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We have strengthened security training efforts in a broad range of areas.
Vi har styrket sikkerhetsopplæringen over et bredt spekter.
Compulsory training courses have been introduced in first aid, stress management and personal security, including how to behave in the event of being kidnapped or taken hostage, for personnel who are being posted to high-risk areas.
Det er innført obligatorisk opplæring i førstehjelp, stressmestring og personlig sikkerhet, inklusiv atferd under kidnapping og gisseltaking, for personell som skal tjenestegjøre på stasjoner i sikkerhetsmessig utsatte områder.
These courses will eventually be made compulsory for personnel based in Norway who frequently travel themselves or accompany the Ministry’s political leadership to high-risk areas.
Kursene vil etter hvert også gjøres obligatoriske for hjemmebasert personell som ofte reiser selv eller ledsager politisk ledelse til utsatte områder.
These courses are in addition to the crisis management training provided for all who are involved in the Ministry’s crisis management organisation, as well as for all foreign service trainees.
Disse tiltakene kommer i tillegg til opplæringen i krise- og beredskapsarbeid for alle som inngår i departementets beredskapsorganisasjon, samt for våre aspiranter.
Crisis management is an important element in the preparatory training for all staff who are to be posted at Norwegian diplomatic and consular missions.
Krisehåndtering utgjør også en viktig del av den forberedende opplæring for alle som reiser ut for å tjenestegjøre ved norske utenriksstasjoner.
The Ministry also draws on external expertise, including that of the Norwegian police and armed forces, and of NGOs such as the Red Cross, in order to ensure the best possible standard of training.
I tillegg til egne krefter trekker vi bl.a. på politiet og Forsvaret, samt frivillige organisasjoner som Røde Kors, for å sikre en best mulig opplæring.
I have found that the feedback from my colleagues in the Ministry who have been through this training programme has generally been positive.
Jeg opplever at tilbakemeldingen fra de av mine kolleger i departementet som er igjennom dette, er gjennomgående positiv.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also introduced stricter requirements for carrying out regular crisis management exercises at the diplomatic and consular missions and in the Ministry.
Utenriksdepartementet har også skjerpet kravene til avholdelse av jevnlige øvelser i beredskap og krisehåndtering på utenriksstasjonene og i departementet.
Missions in high-risk areas have priority.
Stasjonene i sikkerhetsmessig utsatte områder er gitt prioritet.
So far this year, exercises have been carried out, with support from the Ministry, at the embassies in Kabul, Colombo, Islamabad, Pretoria and Tehran.
Så langt i 2008 har det vært avholdt øvelser med støtte fra UD ved ambassadene i Kabul, Colombo, Islamabad, Pretoria og Teheran.
In addition, several missions have run their own exercises.
I tillegg har flere utenriksstasjoner gjennomført øvelser i lokal regi.
A number of exercises have also been carried out in the Ministry, including for the strategic leadership.
Det er også avholdt flere kriseøvelser i UD, bl.a. for departementets strategiske ledelse.
Thirdly, new routines have been introduced for visits abroad.
For det tredje er det innført nye rutiner på reiser.
In anticipation of the publication of the forthcoming report by the Ministry of Justice and the Police, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has implemented several measures on its own initiative.
I påvente av den nevnte rapporten fra Justisdepartementet har UD iverksatt flere tiltak på eget initiativ.
These include closer cooperation with the Police Security Service on planning and carrying out visits.
Disse omfatter bl.a. styrket samarbeid med Politiets sikkerhetstjeneste, PST, både i planleggingen og gjennomføringen av reiser.
In connection with visits to high-risk areas, routines have been established for a joint security briefing as soon as possible following arrival.
Ved reiser til sikkerhetsmessig utsatte områder er det etablert en fast rutine med felles sikkerhetsorientering så snart som mulig ved ankomst til bestemmelsesstedet.
A new practice of issuing emergency cards with emergency telephone numbers and other vital information in the event of an accident or other emergency has also been introduced.
Det er også innført en ny praksis med ”beredskapskort”, som inneholder nødnummer og annen viktig informasjon ved ulykker og kriser.
The Ministry is working continuously to improve security for its employees in connection with visits and postings abroad.
UD arbeider fortløpende for å bedre sikkerheten til egne ansatte, både i forbindelse med reiser og utestasjonering.
These efforts cover a wide range of measures, from improving insurance coverage to increasing personal security by means of training and equipment.
Dette arbeidet spenner vidt – fra bedre forsikringsordninger og til styrket egensikkerhet i form av opplæring og utstyr.
The fourth area is relations with the media.
Det fjerde området gjelder forholdet til media.
Immediately after the attack in Kabul, the Ministry introduced a more restrictive practice for the publication of information on the Internet regarding visits to high-risk areas.
Umiddelbart etter Kabul-angrepet innførte UD en mer restriktiv praksis med å legge ut reiseinformasjon på Internett når reisene går til utsatte områder.
At the beginning of March, I had a meeting with the Norwegian Press Association’s security committee on these issues, and I wish to continue this dialogue.
Jeg hadde møte med Presseforbundets sikkerhetsutvalg om disse spørsmålene i begynnelsen av mars, og jeg ønsker å videreføre denne dialogen.
Moreover, the working group in the Ministry of Justice will have a meeting with the Association of Norwegian Editors’ security committee about the same issues on 18 June.
Det er for øvrig slik at Justisdepartementets arbeidsgruppe vil ha møte med Redaktørforeningens sikkerhetsutvalg 18. juni om samme sak.
Our approach towards the media is to be as open as possible, also with regard to security issues.
Vårt utgangspunkt i forhold til media må være så stor åpenhet som mulig, også om sikkerhetsrelaterte spørsmål.
At the same time, we must ensure that information that needs to be protected is protected.
Samtidig må vi sørge for at informasjon som bør beskyttes, blir beskyttet.
However, it must be clear that concrete information of relevance for personal safety must be given to all taking part in a visit, regardless of whether the person concerned has been security cleared or not.
Men det må være klart at konkrete råd av betydning for ivaretakelse av egen sikkerhet må tilflyte alle som deltar på reisen, uavhengig av om vedkommende har sikkerhetsklarering eller ei.
There are practical arrangements for sharing such information.
Dette finnes det praktiske ordninger på.
The situation in Afghanistan is still difficult, and the risk level in the country remains high.
Situasjonen i Afghanistan er fremdeles krevende, og trusselnivået i landet er fortsatt høyt.
The Ministry has therefore carried out a thorough review of security at the embassy in Kabul in collaboration with our security authorities.
UD har derfor i løpet av våren i samarbeid med våre sikkerhetsmyndigheter hatt en grundig gjennomgang av sikkerheten ved ambassaden i Kabul.
The review showed that most of the security arrangements function satisfactorily, but that improvements should be made on certain points.
Gjennomgangen viste at det meste fungerer tilfredsstillende, men at enkelte forhold burde forbedres.
Consequently, the physical protection of the embassy has been strengthened and security guarding around the embassy complex has been reinforced.
Derfor er bl.a. den fysiske sikringen av ambassaden forsterket, og vaktholdet rundt ambassadekomplekset utvidet.
The communications systems have been improved, and all embassy staff have taken a security course.
Sambandssystemene er forbedret, og alle ansatte har gjennomgått sikkerhetskurs.
I would like to add that we have enjoyed close cooperation with the Afghan authorities in this connection.
Jeg vil legge til at vi har hatt et godt samarbeid med afghanske myndigheter om dette.
Pending the permanent appointment of a civilian security adviser, a police officer has been temporarily posted at the embassy.
I påvente av fast ansettelse av stillingen som sivil sikkerhetsrådgiver har det vært utplassert en polititjenestemann ved ambassaden midlertidig.
However, an adviser has now been appointed, and will be in place in a few weeks.
Men den faste stillingen er nå besatt, og vedkommende som er valgt ut, vil tiltre i løpet av noen få uker.
Other security measures are currently being implemented.
Andre sikringstiltak er i ferd med å bli gjennomført.
I would also like to mention that I recently appointed one of our most experienced diplomats as our new ambassador in Kabul.
Jeg vil også nevne at jeg nylig har utnevnt en av våre mest erfarne diplomater som ny ambassadør i Kabul.
But it is not just the embassy in Kabul that this facing a difficult security situation.
Men det er ikke bare ved ambassaden i Kabul at sikkerhetssituasjonen er krevende.
As you know, we were made painfully aware of this fact a few days ago when the Danish Embassy in Islamabad, in Pakistan, was attacked.
Det fikk vi som kjent smertelig erfare så sent som for noen dager siden i forbindelse med angrepet mot den danske ambassaden i Islamabad i Pakistan.
In general, the international threat situation has become more acute and complex.
Generelt sett er det internasjonale trusselbildet mer komplisert og tilspisset enn før.
At the same time, the need for cross-border contact, knowledge and understanding has never been greater.
Samtidig har behovet for kontakter, kunnskap og forståelse over landegrensene aldri vært større.
It is therefore decisive that politicians, senior officials, representatives of the media and civil society and others are able to travel and carry out their work as freely as possible.
Det er derfor avgjørende at både politikere, embetsmenn og -kvinner, medierepresentanter, representanter for det sivile samfunn og andre får reise og virke mest mulig fritt.
We will never be able to protect ourselves completely.
Vi kan nok aldri helgardere oss.
But our aim must be to reduce the risk as far as possible.
Men målsettingen må være å redusere risikoen mest mulig.
The Government will make every effort towards this end.
Regjeringen vil gjøre sitt ytterste for å bidra til dette.
For transcripts of all the other addresses, see: www.stortinget.no (Norwegian only)
For referat fra alle andre innlegg, jfr.
Meeting of the Storting on Friday 6 June 2008
Innlegg under stortingsbehandlingen av terrorangrepet på hotell Serena
Brussels 22 March 2012
Brussel, 22. mars 2012
“In the High North, Norway and the EU generally have mutual interests”, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre said in his introduction in Brussels on 22 March 2012.
- In the High North, Norway and the EU generally have mutual interests, sa Støre bl.a. i sin innledning i Brussel 22. mars.
Check against delivery (the introduction was based on these points)
Check against delivery (the introduction was based on these points)
Thank you (First AFET Vice-Chair Fiorello Provera) for the invitation.
Thank you (First AFET Vice-Chair Fiorello Provera) for the invitation.
Pleased to be back in this forum, which has become even more important with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty.
Pleased to be back in this forum, which has become even more important with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty.
On the relationship between the EU and Norway: The EU - the EU countries - our closest neighbours, friends and allies (politically, economic, culturally, etc.).
On the relationship between the EU and Norway: The EU - the EU countries - our closest neighbours, friends and allies (politically, economic, culturally, etc.).
The EEA Agreement: the cornerstone in Norway’s relations with the EU for the last 18 years and for the foreseeable future: Efficient, innovative and gives a predictable framework and a level playing field for business, economic operators and citizens.
The EEA Agreement: the cornerstone in Norway’s relations with the EU for the last 18 years and for the foreseeable future: Efficient, innovative and gives a predictable framework and a level playing field for business, economic operators and citizens.
The EEA and Norway Grants: Total of 1.79 billion euro (2009-2014) to support welfare, civil society (135 million euro), democracy, and programme areas in the environmental protection and management sector, etc., i.e. sectors under pressure in the economic crisis, in 15 countries.
The EEA and Norway Grants: Total of 1.79 billion euro (2009-2014) to support welfare, civil society (135 million euro), democracy, and programme areas in the environmental protection and management sector, etc., i.e. sectors under pressure in the economic crisis, in 15 countries.
The MoU with Romania signed this week.
The MoU with Romania signed this week.
Also add: nearly 289 000 workers from the EEA were registered in Norway in 2011.
Also add: nearly 289 000 workers from the EEA were registered in Norway in 2011.
And: Norway is the EU’s fifth most important trading partner (ahead of India).
And: Norway is the EU’s fifth most important trading partner (ahead of India).
A report commissioned by the Government on Norway’s relations with the EU (“Outside and Inside”).
A report commissioned by the Government on Norway’s relations with the EU (“Outside and Inside”).
Shows how Norway is closely interlinked with the EU in almost all policy areas (internal market, education and research, consumer protection, environment, etc.).
Shows how Norway is closely interlinked with the EU in almost all policy areas (internal market, education and research, consumer protection, environment, etc.).
Will form the basis for a white paper in 2012.
Will form the basis for a white paper in 2012.
Energy partnership: a substantial part of EU oil and gas imports come from the Norwegian continental shelf.
Energy partnership: a substantial part of EU oil and gas imports come from the Norwegian continental shelf.
(Norway is the world’s second largest exporter of gas and the sixth largest exporter of oil).
(Norway is the world’s second largest exporter of gas and the sixth largest exporter of oil).
Security, foreign policy: Close cooperation on the ground - Afghanistan, Kosovo, anti-piracy operations.
Security, foreign policy: Close cooperation on the ground - Afghanistan, Kosovo, anti-piracy operations.
Norway also a full participant in the European Defence Agency (EDA).
Norway also a full participant in the European Defence Agency (EDA).
Shared values and interests the basis for our close cooperation.
Shared values and interests the basis for our close cooperation.
Therefore: We want the EU to have a strong and influential voice, as a key player on the world stage.
Therefore: We want the EU to have a strong and influential voice, as a key player on the world stage.
On specific issues, we should make use of each other’s particular strengths to work for common interests.
On specific issues, we should make use of each other’s particular strengths to work for common interests.
Let me illustrate: moving onto the main topics, The High North and the Arab Spring.
Let me illustrate: moving onto the main topics, The High North and the Arab Spring.
The High North
The High North
The High North (the Arctic) was also on the agenda the last time I met with this committee, in 2008.
The High North (the Arctic) was also on the agenda the last time I met with this committee, in 2008.
The High North continues to be Norway’s main foreign policy priority (and has been since 2005).
The High North continues to be Norway’s main foreign policy priority (and has been since 2005).
But, at the same time, there is increasing international interest in the region.
But, at the same time, there is increasing international interest in the region.
A few examples:
A few examples:
A couple of months ago: conferences in Houston, Texas.
A couple of months ago: conferences in Houston, Texas.
Americans looking to the North.
Americans looking to the North.
Resources, energy.
Resources, energy.
A couple of weeks ago: the EU’s High Representative, Lady Ashton, visited Norway - Svalbard, for discussions on the Arctic.
A couple of weeks ago: the EU’s High Representative, Lady Ashton, visited Norway - Svalbard, for discussions on the Arctic.
In May, Norwegian Ministry officials will travel to the Republic of Korea for the first bilateral dialogue devoted to the High North.
In May, Norwegian Ministry officials will travel to the Republic of Korea for the first bilateral dialogue devoted to the High North.
Why Norway’s focus on the High North?
Why Norway’s focus on the High North?
access to resources,
access to resources,
Russia (and international cooperation).
Russia (and international cooperation).
But first, a fundamental question: What kind of legal and political framework do we have for meeting this increased interest?
But first, a fundamental question: What kind of legal and political framework do we have for meeting this increased interest?
Last time I spoke, I spent some time on the question of whether there is a legal vacuum in the Arctic.
Last time I spoke, I spent some time on the question of whether there is a legal vacuum in the Arctic.
Now, there should be no need to dwell on this.
Now, there should be no need to dwell on this.
The reason – the development of the international debate - over the past four years:
The reason – the development of the international debate - over the past four years:
The Illulissat Declaration May 2008 – the five Arctic coastal states declared the Law of the Sea to be the applicable legal framework for the Arctic Ocean.
The Illulissat Declaration May 2008 – the five Arctic coastal states declared the Law of the Sea to be the applicable legal framework for the Arctic Ocean.
From 2008 the Communication of the Commission about the EU and the Arctic region, as well as official policy documents and statements from the European institutions, have consistently displayed recognition of existing legal and political framework in the Arctic.
From 2008 the Communication of the Commission about the EU and the Arctic region, as well as official policy documents and statements from the European institutions, have consistently displayed recognition of existing legal and political framework in the Arctic.
(The EP’s resolution of January 2011: “The gradual formulation of an EU policy on the Arctic should be based on the recognition of the existing international, multilateral and bilateral legal frameworks such as (...)
(The EP’s resolution of January 2011: “The gradual formulation of an EU policy on the Arctic should be based on the recognition of the existing international, multilateral and bilateral legal frameworks such as (...)
UNCLOS ...”).
UNCLOS ...”).
There is a broad agreement on the legal framework.
There is a broad agreement on the legal framework.
Pleased that we agree on this fundamental question.
Pleased that we agree on this fundamental question.
No “race for the Arctic” (if understood as “a race between states”).
No “race for the Arctic” (if understood as “a race between states”).
However, there could, of course, be competition between companies – seeking to position themselves for economic opportunities in the High North.
However, there could, of course, be competition between companies – seeking to position themselves for economic opportunities in the High North.
And there could be a sense of urgency in our search for knowledge – about climate change, best standards for responsible economic activity, etc.
And there could be a sense of urgency in our search for knowledge – about climate change, best standards for responsible economic activity, etc.
On knowledge: The University Centre in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (UNIS) (at 78⁰ N): 350 students – 50 % international – English is the language used.
On knowledge: The University Centre in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (UNIS) (at 78⁰ N): 350 students – 50 % international – English is the language used.
Ny-Ålesund: A number of countries have permanent research institutes: Germany, France, Italy and the UK, in addition to India, Korea, China, Japan and various Norwegian institutes.
Ny-Ålesund: A number of countries have permanent research institutes: Germany, France, Italy and the UK, in addition to India, Korea, China, Japan and various Norwegian institutes.
Regarding political framework: Arctic Council – the only circumpolar body for discussion of issues related to the Arctic.
Regarding political framework: Arctic Council – the only circumpolar body for discussion of issues related to the Arctic.
Indigenous peoples.
Indigenous peoples.
Permanent secretariat - Tromsø.
Permanent secretariat - Tromsø.
On permanent observers: Norway supports the Commission’s application.
On permanent observers: Norway supports the Commission’s application.
Now, returning to the three main drivers for Norway’s High North Policy:
Now, returning to the three main drivers for Norway’s High North Policy:
The extent of multi-year ice is diminishing.
The extent of multi-year ice is diminishing.
Less than 15% of the Arctic sea ice is now more than two years old.
Less than 15% of the Arctic sea ice is now more than two years old.
The Arctic sea ice been reduced by 45 000 km2 each year from 1979 to 2006).
The Arctic sea ice been reduced by 45 000 km2 each year from 1979 to 2006).
The Arctic as a laboratory for studying the effects of climate change elsewhere in the world.
The Arctic as a laboratory for studying the effects of climate change elsewhere in the world.
The Arctic Council has carried out pioneering work.
The Arctic Council has carried out pioneering work.
(The Fram Centre in Tromsø: When ready, in 2013, more than 500 scientists: climate change, polar research, environment, etc.
(The Fram Centre in Tromsø: When ready, in 2013, more than 500 scientists: climate change, polar research, environment, etc.
Quite unique!).
Quite unique!).
The EU is also one of the main contributors to Arctic-related research.
The EU is also one of the main contributors to Arctic-related research.
Important projects through the 7th Framework Programme: “Arctic Tipping Points”, “ICE2SEA”, “Deep Sea Ecosystems”.
Important projects through the 7th Framework Programme: “Arctic Tipping Points”, “ICE2SEA”, “Deep Sea Ecosystems”.
Secondly, increased accessibility of natural resources, of which there is an abundance in the High North:
Secondly, increased accessibility of natural resources, of which there is an abundance in the High North:
Petroleum – US Geological Survey: 13 % of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30 % of gas resources in the Arctic;
Petroleum – US Geological Survey: 13 % of the world’s undiscovered oil and 30 % of gas resources in the Arctic;
Minerals (potential: NOK 1500 billion) – the Barents region a key supplier of critical minerals to the EU;
Minerals (potential: NOK 1500 billion) – the Barents region a key supplier of critical minerals to the EU;
New shipping routes opening up.
New shipping routes opening up.
(Yokohama-Hamburg 40 % shorter than through Suez and requires 20 % less fuel; Det norske Veritas: 8 % of all the world’s container ships, from Asia to Europe, will pass through the Northeast Passage in 2030).
(Yokohama-Hamburg 40 % shorter than through Suez and requires 20 % less fuel; Det norske Veritas: 8 % of all the world’s container ships, from Asia to Europe, will pass through the Northeast Passage in 2030).
And: natural resources already being used in the region (not dependent on increased accessibility): Fisheries and aquaculture – enormous potential when managed properly.
And: natural resources already being used in the region (not dependent on increased accessibility): Fisheries and aquaculture – enormous potential when managed properly.
Also: new industries like marine bioprospecting.
Also: new industries like marine bioprospecting.
Often assumed: that where there are resources, there will be a power struggle.
Often assumed: that where there are resources, there will be a power struggle.
Not necessarily the case.
Not necessarily the case.