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In itself, it does not deliver a two-state solution – it cannot.
In itself, it does not deliver a two-state solution – it cannot.
Only a political resolution does.
Only a political resolution does.
Statement by Norway - Paris Meeting on Middle East
Norges innlegg under Midtøsten-møte i Paris
Paris, 3 June 2016
Paris, 3. juni 2016
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende's statement at the Middle East ministerial meeting in Paris 3 June.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg under ministermøtet for Midtøsten i Paris 3. juni.
'Since our last meeting, the developments in the Middle East give cause for deep concern.
- Since our last meeting, the developments in the Middle East give cause for deep concern.
For the fourth time in the seven years since Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip, violence has flared up and inflicted an intolerable toll on civilians', said ambassador Tine Mørch Smith in her statement on the Middle East and the Palestine question.
For the fourth time in the seven years since Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip, violence has flared up and inflicted an intolerable toll on civilians, sa ambassadør Tine Mørch Smith i sitt innlegg om Midtøsten og det palestinske spørsmålet.
Since our last meeting, the developments in the Middle East give cause for deep concern.
Since our last meeting, the developments in the Middle East give cause for deep concern.
For the fourth time in the seven years since Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip, violence has flared up and inflicted an intolerable toll on civilians.
For the fourth time in the seven years since Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip, violence has flared up and inflicted an intolerable toll on civilians.
This violence, coming after the suspension of the US-led initiative to negotiate a final status agreement between Israel and the PLO, shows that the status quo is unsustainable.
This violence, coming after the suspension of the US-led initiative to negotiate a final status agreement between Israel and the PLO, shows that the status quo is unsustainable.
Reaching a final status agreement would have abrogated the Israeli occupation of Palestine, granted the Palestinian people a sovereign state, and opened for broad recognition of Israel as promised by the Arab Peace Initiative.
Reaching a final status agreement would have abrogated the Israeli occupation of Palestine, granted the Palestinian people a sovereign state, and opened for broad recognition of Israel as promised by the Arab Peace Initiative.
An agreement would have laid the ground for nurturing peace.
An agreement would have laid the ground for nurturing peace.
Instead, massive violence now incites unlimited hatred and causes devastating suffering for civilians.
Instead, massive violence now incites unlimited hatred and causes devastating suffering for civilians.
Norway condemns the rocket attacks against Israeli civilians.
Norway condemns the rocket attacks against Israeli civilians.
Israel has the right to defend its citizens.
Israel has the right to defend its citizens.
Yet, Israel has an obligation to respect the requirements under humanitarian law, as have all the combatant Palestinian groups.
Yet, Israel has an obligation to respect the requirements under humanitarian law, as have all the combatant Palestinian groups.
Being the stronger part and operating in very densely populated areas strengthen Israel`s responsibility.
Being the stronger part and operating in very densely populated areas strengthen Israel`s responsibility.
We take note of the acceptance by Israel of the initiative for ceasefire suggested by Egypt a week ago.
We take note of the acceptance by Israel of the initiative for ceasefire suggested by Egypt a week ago.
Norway condemns the loss of more than six hundred civilian lives, among them many women and children.
Norway condemns the loss of more than six hundred civilian lives, among them many women and children.
This unacceptable level of suffering of civilians is out of proportions.
This unacceptable level of suffering of civilians is out of proportions.
Civilian casualties, including the killing of four children on the beach in Gaza and the military operation in Shuja`iyya, should be swiftly and thoroughly investigated.
Civilian casualties, including the killing of four children on the beach in Gaza and the military operation in Shuja`iyya, should be swiftly and thoroughly investigated.
The ongoing military confrontation is a threat to international peace and stability.
The ongoing military confrontation is a threat to international peace and stability.
Despite recent press statements, the Security Council could take more decisive action and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.
Despite recent press statements, the Security Council could take more decisive action and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.
Norway has repeatedly called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of the hostilities and for a long-term and durable ceasefire.
Norway has repeatedly called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of the hostilities and for a long-term and durable ceasefire.
Bloodshed and suffering must end.
Bloodshed and suffering must end.
That goal, however, requires also addressing the complex underlying causes of the conflict.
That goal, however, requires also addressing the complex underlying causes of the conflict.
First, Norway calls for concerted international action by all friends of Israel and Palestine in support of the Egyptian initiative and leadership to broker an unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities between the two sides.
First, Norway calls for concerted international action by all friends of Israel and Palestine in support of the Egyptian initiative and leadership to broker an unconditional and immediate cessation of hostilities between the two sides.
Second, Norway calls for addressing the appalling humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Second, Norway calls for addressing the appalling humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Recalling the UN Security Council Resolution 1860 and the understanding of the truce that ended the 2012 confrontations, the challenges are clear.
Recalling the UN Security Council Resolution 1860 and the understanding of the truce that ended the 2012 confrontations, the challenges are clear.
There is an urgent need for humanitarian and medical assistance, and for reconstruction of private homes and civil infrastructure.
There is an urgent need for humanitarian and medical assistance, and for reconstruction of private homes and civil infrastructure.
There is a need to bring the security arrangements in Gaza in line with the rest of Palestine.
There is a need to bring the security arrangements in Gaza in line with the rest of Palestine.
The people in Gaza cannot continue to live under blockade and in poverty and misery.
The people in Gaza cannot continue to live under blockade and in poverty and misery.
It is a shame that the majority of the workforce is without work and remains dependent on assistance by the international community.
It is a shame that the majority of the workforce is without work and remains dependent on assistance by the international community.
Border crossings must be reopened, and access and movement for people and goods be facilitated.
Border crossings must be reopened, and access and movement for people and goods be facilitated.
Key to achieving this, is in the short term to reunite Palestine under one integrated and reformed authority headed by president Abbas - as the Palestinian factions have agreed to do.
Key to achieving this, is in the short term to reunite Palestine under one integrated and reformed authority headed by president Abbas - as the Palestinian factions have agreed to do.
As the Chair of the Donor Group, the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (the AHLC), and in partnership with the EU Presidency, Norway will take an initiative to call for an international donors conference for Palestine in Oslo as soon as a ceasefire is announced.
As the Chair of the Donor Group, the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (the AHLC), and in partnership with the EU Presidency, Norway will take an initiative to call for an international donors conference for Palestine in Oslo as soon as a ceasefire is announced.
The conference will address the immediate challenges, including for securing continued social services in a transitional period, and call for pledges of international assistance.
The conference will address the immediate challenges, including for securing continued social services in a transitional period, and call for pledges of international assistance.
In the margins of the UN General Assembly, Norway will chair an ordinary meeting of the AHLC hosted by the UN Secretary General to coordinate external assistance for building the Palestinian institutions and sustainable economic growth, including addressing the particular challenges facing the Palestinian Authority in the short- and medium term.
In the margins of the UN General Assembly, Norway will chair an ordinary meeting of the AHLC hosted by the UN Secretary General to coordinate external assistance for building the Palestinian institutions and sustainable economic growth, including addressing the particular challenges facing the Palestinian Authority in the short- and medium term.
Third, Norway calls on the Security Council to request that the parties return to a political process and solve the outstanding issues of their conflict peacefully, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, previous commitments and agreements between the Parties.
Third, Norway calls on the Security Council to request that the parties return to a political process and solve the outstanding issues of their conflict peacefully, in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, previous commitments and agreements between the Parties.
Without hope for the future, freedom to live dignified lives, and respect for rights and international norms, there will be no lasting calm for either of the civilian populations.
Without hope for the future, freedom to live dignified lives, and respect for rights and international norms, there will be no lasting calm for either of the civilian populations.
Without lasting calm, mutual respect, and broad recognition of the two peoples and their rights, there will not be security and peace.
Without lasting calm, mutual respect, and broad recognition of the two peoples and their rights, there will not be security and peace.
We should not forget the other crises in the region.
We should not forget the other crises in the region.
The situation in Syria remains extremely serious, despite the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2165 last week.
The situation in Syria remains extremely serious, despite the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2165 last week.
Norway remains firm in her condemnation of the blatant disregard for civilian suffering, human rights and international humanitarian law demonstrated by the Syrian government forces as well as other parties to the tragic civil war.
Norway remains firm in her condemnation of the blatant disregard for civilian suffering, human rights and international humanitarian law demonstrated by the Syrian government forces as well as other parties to the tragic civil war.
The atrocities committed by the ISIL and its seizure of control of considerable territories in northeastern Syria and northwestern and central parts of Iraq threatens not only Iraq and Syria, but the whole region.
The atrocities committed by the ISIL and its seizure of control of considerable territories in northeastern Syria and northwestern and central parts of Iraq threatens not only Iraq and Syria, but the whole region.
These developments have tremendous ramifications for the neighbors, the region, and, potentially, for global security.
These developments have tremendous ramifications for the neighbors, the region, and, potentially, for global security.
Radical jihadism is gaining a foothold.
Radical jihadism is gaining a foothold.
Violence and terror cause humanitarian disasters of an unprecedented combined magnitude.
Violence and terror cause humanitarian disasters of an unprecedented combined magnitude.
Millions of people rely on external food aid for their survival.
Millions of people rely on external food aid for their survival.
Massive displacements of people seeking refuge and security outside their normal place of living, are flooding the neighboring countries.
Massive displacements of people seeking refuge and security outside their normal place of living, are flooding the neighboring countries.
The global resources and capacity for humanitarian responses are under severe strain.
The global resources and capacity for humanitarian responses are under severe strain.
Norway calls on the member states of the Security Council to redouble their efforts to address the root causes of these developments, and to agree on concerted action to restore stability and calm.
Norway calls on the member states of the Security Council to redouble their efforts to address the root causes of these developments, and to agree on concerted action to restore stability and calm.
Statement on the situation in the Middle East
Innlegg om situasjonen i Midtøsten, inkludert Palestina-spørsmålet
New York, 22 July 2014
New York, 22. juli 2014
Statement at meeting in The Group of Friends of Myanmar
Innlegg på møtet i vennegruppa for Myanmar
New York, 26 September 2013
New York, 26. september 2013
- I strongly support the idea of the Secretary-General to reconfigure this group into a partnership with Myanmar as a central member.
- I strongly support the idea of the Secretary-General to reconfigure this group into a partnership with Myanmar as a central member.
This would be more aligned with the positive developments in Myanmar over the last years, said Minister of Foreign Affirs Espen Barth Eide in his statement at The Group of Friends of the UN Secretary General on Myanmar meeting.
This would be more aligned with the positive developments in Myanmar over the last years, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide i sitt innlegg på møtet i vennegruppa.
Mr Secretary-General, Minister U Khin Yi, fellow friends of Myanmar
Mr Secretary-General, Minister U Khin Yi, fellow friends of Myanmar
First of all, let me thank the Secretary-General for convening this meeting, and warmly welcome Minister U Khin Yi and the delegation from Myanmar.
First of all, let me thank the Secretary-General for convening this meeting, and warmly welcome Minister U Khin Yi and the delegation from Myanmar.
It is high time Myanmar was part of this forum.
It is high time Myanmar was part of this forum.
I strongly support the idea of the Secretary-General to reconfigure this group into a partnership with Myanmar as a central member.
I strongly support the idea of the Secretary-General to reconfigure this group into a partnership with Myanmar as a central member.
This would be more aligned with the positive developments in Myanmar over the last years.
This would be more aligned with the positive developments in Myanmar over the last years.
For this new partnership to be successful, we believe it is important to listen to the needs and concerns of Myanmar itself.
For this new partnership to be successful, we believe it is important to listen to the needs and concerns of Myanmar itself.
If Norway can be of any assistance in the further development of this partnership, we will gladly play such a role – in close cooperation with Myanmar, as well as with Special Representative Vijay Nambiar.
If Norway can be of any assistance in the further development of this partnership, we will gladly play such a role – in close cooperation with Myanmar, as well as with Special Representative Vijay Nambiar.
For Norway, support for the democratic reform process in Myanmar is a high priority.
For Norway, support for the democratic reform process in Myanmar is a high priority.
I have visited the country several times, and was the first member of a western government to visit after Thein Sein’s Government came into power.
I have visited the country several times, and was the first member of a western government to visit after Thein Sein’s Government came into power.
We were the first country to slash sanctions, and we chair the Peace Donor Support Group.
We were the first country to slash sanctions, and we chair the Peace Donor Support Group.
Norway is an “all-weather friend” of Myanmar.
Norway is an “all-weather friend” of Myanmar.
The progress towards democratisation, development and reconciliation in Myanmar continues.
The progress towards democratisation, development and reconciliation in Myanmar continues.
The momentum towards a nation-wide ceasefire and the plans to formally start the political dialogue are important.
The momentum towards a nation-wide ceasefire and the plans to formally start the political dialogue are important.
The Government and the armed ethnic groups alike deserve our recognition for their efforts to tackle this complex issue.
The Government and the armed ethnic groups alike deserve our recognition for their efforts to tackle this complex issue.
The process that Myanmar has started is not easy, and takes courage.
The process that Myanmar has started is not easy, and takes courage.
The peace process is fully owned and driven by Myanmar.
The peace process is fully owned and driven by Myanmar.
International engagement should only complement the efforts made by the internal stakeholders.
International engagement should only complement the efforts made by the internal stakeholders.
We are aware that the stakeholders in Myanmar will face many difficult choices in the time to come.
We are aware that the stakeholders in Myanmar will face many difficult choices in the time to come.
This calls for long-term attention – and concerted, coordinated support from the international donor community.
This calls for long-term attention – and concerted, coordinated support from the international donor community.
Norway is pleased that the UN’s aid-related activities in the country are being normalised.
Norway is pleased that the UN’s aid-related activities in the country are being normalised.
In going forward, there will be a need to expand existing UN programmes further into ethnic and conflict-affected areas.
In going forward, there will be a need to expand existing UN programmes further into ethnic and conflict-affected areas.
The difficult situation in Rakhine has been of particular concern over the last year.
The difficult situation in Rakhine has been of particular concern over the last year.
Long-term solutions must be found for the Rohingya population.
Long-term solutions must be found for the Rohingya population.
Their immediate humanitarian needs must also be addressed.
Their immediate humanitarian needs must also be addressed.
In conclusion, through the upcoming chairmanship of ASEAN, Myanmar has taken on a great responsibility, not only for its own development but also for the broader region.
In conclusion, through the upcoming chairmanship of ASEAN, Myanmar has taken on a great responsibility, not only for its own development but also for the broader region.
ASEAN was forward-looking, and recognised the scope of the positive changes in Myanmar before most western governments.
ASEAN was forward-looking, and recognised the scope of the positive changes in Myanmar before most western governments.
My good friend, Marty Natalegawa, the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, was right when he, along with others, decided that Myanmar should take over the chairmanship of ASEAN from 2014.
My good friend, Marty Natalegawa, the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, was right when he, along with others, decided that Myanmar should take over the chairmanship of ASEAN from 2014.
We should all be ready to support Myanmar.
We should all be ready to support Myanmar.
Right Honorable Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Namaste!
Right Honorable Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Namaste!
We are here today in response to the terrible earthquakes that struck Nepal two months ago.
We are here today in response to the terrible earthquakes that struck Nepal two months ago.
The worst natural disaster for 80 years.
The worst natural disaster for 80 years.
More than 8800 dead, more than 23 000 injured.
More than 8800 dead, more than 23 000 injured.
Hundreds of thousands of people made homeless.
Hundreds of thousands of people made homeless.
Entire villages flattened across the country.
Entire villages flattened across the country.
Centuries-old buildings destroyed.
Centuries-old buildings destroyed.
Millions of lives changed in a moment.
Millions of lives changed in a moment.
So I would like to start by conveying my deepest condolences on behalf of the Norwegian people.
So I would like to start by conveying my deepest condolences on behalf of the Norwegian people.
Our thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones, with families who lost their homes and livelihoods, with communities that lost essential, life-sustaining infrastructure.
Our thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones, with families who lost their homes and livelihoods, with communities that lost essential, life-sustaining infrastructure.
Nepal is one of Norway's 12 focus countries for development assistance, - where we are deepening our partnership and expanding our efforts.
Nepal is one of Norway's 12 focus countries for development assistance, - where we are deepening our partnership and expanding our efforts.
You can count on our long-term involvement – and you can count on us now.
You can count on our long-term involvement – and you can count on us now.
On the same day as the first earthquake, Norway allocated 30 million NOK to the immediate relief effort.
On the same day as the first earthquake, Norway allocated 30 million NOK to the immediate relief effort.
Since then, we have allocated a further 200 million - for immediate disaster relief, for early recovery and for efforts in areas where only limited assistance has reached so far.
Since then, we have allocated a further 200 million - for immediate disaster relief, for early recovery and for efforts in areas where only limited assistance has reached so far.
Norway has now allocated a total of 230 million NOK, or about 30 million USD, in humanitarian assistance.
Norway has now allocated a total of 230 million NOK, or about 30 million USD, in humanitarian assistance.
Our emphasis is on reaching the groups who are particularly badly affected by such disasters – children, the elderly, people with disabilities, the poor, marginalised communities,- people living in remote areas, Dalits and indigenous peoples.
Our emphasis is on reaching the groups who are particularly badly affected by such disasters – children, the elderly, people with disabilities, the poor, marginalised communities,- people living in remote areas, Dalits and indigenous peoples.
We expect our partners to ensure that the most vulnerable people receive assistance to meet their particular needs.
We expect our partners to ensure that the most vulnerable people receive assistance to meet their particular needs.
Women and girls are at greater risk of being exploited or exposed to gender-based violence in the current phase of the disaster.
Women and girls are at greater risk of being exploited or exposed to gender-based violence in the current phase of the disaster.
We must do our utmost to prevent this from happening.
We must do our utmost to prevent this from happening.
As we move from disaster relief to early recovery, we must take a broader perspective.
As we move from disaster relief to early recovery, we must take a broader perspective.
Humanitarian assistance must pave the way for long-term development.
Humanitarian assistance must pave the way for long-term development.
Government structures are key to the successful rebuilding of Nepal.
Government structures are key to the successful rebuilding of Nepal.
This is why Norway is funding temporary office facilities for local government.
This is why Norway is funding temporary office facilities for local government.