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It is the only circumpolar intergovernmental body where all the eight Arctic states are members, and there also are several observers.
It is the only circumpolar intergovernmental body where all the eight Arctic states are members, and there also are several observers.
This organisation has become increasingly important, increasingly relevant.
This organisation has become increasingly important, increasingly relevant.
It has begun to take form and to position itself, as reflected in the recent agreement on search and rescue responsibility, and we are now working on an oil spill agreement.
It has begun to take form and to position itself, as reflected in the recent agreement on search and rescue responsibility, and we are now working on an oil spill agreement.
It also provides a forum where we can discuss issues that are important.
It also provides a forum where we can discuss issues that are important.
For instance, with regard to the IMO – the International Maritime Organization – many decisions should be made there, but the Arctic countries can also discuss them in the Arctic Council.
For instance, with regard to the IMO – the International Maritime Organization – many decisions should be made there, but the Arctic countries can also discuss them in the Arctic Council.
One of the big discussions going on now is whether to enlarge the number of observers.
One of the big discussions going on now is whether to enlarge the number of observers.
We have agreed on certain criteria for applicants.
We have agreed on certain criteria for applicants.
I want to say that it is good news that many countries want to join the Arctic Council as observers.
I want to say that it is good news that many countries want to join the Arctic Council as observers.
We welcome such interest and we hope that the decisions taken at the ministerial meeting in Sweden this May will be positive.
We welcome such interest and we hope that the decisions taken at the ministerial meeting in Sweden this May will be positive.
This is an ongoing discussion.
This is an ongoing discussion.
We are happy that more people want to join our club, because this means that they are not starting another club, and that gives us some influence on what topics are discussed in relation to the Arctic.
We are happy that more people want to join our club, because this means that they are not starting another club, and that gives us some influence on what topics are discussed in relation to the Arctic.
To conclude, I would like to say that my approach now as a Foreign Minister is to celebrate what we have achieved, and then to start “phase two”, the second stage of the High North strategy.
To conclude, I would like to say that my approach now as a Foreign Minister is to celebrate what we have achieved, and then to start “phase two”, the second stage of the High North strategy.
This means really starting to grasp all the opportunities, including the exploitation of oil and gas resources, the increasing interest in other mineral resources, the increasing needs for developing skills and expertise, innovation and technology in order to realise these major opportunities.
This means really starting to grasp all the opportunities, including the exploitation of oil and gas resources, the increasing interest in other mineral resources, the increasing needs for developing skills and expertise, innovation and technology in order to realise these major opportunities.
We must strengthen the institutions we need to make sure that all this can be done in a responsible way.
We must strengthen the institutions we need to make sure that all this can be done in a responsible way.
And we must show due respect for the people here and for traditional ways of living in the north.
And we must show due respect for the people here and for traditional ways of living in the north.
Cooperation should enable us to do both.
Cooperation should enable us to do both.
Hence I look forward to this important and interesting conference, Arctic Frontiers, here at this very solid and important university.
Hence I look forward to this important and interesting conference, Arctic Frontiers, here at this very solid and important university.
Opening Remarks at Arctic Frontiers
Åpningsinnlegg på Arctic Frontiers
Yangon, 26 January 2012
Yangon, 26. januar 2012
Myanmar should decide its own pace of development and define its own economic agenda.
Myanmar should decide its own pace of development and define its own economic agenda.
Investors and economic partners will then have to comply with policies based on Myanmar’s own interests and needs.
Investors and economic partners will then have to comply with policies based on Myanmar’s own interests and needs.
Myanmar has the advantage of having vast natural resources, Foreign Minister Støre said in his remarks.
Myanmar has the advantage of having vast natural resources, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sin innledning.
The Minister based his speech on some of the following points (check against delivery)
The Minister based his speech on some of the following points (check against delivery)
Dear Minister of Industry U Soe Thein, Ladies and gentlemen,
Dear Minister of Industry U Soe Thein, Ladies and gentlemen,
It is a pleasure for me to be here at what I believe is a historic moment and opportunity for Myanmar.
It is a pleasure for me to be here at what I believe is a historic moment and opportunity for Myanmar.
Yesterday I had talks with President Thein Sein, several key ministers and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Yesterday I had talks with President Thein Sein, several key ministers and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
My impression from the talks is that, although they have different views on a number of issues, they all share the belief that reform must proceed in all areas, and that great opportunities lie ahead if the right choices are made.
My impression from the talks is that, although they have different views on a number of issues, they all share the belief that reform must proceed in all areas, and that great opportunities lie ahead if the right choices are made.
This roundtable has been convened to highlight the opportunities facing Myanmar, and to identify avenues of development that would benefit the population and build a foundation for balanced and inclusive growth.
This roundtable has been convened to highlight the opportunities facing Myanmar, and to identify avenues of development that would benefit the population and build a foundation for balanced and inclusive growth.
I am honoured that Minister U Soe Thein has agreed to co-host this event.
I am honoured that Minister U Soe Thein has agreed to co-host this event.
We also have two economic experts with us here today: Ian Porter and Robert Grawe, who at our request have spent time in Myanmar assessing the economy and identifying possible roles for the international community and the international financial institutions.
We also have two economic experts with us here today: Ian Porter and Robert Grawe, who at our request have spent time in Myanmar assessing the economy and identifying possible roles for the international community and the international financial institutions.
Sigve Brekke of the Norwegian telecom company Telenor will share his experience of other Southeast Asian markets in the field of responsible investment and partnerships in a sector of importance for countries undergoing transition and growth.
Sigve Brekke of the Norwegian telecom company Telenor will share his experience of other Southeast Asian markets in the field of responsible investment and partnerships in a sector of importance for countries undergoing transition and growth.
Now, in my brief introduction, I would like to emphasise three aspects that I believe provide opportunities for Myanmar:
Now, in my brief introduction, I would like to emphasise three aspects that I believe provide opportunities for Myanmar:
First, you have the possibility of using the experience and history of others – their successes and failures – to your advantage.
First, you have the possibility of using the experience and history of others – their successes and failures – to your advantage.
What I can offer is our story: After Norway gained independence in 1905, it was one of the poorest countries in Europe.
What I can offer is our story: After Norway gained independence in 1905, it was one of the poorest countries in Europe.
During the years leading up to World War II, our economy was largely dependent on fisheries, maritime transport and an emerging industrial sector.
During the years leading up to World War II, our economy was largely dependent on fisheries, maritime transport and an emerging industrial sector.
These sectors generated knowledge and competence that we were later able to turn to our advantage.
These sectors generated knowledge and competence that we were later able to turn to our advantage.
The discovery of vast oil and gas resources in the 1970s created new opportunities.
The discovery of vast oil and gas resources in the 1970s created new opportunities.
In 2010, oil and gas accounted for 45% of the value of Norwegian exports (approximately USD 80 billion).
In 2010, oil and gas accounted for 45% of the value of Norwegian exports (approximately USD 80 billion).
Figures from November 2011 indicate a daily production of 2 057 000 barrels of oil.
Figures from November 2011 indicate a daily production of 2 057 000 barrels of oil.
Most important, all Government petroleum revenue is transferred to the Government Pension Fund, which is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.
Most important, all Government petroleum revenue is transferred to the Government Pension Fund, which is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.
However, the key to this development is that we found a balance between government control and the international expertise and investment required to develop the oil and gas industry.
However, the key to this development is that we found a balance between government control and the international expertise and investment required to develop the oil and gas industry.
We established national legislation and predictable and transparent policies, and knowledge was transferred to our own educational institutions and industries.
We established national legislation and predictable and transparent policies, and knowledge was transferred to our own educational institutions and industries.
At the same time, we already had a welfare system (“the Nordic model”) where income and benefits were evenly distributed, combined with rules and agreements establishing well-functioning labour relations and systems for peaceful dispute settlement.
At the same time, we already had a welfare system (“the Nordic model”) where income and benefits were evenly distributed, combined with rules and agreements establishing well-functioning labour relations and systems for peaceful dispute settlement.
As you may know, other countries that have natural resources that are in demand have not been in such a fortunate position.
As you may know, other countries that have natural resources that are in demand have not been in such a fortunate position.
However, I believe the most important thing for a resource-based economy is to establish national policies and clear rules and regulations.
However, I believe the most important thing for a resource-based economy is to establish national policies and clear rules and regulations.
Second, Myanmar should decide its own pace of development and define its own economic agenda.
Second, Myanmar should decide its own pace of development and define its own economic agenda.
Myanmar has the advantage of having vast natural resources.
Myanmar has the advantage of having vast natural resources.
However, unlike many post-war European countries, your greatest advantage is that you are increasingly becoming a part of a dynamic regional economy.
However, unlike many post-war European countries, your greatest advantage is that you are increasingly becoming a part of a dynamic regional economy.
Both capital and competence are already present in the region, and structures for economic and political integration are being established.
Both capital and competence are already present in the region, and structures for economic and political integration are being established.
The challenge for Myanmar now is to define the manner in which it would like to connect to regional development.
The challenge for Myanmar now is to define the manner in which it would like to connect to regional development.
Rapid economic growth can be achieved in many ways.
Rapid economic growth can be achieved in many ways.
However, sustainable economic development is best achieved by standards for the conduct of companies and investors.
However, sustainable economic development is best achieved by standards for the conduct of companies and investors.
And strong regulatory mechanisms will ensure that the Government keeps the upper hand and that development is in line with national strategies.
And strong regulatory mechanisms will ensure that the Government keeps the upper hand and that development is in line with national strategies.
My third and last point is that Myanmar can benefit from already existing resources.
My third and last point is that Myanmar can benefit from already existing resources.
I firmly believe that, as the reform policy continues, the international community will respond by lifting current restrictions on assistance and financing.
I firmly believe that, as the reform policy continues, the international community will respond by lifting current restrictions on assistance and financing.
We, on our part, will continue to encourage such a development.
We, on our part, will continue to encourage such a development.
At the same time, opportunities already exist for establishing partnerships with international centres of expertise, for instance on sustainable investment and resource development.
At the same time, opportunities already exist for establishing partnerships with international centres of expertise, for instance on sustainable investment and resource development.
Myanmar could, for example, consider joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, EITI (where Indonesia is already a member).
Myanmar could, for example, consider joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, EITI (where Indonesia is already a member).
Another opportunity would be to make full use of the expertise on labour relations within the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Another opportunity would be to make full use of the expertise on labour relations within the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Moreover, as a number of ceasefire agreements have now been concluded, expertise is also available on how to convert economies from conflict management to development, and we would be prepared to give our contributions such a process.
Moreover, as a number of ceasefire agreements have now been concluded, expertise is also available on how to convert economies from conflict management to development, and we would be prepared to give our contributions such a process.
Finally, we will from our side pursue the opportunities which exist for utilising international economic expertise within macro-economic planning.
Finally, we will from our side pursue the opportunities which exist for utilising international economic expertise within macro-economic planning.
We look forward to continue working with the Government of Myanmar and with civil society actors with a view to establishing lasting partnerships and promoting economic development.
We look forward to continue working with the Government of Myanmar and with civil society actors with a view to establishing lasting partnerships and promoting economic development.
This roundtable is the beginning of a long process and will provide a basis for forging ties in connection with many of the questions we will be discussing here today.
This roundtable is the beginning of a long process and will provide a basis for forging ties in connection with many of the questions we will be discussing here today.
Remarks at Roundtable on Economic Reform and Responsible Investments
Remarks at Roundtable on Economic Reform and Responsible Investments
The conference was arranged by Fafo, The University in Oslo and International Law and Policy Institute (Ilpi).
Konferansen var i regi av Fafo, Universitetet i Oslo og International Law and Policy Institute (Ilpi).
I congratulate Tunisia with the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
I congratulate Tunisia with the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
The dialogue quartet is a deserving and important winner.
The dialogue quartet is a deserving and important winner.
This year's Peace Prize celebrates the Tunisian spirit of political cooperation and compromise.
This year's Peace Prize celebrates the Tunisian spirit of political cooperation and compromise.
What can the world learn from Tunisia?
What can the world learn from Tunisia?
There is both a short and a long answer to this question.
There is both a short and a long answer to this question.
Let me start with the short one: The world can learn how to avoid violent conflict through inclusive national dialogue.
Let me start with the short one: The world can learn how to avoid violent conflict through inclusive national dialogue.
The quartet facilitated peace and stability in a highly volatile and challenging situation.
The quartet facilitated peace and stability in a highly volatile and challenging situation.
The job is, however, not over.
The job is, however, not over.
This leads me to the long answer.
This leads me to the long answer.
The long answer includes the events that took place in 2011.
The long answer includes the events that took place in 2011.
North Africa and the Middle East has seen great instability since the start of the Arab spring.
North Africa and the Middle East has seen great instability since the start of the Arab spring.
Many countries have seen social unrest.
Many countries have seen social unrest.
In other places, like Syria, the uprisings of the Arabic spring ignited violent conflicts.
In other places, like Syria, the uprisings of the Arabic spring ignited violent conflicts.
Conflicts leading to unspeakable human suffering and the loss of uncountable lives.
Conflicts leading to unspeakable human suffering and the loss of uncountable lives.
We have seen how changes in the structure and social fabrics of societies and nations may lead to volatile situations.
We have seen how changes in the structure and social fabrics of societies and nations may lead to volatile situations.
Explanations can be found on both the micro and macro level.
Explanations can be found on both the micro and macro level.
In Tunisia in 2011 and beyond, we could observe many of the same drivers that eventually triggered violent conflict elsewhere in the region: Fast societal changes, important groups losing power and influence, high unemployment and large, underprivileged groups left in poverty.
In Tunisia in 2011 and beyond, we could observe many of the same drivers that eventually triggered violent conflict elsewhere in the region: Fast societal changes, important groups losing power and influence, high unemployment and large, underprivileged groups left in poverty.
Yet this week, we celebrate that the hopes from the Arab spring are still very much alive in Tunisia.
Yet this week, we celebrate that the hopes from the Arab spring are still very much alive in Tunisia.
The Nobel committee awarded this year's Peace Prize to Tunisian civil society organisations.
The Nobel committee awarded this year's Peace Prize to Tunisian civil society organisations.
Together they worked as one, as a quartet.
Together they worked as one, as a quartet.
They played a bold and crucial role by establishing a broad alliance within civil society.
They played a bold and crucial role by establishing a broad alliance within civil society.
An alliance that collaborated, compromised, mediated and negotiated peaceful solutions.
An alliance that collaborated, compromised, mediated and negotiated peaceful solutions.
The quartet grabbed a role, it took responsibility, it listened and it was given space.
The quartet grabbed a role, it took responsibility, it listened and it was given space.
It worked for Tunisia's national interest, and influenced the political parties to do the same.
It worked for Tunisia's national interest, and influenced the political parties to do the same.
As a result, the opportunity of the Arab spring was not lost in Tunisia.
As a result, the opportunity of the Arab spring was not lost in Tunisia.
The absence of violence did not mean all parties agreed, or that the potential for violence disappeared.
The absence of violence did not mean all parties agreed, or that the potential for violence disappeared.
Yet the inclusive national dialogue succeeded in creating a positive and constructive momentum for a Tunisian led democratic development.
Yet the inclusive national dialogue succeeded in creating a positive and constructive momentum for a Tunisian led democratic development.
This facilitated the promulgation of a constitution and elections in 2014.
This facilitated the promulgation of a constitution and elections in 2014.
The elections mandated a coalition of political parties to lead the country.
The elections mandated a coalition of political parties to lead the country.
External powers initiated none of this – Tunisia's own political forces and civil society led the process.
External powers initiated none of this – Tunisia's own political forces and civil society led the process.
As I mentioned earlier, the job in Tunisia is not over.
As I mentioned earlier, the job in Tunisia is not over.
In fact, a vibrant democracy requires constant work.
In fact, a vibrant democracy requires constant work.
Similarly, democracy does not in itself guarantee national peace.
Similarly, democracy does not in itself guarantee national peace.
To the contrary, the expectations that follow a democratic process can even fuel renewed conflict if they are not met.
To the contrary, the expectations that follow a democratic process can even fuel renewed conflict if they are not met.
The democratic system is just a way to organise the political and social dialogue in a country.
The democratic system is just a way to organise the political and social dialogue in a country.
For Tunisia, it is now important to address poverty and equal opportunities.
For Tunisia, it is now important to address poverty and equal opportunities.
To offer stability and the rule of law.
To offer stability and the rule of law.
To balance the protection of citizens and fundamental human rights.
To balance the protection of citizens and fundamental human rights.
2015 has also been a year where we have seen three atrocious terrorist attacks in Tunisia.
2015 has also been a year where we have seen three atrocious terrorist attacks in Tunisia.
Both civilians and the government have been targeted.
Both civilians and the government have been targeted.
The attacks demonstrate how volatile the situation is, and challenge all parts of society.
The attacks demonstrate how volatile the situation is, and challenge all parts of society.
They create fears and doubts.
They create fears and doubts.
They affect the economy in a negative way
They affect the economy in a negative way
The current migration crisis is another great challenge for both Europe, North-Africa and the Middle East.
The current migration crisis is another great challenge for both Europe, North-Africa and the Middle East.
Tunisians are not fleeing for other countries, and Tunisia is not a transit country for this traffic.
Tunisians are not fleeing for other countries, and Tunisia is not a transit country for this traffic.
Still, several of the foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq are of Tunisian origin.
Still, several of the foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq are of Tunisian origin.
And the horrible terrorist attacks demonstrate that the roots of extremism may still find fertile ground in Tunisia.
And the horrible terrorist attacks demonstrate that the roots of extremism may still find fertile ground in Tunisia.