folkehelse og endringer i miljø.
“Norway is a major nation when the sea expanses are included in the surface integral, and the sea has given to Norway great wealth.
- Norge er en stor havnasjon og havet har gitt landet store verdier.
The sea also holds both known and unknown future potential.
Havet byr også på kjente og ukjente muligheter for framtida.
Therefore I would like to invite representatives from the industry, the administrative authorities and the knowledge community to help work on a strategy entitled Ocean21.
Jeg vil derfor invitere representanter fra næring, forvaltning og kunnskapsmiljø til å bidra i arbeidet med en strategi kalt Hav21.
The strategy shall be tasked to draw up guidelines as to how Norway should structure and manage the overall marine research effort,” says Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
Strategien skal tegne opp linjer for hvordan Norge bør innrette den samlede marine forskningsinnsatsen, sier Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
The steering group shall prepare a report including recommendations for the ministries involved.
Styringsgruppa skal utarbeide en rapport med anbefalinger til departementene.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs shall formulate a mandate for the steering group and its composition, together with seven other involved ministries.
Fiskeri- og kystdepartementet skal utarbeide mandat for styringsgruppa og sammensetningen av gruppa sammen med sju andre involverte departement.
The Research Council shall form the secretariat for this work.
Forskningsrådet skal være sekretariat for arbeidet.
Contact person: Deputy Director General Jartrud Steinsli, tel.: +47 22 24 64 55
Kontaktperson: Avdelingsdirektør Jartrud Steinsli, 22 24 64 55
Brussels, 13 April 2011
Brussel, 13. april 2011
"First, the Palestinian Authority is close to reaching the objectives of the state-building programme of the thirteenth Government in key sectors", Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his Opening Address at the Meeting of the AHLC in Brussels 13 April 2011.
"First, the Palestinian Authority is close to reaching the objectives of the state-building programme of the thirteenth Government in key sectors," sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sin åpningstale ved AHLC-møtet i Brussel 13. april 2011.
Opening Address by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Opening Address by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
It is a privilege to welcome you all to this meeting of the AHLC.
It is a privilege to welcome you all to this meeting of the AHLC.
Let me first thank EU High Representative Ashton for kindly hosting us here in Brussels.
Let me first thank EU High Representative Ashton for kindly hosting us here in Brussels.
I would also like to extend a special welcome to Prime Minister Fayyad and the head of the Israeli delegation.
I would also like to extend a special welcome to Prime Minister Fayyad and the head of the Israeli delegation.
We have come together at a time of momentous developments across the Middle East and North Africa.
We have come together at a time of momentous developments across the Middle East and North Africa.
The popular uprisings in the region are ushering in a period of great opportunity, but also of uncertainty about the broader political ramifications, including for the Arab-Israeli peace process.
The popular uprisings in the region are ushering in a period of great opportunity, but also of uncertainty about the broader political ramifications, including for the Arab-Israeli peace process.
Let us therefore at the outset reaffirm our long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Let us therefore at the outset reaffirm our long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
We should leave no doubt that a two-state solution reached by direct negotiations remains the preferred and – for now – only way forward.
We should leave no doubt that a two-state solution reached by direct negotiations remains the preferred and – for now – only way forward.
I say “for now” in view of the fast-approaching target dates for completion of the Fayyad Government’s two-year plan for Palestinian state-building, and for conclusion of the permanent status negotiations.
I say “for now” in view of the fast-approaching target dates for completion of the Fayyad Government’s two-year plan for Palestinian state-building, and for conclusion of the permanent status negotiations.
Because beyond the respective August and September deadlines endorsed by the international community, it is hard to tell what the rules of the game will be in a region undergoing rapid and fundamental change.
Because beyond the respective August and September deadlines endorsed by the international community, it is hard to tell what the rules of the game will be in a region undergoing rapid and fundamental change.
Against this backdrop, let me make three main observations.
Against this backdrop, let me make three main observations.
First, the Palestinian Authority is close to reaching the objectives of the state-building programme of the thirteenth Government in key sectors.
First, the Palestinian Authority is close to reaching the objectives of the state-building programme of the thirteenth Government in key sectors.
Already at the AHLC meeting last September, the World Bank deemed the Palestinian Authority to be well positioned for the establishment of a state at any point in the near future – provided that it could maintain its performance on institution-building and service delivery.
Already at the AHLC meeting last September, the World Bank deemed the Palestinian Authority to be well positioned for the establishment of a state at any point in the near future – provided that it could maintain its performance on institution-building and service delivery.
Since then, the Palestinian Authority has continued to strengthen its institutions, according to the World Bank.
Since then, the Palestinian Authority has continued to strengthen its institutions, according to the World Bank.
I note with particular interest its suggestion that the Palestinian Authority’s delivery of public services and implementation of reforms now compare favourably with those of many middle income countries.
I note with particular interest its suggestion that the Palestinian Authority’s delivery of public services and implementation of reforms now compare favourably with those of many middle income countries.
What is more, according to the IMF, the reforms have come so far that not only is the public financial management system ready to support the functions of a state; it has even become a model for other developing countries.
What is more, according to the IMF, the reforms have come so far that not only is the public financial management system ready to support the functions of a state; it has even become a model for other developing countries.
Notably, the Palestinian Monetary Authority is now in a position to carry out the functions of a central bank.
Notably, the Palestinian Monetary Authority is now in a position to carry out the functions of a central bank.
And the quality of Palestinian economic and financial statistics have been brought in line with international best practices, and compare favourably with IMF member countries that maintain high data standards.
And the quality of Palestinian economic and financial statistics have been brought in line with international best practices, and compare favourably with IMF member countries that maintain high data standards.
Granted, challenges remain.
Granted, challenges remain.
But these are challenges familiar to many existing states.
But these are challenges familiar to many existing states.
As the World Bank concludes, the Palestinian Authority’s achievements in key state functions posited by the OECD as strategically important for state-building bode well for the future.
As the World Bank concludes, the Palestinian Authority’s achievements in key state functions posited by the OECD as strategically important for state-building bode well for the future.
As Chair of the AHLC, I would like to add that the three-party cooperation between the Palestinian Authority, Israel and international donors has been a resounding success in facilitating this development.
As Chair of the AHLC, I would like to add that the three-party cooperation between the Palestinian Authority, Israel and international donors has been a resounding success in facilitating this development.
However, my second observation is this:
However, my second observation is this:
While the achievements of the thirteenth Government are undeniable, the next government may face an uphill battle.
While the achievements of the thirteenth Government are undeniable, the next government may face an uphill battle.