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We will continue these efforts until we have all but eradicated the problem.
We will continue these efforts until we have all but eradicated the problem.
I have talked about managing the border on land.
I have talked about managing the border on land.
I would add to this the common responsibility of establishing a delimitation line at sea.
I would add to this the common responsibility of establishing a delimitation line at sea.
We have worked on this issue for decades.
We have worked on this issue for decades.
Recently we have made tangible progress.
Recently we have made tangible progress.
An agreement on the delimitation of the areas closest to the shore – in the Varangerfjord area – has entered into force after ratification by the Duma and by the Storting.
An agreement on the delimitation of the areas closest to the shore – in the Varangerfjord area – has entered into force after ratification by the Duma and by the Storting.
This is one concrete positive step forward.
This is one concrete positive step forward.
Clarity in matters of jurisdiction in maritime areas is needed in order to realise the full potential for cooperation.
Clarity in matters of jurisdiction in maritime areas is needed in order to realise the full potential for cooperation.
As the coastal State, Norway has the right and obligation to exercise authority in the waters around Svalbard.
As the coastal State, Norway has the right and obligation to exercise authority in the waters around Svalbard.
And we do it, in a strictly non-discriminatory way.
And we do it, in a strictly non-discriminatory way.
In Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, we welcome the presence of Russian citizens and companies.
In Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, we welcome the presence of Russian citizens and companies.
Norwegians and Russians have lived and worked under arctic conditions at Svalbard for a long time.
Norwegians and Russians have lived and worked under arctic conditions at Svalbard for a long time.
Mining has been - and still remains a cornerstone of the economic activities.
Mining has been - and still remains a cornerstone of the economic activities.
But gradually we note how Svalbard also emerges into a platform for advanced arctic research.
But gradually we note how Svalbard also emerges into a platform for advanced arctic research.
We welcome this, as we welcome the increased activity of Russian scientists and researchers.
We welcome this, as we welcome the increased activity of Russian scientists and researchers.
So our bilateral relations in the High North are expanding.
So our bilateral relations in the High North are expanding.
In addition Norway and Russia work closely together in the emerging new web of regional cooperation in this region.
In addition Norway and Russia work closely together in the emerging new web of regional cooperation in this region.
One international structure deserves particular mention: The Barents Euro-Arctic Region, or the Barents cooperation for short.
One international structure deserves particular mention: The Barents Euro-Arctic Region, or the Barents cooperation for short.
Norway and Russia have been driving forces in developing this into an innovative and successful regional cooperation.
Norway and Russia have been driving forces in developing this into an innovative and successful regional cooperation.
It has developed into a success story that attracts attention from afar.
It has developed into a success story that attracts attention from afar.
Through the activities of the Barents Council on the state level, and the Regional Council on the local level, thousands of civil servants and ordinary citizens have been engaged in cross-border cooperation and exchange programmes.
Through the activities of the Barents Council on the state level, and the Regional Council on the local level, thousands of civil servants and ordinary citizens have been engaged in cross-border cooperation and exchange programmes.
Regional authorities are coordinating their priorities in fields such as infrastructure, health care, culture, protection of the environment and so forth, and together they are running a great number of concrete projects.
Regional authorities are coordinating their priorities in fields such as infrastructure, health care, culture, protection of the environment and so forth, and together they are running a great number of concrete projects.
We have managed to create a common regional identity and promote optimism and confidence.
We have managed to create a common regional identity and promote optimism and confidence.
This would not have been possible without the active support, dedication and personal contribution of key regional participants on the Russian side.
This would not have been possible without the active support, dedication and personal contribution of key regional participants on the Russian side.
We will continue to give the Barents Cooperation our strongest support in the years ahead, and I am happy to note that my Russian colleague is equally committed to the cooperation.
We will continue to give the Barents Cooperation our strongest support in the years ahead, and I am happy to note that my Russian colleague is equally committed to the cooperation.
We must build on our valuable experience of cooperation in the wider Arctic context, where research is one of the pivotal activities.
We must build on our valuable experience of cooperation in the wider Arctic context, where research is one of the pivotal activities.
The long-standing and mutually beneficial cooperation between our Arctic and Antarctic research institutes is just another of many examples of the highly developed relations between our two countries.
The long-standing and mutually beneficial cooperation between our Arctic and Antarctic research institutes is just another of many examples of the highly developed relations between our two countries.
When moving on to the Arctic, let me start with the basic question of jurisdiction, which I have already touched upon.
When moving on to the Arctic, let me start with the basic question of jurisdiction, which I have already touched upon.
We are in a fortunate position.
We are in a fortunate position.
The world community agrees that jurisdiction in the Arctic Ocean is governed by the United Nations’ Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The world community agrees that jurisdiction in the Arctic Ocean is governed by the United Nations’ Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The reason is simple: The core of the Arctic is not a continent, but an ocean.
The reason is simple: The core of the Arctic is not a continent, but an ocean.
Under the Law of the Sea we have precise guidance for how to proceed in the matter of delineation of the outer limits of the continental shelf.
Under the Law of the Sea we have precise guidance for how to proceed in the matter of delineation of the outer limits of the continental shelf.
I register with great satisfaction that all states concerned loyally abide by those prescriptions.
I register with great satisfaction that all states concerned loyally abide by those prescriptions.
The five states bordering on the Arctic Ocean met in Ilulissat in Greenland in May last year to address our rights and obligations as Arctic coastal states.
The five states bordering on the Arctic Ocean met in Ilulissat in Greenland in May last year to address our rights and obligations as Arctic coastal states.
The declaration adopted at Illulisat sends strong signal of unity among the states concerned, and constitutes the basis for how we proceed from here.
The declaration adopted at Illulisat sends strong signal of unity among the states concerned, and constitutes the basis for how we proceed from here.
Only one of the nations concerned has not yet acceded to the Convention on the Law of the Sea – the United States of America.
Only one of the nations concerned has not yet acceded to the Convention on the Law of the Sea – the United States of America.
But the US administration has stated very clearly its intention to settle this matter.
But the US administration has stated very clearly its intention to settle this matter.
This is one of two crucial points in the US Arctic policy paper, the other one being the use of existing structures of cooperation to the maximum extent.
This is one of two crucial points in the US Arctic policy paper, the other one being the use of existing structures of cooperation to the maximum extent.
The main existing forum for cooperation in the Arctic is, as I have mentioned, the Arctic Council.
The main existing forum for cooperation in the Arctic is, as I have mentioned, the Arctic Council.
This is our only circumpolar organisation.
This is our only circumpolar organisation.
The council has demonstrated its relevance convincingly, particularly in the areas of research, climate and the environment.
The council has demonstrated its relevance convincingly, particularly in the areas of research, climate and the environment.
Findings from studies initiated by the Arctic Council have significantly influenced the conclusions of the United Nations Climate Panel.
Findings from studies initiated by the Arctic Council have significantly influenced the conclusions of the United Nations Climate Panel.
Deliberations in the Arctic Council will be important when it comes to defining common environmental and safety standards for Arctic shipping, which must subsequently be followed up by the International Maritime Organisation.
Deliberations in the Arctic Council will be important when it comes to defining common environmental and safety standards for Arctic shipping, which must subsequently be followed up by the International Maritime Organisation.
Asian countries and others now want to talk with us about the Arctic.
Asian countries and others now want to talk with us about the Arctic.
We hear more voices than before.
We hear more voices than before.
Norway welcomes this development.
Norway welcomes this development.
Global interest is legitimate, given the region’s global significance.
Global interest is legitimate, given the region’s global significance.
Our approach should be to listen, and to give the right answers.
Our approach should be to listen, and to give the right answers.
As global interests grow, our goal must be to ensure that all the voices participate in the same conversation.
As global interests grow, our goal must be to ensure that all the voices participate in the same conversation.
It does not serve the interests of Arctic states to exclude others.
It does not serve the interests of Arctic states to exclude others.
That would only encourage alternative discussions and alternative approaches to the management of the Arctic.
That would only encourage alternative discussions and alternative approaches to the management of the Arctic.
I repeat this sober fact: Climate change is a dominating feature in the Arctic.
I repeat this sober fact: Climate change is a dominating feature in the Arctic.
Our activities in the Arctic Council, and all other relevant venues, must be used to raise awareness and mobilize action to curb emissions and turn the tide of climate change.
Our activities in the Arctic Council, and all other relevant venues, must be used to raise awareness and mobilize action to curb emissions and turn the tide of climate change.
At the climate Summit in Copenhagen in December, we need to reach a new, more comprehensive and effective framework agreement.
At the climate Summit in Copenhagen in December, we need to reach a new, more comprehensive and effective framework agreement.
We know that in the decades to come, we will have to reduce the global emissions of greenhouse gases by 50 percent, and at the same time we have to increase the global energy supply by more than 50 percent.
We know that in the decades to come, we will have to reduce the global emissions of greenhouse gases by 50 percent, and at the same time we have to increase the global energy supply by more than 50 percent.
All political parties in Norway agree that our country shall become carbon neutral by 2030.
All political parties in Norway agree that our country shall become carbon neutral by 2030.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a vital Norwegian strategy in reaching our goal.
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a vital Norwegian strategy in reaching our goal.
In short this is about extracting CO2 from the gas and re-injecting it into safe geological structures, to avoid emissions into the atmosphere.
In short this is about extracting CO2 from the gas and re-injecting it into safe geological structures, to avoid emissions into the atmosphere.
Back-to-back with the Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Tromsø at the end of April, I will host a conference on climate change and challenges of the melting of ice, together with Nobel Laureate Al Gore.
Back-to-back with the Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Tromsø at the end of April, I will host a conference on climate change and challenges of the melting of ice, together with Nobel Laureate Al Gore.
Our ambition is to mobilise attention and help forward new agendas.
Our ambition is to mobilise attention and help forward new agendas.
We wish to see a strong Russian presence.
We wish to see a strong Russian presence.
As leading exporters of fossil fuels, Norway and Russia have a special responsibility in this field.
As leading exporters of fossil fuels, Norway and Russia have a special responsibility in this field.
Russia accounts for 25 percent of the European Union’s total gas consumption.
Russia accounts for 25 percent of the European Union’s total gas consumption.
Norway accounts for 18 percent.
Norway accounts for 18 percent.
We take our responsibility for the security of supply very seriously.
We take our responsibility for the security of supply very seriously.
And we want to promote the dialogue and the concept of long term interdependence of producers and consumers, in the mutual interest.
And we want to promote the dialogue and the concept of long term interdependence of producers and consumers, in the mutual interest.
For Europe’s long term security of supply, the emerging energy province in the High North may become vital, and Norway and Russia both have a political responsibility in this respect.
For Europe’s long term security of supply, the emerging energy province in the High North may become vital, and Norway and Russia both have a political responsibility in this respect.
When talking about the High North I often make the point that our main challenge is to update our mental maps.
When talking about the High North I often make the point that our main challenge is to update our mental maps.
The High North used to be a frozen region – politically as well as climatically.
The High North used to be a frozen region – politically as well as climatically.
Now both the ice and the political climate are thawing.
Now both the ice and the political climate are thawing.
We need to free ourselves from old stereotype thinking.
We need to free ourselves from old stereotype thinking.
The tension of the cold war lies behind us.
The tension of the cold war lies behind us.
We need to look ahead.
We need to look ahead.
In the past, the dominating Norwegian military scenario was to be prepared to face a major military attack from the east.
In the past, the dominating Norwegian military scenario was to be prepared to face a major military attack from the east.
This explained our NATO membership from the foundation of the Alliance 60 years ago.
This explained our NATO membership from the foundation of the Alliance 60 years ago.
And it explained the way we structured our military defence.
And it explained the way we structured our military defence.
Today our challenge is less about the prospect of military attacks – but rather how to address and manage a number of risk factors – such as melting ice and climate change, safety of maritime sailing routes, migration, terrorism and international crime, border crossings, nuclear safety.
Today our challenge is less about the prospect of military attacks – but rather how to address and manage a number of risk factors – such as melting ice and climate change, safety of maritime sailing routes, migration, terrorism and international crime, border crossings, nuclear safety.
And of course – as is the case for any sovereign state – to maintain an adequate military presence to preserve order and stability.
And of course – as is the case for any sovereign state – to maintain an adequate military presence to preserve order and stability.
This has been Norway’s approach – and NATO’s approach.
This has been Norway’s approach – and NATO’s approach.
There are no pressing issues in the High North that await military answers.
There are no pressing issues in the High North that await military answers.
Norway keeps NATO, NATO allies, Nordic neighbours and Russia informed about our High North perspectives and the evolving mental maps and what they require of us.
Norway keeps NATO, NATO allies, Nordic neighbours and Russia informed about our High North perspectives and the evolving mental maps and what they require of us.
As I do here today.
As I do here today.
My message on Norway’s vision is this: High North, low tension.
My message on Norway’s vision is this: High North, low tension.
Security threats which we face in the foreseeable future are not of a military nature, and they must be handled by the relevant civilian structures, preferably in close collaboration with other concerned states – such as our Nordic neighbours and not least with Russia.
Security threats which we face in the foreseeable future are not of a military nature, and they must be handled by the relevant civilian structures, preferably in close collaboration with other concerned states – such as our Nordic neighbours and not least with Russia.
But also with EU partners and NATO allies.
But also with EU partners and NATO allies.
We need to work together to ensure that we have the capabilities in place – for incidents such as this, as you can see here, from last summer – when a Russian vessel (Gregory Mikheyev) - that happened to be in the area- at the request of the governor of Svalbard helped rescue the cruise ship Antarctic Dream.
We need to work together to ensure that we have the capabilities in place – for incidents such as this, as you can see here, from last summer – when a Russian vessel (Gregory Mikheyev) - that happened to be in the area- at the request of the governor of Svalbard helped rescue the cruise ship Antarctic Dream.
Let me say a few words on Nordic cooperation.
Let me say a few words on Nordic cooperation.
Here you see a picture of Mr Stoltenberg presenting his report to the Nordic foreign ministers last February.
Here you see a picture of Mr Stoltenberg presenting his report to the Nordic foreign ministers last February.
We now study his 13 proposals – and I have personally handed a copy of the report to Russia’s ambassador to Norway.
We now study his 13 proposals – and I have personally handed a copy of the report to Russia’s ambassador to Norway.
We invite Russia to reflect on the report, because as I have stated at numerous occasions in this address – to most challenges in the High North we now see Russia as part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
We invite Russia to reflect on the report, because as I have stated at numerous occasions in this address – to most challenges in the High North we now see Russia as part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
To take but one example – the proposal of joining forces in the area of surveillance and monitoring of activity at sea.
To take but one example – the proposal of joining forces in the area of surveillance and monitoring of activity at sea.
We will need it.
We will need it.
And we may achieve more by working closely together.
And we may achieve more by working closely together.
Russia plays a key role in a comprehensive security structure for Europe.
Russia plays a key role in a comprehensive security structure for Europe.
We have noted with interest president Medvedev’s initiative last summer to discuss the European security architecture.
We have noted with interest president Medvedev’s initiative last summer to discuss the European security architecture.
We would welcome more specific ideas, and are ready to participate in the debate.
We would welcome more specific ideas, and are ready to participate in the debate.
However, in our view, we should base our discussion on the existing institutions and frameworks on cooperation with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO as key elements.
However, in our view, we should base our discussion on the existing institutions and frameworks on cooperation with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO as key elements.
When NATO in two weeks’ time celebrates its 60th Anniversary, the venue is symbolic.
When NATO in two weeks’ time celebrates its 60th Anniversary, the venue is symbolic.
Strasbourg in France, and Kehl in Germany.
Strasbourg in France, and Kehl in Germany.
NATO has served the interests of its members well, and has also given a decisive contribution to overall stability.
NATO has served the interests of its members well, and has also given a decisive contribution to overall stability.
An important development in NATO is the decision taken by the NATO Foreign Ministers recently to resume the formal dialogue with Russia in the framework of the NATO-Russia Council.
An important development in NATO is the decision taken by the NATO Foreign Ministers recently to resume the formal dialogue with Russia in the framework of the NATO-Russia Council.
Norway has been a strong advocate of resuming this dialogue, which was suspended last August
Norway has been a strong advocate of resuming this dialogue, which was suspended last August
We have lived with divergent perspectives ever since the Balkan crises in the 90s.
We have lived with divergent perspectives ever since the Balkan crises in the 90s.
And we certainly disagree on fundamental questions relating to the situation in and around Georgia.
And we certainly disagree on fundamental questions relating to the situation in and around Georgia.
This is well known.
This is well known.
My point is that these differences should not stand in the way of constructive cooperation in the many crucial areas where we have common interest.
My point is that these differences should not stand in the way of constructive cooperation in the many crucial areas where we have common interest.
I have in mind the challenges in Afghanistan and the question of stability in the wider Middle East.
I have in mind the challenges in Afghanistan and the question of stability in the wider Middle East.
Non-proliferation.
Non-proliferation.
Disarmament and nuclear safety.
Disarmament and nuclear safety.
Emergency preparedness.
Emergency preparedness.
Peace-keeping.
Peace-keeping.
Combating terrorism.
Combating terrorism.
I would also like to see Russia engaged in Allied discussions on High North issues.
I would also like to see Russia engaged in Allied discussions on High North issues.
We welcome the renewed focus on disarmament in the international dialogue, and by indications from both the US and Russia that the START agreement may be replaced by new obligations.
We welcome the renewed focus on disarmament in the international dialogue, and by indications from both the US and Russia that the START agreement may be replaced by new obligations.
Also, we hope that these two powers, who together hold 95 percent of the world’s nuclear arsenal, will take leadership in order to ensure a successful NPT review conference next year.
Also, we hope that these two powers, who together hold 95 percent of the world’s nuclear arsenal, will take leadership in order to ensure a successful NPT review conference next year.
And we encourage Russia to take a fresh look at how we can revert to the CFE agreement.
And we encourage Russia to take a fresh look at how we can revert to the CFE agreement.
To sum up, ladies and gentlemen:
To sum up, ladies and gentlemen:
Norway and Russia have a lot of practical matters to discuss.
Norway and Russia have a lot of practical matters to discuss.