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· I will focus on three main aspects in my presentation here today:
· I will focus on three main aspects in my presentation here today:
- The drivers behind the increased interest in the region – climate change, new sailing routes and petroleum resources;
- The drivers behind the increased interest in the region – climate change, new sailing routes and petroleum resources;
- The fundamentals of the legal and political situation in thtic, and
- The fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic, and
- A region of peace and stability
- A region of peace and stability
Illustration: Svalbard 1928 - 2002
Illustrasjon: Svalbard 1928 – 2002
· The Arctic is not where the consequences of climate change will be most severely felt, but it is where they are first seen.
· The Arctic is not where the consequences of climate change will be most severely felt, but it is where they are first seen.
· We encourage international cooperation in this field – more than a dozen nations are engaged in research activities year-round in Ny Ålesund at Svalbard; and we are developing an international centre for climate and environmental research in the High North in Tromsø.
· We encourage international cooperation in this field – more than a dozen nations are engaged in research activities year-round in Ny Ålesund at Svalbard; and we are developing an international centre for climate and environmental research in the High North in Tromsø.
· The melting of the ice is a severe challenge, but also creates new opportunities for commercial activities like shipping, extraction of oil and gas, fisheries and tourism.
· The melting of the ice is a severe challenge, but also creates new opportunities for commercial activities like shipping, extraction of oil and gas, fisheries and tourism.
It is important that we develop appropriate regulations and guide the development.
It is important that we develop appropriate regulations and guide the development.
Illustration: Arctic with new sailing routes
Illustrasjon: Arktis med nye seilingsleder
· This map illustrates the global character of the potential for shipping in the Arctic.
· This map illustrates the global character of the potential for shipping in the Arctic.
This is also one example of the legitimate interests of non-Arctic states.
This is also one example of the legitimate interests of non-Arctic states.
Big economies like China, Japan and Korea, with high import and export volumes are following this development closely.
Big economies like China, Japan and Korea, with high import and export volumes are following this development closely.
Illustration: German merchant ship through the Northeast Passage in September 2009, accompanied by Russian icebreaker
Illustrasjon: Tysk handelsskip gjennom Nordøst-passasjen september 2009, ledsaget av russisk isbryter
· This picture shows a German commercial freighter sailing along Russia’s northern coast last September, escorted by a Russian ice-breaker.
· This picture shows a German commercial freighter sailing along Russia’s northern coast last September, escorted by a Russian ice-breaker.
Several logistic, commercial, technical, administrative challenges need to be resolved before this becomes an everyday event.
Several logistic, commercial, technical, administrative challenges need to be resolved before this becomes an everyday event.
· We need knowledge to face up to these challenges.
· We need knowledge to face up to these challenges.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have contributed to the establishment of the Centre for High North Logstics in Kirkenes in cooperation with the company Tschudi Shipping and the High North Centre for Business and Governance here at the University College of Bodø.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs have contributed to the establishment of the Centre for High North Logstics in Kirkenes in cooperation with the company Tschudi Shipping and the High North Centre for Business and Governance here at the University College of Bodø.
· We also need regulations and standards for design and equipment of ships operating in the Arctic region, as well as clear guidelines for training of personnel.
· We also need regulations and standards for design and equipment of ships operating in the Arctic region, as well as clear guidelines for training of personnel.
Therefore, Norway is working actively through the IMO (International Maritime Organisations) to update the Polar Code and make the code mandatory for ships operating in the Arctic region.
Therefore, Norway is working actively through the IMO (International Maritime Organisations) to update the Polar Code and make the code mandatory for ships operating in the Arctic region.
Illustration: Ilulissat.
Illustrasjon: Ilulissat.
The five coastal states represented by foreign ministers
De fem kyststatene repr. ved utenriksministre
This is a photo of representatives of all the 5 coastal states including the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Ilulissat, Greenland in 2008.
· This is a photo of representatives of all the 5 coastal states including the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Ilulissat, Greenland in 2008.
· The region is covered by the principles and regulations enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
· The region is covered by the principles and regulations enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
This is also reflected in the Ilulissat Declaration where the Arctic Coastal states confirm that they are in full agreement on the fundamentals.
This is also reflected in the Ilulissat Declaration where the Arctic Coastal states confirm that they are in full agreement on the fundamentals.
Illustration: Map of the Norwegian continental shelf, Continental Shelf Commission's Recommendation
Illustrasjon: Kart over Norges kontinentalsokkel, Kontinentalsokkelkommisjonens rekommandasjon
· Again an example of the orderly process for governing the Arctic.
· Again an example of the orderly process for governing the Arctic.
Here you see the recommendation of the Commission on the Extension of the Continental Shelf with regard to Norway (see this map).
Here you see the recommendation of the Commission on the Extension of the Continental Shelf with regard to Norway (see this map).
There are questions to be clarified, but no disputes of principle.
There are questions to be clarified, but no disputes of principle.
There is currently a wide international recognition of this process.
There is currently a wide international recognition of this process.
· During the last years several countries have presented what is commonly referred to as Arctic strategies.
· During the last years several countries have presented what is commonly referred to as Arctic strategies.
o - The primacy of international law
o - The primacy of international law
o - The need for adequate presence
o - The need for adequate presence
o - The need for both conservation and development
o - The need for both conservation and development
o - The necessity of international cooperation
o - The necessity of international cooperation
Illustration: Regional organizations.
Illustrasjon: Regionale organisasjoner.
Logos of the Arctic Council and the Barents Council
Arktisk råd/Barentsrådet logoer
· There are well established patters of international cooperation in the Arctic: I would like to mention in particular the Arctic Council and the Barents Council.
· There are well established patters of international cooperation in the Arctic: I would like to mention in particular the Arctic Council and the Barents Council.
· The Arctic Council has proven itself to be an efficient instrument for providing guidelines, best practices and knowledge.
· The Arctic Council has proven itself to be an efficient instrument for providing guidelines, best practices and knowledge.
· In recent years, we have had extensive discussions on the role of observers in the Arctic Council.
· In recent years, we have had extensive discussions on the role of observers in the Arctic Council.
· The Barents Cooperation was established in 1993.
· The Barents Cooperation was established in 1993.
Members include both state-level (four states) and regional (13 regions/counties) level.
Members include both state-level (four states) and regional (13 regions/counties) level.
This dual level membership is a particular component of the Barents cooperation – it is an institution for and by the people who live in the Barents region.
This dual level membership is a particular component of the Barents cooperation – it is an institution for and by the people who live in the Barents region.
Illustration: Map of the Arctic / Arctic Ocean with a 200-mile zone
Illustrasjon: Kart over Arktis/Polhavet med 200-mils-grensen fra land – illustrerer ”det som er igjen”
· In addition to refining the existing legal structure, there is a need to strengthen cooperation in specific areas and to develop political dialogue.
· In addition to refining the existing legal structure, there is a need to strengthen cooperation in specific areas and to develop political dialogue.
· The Arctic seas are used for a variety of activities.
· The Arctic seas are used for a variety of activities.
Integrated ocean management is an essential tool in that context.
Integrated ocean management is an essential tool in that context.
· In Norway we are also very proud of the more than 30 years of fruitful cooperation between Norway and Russia on the management of joint stocks in the Barents Sea.
· In Norway we are also very proud of the more than 30 years of fruitful cooperation between Norway and Russia on the management of joint stocks in the Barents Sea.
This long-term collaboration on responsible management provides great benefits for coastal communities on both sides of the border.
This long-term collaboration on responsible management provides great benefits for coastal communities on both sides of the border.
Today we see that the biomass of cod is at the same high level as just after the Second World War.
Today we see that the biomass of cod is at the same high level as just after the Second World War.
· Maintaining the situation of low tension is vital for this process.
· Maintaining the situation of low tension is vital for this process.
· I would like to summarise by underlining that:
· I would like to summarise by underlining that:
o The international legal framework in the High North is well established and should be respected by all nations.
o The international legal framework in the High North is well established and should be respected by all nations.
o Peace and stability are essential to Arctic cooperation.
o Peace and stability are essential to Arctic cooperation.
o We need to continue developing necessary international standards, not least for shipping and offshore activities
o We need to continue developing necessary international standards, not least for shipping and offshore activities
o We need to continue developing the institutional framework for cooperation, in particular the Arctic Council.
o We need to continue developing the institutional framework for cooperation, in particular the Arctic Council.
o We need to continue to develop systems for managing often colliding interest in the Arctic, such as the integrated management plan-approach, that make room for both scientific and political considerations.
o We need to continue to develop systems for managing often colliding interest in the Arctic, such as the integrated management plan-approach, that make room for both scientific and political considerations.
· Looking at the program for this conference and the following study tour I feel certain that the discussions taking place here this week will be important in generating new ideas and solutions for the benefit of the Arctic and High North.
· Looking at the program for this conference and the following study tour I feel certain that the discussions taking place here this week will be important in generating new ideas and solutions for the benefit of the Arctic and High North.
Speech at the Arctic Dialogue Conference
Tale ved konferansen ”Arctic Dialogue
Let me start by thanking the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Ficci) and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) for organising today's meeting.
Let me start by thanking the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Ficci) and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) for organising today's meeting.
I look forward to hearing your analysis of our bilateral economic cooperation.
I look forward to hearing your analysis of our bilateral economic cooperation.
I would also like to commend Ficci for its green initiative.
I would also like to commend Ficci for its green initiative.
Thank you very much for the Green Certificate, and for planting a tree for me.
Thank you very much for the Green Certificate, and for planting a tree for me.
I greatly appreciate the gesture, and it eases my conscience somewhat after my long-haul flight from Norway.
I greatly appreciate the gesture, and it eases my conscience somewhat after my long-haul flight from Norway.
Yesterday, and earlier today, I participated in the annual conference for Norwegian businesses in Asia, the Norway-Asia Business Summit.
Yesterday, and earlier today, I participated in the annual conference for Norwegian businesses in Asia, the Norway-Asia Business Summit.
Asia is an important region for Norwegian companies, as it is for most countries, and our trade with Asia is growing steadily.
Asia is an important region for Norwegian companies, as it is for most countries, and our trade with Asia is growing steadily.
India is also a market that offers great opportunities for Norwegian companies.
India is also a market that offers great opportunities for Norwegian companies.
I look forward to going in greater depth on Indo-Norwegian economic relations today.
I look forward to going in greater depth on Indo-Norwegian economic relations today.
The last time we met in a setting similar to this was during the first state visit from India to Norway, when President Muherjee visited Norway in October last year.
The last time we met in a setting similar to this was during the first state visit from India to Norway, when President Muherjee visited Norway in October last year.
Business cooperation and investment opportunities were high on the agenda during the visit, and new projects and partnerships were established.
Business cooperation and investment opportunities were high on the agenda during the visit, and new projects and partnerships were established.
That visit was a great success, and I hope that I can build on the positive momentum it created by coming to India now.
That visit was a great success, and I hope that I can build on the positive momentum it created by coming to India now.
I look forward to having political meetings here in Delhi on Monday, and hope that my visit can contribute to strengthening political relations and economic cooperation between our two countries, to our mutual benefit.
I look forward to having political meetings here in Delhi on Monday, and hope that my visit can contribute to strengthening political relations and economic cooperation between our two countries, to our mutual benefit.
The main message I would like to convey today is that there is potential for greater collaboration between Norway and India.
The main message I would like to convey today is that there is potential for greater collaboration between Norway and India.
Currently, trade between our countries remains at a modest level, but it has nevertheless doubled over the last ten years.
Currently, trade between our countries remains at a modest level, but it has nevertheless doubled over the last ten years.
There is great potential for further growth.
There is great potential for further growth.
Norway's FDI and portfolio investments in India are increasing, as is the number of Norwegian companies with operations here.
Norway's FDI and portfolio investments in India are increasing, as is the number of Norwegian companies with operations here.
Bilateral trade negotiations are an important part of our trade policy for Asia.
Bilateral trade negotiations are an important part of our trade policy for Asia.
Both the multilateral trading system, and the free trade agreements we negotiate ensure that Norwegian businesses have stable and predictable frameworks for their operations.
Both the multilateral trading system, and the free trade agreements we negotiate ensure that Norwegian businesses have stable and predictable frameworks for their operations.
My message to the Indian Government is therefore that it is a priority for Norway to finalize the negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Efta states and India.
My message to the Indian Government is therefore that it is a priority for Norway to finalize the negotiations on a free trade agreement between the Efta states and India.
These negotiations have been on hold since before the Parliamentary Elections last spring.
These negotiations have been on hold since before the Parliamentary Elections last spring.
I am confident that a free trade agreement between India and the Efta countries will lead to increased trade and investments between our countries.
I am confident that a free trade agreement between India and the Efta countries will lead to increased trade and investments between our countries.
Future growth in Norway is dependent on Norwegian companies being successful abroad.
Future growth in Norway is dependent on Norwegian companies being successful abroad.
It is also dependent on our ability to promote Norway as an attractive location for investments, education, talent, research and development.
It is also dependent on our ability to promote Norway as an attractive location for investments, education, talent, research and development.
This is an important part of our economic diplomacy work.
This is an important part of our economic diplomacy work.
During my stay here in India I will visit the facilities of Uninor and Tata Consultancy Services.
During my stay here in India I will visit the facilities of Uninor and Tata Consultancy Services.
I look forward to seeing how cooperation between our countries works in practice.
I look forward to seeing how cooperation between our countries works in practice.
And now, I look forward to hearing your views and hope you will share some of your experiences.
And now, I look forward to hearing your views and hope you will share some of your experiences.
Dialogue on Enhancing India-Norway Trade and Economic Relations
Dialogue on Enhancing India-Norway Trade and Economic Relations
New Delhi, India, 18 April 2015
New Delhi, India, 18. april 2015
Minister Vidar Helgesen's introduction to the roundtable with Norwegian and Indian Business in India 18 April 2015.
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens innledning til rundebordet med norsk og indisk næringsliv i India 18. april 2015.
Norwegian kidnapped in Yemen now released
Bortført nordmann er frigitt i Jemen
The Norwegian was in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, when he was kidnapped on 15 January 2012 by armed men.
Nordmannen oppholdt seg i Jemens hovedstad Sana'a da han 15. januar 2012 ble bortført av væpnede menn.
He was released on 27 January.
Han ble satt fri i dag, 27. januar.
The Norwegian is now in a safe location in Sanaa.
Nordmannen er nå i sikkerhet i Sana’a.
“I would like to thank the Yemeni authorities for the determination they have shown in negotiating the Norwegian’s release.
- Jeg vil takke jemenittiske myndigheter for den målbevisste innsatsen for å fremforhandle nordmannens frigivelse.
I also greatly appreciate the close cooperation we have had with the UN, both in Sanaa and in New York,” said Mr Støre.
Jeg er også glad for det tette samarbeidet vi har hatt med FN i både Sana'a og New York, sier utenriksminister Støre.
The man was held captive by persons belonging to a Yemeni tribe in the province of Marib.
Mannen ble holdt fanget av personer tilhørende en jemenittisk stamme i Ma'rib-provinsen.
Human Rights Dialogue between Vietnam and Norway
Menneskerettighetsdialog mellom Vietnam og Norge
The annual Human Rights Dialogue between Vietnam and Norway took place in Oslo on 14–15 May.
Årets menneskerettighetsdialog mellom Vietnam og Norge ble avholdt i Oslo 14.
The annual Human Rights Dialogue between Vietnam and Norway took place in Oslo on 14–15 May 2009.
– 15. mai 2009.
Freedom of expression, human rights defenders, the role of civil society, women and gender equality, and capital punishment were among the topics that were discussed.
Temaene som ble tatt opp var ytringsfrihet, menneskerettighetsforsvarere, sivilt samfunn rolle, kvinner og likestilling og dødsstraff.
The dialogue was conducted in an open and constructive atmosphere.
Dialogen ble gjennomført i en åpen og konstruktiv tone.
The Vietnamese delegation was led by Director General Le Hoai Trung, and the Norwegian delegation by State Secretary Gry Larsen.
Den vietnamesiske delegasjonen ble ledet av ekspedisjonssjef Le Hoai Trung og den norske delegasjonen av statssekretær Gry Larsen.
The Vietnamese delegation also gave a presentation of the country’s socio-economic development.
Vietnam presenterte også den sosio-økonomiske utviklingen i landet.
The themes of the seminar were criminology, freedom of information legislation, women and gender equality, and human trafficking.
Tema for seminaret var kriminologi, offentlighetslov, kvinner og likestilling samt menneskehandel.
The seminar will be followed up in ongoing project cooperation between the two countries.
Seminaret blir fulgt opp av løpende prosjektarbeid mellom landene.
Defence cooperation between Norway and Ukraine was agreed in 1999, and is organised through annual activity plans.
Forsvarssamarbeidet mellom Norge og Ukraina ble inngått i 1999, og organiseres gjennom årlige tiltaksplaner.
In the wake of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and destabilising role in eastern Ukraine, Norway’s Ministry of Defence has decided to strengthen defence cooperation with Ukraine in both the NATO partnership framework and the bilateral military activity plan.
I kjølvannet av Russlands illegale annektering av Krim og destabiliserende rolle i Øst-Ukraina har Forsvarsdepartementet besluttet å styrke forsvarssamarbeidet med Ukraina, både innenfor rammen av NATO-partnerskap og den bilaterale militære tiltaksplanen.
The result has been as follows:
Dette har resultert i følgende:
• Donation of field rations: In April Norway and a number of allied countries received a appeal for support from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
Donasjon av stridsrasjoner: Norge og en rekke allierte land mottok i april d.å. en anmodning fra det ukrainske forsvarsdepartementet om støtte.
Norway accommodated the request and donated 77,000 field rations to Ukraine in June.
Norge imøtekom anmodningen og donerte 77 000 stridsrasjoner til Ukraina i juni d.å..
This contribution was greatly appreciated by the Ukrainian authorities.
Bidraget ble høyt verdsatt av ukrainske myndigheter.
• Strengthening the NATO Liaison Office (NLO) in Kiev: In the spring of 2014 Norway placed a national expert at the temporary disposal of the NLO in Kiev, and will send a national expert to the office in the autumn of 2014.
Styrking av NATOS liaisonkontor (NLO) i Kiev: Norge stilte en nasjonal ekspert til midlertidig disposisjon for NATOs NLO Kiev våren 2014, og vil sende en nasjonal ekspert til kontoret høsten 2014.
• Exercises: Norway has deployed staff personnel to the Ukrainian-US naval exercise Sea Breeze from 6-11 September 2014 and the US-Ukrainian land exercise Rapid Trident from 14-26 September 2014.
– 11. september 2014, og den amerikansk-ukrainske landøvelsen Rapid Trident, fra 14.-26. september 2014.
A Norwegian major general will take part in Rapid Trident’s Distinguished Visitors Day on 19 September.
Norge deltar med en generalmajor på Rapid Tridents Distinguished Visitors Day 19. september.
Norway part of a European digital single market
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Digital agenda for Norway in brief
Digital agenda for Norway in brief
November 2013.
November 2013.
(- There is no doubt that MOOCs gives us great opportunities for change.
(- There is no doubt that MOOCs gives us great opportunities for change.
Foto: KD)
Foto: KD)