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Let me give you one example – the number of Russian students registered at Norwegian higher education institutions: in the autumn of 2000 there were 183; in the autumn of 2012 there were 1500.
Let me give you one example – the number of Russian students registered at Norwegian higher education institutions: in the autumn of 2000 there were 183; in the autumn of 2012 there were 1500.
I am sure other Barents countries can report similar developments.
I am sure other Barents countries can report similar developments.
What we in particular need to see more of is collaboration at the institutional level across borders.
What we in particular need to see more of is collaboration at the institutional level across borders.
Closer cooperation among the educational institutions in the North will be key to developing the knowledge and networks needed for grasping the opportunities in this region and for effective economic cooperation.
Closer cooperation among the educational institutions in the North will be key to developing the knowledge and networks needed for grasping the opportunities in this region and for effective economic cooperation.
The ongoing trilateral cooperation between the University in Tromsø, the Northern Federal University in Arkhangelsk and Umeå University can serve as an example of good practice.
The ongoing trilateral cooperation between the University in Tromsø, the Northern Federal University in Arkhangelsk and Umeå University can serve as an example of good practice.
Together, these institutions are building centres of competence in biotechnology, law and pharmacy - areas of importance to the Barents region.
Together, these institutions are building centres of competence in biotechnology, law and pharmacy - areas of importance to the Barents region.
We would like to see this cooperation expanded to include other universities in the Barents region, such as Oulu University in Finland.
We would like to see this cooperation expanded to include other universities in the Barents region, such as Oulu University in Finland.
Third, enhanced economic activity in the region requires improved infrastructure.
Third, enhanced economic activity in the region requires improved infrastructure.
There can be no doubt about this: the infrastructure networks between east and west need to be further strengthened.
There can be no doubt about this: the infrastructure networks between east and west need to be further strengthened.
This month, my government presented a white paper on transport.
This month, my government presented a white paper on transport.
We plan to improve railway lines and cross-border roads in the Barents region.
We plan to improve railway lines and cross-border roads in the Barents region.
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – this line links Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden.
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – this line links Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden.
Today there are 18 trains running in each direction – but there is a need for more.
Today there are 18 trains running in each direction – but there is a need for more.
We have therefore taken the initiative to develop a joint transport plan for the whole region, as explained yesterday by Mr Torbjørn Naimak from our Public Roads Administration.
We have therefore taken the initiative to develop a joint transport plan for the whole region, as explained yesterday by Mr Torbjørn Naimak from our Public Roads Administration.
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource-rich Barents region requires that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this region are respected.
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource-rich Barents region requires that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this region are respected.
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and to do so within a framework that respects the rights of this region’s indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and to do so within a framework that respects the rights of this region’s indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.
Neither should we forget that some of the new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change.
Neither should we forget that some of the new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change.
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not yet know the real long-term consequences of it.
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not yet know the real long-term consequences of it.
We must both adapt to the changing climate and limit the emissions that cause climate change.
We must both adapt to the changing climate and limit the emissions that cause climate change.
The Barents region has a legacy of resource-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with.
The Barents region has a legacy of resource-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with.
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental “hot spots” have been eliminated.
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental “hot spots” have been eliminated.
The work on the further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue.
The work on the further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue.
To sum up,
To sum up,
It’s been 20 years since the Kirkenes Declaration was signed.
It’s been 20 years since the Kirkenes Declaration was signed.
On 4 June this year, when our prime ministers meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration.
On 4 June this year, when our prime ministers meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration.
The new declaration is not meant to replace the one from 1993, but rather to supplement it.
The new declaration is not meant to replace the one from 1993, but rather to supplement it.
The model of the Barents Cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, and rooted at the local and regional levels.
The model of the Barents Cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, and rooted at the local and regional levels.
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross-border activity and development to prosper.
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross-border activity and development to prosper.
Input from this conference will form part of the final process of negotiating the declaration.
Input from this conference will form part of the final process of negotiating the declaration.
But as highlighted, I believe emphasis will be placed on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region.
But as highlighted, I believe emphasis will be placed on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region.
But Kirkenes will also be a scene of celebration – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe.
But Kirkenes will also be a scene of celebration – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe.
Today, the High North represents a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe.
Today, the High North represents a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe.
In Europe’s most southern region, Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the workforce is out of work.
In Europe’s most southern region, Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the workforce is out of work.
In Europe’s north-eastern corner – Sør Varanger county, which includes Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1.7 per cent.
In Europe’s north-eastern corner – Sør Varanger county, which includes Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1.7 per cent.
This is no accident – it shows that there has been a different trend in the High North than in the south of Europe.
This is no accident – it shows that there has been a different trend in the High North than in the south of Europe.
Finally, I would like to express our appreciation for the contributions made by our members of parliament to shaping the Barents region.
Finally, I would like to express our appreciation for the contributions made by our members of parliament to shaping the Barents region.
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be crucial in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North.
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be crucial in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North.
Future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation
Future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, the Barents Summit in Kirkenes has adopted a new declaration, 20 years after the start of the Barents cooperation.
Barentstoppmøtet i Kirkenes har under ledelse av statsminister Jens Stoltenberg vedtatt en ny erklæring, 20 år etter at Barentssamarbeidet først ble opprettet.
The first Kirkenes Declaration was signed in 1993 and opened the way for cooperation across borders that had previously been closed.
Den første Kirkeneserklæringen kom i 1993 og åpnet opp for samarbeid over tidligere stengte grenser.
This will continue to promote confidence-building between the countries at local, regional and national levels.
Dette vil fortsette å styrke tilliten mellom landene på lokalt, regionalt og nasjonalt nivå.
The treaty on maritime delimitation with Russia is an example of the results that can be achieved by building confidence in this way.
Delelinjeavtalen med Russland er et eksempel på hvilke resultater slik tillit kan bidra til.
The new declaration also emphasises the need for improved transport networks in the Barents region, in particular the further development of east–west transport networks.
Erklæringen fremhever også behovet for bedre transportnettverk i Barentsregionen, med vekt på øst-vestforbindelser.
Following an initiative by Norway, work has begun on a joint transport plan for the Barents region as a whole.
Arbeid med en felles transportplan for hele regionen er satt i gang på norsk initiativ.
The declaration emphasises the importance of cooperation on business development, but it also stresses the need to protect the environment.
Samtidig som erklæringen vektlegger samarbeid om næringsutvikling, understreker den også behovet for å beskytte miljøet.
It is made clear that the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples can contribute to the sustainable development of resources, and that indigenous peoples must continue to play an active role in the development of the region.
Det blir vist til at urfolks tradisjonelle kunnskap kan bidra til en bærekraftig utvikling av ressursene, og at urfolk må fortsette å spille en aktiv rolle i utviklingen av regionen.
The declaration advocates the further development of cooperation in the fields of education and research.
Det tas til orde for videreutvikling av samarbeid innen utdanning og forskning.
It also emphasises the crucial role played by civil society actors, particularly NGOs, youth organisations and the media, in a range of areas.
Erklæringen fremhever også den viktige rollen det sivile samfunn spiller på en rekke områder, det gjelder særlig frivillige organisasjoner, ungdomsorganisasjoner og media.
Read the whole declaration here. (pdf)
Les hele erklæringen her.
The people of Syria are now entering their fifth year of war.
- Folket i Syria går nå inn i sitt femte år med krig.
The war must be brought to an end, and civilians must be given access to emergency aid.
Krigen må ta slutt og sivile må få tilgang til nødhjelp.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende condemns the use of chlorine weapons in Syria
Utenriksminister Børge Brende fordømmer bruk av klorvåpen i Syria
We regularly receive reports that the Assad regime is dropping barrel bombs on towns and villages.
- Vi mottar regelmessige rapporter om at Assad-regimet bruker tønnebomber i byer.
Anne Enger Lahnstein leads Equal Pay Commission
Anne Enger Lahnstein leder av Likelønnskommisjonen
Minister of Children and Equality Karita Bekkemellem today presented the new Norwegian Equal Pay Commission.
Barne- og likestillingsminister Karita Bekkemellem presenterte i dag den nye likelønnskommisjonen i Norge.
"It is highly regrettable that pay disparities remain between the sexes in Norway.
At vi fortsatt har lønnsforskjeller mellom kjønnene i Norge er svært beklagelig.
• The Commission shall provide an overall description of pay differences between men and women based on available statistics and research.
- Kommisjonen skal gi en samlet beskrivelse av lønnsforskjellene mellom kvinner og menn basert på tilgjengelig statistikk og forskning.
• The Commission shall consult a reference group of employer and employee representatives.
- Kommisjonen skal konsultere en referansegruppe sammensatt av partene i arbeidslivet.
The Commission shall confer with the reference group during the course of its work and set up arenas for discussion and communication.
Kommisjonen skal rådføre seg med referansegruppen under arbeidet, arrangere felles møteplasser for diskusjon og kommunikasjon.
• The Commission is to submit its report by 1 March 2008.
- Kommisjonen skal levere sin rapport innen 1.mars 2008.
The Norwegian Equal Pay Commission is chaired by Anne Enger Lahnstein, the County Governor of Østfold County.
Likelønnskommisjonens leder er Anne Enger Lahnstein, Fylkesmann i Østfold
Its members are:
Medlemmene er:
"We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do.
"We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do.
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it", State Secretary Erik Lahnstein said in his opening speech at the first meeting of the Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Oslo 7 December 2011.
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it, sa statssekretær Lahnstein bl.a. i sin åpningstale ved det første møte i Barentsrådet under det norske formannskapet.
Dear members of the Committee of Senior Officials, Dear Chairs and co-chairs of the Working Groups.
Dear members of the Committee of Senior Officials, Dear Chairs and co-chairs of the Working Groups.
It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to welcome you to Oslo.
It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to welcome you to Oslo.
You - the Committee of Senior Officials and the working groups – are the key instruments of the Barents cooperation - the back bone for action.
You - the Committee of Senior Officials and the working groups – are the key instruments of the Barents cooperation - the back bone for action.
There has been fantastic progress in our cooperation and it is important for the political leadership to demonstrate how much we put into this.
There has been fantastic progress in our cooperation and it is important for the political leadership to demonstrate how much we put into this.
The working groups build real content into political will.
The working groups build real content into political will.
With so much accomplished, it is important to redefine and strengthen the Barents cooperation and put new ideas on the table.
With so much accomplished, it is important to redefine and strengthen the Barents cooperation and put new ideas on the table.
I would encourage you not to be too modest.
I would encourage you not to be too modest.
It is easy for the Norwegian government to give its wholehearted support to your work.
It is easy for the Norwegian government to give its wholehearted support to your work.
As you might know, the High North is the most important strategic foreign policy priority for the Norwegian Government.
As you might know, the High North is the most important strategic foreign policy priority for the Norwegian Government.
In this the Barents Euro-Arctic Region is a corner stone.
In this the Barents Euro-Arctic Region is a corner stone.
It has taken cooperation in the region a huge step forward.
It has taken cooperation in the region a huge step forward.
Two and a half weeks ago, the government presented its white paper on the High North, giving due recognition to the work of the BEAC.
Two and a half weeks ago, the government presented its white paper on the High North, giving due recognition to the work of the BEAC.
Because of its success, the Barents cooperation is a true source of inspiration for other international organizations.
Because of its success, the Barents cooperation is a true source of inspiration for other international organizations.
Throughout my travels and meetings, it is very encouraging to hear so many people talk of the Barents cooperation.
Throughout my travels and meetings, it is very encouraging to hear so many people talk of the Barents cooperation.
Which brings us to the core of where it all started.
Which brings us to the core of where it all started.
In 1987, Gorbachev delivered his historic speech in Murmansk, raising high hopes few people dared to believe in.
In 1987, Gorbachev delivered his historic speech in Murmansk, raising high hopes few people dared to believe in.
Only a few years later, we sat down together and signed off the first Kirkenes-declaration.
Only a few years later, we sat down together and signed off the first Kirkenes-declaration.
Today, we pay tribute to all the achievements of the past 20 years, many of which are a concrete and direct product of the Barents cooperation.
Today, we pay tribute to all the achievements of the past 20 years, many of which are a concrete and direct product of the Barents cooperation.
But the Barents Region is not only a region of peace and cooperation, but also a region with very promising possibilities.
But the Barents Region is not only a region of peace and cooperation, but also a region with very promising possibilities.
We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do.
We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do.
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it.
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it.
Our work will be characterized by three main priorities:
Our work will be characterized by three main priorities:
First, we want to foster environmentally friendly industrial development.
First, we want to foster environmentally friendly industrial development.
The extraction and processing of metals and minerals is becoming an ever more important activity in the region.
The extraction and processing of metals and minerals is becoming an ever more important activity in the region.
In 2012, Norway will publish its own mineral strategy.
In 2012, Norway will publish its own mineral strategy.
We look forward to cooperating with our Barents friends on this issue.
We look forward to cooperating with our Barents friends on this issue.
We will allocate new funds for mapping mineral resources and we will build on the good work done by the Swedish chairmanship.
We will allocate new funds for mapping mineral resources and we will build on the good work done by the Swedish chairmanship.
We will continue to develop new projects together in the field of research and infrastructure.
We will continue to develop new projects together in the field of research and infrastructure.
This leads me to the question of transport solutions, which Norway will continue to develop actively during its chairmanship.
This leads me to the question of transport solutions, which Norway will continue to develop actively during its chairmanship.
The development of new transport links and improved logistics is a prerequisite for industrial development.
The development of new transport links and improved logistics is a prerequisite for industrial development.
I am therefore glad that the transport partnership has been established within the Northern Dimension and look forward to explore all possible synergies.
I am therefore glad that the transport partnership has been established within the Northern Dimension and look forward to explore all possible synergies.
In the person of Oddgeir Danielsen, I know we have a good, hard-working Norwegian established at the head of the NDPTL secretariat in Helsinki.
In the person of Oddgeir Danielsen, I know we have a good, hard-working Norwegian established at the head of the NDPTL secretariat in Helsinki.
I am glad the NDTPL fund has been established and now I look forward to travel to Moscow to see how we can further strengthen the financial basis of the NDTPL.
I am glad the NDTPL fund has been established and now I look forward to travel to Moscow to see how we can further strengthen the financial basis of the NDTPL.
As a maritime country, it is important for Norway that offshore activities have onshore implications.
As a maritime country, it is important for Norway that offshore activities have onshore implications.
This is an opportunity for all Barents countries and cross-border cooperation within the BEAC framework can play a key role in this.
This is an opportunity for all Barents countries and cross-border cooperation within the BEAC framework can play a key role in this.
Our second priority: High environmental standards.
Our second priority: High environmental standards.
Our aim is to implement the highest environmental standards by using and further developing the scientific potential of the region.
Our aim is to implement the highest environmental standards by using and further developing the scientific potential of the region.
Continued support will be given to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Continued support will be given to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Regarding the Barents “hot spots”, it was encouraging that 3 of the 42 hot-spots were removed from the list at the last meeting of the environmental ministers.
Regarding the Barents “hot spots”, it was encouraging that 3 of the 42 hot-spots were removed from the list at the last meeting of the environmental ministers.
This is a great achievement and an important milestone for the Working Group of the Environment.
This is a great achievement and an important milestone for the Working Group of the Environment.
We need a systemic approach and I would like to seize the occasion to remind you of Norway’s considerable experience with the integrated management of marine resources.
We need a systemic approach and I would like to seize the occasion to remind you of Norway’s considerable experience with the integrated management of marine resources.
Norway will give high priority to the work on an action plan for climate change in the Barents region.
Norway will give high priority to the work on an action plan for climate change in the Barents region.
Of course, when drafting the action plan for climate change, we will work closely with the Arctic Council.
Of course, when drafting the action plan for climate change, we will work closely with the Arctic Council.
Our third priority: The human dimension
Our third priority: The human dimension
Since the beginning, activities and contacts between ordinary citizens has been the foundation of the Barents cooperation.
Since the beginning, activities and contacts between ordinary citizens has been the foundation of the Barents cooperation.
The broad cultural cooperation is vital.
The broad cultural cooperation is vital.
The people-to-people dimension of the Barents cooperation got the most important results most quickly.
The people-to-people dimension of the Barents cooperation got the most important results most quickly.
We will continue to encourage and support this during our chairmanship.
We will continue to encourage and support this during our chairmanship.