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It is legitimate for the Palestinian people to turn to the UN under the current circumstances.
It is legitimate for the Palestinian people to turn to the UN under the current circumstances.
This is neither incompatible with a negotiation process, nor an expression of unilateralism.
This is neither incompatible with a negotiation process, nor an expression of unilateralism.
Norway welcomes the call by the Quartet for negotiations on a comprehensive agreement on the outstanding final status issues, to be completed within a year.
Norway welcomes the call by the Quartet for negotiations on a comprehensive agreement on the outstanding final status issues, to be completed within a year.
But, the situation on the ground is changing in several ways.
But, the situation on the ground is changing in several ways.
A few days ago, the donor support group to the Palestinian Authority affirmed the success of local institution building.
A few days ago, the donor support group to the Palestinian Authority affirmed the success of local institution building.
The performance of Palestinian public institutions was scrutinised by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations.
The performance of Palestinian public institutions was scrutinised by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations.
Their joint conclusion was that the Palestinians are fully capable of running a state.
Their joint conclusion was that the Palestinians are fully capable of running a state.
President Abbas on Friday confirmed his commitment to resolve the final status issues through negotiations.
President Abbas on Friday confirmed his commitment to resolve the final status issues through negotiations.
He also ensured us of the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to comply with the UN Charter, relevant UN resolutions, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
He also ensured us of the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to comply with the UN Charter, relevant UN resolutions, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
The main obstacle to full institution building remains the occupation.
The main obstacle to full institution building remains the occupation.
Measures taken under the latter are changing the shape of the territory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in ways that undermine negotiations and may soon render the two-state vision physically unattainable.
Measures taken under the latter are changing the shape of the territory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in ways that undermine negotiations and may soon render the two-state vision physically unattainable.
The Security Council, the General Assembly and the International Court of Justice have all rejected the legality of such unilateral changes.
The Security Council, the General Assembly and the International Court of Justice have all rejected the legality of such unilateral changes.
Both the Palestinian readiness for statehood and the declarations and commitments they have made should be acknowledged.
Both the Palestinian readiness for statehood and the declarations and commitments they have made should be acknowledged.
Norway looks forward to welcoming Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.
Norway looks forward to welcoming Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.
President, It is vital that we continue to improve and strengthen the United Nations so that it can serve us effectively in times of change.
President, It is vital that we continue to improve and strengthen the United Nations so that it can serve us effectively in times of change.
We, the Member States, have not ensured sufficiently wide-ranging reforms.
We, the Member States, have not ensured sufficiently wide-ranging reforms.
We have not equipped the UN with the resources needed to carry out the mandates we adopt.
We have not equipped the UN with the resources needed to carry out the mandates we adopt.
We define noble objectives, only to undercut them in the budgeting process.
We define noble objectives, only to undercut them in the budgeting process.
We keep on asking the UN to do more with less.
We keep on asking the UN to do more with less.
If that is what we want, we must give the Secretary-General greater flexibility.
If that is what we want, we must give the Secretary-General greater flexibility.
In a time of major geopolitical change, the UN system must reflect new economic and political realities.
In a time of major geopolitical change, the UN system must reflect new economic and political realities.
As the Secretary General reminded us here on Wednesday: with power comes responsibility.
As the Secretary General reminded us here on Wednesday: with power comes responsibility.
We, the Member States, have a crucial role to play in achieving greater system-wide coherence.
We, the Member States, have a crucial role to play in achieving greater system-wide coherence.
At times, the vision of a UN that “delivers as one” is undermined by our own interference and insistence on pet projects, earmarking of funds, and cross-cutting, awkward and at times internally conflicting financial reporting requirements.
At times, the vision of a UN that “delivers as one” is undermined by our own interference and insistence on pet projects, earmarking of funds, and cross-cutting, awkward and at times internally conflicting financial reporting requirements.
Fragmentation does not begin at the UN.
Fragmentation does not begin at the UN.
It is a reflection of the priorities and actions of Member States.
It is a reflection of the priorities and actions of Member States.
Before concluding, let me make one last remark.
Before concluding, let me make one last remark.
We deeply regret that this podium has once again been abused to promote extreme views and unfounded allegations.
We deeply regret that this podium has once again been abused to promote extreme views and unfounded allegations.
This only serves to incite conflict rather than bridge differences.
This only serves to incite conflict rather than bridge differences.
We will not give up the authority of our presence in this hall, but rather confront such attitudes from this podium.
We will not give up the authority of our presence in this hall, but rather confront such attitudes from this podium.
The purpose of the General Debate is to draw attention to current challenges, express and share our views and lay the basis for constructive dialogue.
The purpose of the General Debate is to draw attention to current challenges, express and share our views and lay the basis for constructive dialogue.
President, fellow delegates,
President, fellow delegates,
In a rapidly changing world, the UN must be able to adapt to new challenges, new actors and new geopolitical realities.
In a rapidly changing world, the UN must be able to adapt to new challenges, new actors and new geopolitical realities.
The UN is only as good as the results it delivers.
The UN is only as good as the results it delivers.
We are not judged by our words, but by our actions.
We are not judged by our words, but by our actions.
Thank you President.
Thank you President.
GA: Norway's statement in the General Debate
Norges innlegg i FNs generalforsamling
Norway will also maintain travel and visa restrictions in line with those adopted by the EU.
Tilsvarende vil vi fra norsk side videreføre de reise- og visumrestriksjoner EU har vedtatt.
At the same time, the Government will increase its support to the political opposition and democratic forces in Belarusian civil society.
Samtidig vil regjeringen trappe opp støtten til den politiske opposisjonen og demokratiske krefter i det sivile samfunn.
At the same time, the Government will actively seek to put the situation in Belarus higher on the agendas of these international organisations.
Samtidig vil Norge arbeide aktivt for at situasjonen i Hviterussland kommer høyere opp på dagsorden i internasjonale fora.
In connection with its efforts to promote democratic development in Belarus, the Government has increased the funds allocated for project cooperation with the country from NOK 4 million in 2006 to NOK 9 million in 2007.
Som ledd i arbeidet for et demokratisk Hviterussland har regjeringen trappet opp prosjektsamarbeidet til 9 millioner kroner i 2007 fra 4 millioner kroner i 2006.
Norway’s policy towards Belarus
Norges politikk overfor Hviterussland
The Government’s strategy for Belarus
Regjeringens strategi for Hviterussland
The Norwegian Government has cancelled Gambia’s remaining debt of NOK 13 million (approximately USD 2, 6 million) to Norway.
Restgjelda er på om lag 13 millionar kroner.
‘We have noted reports that the Russia company Gazprom has today reduced gas supplies to Ukraine.
- Vi har registrert meldinger om at det russiske selskapet Gazprom i dag har redusert gassleveransene til Ukraina.
Energy supplies must not be used as a political tool.
Energileveranser må ikke brukes som politisk virkemiddel.
We hope the parties will reach agreement on this issue as soon as possible,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Vi håper partene snarest mulig kan enes om en avtale, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
‘It is very unfortunate that negotiations on Russian gas supplies to Ukraine have so far failed to produce results.
- Det er svært uheldig at forhandlingene om russiske gassleveranser til Ukraina så langt ikke har gitt resultater.
The unrest in Ukraine is continuing.
Urolighetene i Ukraina fortsetter.
According to the Ukrainian authorities, some 300 people have been killed in Donetsk and Luhansk over the past two months in clashes between armed groups and Ukrainian military forces.
Ifølge ukrainske myndigheter er rundt 300 personer drept i sammenstøt mellom væpnede grupper og ukrainske militære i Donetsk og Luhansk de siste to månedene.
On Friday, 49 military personnel lost their lives when a Ukrainian transport plane was shot down in Luhansk.
Fredag mistet 49 militære livet da et ukrainsk transportfly ble skutt ned i Luhansk.
‘Norway condemns the shooting down of the Ukrainian transport plane.
- Norge fordømmer nedskytingen av det ukrainske transportflyet.
The Government extends its condolences to Ukraine and to the families of the 49 service personnel who lost their lives,’ Mr Brende said.
Regjeringen kondolerer Ukraina og familiene til de 49 som mistet livet, sier utenriksministeren.
Paramilitary groups are contributing to lawlessness and a breakdown of infrastructure in eastern Ukraine.
Paramilitære grupper bidrar til lovløshet og sammenbrudd i infrastruktur i Øst-Ukraina.
‘We expect Russia to take steps to prevent personnel and military equipment from crossing the border into Ukraine.
- Vi forventer at Russland nå aktivt bidrar til å forhindre at personell og militært materiell krysser grensen til Ukraina.
Ukraine has the right to defend itself against this type of military activity, and so far has shown considerable restraint,’ Mr Brende said.
Ukrainske myndigheter har rett til å forsvare seg mot denne typen militære aksjoner, og har så langt vist stor tilbakeholdenhet, sier Brende.
Gas agreement between Ukraine and Russia crucial
Viktig med gassavtale i Ukraina
Subsea to Beach Production Systems
Subsea to Beach Production Systems
Intsok (Norwegian Oil and Gas Partners).
Intsok (Norwegian Oil and Gas Partners).
Paris, 1 October 2007
Paris, 1 October 2007
Norway and France should join forces in efforts to make the gas accessible, available and affordable, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech at the Conference on Gas in Paris.
Norge og Frankrike burde forene krefter for gjøre gass både tilgjengelig, disponibel og økonomisk, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre da han innledet på et energiseminar i Paris.
Check against delivery A revised and updated version will later be published (after the conference)
Check against delivery A revised and updated version will later be published (after the conference)
Mesdames et Messieurs,
Mesdames et Messieurs,
Le gaz est l’énergie du siècle.
Le gaz est l’énergie du siècle.
Son importance est capitale pour la sécurité énergétique de l’Europe.
Son importance est capitale pour la sécurité énergétique de l’Europe.
Bientôt, le gaz sera extrait de la glaciale mer de Barents – dans un premier temps du gisement Snøhvit dans la partie norvégienne et, dans quelques années, également du gisement Shtockman.
Bientôt, le gaz sera extrait de la glaciale mer de Barents – dans un premier temps du gisement Snøhvit dans la partie norvégienne et, dans quelques années, également du gisement Shtockman.
Il s’agit là d’une évolution majeure pour la sécurité énergétique du monde.
Il s’agit là d’une évolution majeure pour la sécurité énergétique du monde.
Dans ces mêmes zones du Grand Nord, la banquise autour du pôle Nord est en train de fondre.
Dans ces mêmes zones du Grand Nord, la banquise autour du pôle Nord est en train de fondre.
[Illustration 1].
[Illustration 1].
Le climat de notre planète est menacé.
Le climat de notre planète est menacé.
Notre génération a donc une grande responsabilité, celle de freiner les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.
Notre génération a donc une grande responsabilité, celle de freiner les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.
Notre dilemme – le dilemme du monde entier – est celui-ci: les besoins en énergie fossile augmentent, alors que la nécessité de réduire les conséquences de notre consommation se fait de plus en plus pressante.
Notre dilemme – le dilemme du monde entier – est celui-ci: les besoins en énergie fossile augmentent, alors que la nécessité de réduire les conséquences de notre consommation se fait de plus en plus pressante.
Qu’un ministre des Affaires étrangères soit invité à faire un discours lors d’une conférence sur l’énergie et la technologie est le signe que les temps ont changé.
Qu’un ministre des Affaires étrangères soit invité à faire un discours lors d’une conférence sur l’énergie et la technologie est le signe que les temps ont changé.
Il y a quelques années, ce secteur n’était pas du ressort des affaires étrangères.
Il y a quelques années, ce secteur n’était pas du ressort des affaires étrangères.
Aujourd’hui par contre, l’énergie, le climat, de même que la technologie associée à ces secteurs, constituent des questions primordiales même en politique étrangère.
Aujourd’hui par contre, l’énergie, le climat, de même que la technologie associée à ces secteurs, constituent des questions primordiales même en politique étrangère.
Il est particulièrement intéressant pour moi de prendre la parole à l’occasion d’un séminaire sur le gaz – l’énergie du siècle.
Il est particulièrement intéressant pour moi de prendre la parole à l’occasion d’un séminaire sur le gaz – l’énergie du siècle.
L’importance du gaz naturel ne cesse en effet de croître, et la production de gaz norvégien augmente.
L’importance du gaz naturel ne cesse en effet de croître, et la production de gaz norvégien augmente.
Le gaz est une matière première intéressante, mais également exigeante, puisque son extraction et son exploitation nécessitent une technologie très avancée.
Le gaz est une matière première intéressante, mais également exigeante, puisque son extraction et son exploitation nécessitent une technologie très avancée.
De plus, une connexion physique sous forme de gazoduc est généralement requise entre son lieu d’origine et sa destination finale, ce qui crée des liaisons durables entre vendeur et acheteur.
De plus, une connexion physique sous forme de gazoduc est généralement requise entre son lieu d’origine et sa destination finale, ce qui crée des liaisons durables entre vendeur et acheteur.
Même si le développement de la technologie du gaz naturel liquéfié va modifier les perspectives, le gaz naturel restera dans un avenir prévisible l’une des matières premières les plus « stratégiques » du monde.
Même si le développement de la technologie du gaz naturel liquéfié va modifier les perspectives, le gaz naturel restera dans un avenir prévisible l’une des matières premières les plus « stratégiques » du monde.
Vous avez aujourd’hui abordé quelques-uns des défis technologiques que pose l’acheminement du gaz depuis les réservoirs du plateau continental jusqu’à la terre ferme.
Vous avez aujourd’hui abordé quelques-uns des défis technologiques que pose l’acheminement du gaz depuis les réservoirs du plateau continental jusqu’à la terre ferme.
Je ne suis pas en mesure de contribuer au débat sur ces aspects-là, mais j’aimerais évoquer le contexte politique de cette évolution technologique.
Je ne suis pas en mesure de contribuer au débat sur ces aspects-là, mais j’aimerais évoquer le contexte politique de cette évolution technologique.
Je pense tout particulièrement aux questions de sécurité énergétique et climatique, mais aussi au Grand Nord et aux ressources que nous possédons dans cette région.
Je pense tout particulièrement aux questions de sécurité énergétique et climatique, mais aussi au Grand Nord et aux ressources que nous possédons dans cette région.
Bien que nous soyons à Paris, il me paraît plus adapté à cet auditoire de parler de ces questions en anglais.
Bien que nous soyons à Paris, il me paraît plus adapté à cet auditoire de parler de ces questions en anglais.
Dear Friends,
Dear Friends,
It is a special pleasure for me to discuss energy, climate change and technology here in Paris.
It is a special pleasure for me to discuss energy, climate change and technology here in Paris.
It is exactly 30 years ago today that deliveries of natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf to France started, when the Norpipe gas pipeline to Continental Europe came on stream on 1 October 1977.
It is exactly 30 years ago today that deliveries of natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf to France started, when the Norpipe gas pipeline to Continental Europe came on stream on 1 October 1977.
The development of the Norwegian continental shelf as a petroleum province in the 1960s and 1970s had a significant French dimension.
The development of the Norwegian continental shelf as a petroleum province in the 1960s and 1970s had a significant French dimension.
French companies were among the pioneers on the Norwegian shelf.
French companies were among the pioneers on the Norwegian shelf.
They contributed to the development of offshore technological expertise in Norway.
They contributed to the development of offshore technological expertise in Norway.
Norwegian geologists trained at the Institut français du pétrole.
Norwegian geologists trained at the Institut français du pétrole.
French companies participated in the development of important fields like Ekofisk and the Troll gas field.
French companies participated in the development of important fields like Ekofisk and the Troll gas field.
Today, French companies are taking part in the Snøhvit LNG development in the Barents Sea, which has just come on stream – LNG production started one week ago.
Today, French companies are taking part in the Snøhvit LNG development in the Barents Sea, which has just come on stream – LNG production started one week ago.
Snøhvit includes Europe’s largest, and the world’s northernmost, LNG liquefaction facility.
Snøhvit includes Europe’s largest, and the world’s northernmost, LNG liquefaction facility.
It uses cutting edge subsea technology, and it will deliver the first natural gas from the European Arctic to consumers in Europe and the US.
It uses cutting edge subsea technology, and it will deliver the first natural gas from the European Arctic to consumers in Europe and the US.
So Snøhvit is yet another field where France is exploring new frontiers together with Norway.
So Snøhvit is yet another field where France is exploring new frontiers together with Norway.
Today’s conference highlights this point.
Today’s conference highlights this point.
Since the first natural gas flowed from Norway to France through Norpipe 30 years ago, enormous amounts of gas have been delivered through an increasingly elaborate pipeline grid.
Since the first natural gas flowed from Norway to France through Norpipe 30 years ago, enormous amounts of gas have been delivered through an increasingly elaborate pipeline grid.
Norway is currently the largest supplier of natural gas to France.
Norway is currently the largest supplier of natural gas to France.
In 2006, France imported 14 billion cubic metres of gas from Norway – 30% of its consumption.
In 2006, France imported 14 billion cubic metres of gas from Norway – 30% of its consumption.
This means that every third French meal is cooked using Norwegian gas.
This means that every third French meal is cooked using Norwegian gas.
Norwegian production and exports of natural gas are increasing, and will reach 130 billion cubic metres early in the next decade, when Norwegian deliveries to Europe will exceed those from Russia.
Norwegian production and exports of natural gas are increasing, and will reach 130 billion cubic metres early in the next decade, when Norwegian deliveries to Europe will exceed those from Russia.
Even though Norway is not a member of the EU, we are not a completely “external” partner in the energy field.
Even though Norway is not a member of the EU, we are not a completely “external” partner in the energy field.
Norway is an integral part of the EU’s internal energy market – just as we will be an integral part of its internal emissions trading system.
Norway is an integral part of the EU’s internal energy market – just as we will be an integral part of its internal emissions trading system.
This shows how closely Norway is integrated with the rest of Europe, not least where energy is concerned.
This shows how closely Norway is integrated with the rest of Europe, not least where energy is concerned.
Our energy relations with France should be seen both in the European and in the global context.
Our energy relations with France should be seen both in the European and in the global context.
The combination of close industrial and commercial ties and friendly political and cultural relations have helped to create a Norwegian-French partnership that is important not only to us, but also at European and global level.
The combination of close industrial and commercial ties and friendly political and cultural relations have helped to create a Norwegian-French partnership that is important not only to us, but also at European and global level.
It is well known that France attaches great importance to developing a broad range of relations once it engages economically with a partner.
It is well known that France attaches great importance to developing a broad range of relations once it engages economically with a partner.
In Norway, we have seen this in several fields, not least that of energy cooperation.
In Norway, we have seen this in several fields, not least that of energy cooperation.
I think time proves France right in this respect.
I think time proves France right in this respect.
Close contact, frequent communications and mutual insight into one another’s frames of reference are becoming increasingly important, even in the most businesslike of encounters, if I can put it that way.
Close contact, frequent communications and mutual insight into one another’s frames of reference are becoming increasingly important, even in the most businesslike of encounters, if I can put it that way.
To acknowledge this at the European level means accepting that these broad approaches to partnership are no less important on a global scale.
To acknowledge this at the European level means accepting that these broad approaches to partnership are no less important on a global scale.
This is also reflected in the close cooperation between Norwegian and French companies in the High North – a region where some of the most important global political issues of today converge.
This is also reflected in the close cooperation between Norwegian and French companies in the High North – a region where some of the most important global political issues of today converge.
It is not just about gas, neither here nor anywhere else.
It is not just about gas, neither here nor anywhere else.
The image behind me illustrates my geographical focus: this is the High North seen from above the North Pole – a photograph taken in the summer.
The image behind me illustrates my geographical focus: this is the High North seen from above the North Pole – a photograph taken in the summer.