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During his visit, the Foreign Minister will also meet representatives of the country’s provincial governments and the opposition, as well as the International Red Cross, Telenor, and Pakistani commentators.
Utenriksministeren vil under besøket også møte representanter for delstatsmyndigheter og opposisjonen, Det internasjonale Røde Kors, Telenor og pakistanske kommentatorer.
Pakistan occupies a central position in a region that has become increasingly important to Norway, among other things due to Norway’s involvement in Afghanistan.
Pakistan har en sentral plass i en region som har blitt stadig viktigere for Norge, blant annet på grunn av engasjementet i Afghanistan.
“Pakistan plays a key role in the stabilisation of Afghanistan, and it has suffered great losses in the fighting in the border areas.
– Pakistan spiller en sentral rolle for stabilisering av Afghanistan, og har selv lidd store tap i kampene i grenseområdene.
Norway is also supporting Pakistan in the area of development cooperation, and it participates in the group Friends of Democratic Pakistan.
Norge er også en bidragsyter til Pakistan på utviklingssiden, og deltar i gruppen ”Friends of Democractic Pakistan”.
The main priority areas for Norwegian development assistance to Pakistan are education, health and good governance.
Hovedinnsatsområdene for den norske bistanden er utdanning, helse og godt styresett.
Photos for free use will be available here: www.flickr.com/photos/utenriksdept
Det vil bli lagt ut bilder til fri benyttelse på www.flickr.com/photos/utenriksdept
Press contact in connection with the visit: Head of Information Bjørn Jahnsen, mobile phone: +47 971 64 843.
Pressekontakt i forbindelse med besøket: Kommunikasjonssjef Bjørn Jahnsen, 971 64 843.
Foreign Minister Støre’s visit to Afghanistan
Utenriksministeren i Afghanistan
Norway’s Foreign Minister deplores the Israeli decision to expand settlement in Jerusalem
Utenriksministeren tar avstand fra ny israelsk utbygging i Jerusalem
The Presidency of the EU, the US and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have all expressed their deep dismay over the decision to expand the settlement.
EU-formannskapet, USA og FNs generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon har alle uttrykt sin dype skuffelse over vedtaket om utbygging.
“The status of Jerusalem is of crucial importance for the prospects for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
– Status for Jerusalem blir av avgjørende betydning for utsiktene for fred mellom israelerne og palestinerne.
The Israeli decision hampers and undermines the possibility of re-starting negotiations on a lasting two-state solution.
Den israelske beslutningen undergraver og vanskeliggjør muligheten for å få i gang forhandlinger om en varig to-statsløsning.
It is essential that no unilateral actions are taken that can lead to further escalation of the conflict,” Mr Støre said.
Det er viktig at det ikke iverksettes ensidige tiltak som kan øke konfliktnivået ytterligere, sier utenriksministeren.
“The international community has repeatedly urged the Israeli authorities to refrain from such provocative acts towards Palestinians in the area.
- Det internasjonale samfunn har gjentatte ganger oppfordret israelske myndigheter til å avstå fra slike provoserende handlinger overfor palestinerne i dette området.
Norway calls for an international investigation of Israel’s boarding of the convoy carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza
Norge krever internasjonal gransking av Israels bording av flåte med humanitær hjelp til Gaza
The Israeli authorities have confirmed that at least 10 people were killed during the clash.
Israelske myndigheter har bekreftet at minst ti personer mistet livet under sammenstøtet.
The number may be higher, and many are reported to be injured.
Det kan være flere, og mange er rapportert skadet.
The convoy was on its way to Gaza carrying emergency relief supplies when it was boarded by Israeli naval forces Sunday night, apparently in international waters.
Flåten var på vei til Gaza med nødhjelpsforsendelser, da den ble bordet av israelsk marine natt til mandag, tilsynelatende i internasjonalt farvann.
The violent clash occurred when the forces boarded the largest vessel.
I forbindelse med bordingen av det største skipet, oppstod det voldelige sammenstøt.
“The circumstances surrounding this incident and the number of people killed underscore the need for an independent, international investigation.
– Omstendigheten omkring denne hendelsen og det store tapet av menneskeliv understreker behovet for en internasjonal og uavhengig gransking.
The Secretary-General, who is currently attending a Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the ICC together with Foreign Minister Støre, has himself called for a full investigation.
Generalsekretæren, som sammen med utenriksministeren deltar på møte i den internasjonale straffedomstolen, har også bedt om en full gransking.
Embassy staff are now in the port city Ashdod to assist the Norwegian nationals who are expected to go ashore there,” said Mr Støre.
Ambassaden er nå i havnebyen Ashdod for å bistå de norske borgerne som er ventet til land der, sier Støre.
So far there is little specific information about what actually happened.
Det foreligger foreløpig lite presis informasjon om hva som faktisk er skjedd.
The Israeli authorities have imposed tight restrictions on the release of information.
Israelske myndigheter har lagt sterke begrensninger på informasjonsstrømmen.
Israel has defended its actions by claiming that there were suspected terrorists and weapons on board the convoy.
Israel har forsvart sine handlinger med at det var terrormistenkte og våpen om bord på flåten.
The rules of international law cannot be set aside for political or military purposes,” said the Foreign Minister.
Folkerettens regler kan ikke settes til side av hensyn til politiske eller militære målsettinger, sier utenriksminister Støre.
“The backdrop to this tragic incident is the blockade of Gaza.
– Utgangspunktet for denne tragiske hendelsen er blokaden av Gaza.
It is vital that the closure regime imposed on Gaza is lifted so that humanitarian aid and other necessary assistance can reach the Palestinian population,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
Det er avgjørende at stengningen av Gaza heves, slik at humanitær hjelp og annen nødvendig assistanse når frem til den palestinske befolkningen, sier utenriksministeren.
Norway hands over chair of Holocaust Task Force to Israel
Norge overlater formannskapet i Holocaust Task Force til Israel
Norway has held the chair of the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research (ITF) for the past year.
Norge har i ett år hatt formannskapet i Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research (ITF).
“The Holocaust showed the ultimate horrific consequence of anti-Semitism, and is without parallel in history.
- Holocaust viste antisemittismens grusomhet i ytterste konsekvens, og savner sidestykke i historien.
We must ensure that future generations understand the causes of and reflect on the impact of the Holocaust.
Vi må sikre at fremtidige generasjoner forstår årsakene til og reflekterer over konsekvensene av Holocaust.
Such an atrocity must never be allowed to happen again,” said Mr Støre.
Liknende overgrep må aldri få gjenta seg, sier utenriksminister Støre.
The ITF is the only international organisation that works exclusively to increase knowledge and awareness about the Holocaust.
ITF er den eneste internasjonale organisasjonen som utelukkende arbeider for å øke kunnskapen og bevisstheten om Holocaust.
The chair rotates on a voluntary basis between the ITF’s 27 member states.
Formannskapet roterer på frivillig basis mellom ITFs 27 medlemsland.
Ambassador Tom Vraalsen has led and represented the ITF on behalf of Norway over the last year.
Ambassadør Tom Vraalsen har ledet ITFs aktiviteter på vegne av Norge gjennom dette året og representert ITF utad.
Foreign Minister Støre protests against Israel’s settlement expansion in East Jerusalem
Utenriksminister Støre protesterer mot Israels utvidelse av bosettinger i Øst-Jerusalem
On Tuesday, Israel announced plans to build 1600 new housing units in East Jerusalem.
Israel offentliggjorde tirsdag planer om å bygge 1600 nye boliger i Øst-Jerusalem.
“Norway deeply deplores Israel’s expansion of its settlement in East Jerusalem", says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norge tar sterk avstand fra utbyggingen, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “Norway deeply deplores Israel’s expansion of its settlement in East Jerusalem.
– Norge tar sterk avstand fra Israels utbygging av bosettinger i Øst-Jerusalem.
The announcement on Tuesday is one of a series of incidents that have been undermining relations between Israel and the Palestinians recently.
Offentliggjøringen tirsdag føyer seg inn i en rekke av belastende saker i forholdet mellom Israel og palestinerne den siste tiden.
On Monday this week, Israel announced plans to build 112 new housing units in the West Bank.
Mandag denne uken offentliggjorde Israel planer om å bygge ut 112 nye boenheter på Vestbredden.
This decision was criticised for being in conflict with Israel’s undertaking to suspend further settlement.
Beslutningen ble kritisert for å være i strid med Israels egne lovnader om å fryse byggingen av bosettinger.
Both shrines are situated in the West Bank, and are holy for Jews, Muslims and Christians.
Begge gravstedene ligger på Vestbredden, og er ansett som helligdommer av jøder, muslimer og kristne.
“Norway protests against Israel’s settlement expansion and its decision regarding the cultural heritage sites in the West Bank.
– Norge protesterer mot den israelske utbyggingen og beslutningen om kulturminnesmerkene på Vestbredden.
The most important thing now is that Israel changes its policy before a two-state solution becomes impossible.
Det viktigste nå er at Israel endrer sin politikk før en tostatsløsning vil bli umuliggjort, sier utenriksministeren.
“Norway urges the Quartet (the UN, the US, the EU and Russia), which will meet on 19 March, to protest and put pressure on Israel to stop building illegal settlements.”
- Norge oppfordrer kvartetten som møtes 19. mars (FN, USA, EU, Russland) om å protestere og legge press på Israel for at den folkerettsstridige bosettingsvirksomheten opphører, sier Støre.
Norway deplores expansion of Israeli settlement
Tar avstand fra utvidelse av israelsk bosetting
“The building of settlements on occupied land is illegal and a violation of international law.
– Bygging av bosettinger på okkupert land er ulovlig og i strid med folkeretten.
On 27 September, the Israeli authorities announced that they had approved plans to build 1100 new homes in the Israeli settlement Gilo in East Jerusalem.
Israelske myndigheter offentliggjorde 27. september at de hadde godkjent planer for bygging av 1100 nye boliger i den israelske bosettingen Gilo i Øst-Jerusalem.
The decision comes at a critical time.
Denne beslutningen kommer på et kritisk tidspunkt.
Last Friday, the Middle East Quartet (the UN, the EU, the US and Russia) proposed new peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, and called for both parties to refrain from provocative actions.
Forrige fredag fremmet Midtøsten-kvartetten (FN, EU, USA og Russland) et forslag om nye fredsforhandlinger mellom Israel og palestinerne hvor partene ble oppfordret til å avstå fra provoserende tiltak.
“I urge Israel to reverse the decision to build 1100 new homes in East Jerusalem,” Mr Støre said.
– Jeg oppfordrer Israel til å omgjøre beslutningen om å bygge 1100 nye boliger i Øst-Jerusalem, sier Støre.
Norway considers the settlements in East Jerusalem to be illegal under international law, and the decision undermines the attempt made by the Quartet to restart negotiations.
Norge anser bosettingene i Øst-Jerusalem som ulovlige etter folkeretten og beslutningen undergraver Kvartettens forsøk på å gjenstarte forhandlingene.
“The announcement of new settlements undermines the international community’s endeavours to promote a resumption of peace negotiations,” said Mr Støre.
Lansering av nye bosettinger undergraver det internasjonale samfunns bestrebelser for å få gjenopptatt forhandlingene om en fredsløsning, sier utenriksminister Støre.
“The expansion of the settlement is helping to form a ring around East Jerusalem and cut off Bethlehem.
Bosettingens plassering er med på å bidra til å omringe Øst-Jerusalem og avskjære Betlehem.
“The Israeli authorities’ removal of the occupants from a house in Hebron on 4 April was a positive step.
Det er positivt at israelske myndigheter 4. april fjernet okkupanter fra et hus i Hebron.
I urge the Israeli authorities to remove all illegal outposts throughout the West Bank, to stop announcing new expansions of settlements and to reverse previous decisions on expanding settlements,” said Mr Støre.
Jeg oppfordrer israelske myndigheter til å fjerne ulovlige utposter på hele Vestbredden, stanse annonseringen av nye bosettingsutvidelser og omgjøre tidligere vedtak om å utvide bosettinger, sier utenriksministeren.
On Wednesday evening, tenders were published for the construction of 1466 new housing units in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Onsdag kveld ble det offentliggjort anbud på bygging av 1466 nye boliger i israelske bosettinger på Vestbredden og i Øst-Jerusalem.
This means that Israel is further speeding up construction in the settlements.
Dette forsterker ytterligere takten i byggingen av bosettinger.
‘Given the current difficult situation between Israel and the Palestinians, it is crucial that all parties show restraint,’ said Mr Brende.
- I den vanskelige situasjonen som eksisterer mellom Israel og palestinerne for øyeblikket, er det avgjørende at alle viser tilbakeholdenhet, sier Brende.
I urge you all to use this opportunity to discuss and explore possible projects of mutual interest.
I urge you all to use this opportunity to discuss and explore possible projects of mutual interest.
I also encourage you to make use of the many representatives present from the various ministries, our embassy and consul in Tel Aviv, Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Research council, State Secretary Raymond Johansen said in his address to the seminar.
I also encourage you to make use of the many representatives present from the various ministries, our embassy and consul in Tel Aviv, Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Research council, State Secretary Raymond Johansen said in his address to the seminar.
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all to this Norwegian-Israeli business and research seminar.
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all to this Norwegian-Israeli business and research seminar.
I am happy to see so many businesses and research institutions represented here today.
I am happy to see so many businesses and research institutions represented here today.
I would like to thank the research Council of Norway for hosting and organizing this event.
I would like to thank the research Council of Norway for hosting and organizing this event.
I would also like to thank the many partners that have cooperated to make this seminar possible.
I would also like to thank the many partners that have cooperated to make this seminar possible.
Our two countries have enjoyed close and strong ties since the establishment of Israel in 1948.
Our two countries have enjoyed close and strong ties since the establishment of Israel in 1948.
There have been close relations at the political level and between our labour movements.
There have been close relations at the political level and between our labour movements.
Our peoples have also developed strong bonds at a more personal level.
Our peoples have also developed strong bonds at a more personal level.
Scores of Norwegians have done volunteer work in Israeli kibbutzim.
Scores of Norwegians have done volunteer work in Israeli kibbutzim.
Many more have experienced Israel as tourists.
Many more have experienced Israel as tourists.
Large Norwegian contingents to the many multinational peace keeping forces in the region, contributing to security in the Middle East, have given many Norwegians first hand knowledge of Israel.
Large Norwegian contingents to the many multinational peace keeping forces in the region, contributing to security in the Middle East, have given many Norwegians first hand knowledge of Israel.
These strong Norwegian-Israeli relations led Norway to commit itself to the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.
These strong Norwegian-Israeli relations led Norway to commit itself to the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.
This commitment remains very strong and deep-rooted in Norwegian society and political life.
This commitment remains very strong and deep-rooted in Norwegian society and political life.
Norway and Israel have at times had differing political views as regards how to promote a development towards lasting and sustainable peace between the Palestinians and Israel.
Norway and Israel have at times had differing political views as regards how to promote a development towards lasting and sustainable peace between the Palestinians and Israel.
It is a matter of urgency that Israel steps forward and facilitates progress on the ground in order to stabilise and improve the Palestinian economy.
It is a matter of urgency that Israel steps forward and facilitates progress on the ground in order to stabilise and improve the Palestinian economy.
Sustainable economic growth in the Palestinian Territory will also be beneficial to the Israeli economy and security as a whole.
Sustainable economic growth in the Palestinian Territory will also be beneficial to the Israeli economy and security as a whole.
Frank and candid discussion of this question is both valuable and necessary.
Frank and candid discussion of this question is both valuable and necessary.
However, I believe it is essential that political dialogue on this matter forms part of broad and robust relations.
However, I believe it is essential that political dialogue on this matter forms part of broad and robust relations.
We should therefore aim to explore areas that are suitable for cooperation.
We should therefore aim to explore areas that are suitable for cooperation.
Business, trade and research are obvious candidates.
Business, trade and research are obvious candidates.
The bilateral relations between Norway and Israel are good.
The bilateral relations between Norway and Israel are good.
There are frequent cultural exchanges.
There are frequent cultural exchanges.
I am very pleased to note that Norwegian writers, artists, theatre companies and other representatives of Norwegian cultural life are greeted with open arms by the Israeli public.
I am very pleased to note that Norwegian writers, artists, theatre companies and other representatives of Norwegian cultural life are greeted with open arms by the Israeli public.
I hope to see more Israeli culture in Norway in the future.
I hope to see more Israeli culture in Norway in the future.
There is, however, room to improve our trade relations and cooperation in several fields of research.
There is, however, room to improve our trade relations and cooperation in several fields of research.
In our dialogue on research and business cooperation, the Israeli authorities have shown great interest in energy, environmental technology, medicine and ICT.
In our dialogue on research and business cooperation, the Israeli authorities have shown great interest in energy, environmental technology, medicine and ICT.
These are areas in which Norwegian research institutions and industrial companies have extensive expertise and broad networks.
These are areas in which Norwegian research institutions and industrial companies have extensive expertise and broad networks.
It was therefore natural to put energy, environmental technology, medicine and ICT on our agenda here today.
It was therefore natural to put energy, environmental technology, medicine and ICT on our agenda here today.
I would now like to say a few words about these areas of high priority for both Norway and Israel.
I would now like to say a few words about these areas of high priority for both Norway and Israel.
As one of the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas, Norway has long taken responsibility for tackling problems caused by climate change.
As one of the world’s largest exporters of oil and gas, Norway has long taken responsibility for tackling problems caused by climate change.
The Government’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by the year 2050 is the clearest illustration of that commitment, and Norway can already boast of having the cleanest oil and gas production in the world.
The Government’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by the year 2050 is the clearest illustration of that commitment, and Norway can already boast of having the cleanest oil and gas production in the world.
But Norway’s dedication to solving climate problems is both broad and deep, particularly when it comes to research and development in the area of power generation.
But Norway’s dedication to solving climate problems is both broad and deep, particularly when it comes to research and development in the area of power generation.
Norway’s ambition is to be an environmentally friendly energy nation and to become a world leader in the development of environmentally friendly energy technologies.
Norway’s ambition is to be an environmentally friendly energy nation and to become a world leader in the development of environmentally friendly energy technologies.
We are in an excellent position to do this by developing power generated by wind, waves, water or salinity.
We are in an excellent position to do this by developing power generated by wind, waves, water or salinity.
The solution is renewable energy.
The solution is renewable energy.
Strong governmental and societal interest in renewable energy has led to comprehensive research and development projects at Norway’s universities, and at research institutes and industrial companies.
Strong governmental and societal interest in renewable energy has led to comprehensive research and development projects at Norway’s universities, and at research institutes and industrial companies.
The projects range from hydrogen, bio-energy and wind power to solar cell technology research.
The projects range from hydrogen, bio-energy and wind power to solar cell technology research.
Norwegian institutions are also investing a lot of effort and resources in research and development in various fields of medicine, such as cancer research and alternative medicine.
Norwegian institutions are also investing a lot of effort and resources in research and development in various fields of medicine, such as cancer research and alternative medicine.
Norway is well advanced in information and communications technology (ICT), and Norwegians are among the most wired people on the planet.
Norway is well advanced in information and communications technology (ICT), and Norwegians are among the most wired people on the planet.
ICT is a natural part of life here, and Norwegian scientists and engineers have created innovative ICT technologies through focused research and development.
ICT is a natural part of life here, and Norwegian scientists and engineers have created innovative ICT technologies through focused research and development.
Whether cutting-edge electromagnetic imaging, tiny sensors that will revolutionise science and medicine, or more traditional products such as new types of mobile phone applications, computer games and search engines, the ICT solutions of tomorrow have come to Norway today.
Whether cutting-edge electromagnetic imaging, tiny sensors that will revolutionise science and medicine, or more traditional products such as new types of mobile phone applications, computer games and search engines, the ICT solutions of tomorrow have come to Norway today.
To bolster bilateral cooperation in the area of business, trade and research, I believe it is important to establish a framework for research and development activities.
To bolster bilateral cooperation in the area of business, trade and research, I believe it is important to establish a framework for research and development activities.