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The facilitation of regionally and locally based cross border cooperation should continue to be the main task for governments in this cooperation.
The facilitation of regionally and locally based cross border cooperation should continue to be the main task for governments in this cooperation.
In doing so I believe there are four areas of the Barents Cooperation which will be of key importance in the years to come.
In doing so I believe there are four areas of the Barents Cooperation which will be of key importance in the years to come.
Cross border mobility 2.
Cross border mobility 2.
Education and research 3.
Education and research 3.
Infrastructure 4.
Infrastructure 4.
Environment and climate change
Environment and climate change
First, successful cross-border cooperation depends on cross-border mobility.
First, successful cross-border cooperation depends on cross-border mobility.
Obstacles create problems for industry, commerce and people-to-people contact.
Obstacles create problems for industry, commerce and people-to-people contact.
A lot has been accomplished, but further facilitation of cross-border movement of persons, goods and services will and must continue to be a cornerstone.
A lot has been accomplished, but further facilitation of cross-border movement of persons, goods and services will and must continue to be a cornerstone.
The method should be the same.
The method should be the same.
Practical and step by step.
Practical and step by step.
Such as the simplified Norwegian-Russian local border traffic regulations introduced last year.
Such as the simplified Norwegian-Russian local border traffic regulations introduced last year.
In this context the experience of our Barents neighbour and Schengen partner Finland has been important for Norway.
In this context the experience of our Barents neighbour and Schengen partner Finland has been important for Norway.
Finland processed more than 1.2 million visa applications from Russian citizens last year.
Finland processed more than 1.2 million visa applications from Russian citizens last year.
Also in Norway we are witnessing a substantial increase in the cross-border traffic.
Also in Norway we are witnessing a substantial increase in the cross-border traffic.
In 1990, 8000 people crossed the border between Norway and Russia.
In 1990, 8000 people crossed the border between Norway and Russia.
In 2012, the number was 252 000 people.
In 2012, the number was 252 000 people.
Step by step we are moving towards our long-term goal of establishing a visa-free travel regime with Russia.
Step by step we are moving towards our long-term goal of establishing a visa-free travel regime with Russia.
Second, education and research.
Second, education and research.
The Barents region has with its resources an important potential as an engine for economic growth in Europe.
The Barents region has with its resources an important potential as an engine for economic growth in Europe.
This is a region of resources: Minerals, energy, fisheries and other renewable marine resources.
This is a region of resources: Minerals, energy, fisheries and other renewable marine resources.
The region is already Europe’s most important supplier of metal, and prospects for increased activity and cooperation in all areas are good.
The region is already Europe’s most important supplier of metal, and prospects for increased activity and cooperation in all areas are good.
Again – the future role of the Barents-cooperation is to further facilitate activity – and cooperation on education and research will be key.
Again – the future role of the Barents-cooperation is to further facilitate activity – and cooperation on education and research will be key.
Skilled and educated citizens from all parts of the Barents Region are needed.
Skilled and educated citizens from all parts of the Barents Region are needed.
In order for us to make use of our common potential we need to stimulate the generation of more knowledge – and the right competence.
In order for us to make use of our common potential we need to stimulate the generation of more knowledge – and the right competence.
The populations in the north are relatively small -shared knowledge and strategic cooperation on education and research is vital.
The populations in the north are relatively small -shared knowledge and strategic cooperation on education and research is vital.
We are on the right track – the number of students in exchange programs and cooperation programs have increased.
We are on the right track – the number of students in exchange programs and cooperation programs have increased.
Let me give you one example - Russian students registered at Norwegian higher education institutions: In the autumn of 2000 there were 183; in the autumn of 2012 there were 1500.
Let me give you one example - Russian students registered at Norwegian higher education institutions: In the autumn of 2000 there were 183; in the autumn of 2012 there were 1500.
These students contribute to the diversity and quality of Norwegian higher education.
These students contribute to the diversity and quality of Norwegian higher education.
And, let me add: they contribute to deeper and broader relations between Russia and Norway.
And, let me add: they contribute to deeper and broader relations between Russia and Norway.
I am sure other Barents countries can report on similar developments.
I am sure other Barents countries can report on similar developments.
What we in particular need to see more of is collaboration on the institutional level across borders.
What we in particular need to see more of is collaboration on the institutional level across borders.
Tighter cooperation among the educational institutions in the North will be a key in developing knowledge and networks needed for efficient exploitation of opportunities and economic cooperation in this region.
Tighter cooperation among the educational institutions in the North will be a key in developing knowledge and networks needed for efficient exploitation of opportunities and economic cooperation in this region.
The on-going trilateral cooperation between the University in Tromsø, the Northern Federal University in Arkhangelsk and Umeå University can serve as an example of good practice.
The on-going trilateral cooperation between the University in Tromsø, the Northern Federal University in Arkhangelsk and Umeå University can serve as an example of good practice.
Together they are building centre of competence in biotechnology, law and pharmacy - areas of importance to the Barents region.
Together they are building centre of competence in biotechnology, law and pharmacy - areas of importance to the Barents region.
We would like to see this cooperation be expanded with other universities in the Barents, such as the Oulu University in Finland.
We would like to see this cooperation be expanded with other universities in the Barents, such as the Oulu University in Finland.
Third, enhanced economic activity in the region require improved infrastructure.
Third, enhanced economic activity in the region require improved infrastructure.
There is no doubt: east-west networks need to be further strengthened.
There is no doubt: east-west networks need to be further strengthened.
This month my government published a White Paper on transport.
This month my government published a White Paper on transport.
We plan to strengthen railway lines and cross-border roads in the Barents region.
We plan to strengthen railway lines and cross-border roads in the Barents region.
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – linking Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden.
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – linking Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden.
Today there are 18 trains in each direction – which is less than needed.
Today there are 18 trains in each direction – which is less than needed.
Our aim is to increase capacity to 27 trains.
Our aim is to increase capacity to 27 trains.
At the same time, the upgrading of the E105 road between Kirkenes and Murmansk is continuing on both sides of the border, as a result of close cooperation between the Norwegian and Russian authorities.
At the same time, the upgrading of the E105 road between Kirkenes and Murmansk is continuing on both sides of the border, as a result of close cooperation between the Norwegian and Russian authorities.
The desire to improve transport networks is shared by all the Barents countries.
The desire to improve transport networks is shared by all the Barents countries.
This will be the first joint plan between all Barents countries ever made.
This will be the first joint plan between all Barents countries ever made.
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource rich Barents region demands that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this Region are respected.
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource rich Barents region demands that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this Region are respected.
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and within a framework that respect the rights of this regions indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and within a framework that respect the rights of this regions indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.
Neither should we forget that some new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change.
Neither should we forget that some new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change.
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not know the real long term consequences of it.
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not know the real long term consequences of it.
Therefore, it is vital to integrate the climate dimension into all parts of the Barents Cooperation.
Therefore, it is vital to integrate the climate dimension into all parts of the Barents Cooperation.
We must both adapt and limit the emissions that cause it.
We must both adapt and limit the emissions that cause it.
This is why we are now developing an action plan for climate change in the Barents region.
This is why we are now developing an action plan for climate change in the Barents region.
The Barents region has a legacy of recourse-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with.
The Barents region has a legacy of recourse-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with.
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental hotspots have been eliminated.
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental hotspots have been eliminated.
For example, a large quantity of toxic pesticides stored in the Russian Republic of Karelia has been safely destroyed in Finland.
For example, a large quantity of toxic pesticides stored in the Russian Republic of Karelia has been safely destroyed in Finland.
The work on further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue.
The work on further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue.
On 4th of June this year, when our Prime Ministers will meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration.
On 4th of June this year, when our Prime Ministers will meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration.
The new declaration is not meant to replace, but to supplement the one from 1993.
The new declaration is not meant to replace, but to supplement the one from 1993.
The model of the Barents cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, locally and regionally anchored.
The model of the Barents cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, locally and regionally anchored.
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross boarder activity and development to prosper.
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross boarder activity and development to prosper.
Input from this conference will form part of the final process to negotiate the declaration.
Input from this conference will form part of the final process to negotiate the declaration.
But as highlighted, I believe important emphasis will be on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – Issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region.
But as highlighted, I believe important emphasis will be on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – Issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region.
But in Kirkenes we shall also celebrate – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe.
But in Kirkenes we shall also celebrate – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe.
The High North represents today a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe.
The High North represents today a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe.
Take employment as an example.
Take employment as an example.
In Europe’s most Sothern region Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the work force is out of work.
In Europe’s most Sothern region Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the work force is out of work.
In Europe’s north eastern corner – Sør Varanger county with Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1,7 per cent.
In Europe’s north eastern corner – Sør Varanger county with Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1,7 per cent.
This is no accident – it represents a trend in the High North compared to the south of Europe.
This is no accident – it represents a trend in the High North compared to the south of Europe.
Finally, let me express our sincere thanks for Parliamentarian’s contributions to shaping the Barents region.
Finally, let me express our sincere thanks for Parliamentarian’s contributions to shaping the Barents region.
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be an important dimension in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North.
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be an important dimension in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North.
It is important that you continue to play this role in the time to come.
It is important that you continue to play this role in the time to come.
The Barents Parliamentary Conference
Barents parlamentarikerkonferanse
Harstad, 24 April 2013
Harstad, 24. april 2013
- I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you, said State Secretary Torgeir Larsen in his speech at the 6th Barents parlamentary conference in Harstad.
- I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you, sa statssekretær Torgeir Larsen i åpningen av sitt innlegg på den 6. parlamentariske Barentskonferansen i Harstad.
Dear colleagues and partners,
Dear colleagues and partners,
I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you.
I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you.
As we now move into the future, we have concrete and historic results to build on.
As we now move into the future, we have concrete and historic results to build on.
Cross-border contact at intergovernmental level within the region – not least between Norway and Russia – was still limited, even though northern counties and municipalities had initiated cross-border cooperation.
Cross-border contact at intergovernmental level within the region – not least between Norway and Russia – was still limited, even though northern counties and municipalities had initiated cross-border cooperation.
It was this regional vision rooted at the local level that Stoltenberg, Kozyrev, Väyrynen and other foreign ministers were able to give national priority – and geopolitical importance – when they established the Barents Cooperation 20 years ago.
It was this regional vision rooted at the local level that Stoltenberg, Kozyrev, Väyrynen and other foreign ministers were able to give national priority – and geopolitical importance – when they established the Barents Cooperation 20 years ago.
This was a unique initiative and the timing was perfect.
This was a unique initiative and the timing was perfect.
However, changing mental maps is challenging.
However, changing mental maps is challenging.
The ambitious cross-border vision was initially met with scepticism – not least among cynical Cold Warriors.
The ambitious cross-border vision was initially met with scepticism – not least among cynical Cold Warriors.
But history has proven them all wrong.
But history has proven them all wrong.
An army-to army perspective was replaced by a people-to-people one.
An army-to army perspective was replaced by a people-to-people one.
The northern regions – with their indigenous peoples – became the main drivers in promoting cooperation across borders.
The northern regions – with their indigenous peoples – became the main drivers in promoting cooperation across borders.
Decisions on cross-border cooperation were to be made closer to the people in the northern regions, often without the prior approval of their capitals.
Decisions on cross-border cooperation were to be made closer to the people in the northern regions, often without the prior approval of their capitals.
Interpersonal cooperation developed, and started to break down deep-rooted suspicion.
Interpersonal cooperation developed, and started to break down deep-rooted suspicion.
Putting people-to-people cooperation first remains one of the key strengths of today’s Barents cooperation.
Putting people-to-people cooperation first remains one of the key strengths of today’s Barents cooperation.
The Barents Cooperation has been important not just for Norway, and not just for the Barents Region.
The Barents Cooperation has been important not just for Norway, and not just for the Barents Region.
It has been important for Europe as a whole – because it has served as an example of successful post-Cold War cooperation across old dividing lines.
It has been important for Europe as a whole – because it has served as an example of successful post-Cold War cooperation across old dividing lines.
As for Norway and Russia, it is obvious that our 2010 agreement on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea was inspired by the atmosphere of increased cooperation and trust created by the Barents Cooperation.
As for Norway and Russia, it is obvious that our 2010 agreement on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea was inspired by the atmosphere of increased cooperation and trust created by the Barents Cooperation.
The agreement also demonstrates to the world how neighbours in the High North are able to resolve disagreements: peacefully and based on international law.
The agreement also demonstrates to the world how neighbours in the High North are able to resolve disagreements: peacefully and based on international law.
Regional authorities, indigenous peoples and local communities remain vital.
Regional authorities, indigenous peoples and local communities remain vital.
These groups are the DNA of the Barents Cooperation, which today covers a wide variety of activities, geographically and thematically - ranging from the environment, to business, to culture.
These groups are the DNA of the Barents Cooperation, which today covers a wide variety of activities, geographically and thematically - ranging from the environment, to business, to culture.
Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters that could affect their rights, their development and their traditional land.
Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters that could affect their rights, their development and their traditional land.
I therefore support a further strengthening of indigenous peoples’ representation within the Barents Cooperation.
I therefore support a further strengthening of indigenous peoples’ representation within the Barents Cooperation.
In this Cooperation, the main task for governments should continue to be the facilitation of regionally and locally based cross-border cooperation.
In this Cooperation, the main task for governments should continue to be the facilitation of regionally and locally based cross-border cooperation.
I believe there are four areas of the Barents Cooperation that will be of key importance in the years to come.
I believe there are four areas of the Barents Cooperation that will be of key importance in the years to come.
Cross-border mobility
Cross-border mobility
Education and research
Education and research
A lot has been accomplished, but further facilitation of the cross-border movement of persons, goods and services will and must continue to be a cornerstone of our cooperation.
A lot has been accomplished, but further facilitation of the cross-border movement of persons, goods and services will and must continue to be a cornerstone of our cooperation.
The method used should be the same as before, practical and step by step.
The method used should be the same as before, practical and step by step.
Such as the simplified Norwegian-Russian local border traffic regulations that were introduced last year.
Such as the simplified Norwegian-Russian local border traffic regulations that were introduced last year.
In this context, the experience of our Barents neighbour and Schengen partner Finland has been important for Norway.
In this context, the experience of our Barents neighbour and Schengen partner Finland has been important for Norway.
In Norway, too, we are witnessing a substantial increase in cross-border traffic.
In Norway, too, we are witnessing a substantial increase in cross-border traffic.
In 2012, this number was 252 000.
In 2012, this number was 252 000.
The Barents region has, due to its resources, significant potential as an engine for economic growth in Europe.
The Barents region has, due to its resources, significant potential as an engine for economic growth in Europe.
This is a region of resources: minerals, energy, fisheries and other renewable marine resources.
This is a region of resources: minerals, energy, fisheries and other renewable marine resources.
Again, the future role of the Barents Cooperation is to further facilitate activity in the region, and cooperation on education and research will be key.
Again, the future role of the Barents Cooperation is to further facilitate activity in the region, and cooperation on education and research will be key.
Skilled and educated citizens from all parts of the Barents region are needed.
Skilled and educated citizens from all parts of the Barents region are needed.
In order for us to make use of our common potential we need to stimulate the generation of knowledge – and the right competence.
In order for us to make use of our common potential we need to stimulate the generation of knowledge – and the right competence.
The populations in the north are relatively small, which means that shared knowledge and strategic cooperation on education and research are vital.
The populations in the north are relatively small, which means that shared knowledge and strategic cooperation on education and research are vital.
We are on the right track – the number of students participating in exchange programmes and cooperation programmes has increased.
We are on the right track – the number of students participating in exchange programmes and cooperation programmes has increased.