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My third point concerns the fight against human trafficking, which is considered to be the second largest criminal industry in the world – and the fastest growing.
My third point concerns the fight against human trafficking, which is considered to be the second largest criminal industry in the world – and the fastest growing.
The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.5 million people worldwide are victims of forced labour – including sexual exploitation – due to trafficking.
The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.5 million people worldwide are victims of forced labour – including sexual exploitation – due to trafficking.
Much of the international human trafficking is directed to or takes place within the OSCE area.
Much of the international human trafficking is directed to or takes place within the OSCE area.
As individuals, as members of parliaments and governments, we cannot ignore the immense human suffering this trafficking leads to.
As individuals, as members of parliaments and governments, we cannot ignore the immense human suffering this trafficking leads to.
The OSCE was among the first to put this issue on the international agenda.
The OSCE was among the first to put this issue on the international agenda.
Our Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, works tirelessly to engage member states in efforts to put an end to the slavery of our times.
Our Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, works tirelessly to engage member states in efforts to put an end to the slavery of our times.
I commend her for her efforts.
I commend her for her efforts.
This issue is also a key priority for Norway’s chairmanship of the Baltic Sea States Subregional Cooperation, which we assumed on 1 July.
This issue is also a key priority for Norway’s chairmanship of the Baltic Sea States Subregional Cooperation, which we assumed on 1 July.
The OSCE must keep this issue high on the international agenda.
The OSCE must keep this issue high on the international agenda.
Fourth, we should ask ourselves: Do these new security challenges – I have focused on transnational crime as an example – imply that we need to fundamentally change how we face them – and how we organise our security measures?
Fourth, we should ask ourselves: Do these new security challenges – I have focused on transnational crime as an example – imply that we need to fundamentally change how we face them – and how we organise our security measures?
Let me make this clear: We welcome the discussion on how to enhance European and Euro-Atlantic security.
Let me make this clear: We welcome the discussion on how to enhance European and Euro-Atlantic security.
But in my view there is no need to change the main pillars of the European security architecture.
But in my view there is no need to change the main pillars of the European security architecture.
In the Euro-Atlantic area we have a vast institutional security framework in place – and this is our strength.
In the Euro-Atlantic area we have a vast institutional security framework in place – and this is our strength.
The OSCE, the EU, NATO and the Council of Europe all contribute to our common security, and they have developed and matured over time.
The OSCE, the EU, NATO and the Council of Europe all contribute to our common security, and they have developed and matured over time.
However, what we need is an open debate on how the institutions are set up in order to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
However, what we need is an open debate on how the institutions are set up in order to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
I therefore welcome the discussions that have dominated the agenda of the OSCE this past year.
I therefore welcome the discussions that have dominated the agenda of the OSCE this past year.
I believe the OSCE has a particular strength in providing a forum for broad-based discussions – broad both in terms of the interpretation of the security concept and in terms of countries taking part.
I believe the OSCE has a particular strength in providing a forum for broad-based discussions – broad both in terms of the interpretation of the security concept and in terms of countries taking part.
The Corfu Process has proved useful, and a number of countries have presented a broad array of ideas on how to strengthen our common security.
The Corfu Process has proved useful, and a number of countries have presented a broad array of ideas on how to strengthen our common security.
I would like to thank the Chairman-in-Office for the extensive Interim Report presented recently.
I would like to thank the Chairman-in-Office for the extensive Interim Report presented recently.
Later this month some conclusions will be drawn at the OSCE Ministerial in Almaty.
Later this month some conclusions will be drawn at the OSCE Ministerial in Almaty.
My message is this: We all need to muster the necessary political will to strengthen the OSCE as a common security organisation.
My message is this: We all need to muster the necessary political will to strengthen the OSCE as a common security organisation.
Norway will contribute to this objective.
Norway will contribute to this objective.
Fifth – and finally: We need to refine, strengthen and update the OSCE tool box – an issue we have also discussed as part of the Corfu Process.
Fifth – and finally: We need to refine, strengthen and update the OSCE tool box – an issue we have also discussed as part of the Corfu Process.
This tool box must be more effective in conflict prevention and better equipped to meet new threats and challenges.
This tool box must be more effective in conflict prevention and better equipped to meet new threats and challenges.
We should preserve our achievements in the human dimension.
We should preserve our achievements in the human dimension.
We should acknowledge the importance of what we are already doing well.
We should acknowledge the importance of what we are already doing well.
One of our greatest assets is the OSCE’s contributions to free and fair elections.
One of our greatest assets is the OSCE’s contributions to free and fair elections.
Here, I would particularly like to mention the combined efforts of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) – and you, the Parliamentary Assembly.
Here, I would particularly like to mention the combined efforts of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) – and you, the Parliamentary Assembly.
Your work in election monitoring is impressive – and it contributes to the solid reputation of the organisation.
Your work in election monitoring is impressive – and it contributes to the solid reputation of the organisation.
We could see this for ourselves when we had a visit from the ODIHR last September when Norway held parliamentary elections.
We could see this for ourselves when we had a visit from the ODIHR last September when Norway held parliamentary elections.
Another great asset is the important work of the High Commissioner on National Minorities, not least in the area of conflict prevention.
Another great asset is the important work of the High Commissioner on National Minorities, not least in the area of conflict prevention.
The High Commissioner has provided excellent guidelines, known as the Bolzano/Bozen recommendations, on how to treat national minorities in inter-state relations.
The High Commissioner has provided excellent guidelines, known as the Bolzano/Bozen recommendations, on how to treat national minorities in inter-state relations.
I fully share the High Commissioner’s view that these recommendations would be even more useful if they were endorsed by governments, thus becoming politically binding, as a way of preventing conflicts and fostering good neighbourly relations.
I fully share the High Commissioner’s view that these recommendations would be even more useful if they were endorsed by governments, thus becoming politically binding, as a way of preventing conflicts and fostering good neighbourly relations.
To conclude, let me add two things.
To conclude, let me add two things.
First, regarding the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic, I congratulate the Interim Government on the peaceful conduct of the Constitutional Referendum on 27 June, an important step towards the re-establishment of constitutional order and democracy in the country.
First, regarding the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic, I congratulate the Interim Government on the peaceful conduct of the Constitutional Referendum on 27 June, an important step towards the re-establishment of constitutional order and democracy in the country.
I note with great relief that the situation for the civilian population has improved, although it remains very fragile.
I note with great relief that the situation for the civilian population has improved, although it remains very fragile.
Norway – among other OSCE members – has responded to the humanitarian appeal launched by the UN and others.
Norway – among other OSCE members – has responded to the humanitarian appeal launched by the UN and others.
Second, I would like to commend the Kazakh Chairmanship for playing such a constructive role during these violent events in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Second, I would like to commend the Kazakh Chairmanship for playing such a constructive role during these violent events in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The way the OSCE responded shows the value of this organisation in areas such as conflict prevention and crisis response.
The way the OSCE responded shows the value of this organisation in areas such as conflict prevention and crisis response.
Therefore I welcome strengthened OSCE activities in Kyrgyzstan, including the plans to deploy an OSCE Police Task Force.
Therefore I welcome strengthened OSCE activities in Kyrgyzstan, including the plans to deploy an OSCE Police Task Force.
I think these events also illustrate my main message.
I think these events also illustrate my main message.
In today’s world we need collective efforts to tackle the problems we face.
In today’s world we need collective efforts to tackle the problems we face.
What the world needs is more – not less – multilateralism.
What the world needs is more – not less – multilateralism.
The engagement of the OSCE today is relevant – and important – because it covers the necessary dimensions in terms of both political and human resources.
The engagement of the OSCE today is relevant – and important – because it covers the necessary dimensions in terms of both political and human resources.
It brings together 56 countries in a continuous dialogue on the building of democratic societies based on the rule of law.
It brings together 56 countries in a continuous dialogue on the building of democratic societies based on the rule of law.
This promotes predictability and confidence across borders.
This promotes predictability and confidence across borders.
Which in turn means more security – for all.
Which in turn means more security – for all.
I wish you all an excellent stay here in Oslo.
I wish you all an excellent stay here in Oslo.
Rule of Law: Combating Transnational Crime and Corruption
Rule of Law: Combating Transnational Crime and Corruption
Astana, Kazakhstan, 1 December 2010
Astana, Kasakhstan, 1. desember 2010
President Nazarbayev,
President Nazarbayev,
Representing the country that held the chairmanship at the last OSCE Summit in Istanbul in 1999, it is a great honour for me, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, to deliver Norway’s contribution to this summit.
Representing the country that held the chairmanship at the last OSCE Summit in Istanbul in 1999, it is a great honour for me, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, to deliver Norway’s contribution to this summit.
You set an ambitious agenda for Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, and I would like to congratulate you on the results already achieved.
You set an ambitious agenda for Kazakhstan’s chairmanship, and I would like to congratulate you on the results already achieved.
Let me also thank you for the hospitality extended to us here in Astana.
Let me also thank you for the hospitality extended to us here in Astana.
Mr President, to my generation the Helsinki Final Act brought hope.
Mr President, to my generation the Helsinki Final Act brought hope.
Perhaps we can date the beginning of the end of the Cold War to the signing of the Final Act in 1975.
Perhaps we can date the beginning of the end of the Cold War to the signing of the Final Act in 1975.
Much has changed since then in the Euro-Atlantic region, mostly for the better.
Much has changed since then in the Euro-Atlantic region, mostly for the better.
During these 35 years the key principles of Helsinki have been with us; the comprehensive approach to security and advancement of society, the integral part played by human rights.
During these 35 years the key principles of Helsinki have been with us; the comprehensive approach to security and advancement of society, the integral part played by human rights.
Let us recall that they continue to be matters of direct and legitimate concern to all participating states, and do not belong exclusively to the internal affairs of the state concerned.
Let us recall that they continue to be matters of direct and legitimate concern to all participating states, and do not belong exclusively to the internal affairs of the state concerned.
I would like to make four key observations on the challenges ahead:
I would like to make four key observations on the challenges ahead:
First, we need to uphold the strengths and values of this organisation and its ability to provide inspiration, and the legacy of the Helsinki Final Act.
First, we need to uphold the strengths and values of this organisation and its ability to provide inspiration, and the legacy of the Helsinki Final Act.
The OSCE is the world’s largest security organisation – not based on military power, but on the building of trust between countries and respect for human rights.
The OSCE is the world’s largest security organisation – not based on military power, but on the building of trust between countries and respect for human rights.
Looking beyond our region it is tempting to say that other regions could benefit from our experience.
Looking beyond our region it is tempting to say that other regions could benefit from our experience.
What if the Middle East had the same web of organisations and platforms for parliamentarians, ministers and civil society to meet – fostering mutual dependency, transparency and security?
What if the Middle East had the same web of organisations and platforms for parliamentarians, ministers and civil society to meet – fostering mutual dependency, transparency and security?
Our duty is to preserve the strengths of the OSCE while we move forward to face new challenges.
Our duty is to preserve the strengths of the OSCE while we move forward to face new challenges.
New threats have emerged.
New threats have emerged.
Partnerships and cooperation with emerging powers, like China and India, are being developed.
Partnerships and cooperation with emerging powers, like China and India, are being developed.
The OSCE is uniquely placed in this new context.
The OSCE is uniquely placed in this new context.
Here is, I believe, the core of our cooperation: conflict prevention, early warning, conflict resolution, post-conflict rehabilitation, protection of minorities and operational attention to ensure the continued integrity of member states’ democratic institutions.
Here is, I believe, the core of our cooperation: conflict prevention, early warning, conflict resolution, post-conflict rehabilitation, protection of minorities and operational attention to ensure the continued integrity of member states’ democratic institutions.
I commend the Kazakh chairmanship for its response to the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic this summer.
I commend the Kazakh chairmanship for its response to the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic this summer.
However, there are still protracted conflicts waiting for their solution.
However, there are still protracted conflicts waiting for their solution.
Likewise, the war in Georgia in 2008 was a setback.
Likewise, the war in Georgia in 2008 was a setback.
Key values and principles were violated, as was the territorial integrity of an OSCE member state.
Key values and principles were violated, as was the territorial integrity of an OSCE member state.
This fact cannot be put aside.
This fact cannot be put aside.
My second point concerns the need to pay attention to the comprehensive security concept.
My second point concerns the need to pay attention to the comprehensive security concept.
We cannot enjoy full security without respect for basic freedoms like freedom of assembly, expression, religion or belief.
We cannot enjoy full security without respect for basic freedoms like freedom of assembly, expression, religion or belief.
Our enduring responsibility is to secure that these rights are real and applicable to all our citizens.
Our enduring responsibility is to secure that these rights are real and applicable to all our citizens.
I welcome the substantial NGO contributions and the conference organised here this weekend.
I welcome the substantial NGO contributions and the conference organised here this weekend.
Active participation of civil society is key.
Active participation of civil society is key.
While we have reasons to celebrate at this crossroads, challenges remain in member states of our organisation – such as obstruction of the freedom of expression and other fundamental rights.
While we have reasons to celebrate at this crossroads, challenges remain in member states of our organisation – such as obstruction of the freedom of expression and other fundamental rights.
The OSCE is making a difference in this regard, through the ODIHR, the High Commissioner on National Minorities, and the Representative on the Freedom of the Media.
The OSCE is making a difference in this regard, through the ODIHR, the High Commissioner on National Minorities, and the Representative on the Freedom of the Media.
These institutions must be secured and strengthened if needed.
These institutions must be secured and strengthened if needed.
OSCE election observation missions deliver solid assessments and recommendations.
OSCE election observation missions deliver solid assessments and recommendations.
National follow-up must be effective.
National follow-up must be effective.
Norway, for its part, has worked closely with ODIHR in the follow-up on our last parliamentary elections in 2009.
Norway, for its part, has worked closely with ODIHR in the follow-up on our last parliamentary elections in 2009.
I also commend the High Commissioner on National Minorities, in particular for his Bolzano/Bozen recommendations on how to deal with the issue of national minorities in interstate relations in such a way as to avoid conflicts and foster good neighbourly relations.
I also commend the High Commissioner on National Minorities, in particular for his Bolzano/Bozen recommendations on how to deal with the issue of national minorities in interstate relations in such a way as to avoid conflicts and foster good neighbourly relations.
Third, we must demonstrate ability to take on transnational threats.
Third, we must demonstrate ability to take on transnational threats.
The OSCE is making a valuable contribution in Afghanistan.
The OSCE is making a valuable contribution in Afghanistan.
The OSCE can play an important role in combating international terrorism and organised crime.
The OSCE can play an important role in combating international terrorism and organised crime.
OSCE programmes for police reform, border security and fighting trafficking are especially relevant.
OSCE programmes for police reform, border security and fighting trafficking are especially relevant.
A new useful tool is the OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe.
A new useful tool is the OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe.
Norway is proud to be among the major contributors.
Norway is proud to be among the major contributors.
Fourth, we must demonstrate our effectiveness in dealing with arms control and security and confidence-building measures.
Fourth, we must demonstrate our effectiveness in dealing with arms control and security and confidence-building measures.
I welcome the updating and strengthening of the Vienna Document of 1999.
I welcome the updating and strengthening of the Vienna Document of 1999.
Although results so far are limited, this is a step in the right direction, and the work needs to be continued in 2011.
Although results so far are limited, this is a step in the right direction, and the work needs to be continued in 2011.
Europe needs to further develop and modernise arms control in order to improve security, stability and predictability for us all.
Europe needs to further develop and modernise arms control in order to improve security, stability and predictability for us all.
Norway will support the efforts to revitalise the CFE regime and put conventional arms control back on track.
Norway will support the efforts to revitalise the CFE regime and put conventional arms control back on track.
Finally, President Nazarbayev, once again I pay tribute to you, and to my friend and colleague Foreign Minister Saudabayev.
Finally, President Nazarbayev, once again I pay tribute to you, and to my friend and colleague Foreign Minister Saudabayev.
I welcome the agreement on Ukraine’s chairmanship in 2013, and extend my best wishes to Lithuania and Ireland for their chairmanship periods in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
I welcome the agreement on Ukraine’s chairmanship in 2013, and extend my best wishes to Lithuania and Ireland for their chairmanship periods in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
Opening statement at the OSCE summit in Astana
Åpningsinnlegg på OSSE-toppmøtet i Astana
International Migration 2008-2009 (pdf) Appendix A: general tables (xls) Appendix B: OECD countries (xls)
International migration 2008-2009 (pdf) Vedlegg A: generelle tabellar (xls) Vedlegg B: OECD-land (xls)
'The OSCE plays a key role in preventing and resolving conflicts in Europe.
- OSSE spiller en sentral rolle i å forebygge og løse konflikter i Europa.
The organisation is currently particularly visible in Ukraine, where a special mission is monitoring the situation in the conflict area.
I dag er organisasjonen spesielt synlig i Ukraina med observatørstyrken som overvåker situasjonen i konfliktområdet.
This is important to Norway,' said Foreign Minister Brende.
Dette er viktig for Norge, sier utenriksministeren.
Mr Brende will engage in a number of bilateral talks in connection with the OSCE meeting.
Brende vil ha en rekke bilaterale samtaler i forbindelse med OSSE-møtet.
This year's Ministerial Council marks the end of Serbia's chairmanship.
Årets utenriksministermøte markerer slutten på Serbias formannskap.
Norway last held the chairmanship of the OSCE in 1999.
Norge hadde sist formannskapet i OSSE i 1999.
Let me, on behalf of the Foreign Minister express my appreciation of this opportunity to be with you here in Tromsø.
Let me, on behalf of the Foreign Minister express my appreciation of this opportunity to be with you here in Tromsø.
I can think of no better venue for this conference.
I can think of no better venue for this conference.
Not only has Tromsø traditionally been Norway’s gateway to the Arctic.
Not only has Tromsø traditionally been Norway’s gateway to the Arctic.
It is also our key political and scientific centre in the High North.
It is also our key political and scientific centre in the High North.
A month after taking office, in November 2005, the Foreign Minister delivered his first major policy address on the High North here in Tromsø.
A month after taking office, in November 2005, the Foreign Minister delivered his first major policy address on the High North here in Tromsø.
And in December 2006 the Norwegian government launched its strategy for the High North.
And in December 2006 the Norwegian government launched its strategy for the High North.
Here in Tromsø.
Here in Tromsø.