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Since then, Norway has sought to clarity the situation through consultations with the Ethiopian authorities, but this has proved unsuccessful.
Siden den tid har Norge gjennom konsultasjoner søkt å oppnå oppklaring fra etiopisk side, men dette har ikke lykkes.
“We are surprised and regret the Ethiopian authorities’ unilateral decision,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre, who informed that Norway has urged Ethiopia to reconsider its decision.
- Vi er overrasket og beklager denne ensidige beslutningen fra etiopiske myndigheters side, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre, som opplyser at Norge har oppfordret Etiopia om å revurdere sin beslutning.
“We must now take the consequences of the fact that the Ethiopian authorities are upholding their decision and we are therefore making preparations to withdraw six diplomats from our embassy in Addis Ababa.
- Vi må nå ta konsekvensen av at beslutningen er fastholdt av etiopiske myndigheter og forbereder derfor å trekke tilbake seks diplomater fra vår ambassade i Addis Abeba.
We regret the impact this will have on our partners,” said the Foreign Minister.
Vi kan bare beklage at dette nå vil ramme våre partnere, sier utenriksminister Støre.
This does not imply a break in Norway’s diplomatic relations with Ethiopia.
Dette innebærer ikke et brudd på de diplomatiske forbindelsene med Etiopia.
The Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia is also responsible for Norway’s relations with the African Union, which has its headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Norges ambassade i Etiopia har også ansvaret for norske forbindelser til Den afrikanske union som har sitt hovedkvarter i Addis Abeba.
Operation Gunnerside 70th Anniversary Commemoration
70-års jubileet for Tungtvannsaksjonen på Vemork
Vemork - 26. february 2013, State Secretary for Defence, Eirik Øwre Thorshaug (Norwegian Labour party)
Tale fra statssekretæren på Vemork i forbindelse med 70-års jubileet.
Vemork, 26 February 2013 State Secretary for Defence, Eirik Øwre Thorshaug (Norwegian Labour party)
Vemork, 26 February 2013 Statssekretær i Forsvarsdepartementet Eirik Øwre Thorshaug (Ap)
Dear Joachim Rønneberg
Dear Joachim Rønneberg
The Rønneberg Family
The Rønneberg Family
Generals
Generals
Faced with history like today I become respectful and humble.
Faced with history like today I become respectful and humble.
It is a great honour to take part in this commemoration - of a unique event - 70 years back in time here at Vemork, in Telemark.
It is a great honour to take part in this commemoration - of a unique event - 70 years back in time here at Vemork, in Telemark.
It is seldom Norwegians use grand language.
It is seldom Norwegians use grand language.
We rarely apply strong and emotional words.
We rarely apply strong and emotional words.
We prefer modesty and humility.
We prefer modesty and humility.
However, on a historical day like this, an exception should be made.
However, on a historical day like this, an exception should be made.
"Operation Gunnerside” involved huge risks.
"Operation Gunnerside” involved huge risks.
It called for courage, and it called for knowledge, training and endurance.
It called for courage, and it called for knowledge, training and endurance.
During the Norwegian World War II resistance, perhaps no other operation was more significant than “Gunnerside”.
During the Norwegian World War II resistance, perhaps no other operation was more significant than “Gunnerside”.
Nine young Norwegian men from Company Linge, after receiving training in Scotland, were given the task of preempting the German attempt to develop a nuclear bomb, using heavy water produced at Hydro's plant at Rjukan.
Nine young Norwegian men from Company Linge, after receiving training in Scotland, were given the task of preempting the German attempt to develop a nuclear bomb, using heavy water produced at Hydro's plant at Rjukan.
A mission that at the time was crucial.
A mission that at the time was crucial.
A mission taking place against a sad backdrop, occasioned by a preceding Operation Freshman, and as we know had the most fatal outcome.
A mission taking place against a sad backdrop, occasioned by a preceding Operation Freshman, and as we know had the most fatal outcome.
As stated in one of Norway’s leading newspapers on this commemoration: "The operation set an example".
As stated in one of Norway’s leading newspapers on this commemoration: "The operation set an example".
It has been characterized as the most successful act of sabotage during the War.
It has been characterized as the most successful act of sabotage during the War.
The mission, initiated by the British "Special Operations Executive" (SOE) is appropriately documented.
The mission, initiated by the British "Special Operations Executive" (SOE) is appropriately documented.
Internationally through the well-known movie "The heroes of Telemark" in 1965.
Internationally through the well-known movie "The heroes of Telemark" in 1965.
Sir Winston Churchill onced remarked that WWII was “a war of the Unknown Warriors”.
Sir Winston Churchill onced remarked that WWII was “a war of the Unknown Warriors”.
In a BBC Broadcast, from London, on 14 July 1940 he stated:
In a BBC Broadcast, from London, on 14 July 1940 he stated:
This is no war of chieftains or of princes, of dynasties or national ambition; it is a war of peoples and of causes.
This is no war of chieftains or of princes, of dynasties or national ambition; it is a war of peoples and of causes.
I am happy that some of the names are well-known.
I am happy that some of the names are well-known.
Their stories told.
Their stories told.
Their achievements commemorated.
Their achievements commemorated.
In advance of this anniversary, the focus of Norwegian media coverage has been twofold.
In advance of this anniversary, the focus of Norwegian media coverage has been twofold.
First, the modesty of the soldiers taking part.
First, the modesty of the soldiers taking part.
Amidst us here today is one of them.
Amidst us here today is one of them.
At the impressive age of 93 years, but still standing tall, upright and stylish.
At the impressive age of 93 years, but still standing tall, upright and stylish.
The leader of "Operation Gunnerside," at that time the 2.
The leader of "Operation Gunnerside," at that time the 2.
Lieutenant, Joachim Rønneberg from Ålesund.
Lieutenant, Joachim Rønneberg from Ålesund.
Later today he will offer his own account of what took place, 70 years ago.
Later today he will offer his own account of what took place, 70 years ago.
I look forward to his presentation.
I look forward to his presentation.
It is living history.
It is living history.
Truly, one of the warriors - that deserve to be commemorated.
Truly, one of the warriors - that deserve to be commemorated.
Allow me to convey warm greetings from the Minister of Defence.
Allow me to convey warm greetings from the Minister of Defence.
She wanted to be here today, but is in Northern Norway together with the British Minister of Defence.
She wanted to be here today, but is in Northern Norway together with the British Minister of Defence.
Second, as an important lesson from a political perspective, I will say the following: The need for modern, well trained SOF forces provided with good intelligence remain solid.
Second, as an important lesson from a political perspective, I will say the following: The need for modern, well trained SOF forces provided with good intelligence remain solid.
This capacity and capability is still valid for the security challenges our society faces today.
This capacity and capability is still valid for the security challenges our society faces today.
To most Norwegians the sabotage of the Vemork power-station is one of the most well-known examples of Norwegian resistance to Nazi occupation.
To most Norwegians the sabotage of the Vemork power-station is one of the most well-known examples of Norwegian resistance to Nazi occupation.
To our closest allies, United Kingdom and the United States, the operation reminds us of the strong transatlantic bonds existing between our nations for more than 70 years.
To our closest allies, United Kingdom and the United States, the operation reminds us of the strong transatlantic bonds existing between our nations for more than 70 years.
This highlights another important dimension.
This highlights another important dimension.
At this lunch table, are representatives of three Allied nations that fought together against Hitler's tyranny, and eventually won the peace!
At this lunch table, are representatives of three Allied nations that fought together against Hitler's tyranny, and eventually won the peace!
Literally, today we are back in the setting in which a strong transatlantic relationship was in the making.
Literally, today we are back in the setting in which a strong transatlantic relationship was in the making.
The legacy and lessons of Company Linge, are important to Special Operation forces today.
The legacy and lessons of Company Linge, are important to Special Operation forces today.
On behalf the Norwegian Government I would like to thank Mr Joachim Rønneberg and his comrades.
On behalf the Norwegian Government I would like to thank Mr Joachim Rønneberg and his comrades.
Thank you for your courage and bravery.
Thank you for your courage and bravery.
Thank you for your efforts at a time when it was needed the most.
Thank you for your efforts at a time when it was needed the most.
Thank you on behalf of generations that were given freedom and democracy through the efforts of many modest warriors.
Thank you on behalf of generations that were given freedom and democracy through the efforts of many modest warriors.
It is with great respect and appreciation I propose a big hand of applause to the man of honour - resistance fighter Joachim Rønneberg.
It is with great respect and appreciation I propose a big hand of applause to the man of honour - resistance fighter Joachim Rønneberg.
Each and every one of us is responsible for this,” says Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Her har hver og én av oss et ansvar, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Human rights are under pressure.
Menneskerettighetene er under press.
This means that the rights we take for granted in Norway are being violated in many other countries, and to a greater extent than before.
Det betyr at rettigheter som vi i Norge tar for gitt, i mange land blir krenket i større grad enn før.
People living in countries afflicted by war and conflict are particularly vulnerable, but this also applies for peaceful countries.
Spesielt utsatt er mennesker som lever i land med krig og konflikt, men dette gjelder også i fredelige land.
“Our global world is in the throes of a fundamental value struggle.
- Det pågår en verdikamp i vår globale verden.
A struggle in which basic rights are at stake.
En kamp der grunnleggende rettigheter står på spill.
I’m thinking about an increasing number of people, more than 65 million, who have been forced to leave their homes due to human conflict, violence and abuse.
Jeg tenker på et økende antall mennesker, over 65 millioner, som er blitt tvungne til å forlate sine hjem, på grunn av menneskeskapte konflikter, vold og overgrep.
And I’m thinking about hate speech spreading online and through society,” says Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Og jeg tenker på hatefulle ytringer som sprer seg via internett og videre i samfunnet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway works to promote human rights internationally through the UN, regional organisations, civil society organisations and through dialogue with individual countries.
Norge jobber for å styrke menneskerettigheter internasjonalt gjennom FN, regionale organisasjoner, sivilsamfunnsorganisasjoner og i dialog med enkeltland.
“You and I have a joint responsibility to protect our common rights, and stand up for humane values.
- Du og jeg har et felles ansvar for å verne om våre felles rettigheter, og stå opp for menneskelige verdier.
This is the only way we can preserve our common dignity and develop good societies that everyone can live in,” says the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Det er bare slik vi kan bevare vår felles verdighet og utvikle gode samfunn å leve i for alle, sier utenriksministeren.
Calling on everyone to stand up for human rights
Oppfordrer alle til å stå opp for menneskerettighetene
Today is Human Rights Day.
I dag er den internasjonale dagen for menneskerettigheter.
“South Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the armed conflict in the country.
- Sør-Sudan er i en humanitær krise som følge av den væpnede konflikten i landet.
We cannot simply stand by and watch this happen.
Det kan vi ikke sitte stille og se på.
The situation in South Sudan is extremely serious.
Situasjonen i Sør-Sudan er svært alvorlig.
More than a million people have fled their homes.
Over en million mennesker har flyktet fra sine hjem.
Almost 300 000 of them are refugees in neighbouring countries.
Opp mot 300.000 av disse er flyktninger i nabolandene.
Four million people are in need of food, and this figure will increase dramatically unless extensive emergency relief is made available.
Fire millioner mennesker trenger matvarehjelp, og dette tallet vil øke dramatisk om ikke omfattende nødhjelp kommer inn.
Only 30 % of the required humanitarian aid has been pledged so far.
Bare 30 prosent av det anslåtte behovet for humanitær bistand er så langt sikret.
Norway has been engaged in what is now South Sudan for many decades.
Norge har vært engasjert i det som i dag er Sør-Sudan i mange tiår.
“The international community must respond far more actively to this crisis.
- Det internasjonale samfunnet må svare på krisen på en langt mer robust måte.
Money is needed, and it is needed now.
Det trengs penger, og de trengs nå.
So far, Norway has allocated NOK 100 million to South Sudan for humanitarian purposes.
Fra norsk side har vi så langt bevilget 100 millioner kroner til humanitær innsats.
We will also restructure Norwegian aid in order to be better able to meet the humanitarian needs in South Sudan,” says Mr Brende.
Vi vil også legge om den norske bistanden for å bedre kunne møte de humanitære behovene i Sør-Sudan, sier Brende.
'This is a long-awaited and important step on the path to peace in South Sudan,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
- Dette er et etterlengtet og viktig steg på veien mot fred i Sør-Sudan, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Together with the US, Norway has played an active role in securing the return of the opposition.
Norge har sammen med USA en aktiv rolle i å sikre denne tilbakekomsten.
'The return of the opposition to Juba could be a turning point for South Sudan.
- Opposisjonens tilbakekomst til Juba kan bli et vendepunkt for Sør-Sudan.
As a result of the two-year conflict, 4.6 million people are affected by an acute humanitarian crisis, according to the UN.
To år med konflikt har ført 4,6 millioner mennesker ut i en akutt humanitær krise, ifølge FN.
Some 2.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes.
2,3 millioner mennesker er på flukt.
The parties alone are responsible for ensuring that the agreement is upheld.
Det er partene alene som bærer ansvaret for at avtalen overholdes.
Norway, together with its Troika partners, stands ready to support this process, with the aim of bringing peace to the country as soon as possible,' Mr Brende said.
Norge, sammen med andre medlemmer av Troikaen, står klare til å støtte prosessen, med mål om å få snarlig fred, sier Brende.
Norway welcomes return of opposition to South Sudan
Ønsker opposisjonens retur til Sør-Sudan velkommen
Today, representatives of the opposition returned to the South Sudanese capital, Juba, for the first time since the conflict in South Sudan broke out in December 2013.
For første gang siden konflikten i Sør-Sudan brøt ut i desember 2013 landet i dag representanter for opposisjonen i hovedstaden Juba.
‘This is very good news for Norway.
- Dette er svært gode nyheter for Norge.
Standardised rules for the EU and the EEA improve the competitiveness of the aquaculture industries in both Iceland and Norway,’ said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Frank Bakke-Jensen.
Standardisert regelverk for EØS og EU øker i dette tilfellet konkurransekraften for både islandsk og norsk havbruksnæring, sier EØS- og EU-minister Frank Bakke-Jensen.
Solution in sight for organic salmon
Løsning for økolaksen
"We must use our organisation to achieve real results.
- We must use our organisation to achieve real results.
We must continue to invest in the institutions and field missions.
We must continue to invest in the institutions and field missions.
And we must live up to our commitments in all dimensions", Foreign Minister Børge Brende said in his speech at the OSCE Meeting in Kiev 5 December.
And we must live up to our commitments in all dimensions, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende bl.a. i sin tale i Kiev 5. desember.
For decades the OSCE has been important for stability, security and democracy in our region.
For decades the OSCE has been important for stability, security and democracy in our region.
Let this inspire us also in the future.
Let this inspire us also in the future.
The OSCE is a unique tool.
The OSCE is a unique tool.
But let us be honest: In recent years there has not been enough progress.
But let us be honest: In recent years there has not been enough progress.
There is a lack of political will and not enough cooperation and compromise.
There is a lack of political will and not enough cooperation and compromise.
On arms control and security we need to move forward -- on conventional arms control as well as on confidence and security building measures.
On arms control and security we need to move forward -- on conventional arms control as well as on confidence and security building measures.
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.
There are people who live in fear because of their political conviction or religious beliefs.
There are people who live in fear because of their political conviction or religious beliefs.
Protection of the rights of the individuals is a core responsibility that we all share.
Protection of the rights of the individuals is a core responsibility that we all share.
The OSCE is the most important force for democratisation and respect for human rights throughout the region.
The OSCE is the most important force for democratisation and respect for human rights throughout the region.
We must use our organisation to achieve real results.
We must use our organisation to achieve real results.
And we must live up to our commitments in all dimensions.
And we must live up to our commitments in all dimensions.
In Astana we agreed to value the importance of civil society and free media.
In Astana we agreed to value the importance of civil society and free media.
They help us to ensure full respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and democracy, including free and fair elections, and the rule of law.
They help us to ensure full respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and democracy, including free and fair elections, and the rule of law.
Yesterday evening I visited Maidan Independence Square.
Yesterday evening I visited Maidan Independence Square.
What I saw was politically engaged people fighting for the future of their country.
What I saw was politically engaged people fighting for the future of their country.
Their political engagement must be protected and encouraged.
Their political engagement must be protected and encouraged.
This is a core OSCE commitment, as you yourself, Mr.Chairman, Foreign Minister Kozjara of Ukraine, underlined in your statement yesterday.
This is a core OSCE commitment, as you yourself, Mr.Chairman, Foreign Minister Kozjara of Ukraine, underlined in your statement yesterday.
We need to refrain from attempts to put pressure on individual countries who are seeking integration in one direction or another.
We need to refrain from attempts to put pressure on individual countries who are seeking integration in one direction or another.
We are facing new transnational threats that must be countered in other ways than by military means.
We are facing new transnational threats that must be countered in other ways than by military means.
In response to the changing threats to our common security, we must also strengthen the way we cooperate.
In response to the changing threats to our common security, we must also strengthen the way we cooperate.
Terrorism, narcotics trade, human trafficking and cyber security threats continue to grow.
Terrorism, narcotics trade, human trafficking and cyber security threats continue to grow.
If we do not address new and pressing issues, we will undermine the credibility of our organisation.
If we do not address new and pressing issues, we will undermine the credibility of our organisation.
We must develop new commitments and new ways of responding to emerging security threats and make the OSCE relevant to the current challenges we are facing.
We must develop new commitments and new ways of responding to emerging security threats and make the OSCE relevant to the current challenges we are facing.
In conclusion, I would like to express our support for the incoming Swiss chairmanship and for the priorities they have set.
In conclusion, I would like to express our support for the incoming Swiss chairmanship and for the priorities they have set.
We support the focus on implementation of our commitments and the enhanced involvement of civil society in the work of the OSCE.
We support the focus on implementation of our commitments and the enhanced involvement of civil society in the work of the OSCE.
We wish the Swiss chairmanship every success.
We wish the Swiss chairmanship every success.
It is important, it is about the future of the OSCE, that can have a positive impact on our region if we get it right.
It is important, it is about the future of the OSCE, that can have a positive impact on our region if we get it right.
Statement at the 20th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council
Innlegg på OSSEs utenriksministermøte
Kiev, 5 December 2013
Kiev, 5. desember 2013
The Bank has received widespread support in both Asia and Europe.
Banken har mottatt omfattende støtte i Asia og Europa.
‘The establishment of the AIIB will be important for Norwegian development priorities.
- Opprettelsen av AIIB er viktig for norske utviklingspolitiske prioriteringer.
Norway will work to ensure that the AIIB embodies the best standards of governance, accountability and transparency.
Norge vil arbeide for å sikre at AIIB benytter de beste standarder innen styresett, ansvarlighet og åpenhet.
OSCE releases election observers’ report
OSSE-rapport frå valobservasjon er klar
• OSCE report (pdf)
OSSE-rapporten (pdf)
OSCE to observe Norwegian elections
OSSE ønsker å observere valget
The OSCE’s report from their visit has now been published.
OSSEs rapport fra besøket er nå offentliggjort.
They wish to send a group of observers to Norway to observe the run-up to the election and the actual conduct of the election on election day.
De ønsker å sende en gruppe valgobservatører til Norge for å observere valginnspurten og selve valggjennomføringen på valgdagen.
This will ensure that the election processes are transparent, which is essential for maintaining confidence.”
Dette sikrer god gjennomsiktighet i valgprosessene, noe som er helt nødvendig for å opprettholde tilliten.
During their visit they had meetings with the electoral authorities at both central government and local level, in addition to meetings with parties represented in the Storting, commercial and professional bodies, the media etc.
Under besøket hadde de møter med valgmyndighetene både på statlig og lokalt nivå, i tillegg til møter med partier representert på Stortinget, interesseorganisasjoner, media m.m.
Their report on the visit is being published today.
Rapporten fra besøket offentliggjøres i dag.
”It is important that the electoral system in a democracy is subjected to continuous evaluation and development.
– Det er viktig at valgsystemet i et demokrati er gjenstand for en løpende vurdering og utvikling.
This is essential in a living democracy”.
Dette er helt nødvendig i et levende demokrati, sier statsråden.