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“Allied military coordination must now be preserved and strengthened through our joint training and exercise programme, and this is a key priority for NATO going forward,” the defence minister says.
-Nå må alliert militært samvirke både ivaretas og ytterligere styrkes gjennom vårt øvings- og treningssamarbeid, og dette er en hovedsatsning for NATO fremover.
“That’s why I made the offer last year for Norway to serve as host of the large NATO exercise in 2018.
Derfor tilbød jeg i fjor at Norge kunne være vertskap for den store NATO-øvelsen i 2018.
I’m very happy NATO has now accepted.
At NATO nå takker ja til dette, er jeg veldig glad for.
This will contribute to greater readiness and response capacity within the alliance.”
Dette bidrar samtidig til styrket beredskap og reaksjonsevne innen alliansen, sier forsvarsministeren.
After its 2012 summit in Chicago, NATO decided to increase the scale of its joint exercise and training activities in the years to come.
NATO bestemte etter toppmøtet i Chicago i 2012 at alliansen i årene som kommer skal øke omfanget av felles øvings- og treningsvirksomhet.
The NATO allies agreed in Chicago on a Connected Forces Initiative (CFI) centred on exercise and training.
Landene ble i Chicago enige om det såkalte Connected Forces Initiative (CFI).
The high-visibility exercise in the autumn of 2015 will be conducted on and around the Iberian Peninsula, with Portugal, Spain and Italy as hosts.
Høsten 2015 vil øvelsen gjennomføres på og rundt den iberiske halvøy, med Portugal, Spania og Italia som vertsland.
She notes that allied training in the north also strengthens the defence of our periphery.
Hun påpeker at alliert trening i nord i tillegg styrker forsvaret av våre nærområder.
An estimated 25,000 soldiers will participate in this year’s high-visibility exercise.
Deltagelse i årets høyprofiløvelse vil bli på anslagsvis 25.000 soldater.
It is quite possible that the exercise in 2018 will bring together at least that many.
Det er derfor naturlig å tenke seg at også øvelsen i 2018 vil samle minst like mange.
“We envisage a training scenario where the focus is on demonstrating deterrence and defence of this area of the alliance,” the defence minister says.
-Vi satser på et øvingsscenario der vi fokuserer på å demonstrere avskrekking og forsvar av allianseområdet.
“On the Norwegian side we would like to see more exercise and training based on collective defence.
Fra norsk side ønsker vi at mer øving og trening skal være basert på kollektivt forsvar.
This contributes to a further strengthening of our already good cooperation with NATO.
Dette bidrar til at vårt allerede gode samarbeid med NATO styrkes ytterligere.
The main part of the exercise takes Norway as its base, but several areas in NATO’s northern region will be involved.”
Hoveddelen av øvelsen tar utgangspunkt i Norge, men flere områder i NATOs nord-region vil bli involvert.
Norway has a long tradition of hosting major allied military exercises.
Norge har lang tradisjon for å være vertskap for omfattende allierte militære øvelser.
The Annual NATO Conference on WMD Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation
The Annual NATO Conference on WMD Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation
Bergen 16 – 17 June 2011
Bergen 16 – 17 June 2011
Foreword.
Foreword.
The Annual NATO Conference on WMD Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation, Bergen 16 – 17 June 2011.
The Annual NATO Conference on WMD Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation, Bergen 16 – 17 June 2011.
Dear participants and guests,
Dear participants and guests,
I look forward to welcoming you to the Annual NATO Conference on WMD Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation in Bergen on 16–17 June 2011.
I look forward to welcoming you to the Annual NATO Conference on WMD Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation in Bergen on 16–17 June 2011.
The annual conference is an opportunity to share thoughts and views on the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction in the current international security environment, and on the role of NATO in seeking to reduce these threats.
The annual conference is an opportunity to share thoughts and views on the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction in the current international security environment, and on the role of NATO in seeking to reduce these threats.
During the conference we will address a range of issues and challenges related to WMDs, including the future of multilateral non-proliferation and disarmament regimes, regional WMD-related challenges, and – most importantly – NATO’s contribution to international efforts in the field of WMD arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
During the conference we will address a range of issues and challenges related to WMDs, including the future of multilateral non-proliferation and disarmament regimes, regional WMD-related challenges, and – most importantly – NATO’s contribution to international efforts in the field of WMD arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
I look forward to seeing you in Bergen and to a fruitful and inspiring conference.
I look forward to seeing you in Bergen and to a fruitful and inspiring conference.
NATO enlargement
Utvidelse av Nato
The Protocols of Accession for Albania and Croatia were signed at a special meeting of the North Atlantic Council on 9 July.
Tiltredelsesprotokollene for Albania og Kroatia ble undertegnet under en spesialsesjon i Natos Råd 9. juli.
“The enlargement of NATO to include two new countries in the Balkans is important for reducing tensions and building stable and democratic societies in the region,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Utvidelsen av Nato med to nye land på Balkan er viktig for å redusere motsetninger og bygge stabile og demokratiske samfunn i regionen.
Ten countries have so far taken part in this programme, Albania from 1999 and Croatia from 2002.
Ti land har til nå deltatt i dette programmet, hvorav Albania fra 1999 og Kroatia fra 2002.
Albania and Croatia are well prepared for membership.
Albania og Kroatia er godt forberedt på å tiltre Nato.
Membership will also foster continued reform and democratic development in these countries,” said Mr Støre.
Samtidig vil medlemskapet bidra til at arbeidet med reform og demokratisk utvikling videreføres i disse landene, sier Støre.
NATO Headquarters, Brussels, 6 March 2008
NATO Headquarters, Brussels, 6 March 2008
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's speech at the Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels 6 March 2008.
Utenriksminister Støres innlegg under Natos utenriksministermøte i Brussel 06.03.06.
The Minister’s talking points for his address and remarks.
The Minister’s talking points for his address and remarks.
NATO Enlargement and the Western Balkans
NATO Enlargement and the Western Balkans
Important to maintain a regional approach.
Important to maintain a regional approach.
Parallel integration of all countries in the region is key to removing barriers of separation.
Parallel integration of all countries in the region is key to removing barriers of separation.
Norway favours an invitation to Albania, Macedonia (FYROM) and Croatia.
Norway favours an invitation to Albania, Macedonia (FYROM) and Croatia.
But invitees must commit to reform, also beyond Bucharest.
But invitees must commit to reform, also beyond Bucharest.
At the same time, we are concerned about the discussion concerning Macedonia (FYROM).
At the same time, we are concerned about the discussion concerning Macedonia (FYROM).
Of these three countries, the inclusion of Macedonia (FYROM) will clearly contribute most to regional stability.
Of these three countries, the inclusion of Macedonia (FYROM) will clearly contribute most to regional stability.
If it remains outside NATO – this will have implications for the stability of the whole region – at a time when stability is needed more than ever.
If it remains outside NATO – this will have implications for the stability of the whole region – at a time when stability is needed more than ever.
With regard to NATO's relations with Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia, I think we can safely say that Montenegro and Bosnia have made good progress.
With regard to NATO's relations with Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia, I think we can safely say that Montenegro and Bosnia have made good progress.
In keeping with the regional approach, the right message to them is to upgrade relations with NATO to Intensified Dialogue (ID).
In keeping with the regional approach, the right message to them is to upgrade relations with NATO to Intensified Dialogue (ID).
It is important for the Alliance to be constructive towards Serbia.
It is important for the Alliance to be constructive towards Serbia.
Serbia must not be abandoned.
Serbia must not be abandoned.
It remains a key to stability in the Balkans.
It remains a key to stability in the Balkans.
However, an ID invitation to Belgrade at this time would provoke acrimonious discussions among Serbs rather than bringing them closer to the Alliance.
However, an ID invitation to Belgrade at this time would provoke acrimonious discussions among Serbs rather than bringing them closer to the Alliance.
We do not want deeper political dividing lines in this region.
We do not want deeper political dividing lines in this region.
MAP for Georgia and Ukraine
MAP for Georgia and Ukraine
Georgia and Ukraine are valued partners.
Georgia and Ukraine are valued partners.
It is important to continue support for political and military reforms.
It is important to continue support for political and military reforms.
But the MAP issue is difficult.
But the MAP issue is difficult.
Norway is positive to the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of both these countries.
Norway is positive to the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of both these countries.
However, it is probably wise to let the issue mature.
However, it is probably wise to let the issue mature.
The MAP issue can better be dealt with in 2009.
The MAP issue can better be dealt with in 2009.
NATO’s Operations in Afghanistan
NATO’s Operations in Afghanistan
On Afghanistan, we have to give a convincing message in Bucharest.
On Afghanistan, we have to give a convincing message in Bucharest.
I feel we are not there yet, and the paper we have received needs further and serious work.
I feel we are not there yet, and the paper we have received needs further and serious work.
This document should help us solidify support among the general public in our various countries for continued military and civilian efforts.
This document should help us solidify support among the general public in our various countries for continued military and civilian efforts.
It is a question of formulating our strategy so that that it meets the challenges of the situation today and the next couple of years.
It is a question of formulating our strategy so that that it meets the challenges of the situation today and the next couple of years.
The situation has changed and we must adapt.
The situation has changed and we must adapt.
We have difficult but crucial crossroads ahead of us, including the upcoming election process.
We have difficult but crucial crossroads ahead of us, including the upcoming election process.
The main messages should be the following:
The main messages should be the following:
First of all, we should emphasise that our presence is firmly based on a UN mandate.
First of all, we should emphasise that our presence is firmly based on a UN mandate.
We are there because the UN has repeatedly characterised the situation as a threat to international peace and security.
We are there because the UN has repeatedly characterised the situation as a threat to international peace and security.
And because the Afghan Government has asked us to assist.
And because the Afghan Government has asked us to assist.
Second, we must make it clear that our priority now is to enable the Afghan army and police to handle the security challenges themselves.
Second, we must make it clear that our priority now is to enable the Afghan army and police to handle the security challenges themselves.
The concept of Afghanisation must be at the core of what we say and what we do.
The concept of Afghanisation must be at the core of what we say and what we do.
And it is working.
And it is working.
Third, NATO enjoys the support of the great majority of the Afghan population.
Third, NATO enjoys the support of the great majority of the Afghan population.
We will work to maintain that support, and do our utmost to avoid civilian casualties.
We will work to maintain that support, and do our utmost to avoid civilian casualties.
Fourth, it is not up to NATO to formulate the wider, integrated strategy we need.
Fourth, it is not up to NATO to formulate the wider, integrated strategy we need.
But NATO will do its utmost to be a loyal partner in developing and implementing that strategy.
But NATO will do its utmost to be a loyal partner in developing and implementing that strategy.
The civilian efforts must now be adequately coordinated.
The civilian efforts must now be adequately coordinated.
But the civilian and military dimensions must also work hand in glove and reinforce each other without confusing mandates.
But the civilian and military dimensions must also work hand in glove and reinforce each other without confusing mandates.
Fifth, we call on all actors to seek coordination and be prepared to be coordinated.
Fifth, we call on all actors to seek coordination and be prepared to be coordinated.
And to express our full support for the new UN representative when he or she is appointed.
And to express our full support for the new UN representative when he or she is appointed.
And sixth, in order to play our role fully, we must – of course – be ready to make the resources required available to ISAF and to the Afghan Government.
And sixth, in order to play our role fully, we must – of course – be ready to make the resources required available to ISAF and to the Afghan Government.
We must make it clear that our work must be accompanied by a convincing effort by the Afghan Government to promote reconciliation and good governance, and to fight corruption and drugs.
We must make it clear that our work must be accompanied by a convincing effort by the Afghan Government to promote reconciliation and good governance, and to fight corruption and drugs.
The Afghans must play their part to make our investment sustainable.
The Afghans must play their part to make our investment sustainable.
And finally, Norway supports the French initiative for a conference in June.
And finally, Norway supports the French initiative for a conference in June.
More than two years after the London conference, there is a need to inject energy and a clearer sense of direction into our overall efforts to support the Afghan Government.
More than two years after the London conference, there is a need to inject energy and a clearer sense of direction into our overall efforts to support the Afghan Government.
Kosovo and KFOR
Kosovo and KFOR
We have all condemned the attacks against Western embassies two weeks ago.
We have all condemned the attacks against Western embassies two weeks ago.
However, let us be pleased that so far there has been no inter-ethnic incident in Kosovo since the declaration of independence.
However, let us be pleased that so far there has been no inter-ethnic incident in Kosovo since the declaration of independence.
We will soon enter a new stage of implementation of Kosovo’s new status.
We will soon enter a new stage of implementation of Kosovo’s new status.
Then the diametrically opposed positions, that we have so far witnessed around the negotiating tables and in statements, will be transferred to the ground.
Then the diametrically opposed positions, that we have so far witnessed around the negotiating tables and in statements, will be transferred to the ground.
The strength of the international community will then be of critical importance.
The strength of the international community will then be of critical importance.
The EU’s new mission is controversial, so is the OSCE.
The EU’s new mission is controversial, so is the OSCE.
The UN mission is weakened and on its way out.
The UN mission is weakened and on its way out.
KFOR will therefore have the key role.
KFOR will therefore have the key role.
It is the only actor enjoying confidence both among Kosovo-Serbs and in Serbia, and able to play an impartial role in protecting minority rights.
It is the only actor enjoying confidence both among Kosovo-Serbs and in Serbia, and able to play an impartial role in protecting minority rights.
Furthermore, KFOR’s actions will shape Belgrade’s attitude to NATO.
Furthermore, KFOR’s actions will shape Belgrade’s attitude to NATO.
It is of utmost importance that we maintain the confidence of both major population groups.
It is of utmost importance that we maintain the confidence of both major population groups.
We should therefore think twice before we move into new and status-related tasks.
We should therefore think twice before we move into new and status-related tasks.
It would have an impact on the way we are perceived and on the confidence we enjoy.
It would have an impact on the way we are perceived and on the confidence we enjoy.
We should find ways to combine meeting the requirements of the Athisaari plan with the need to maintain the confidence that Serbs and Albanians have in the Alliance today.
We should find ways to combine meeting the requirements of the Athisaari plan with the need to maintain the confidence that Serbs and Albanians have in the Alliance today.
Disarmament
Disarmament
I look forward to an ambitious and comprehensive report on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament in Bucharest, in accordance with the task assigned at our meeting in December.
I look forward to an ambitious and comprehensive report on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament in Bucharest, in accordance with the task assigned at our meeting in December.
It is important to raise NATO’s profile in this field, and this work should be duly reflected in the summit communiqué.
It is important to raise NATO’s profile in this field, and this work should be duly reflected in the summit communiqué.
Missile Defence
Missile Defence
We appreciate the thorough discussion on missile defence within the Alliance.
We appreciate the thorough discussion on missile defence within the Alliance.
However, we still believe that a number of issues related to the threat assessment, command and control, financial implications, technical issues and implications for the offence-defence relationship have not been adequately addressed.
However, we still believe that a number of issues related to the threat assessment, command and control, financial implications, technical issues and implications for the offence-defence relationship have not been adequately addressed.
Norway’s position therefore remains unchanged.
Norway’s position therefore remains unchanged.
We are still not convinced about the need for such a system, and whether this is the right or best response to current and foreseeable threats.
We are still not convinced about the need for such a system, and whether this is the right or best response to current and foreseeable threats.
We need to continue discussions on this issue in the lead-up to Bucharest.
We need to continue discussions on this issue in the lead-up to Bucharest.
And we will need to discuss it after Bucharest.
And we will need to discuss it after Bucharest.
Open dialogue with Russia continues to be crucial.
Open dialogue with Russia continues to be crucial.
And we appreciate the US efforts to engage the Russians to find cooperative solutions.
And we appreciate the US efforts to engage the Russians to find cooperative solutions.
Let me, however, underline that Norway is firmly attached to the principle of the indivisibility of security.
Let me, however, underline that Norway is firmly attached to the principle of the indivisibility of security.
It is a fundamental tenet of this Alliance and must remain so.
It is a fundamental tenet of this Alliance and must remain so.
NATO–EU Relations
NATO–EU Relations
Jaap [Secretary-General], I have read your letter on NATO-EU relations.
Jaap [Secretary-General], I have read your letter on NATO-EU relations.
I agree with you on the importance of getting this relationship right.
I agree with you on the importance of getting this relationship right.
NATO and the EU are facing the same challenges and have the same strategic interests.
NATO and the EU are facing the same challenges and have the same strategic interests.
It is common sense to discuss issues of common concern.
It is common sense to discuss issues of common concern.
Kosovo is an obvious case in point.
Kosovo is an obvious case in point.
NATO and the EU are the two main international actors, and should discuss both strategic and technical issues.
NATO and the EU are the two main international actors, and should discuss both strategic and technical issues.
Together with my Swedish and Finnish colleagues, I have circulated a letter suggesting that third countries should have a role in the decision-shaping process in operations in which they participate, on the basis of reciprocity.
Together with my Swedish and Finnish colleagues, I have circulated a letter suggesting that third countries should have a role in the decision-shaping process in operations in which they participate, on the basis of reciprocity.
This would in no way reduce the decision-making autonomy of either organisation.
This would in no way reduce the decision-making autonomy of either organisation.
In my view we – both NATO and the EU – should now consider measures to strengthen the role of third countries.
In my view we – both NATO and the EU – should now consider measures to strengthen the role of third countries.
Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers
Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers
Montenegro applied for Nato membership in 2008, and was invited to join the Membership Action Plan (MAP) in 2009.
Montenegro søkte Nato-medlemskap i 2008 og ble innvilget kandidatlandstatus i 2010.
'I would like to congratulate Montenegro on this invitation.
- Jeg vil gratulere Montenegro med invitasjonen.
For many years, Norway has supported the countries of the Balkans in their defence and security sector reforms.
Norge har i mange år bistått landene på Balkan med støtte til reformer innen forsvars- og sikkerhetssektoren.
I am pleased that Montenegro has reached a point where Nato membership is within reach,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Det er hyggelig at Montenegro har kommet til et punkt hvor Nato-medlemskap er innen rekkevidde, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Since Nato was founded in 1949, its membership has expanded from 12 to 28 countries.
Siden starten i 1949 har Nato vokst fra 12 til 28 medlemsland.
Montenegro invited to begin Nato accession talks
Nato: Medlemskapsinvitasjon til Montenegro
Nato Foreign Ministers decided today to invite Montenegro to begin accession talks to become a member of the Alliance.
Natos utenriksministre har i dag besluttet å invitere Montenegro til medlemskapssamtaler med alliansen.
NATO Strategic Concept Seminar
Seminar om Natos nye strategiske konsept
Oslo, 13 - 14 January 2010
Nato Strategic Concept Seminar, Oslo 13.–14. januar 2010
- NATO cannot develop its new concept in isolation.
- NATO cannot develop its new concept in isolation.
The involvement of partner countries in this process is essential and to our common benefit, Foreign Minister Støre said in his opening statement at a seminar on NATO’s New Strategic Concept in Oslo 14.01.10.
The involvement of partner countries in this process is essential and to our common benefit”, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. i sitt åpningsinnlegg ifm Oslo-seminaret om Natos nye strategiske konsept 14.01.10.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Norway for the third seminar on NATO’s New Strategic Concept.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to Norway for the third seminar on NATO’s New Strategic Concept.
I am glad to see that the Norwegian winter has not discouraged you from participating.
I am glad to see that the Norwegian winter has not discouraged you from participating.