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It is particularly important that a transparent regulatory system, in line with international standards, is in place from the outset.
It is particularly important that a transparent regulatory system, in line with international standards, is in place from the outset.
We see no reason why Ukraine should not, in the medium term, move from being a net importer of energy to being self-supporting.
We see no reason why Ukraine should not, in the medium term, move from being a net importer of energy to being self-supporting.
Ukraine’s potential for saving energy is considerable.
Ukraine’s potential for saving energy is considerable.
And many energy sources are under-developed.
And many energy sources are under-developed.
Enhancing gas recovery at existing fields is one important opportunity.
Enhancing gas recovery at existing fields is one important opportunity.
Ukraine’s vast bioenergy resources and its potential for wind power, and so on, represent a solid basis for new development.
Ukraine’s vast bioenergy resources and its potential for wind power, and so on, represent a solid basis for new development.
Norway’s own experience as an energy nation has shown the benefit of working with foreign companies.
Norway’s own experience as an energy nation has shown the benefit of working with foreign companies.
We have been able to attract foreign investment, while at the same time developing our own industries and management systems for the sector.
We have been able to attract foreign investment, while at the same time developing our own industries and management systems for the sector.
Transparency, competition, predictability and expertise are keywords in the Norwegian energy history.
Transparency, competition, predictability and expertise are keywords in the Norwegian energy history.
As a result, we now have a world-class industry with top-notch companies.
As a result, we now have a world-class industry with top-notch companies.
Norway is the second largest exporter of gas to the EU and a significant contributor to European energy security.
Norway is the second largest exporter of gas to the EU and a significant contributor to European energy security.
Last year, Norwegian gas production stood at 109 billion cubic metres.
Last year, Norwegian gas production stood at 109 billion cubic metres.
We estimate that around two-thirds of Norwegian gas reserves are still in the ground, or rather under the sea bed.
We estimate that around two-thirds of Norwegian gas reserves are still in the ground, or rather under the sea bed.
We note and welcome the fact that Ukraine has started to purchase gas from Norwegian exporters.
We note and welcome the fact that Ukraine has started to purchase gas from Norwegian exporters.
But it demonstrates how energy infrastructure builds energy security.
But it demonstrates how energy infrastructure builds energy security.
In turn energy security contributes to building national security.
In turn energy security contributes to building national security.
We believe in interconnectedness politically and in energy markets.
We believe in interconnectedness politically and in energy markets.
It is a win-win-situation, not a zero-sum game.
It is a win-win-situation, not a zero-sum game.
In addition to oil and gas, Norway has considerable renewable energy, in particular hydropower.
In addition to oil and gas, Norway has considerable renewable energy, in particular hydropower.
On average we are talking about 130 billion kilowatt-hours.
On average we are talking about 130 billion kilowatt-hours.
Hydropower, bioenergy and wind will continue to grow in importance, increasing from about 60 % of our total energy balance today to a planned 67.5 % in 2020.
Hydropower, bioenergy and wind will continue to grow in importance, increasing from about 60 % of our total energy balance today to a planned 67.5 % in 2020.
These figures stand out in an international setting, and they highlight Norway’s position as an energy nation, not only with regard to resources, but also when it comes to technology, financing and market oriented policies.
These figures stand out in an international setting, and they highlight Norway’s position as an energy nation, not only with regard to resources, but also when it comes to technology, financing and market oriented policies.
Renewable energy is an important part of the answer to the threats of climate change.
Renewable energy is an important part of the answer to the threats of climate change.
We are glad that Ukraine too has ambitious plans in this field, including modernising and changing its energy mix and reducing pressure on the environment.
We are glad that Ukraine too has ambitious plans in this field, including modernising and changing its energy mix and reducing pressure on the environment.
But much more needs to be done.
But much more needs to be done.
The successful presidential election in May and parliamentary elections in October, as well as the Association Agreement with the European Union and closer relations with many other international partners, means that Ukraine now has a historic opportunity to renew its society.
The successful presidential election in May and parliamentary elections in October, as well as the Association Agreement with the European Union and closer relations with many other international partners, means that Ukraine now has a historic opportunity to renew its society.
An improved energy sector that is well integrated into the international market could provide Ukraine with the growth engine it needs to lift itself out of economic distress.
An improved energy sector that is well integrated into the international market could provide Ukraine with the growth engine it needs to lift itself out of economic distress.
Shaping the market will require time and political stamina, including a strong determination to remove old, dysfunctional and corrupt practices.
Shaping the market will require time and political stamina, including a strong determination to remove old, dysfunctional and corrupt practices.
But it can be done.
But it can be done.
In her meetings with President Poroshenko and Prime Minister Yatseniuk today, Norway’sPrime Minister, Erna Solberg, will emphasise the potential for energy cooperation in our bilateral relations.
In her meetings with President Poroshenko and Prime Minister Yatseniuk today, Norway’sPrime Minister, Erna Solberg, will emphasise the potential for energy cooperation in our bilateral relations.
The Prime Minister’s key messages are:
The Prime Minister’s key messages are:
Firstly, Norway will increase its financial support for energy efficiency in Ukraine, through the EBRD, the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) and in cooperation with Norwegian and Ukrainian partners in the energy sector.
Firstly, Norway will increase its financial support for energy efficiency in Ukraine, through the EBRD, the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) and in cooperation with Norwegian and Ukrainian partners in the energy sector.
Secondly, we are prepared to share our experience of developing the Norwegian oil, gas and electricity markets and integrating them with the European Union.
Secondly, we are prepared to share our experience of developing the Norwegian oil, gas and electricity markets and integrating them with the European Union.
Such insights could be useful for Ukraine in its reform and restructuring of the energy sector, whether we are talking about unbundling state-owned companies or increased efficiency.
Such insights could be useful for Ukraine in its reform and restructuring of the energy sector, whether we are talking about unbundling state-owned companies or increased efficiency.
Thirdly, we intend to continue to support contact and cooperation between our respective industries and experts.
Thirdly, we intend to continue to support contact and cooperation between our respective industries and experts.
And finally, Norway is also increasing its cooperation with Ukraine in the field of nuclear and radiation safety.
And finally, Norway is also increasing its cooperation with Ukraine in the field of nuclear and radiation safety.
This package of four main elements will be developed further in dialogue with our Ukrainian colleagues.
This package of four main elements will be developed further in dialogue with our Ukrainian colleagues.
Our increased support is meant to complement the assistance to Ukraine that is now being provided by the EU, the US and many other partners, including the five Nordic countries.
Our increased support is meant to complement the assistance to Ukraine that is now being provided by the EU, the US and many other partners, including the five Nordic countries.
Norway is part of a broad effort to partner with Ukraine.
Norway is part of a broad effort to partner with Ukraine.
We know from our own experience that energy can be an engine for change and development – if managed correctly.
We know from our own experience that energy can be an engine for change and development – if managed correctly.
Ukraine’s energy challenges can be turned into a powerful tool for transformation and growth.
Ukraine’s energy challenges can be turned into a powerful tool for transformation and growth.
We are both members of the European family, and it is in Norway’s interest to build a successful and mutually rewarding partnership with Ukraine.
We are both members of the European family, and it is in Norway’s interest to build a successful and mutually rewarding partnership with Ukraine.
What takes place in Ukraine today is a question of Europe’s future.
What takes place in Ukraine today is a question of Europe’s future.
If Russia’s behaviour in Ukraine is rewarded, Europe will become a much more dangerous place.
If Russia’s behaviour in Ukraine is rewarded, Europe will become a much more dangerous place.
If on the other hand the choice of the Ukrainian people is respected, the values that made Europe free and prosperous will prevail.
If on the other hand the choice of the Ukrainian people is respected, the values that made Europe free and prosperous will prevail.
This is why Ukraine’s destiny is Europe’s destiny.
This is why Ukraine’s destiny is Europe’s destiny.
I wish you every success with the Forum.
I wish you every success with the Forum.
And I look forward to seeing deepened cooperation on energy between Ukraine and Norway.
And I look forward to seeing deepened cooperation on energy between Ukraine and Norway.
Address at Norwegian–Ukrainian Business Forum
Innlegg på Norwegian–Ukrainian Business Forum
Kiev, 18 November 2014
Kiev, 18. november 2014
If implemented successfully, the agreement could mark an important step towards democracy and reconciliation in Ukraine,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Dersom avtalen blir gjennomført, vil den kunne markere et viktig skritt i retning av demokrati og forsoning, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
As a first step in implementing the agreement, Ukraine’s parliament approved the immediate restoration of the 2004 constitution.
Som første skritt i oppfølging av avtalen vedtok Ukrainas nasjonalforsamling umiddelbart å gjeninnføre grunnloven fra 2004.
It is crucial that a national unity government that enjoys broad support is now formed.
Det er nå avgjørende i den videre oppfølgingen at det dannes en samlingsregjering med bred støtte.
New presidential elections are due to be held by December.
I tillegg skal det holdes valg på ny president innen desember.
The agreement is also a victory for international diplomacy, which helped bring it about,” Mr Brende said.
Dette er også en seier for internasjonalt diplomati, som har bidratt til å få avtalen i stand, sier utenriksministeren.
It is also vital that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.
Det er også viktig at de ansvarlige for volden stilles til ansvar.
“Justice and reconciliation will be two important themes in the time ahead.
- Rettferdighet og forsoning blir to viktige temaer fremover.
New hope in Ukraine
Nytt håp i Ukraina
"Twenty years of diplomatic relations give us an opportunity to take stock, reflect and look ahead to the next decades",State Secretary Torgeir Larsen said at a seminar at The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs on 8th March 2012.
- Twenty years of diplomatic relations give us an opportunity to take stock, reflect and look ahead to the next decades, sa statssekretær Torgeir Larsen 8. mars under et seminar på Nupi.
Deputy Foreign Minister Klimkin, ladies and gentlemen,
Deputy Foreign Minister Klimkin, ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome and thank you for coming to Norway, to mark 20 years of diplomatic relations and to lay the foundations for a continued cooperation in the years ahead.
Welcome and thank you for coming to Norway, to mark 20 years of diplomatic relations and to lay the foundations for a continued cooperation in the years ahead.
He is here today: Nordsletten did great work and enjoyed his stay very much.
He is here today: Nordsletten did great work and enjoyed his stay very much.
I have also been to Kiev – a beautiful city.
I have also been to Kiev – a beautiful city.
Our peoples have had a thriving people- to- people relationship for more than 1000 years.
Our peoples have had a thriving people- to- people relationship for more than 1000 years.
Norway is better known in Ukraine, than vice versa.
Norway is better known in Ukraine, than vice versa.
Norwegian literature and music is well known, Norwegian history and economy as well.
Norwegian literature and music is well known, Norwegian history and economy as well.
Many Ukrainians honour the memory of Fridtjof Nansen and his mission in Soviet Ukraine during the 1921–23 famine.
Many Ukrainians honour the memory of Fridtjof Nansen and his mission in Soviet Ukraine during the 1921–23 famine.
Many Norwegians will be more familiar with Ukraine’s rich and fascinating culture and history as a European country in the future.
Many Norwegians will be more familiar with Ukraine’s rich and fascinating culture and history as a European country in the future.
I look forward to closer cooperation between our countries in the years ahead.
I look forward to closer cooperation between our countries in the years ahead.
Ukraine and Norway share a history of dominance by other nations: Ukraine under the Soviet Union, Norway under Denmark, then Sweden.
Ukraine and Norway share a history of dominance by other nations: Ukraine under the Soviet Union, Norway under Denmark, then Sweden.
Today, we have found our rightful place as independent states on the European and global scene.
Today, we have found our rightful place as independent states on the European and global scene.
Independence means the right to shape the nation’s internal future, but equally also the right and obligation to take part in global governance and take international responsibility.
Independence means the right to shape the nation’s internal future, but equally also the right and obligation to take part in global governance and take international responsibility.
Norway wishes to be a close and constructive partner with Ukraine in the building of a modern, democratic society based on shared values, to which both countries have committed themselves as members of the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
Norway wishes to be a close and constructive partner with Ukraine in the building of a modern, democratic society based on shared values, to which both countries have committed themselves as members of the Council of Europe and the OSCE.
Over the past two decades - since the independence of Ukraine in 1991 and the opening of our embassy in Kiev a few months later - we have successfully expanded our relations in a number of fields.
Over the past two decades - since the independence of Ukraine in 1991 and the opening of our embassy in Kiev a few months later - we have successfully expanded our relations in a number of fields.
We have seen a positive development of trade relations;
We have seen a positive development of trade relations;
The Ukraine is a very important market for Norwegian seafoods.
The Ukraine is a very important market for Norwegian seafoods.
The country imports seafoods from Norway to a value exceeding 1 billion NOK.
The country imports seafoods from Norway to a value exceeding 1 billion NOK.
Telecommunications - Telenor’s experience and ownership interest in Kyivstar has also led the way for several other Norwegian IT companies that are making use of Ukraine’s excellent programming expertise and outsourcing services.
Telecommunications - Telenor’s experience and ownership interest in Kyivstar has also led the way for several other Norwegian IT companies that are making use of Ukraine’s excellent programming expertise and outsourcing services.
Shipbuilding has previously been important in our bilateral trade and there is a large potential for this sector in the future.
Shipbuilding has previously been important in our bilateral trade and there is a large potential for this sector in the future.
Research and innovative technologies.
Research and innovative technologies.
One example: In the Sea Launch project, Ukrainian, Russian and US space technologies were combined with Norwegian offshore platform technology to launch satellites from the Pacific Ocean.
One example: In the Sea Launch project, Ukrainian, Russian and US space technologies were combined with Norwegian offshore platform technology to launch satellites from the Pacific Ocean.
Since 1999 almost 30 satellites have successfully been put into orbit by this joint venture originally composed of companies from four countries, including Norway and Ukraine.
Since 1999 almost 30 satellites have successfully been put into orbit by this joint venture originally composed of companies from four countries, including Norway and Ukraine.
The Norwegian–Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry undertake important work in facilitating cooperation, sharing information and networking within the business community in the areas such as innovation, environment, cleaner production and energy efficiency and corporate social responsibility.
The Norwegian–Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry undertake important work in facilitating cooperation, sharing information and networking within the business community in the areas such as innovation, environment, cleaner production and energy efficiency and corporate social responsibility.
To ensure lasting and sustainable levels of cooperation we need international frameworks and agreements.
To ensure lasting and sustainable levels of cooperation we need international frameworks and agreements.
The Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and EFTA will enter into force later this year.
The Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and EFTA will enter into force later this year.
I am confident that this agreement will give us a more predictable framework for exporters and importers.
I am confident that this agreement will give us a more predictable framework for exporters and importers.
Another important development is Ukraine’s relations to the EU.
Another important development is Ukraine’s relations to the EU.
We are not a member of the EU, but cooperate closely through the EEA and other agreements.
We are not a member of the EU, but cooperate closely through the EEA and other agreements.
We fully support Ukraine’s European integration efforts and I congratulate you on the conclusion of negotiations with the EU on the association agreement and the deep and comprehensive free trade agreement.
We fully support Ukraine’s European integration efforts and I congratulate you on the conclusion of negotiations with the EU on the association agreement and the deep and comprehensive free trade agreement.
Your international commitments are signs of a common belief in the importance of shared European duties and rights: Last year Ukraine chaired the Council of Europe for the first time.
Your international commitments are signs of a common belief in the importance of shared European duties and rights: Last year Ukraine chaired the Council of Europe for the first time.
Next year you will take up the important task of chairing the OSCE.
Next year you will take up the important task of chairing the OSCE.
These are important commitments on the part of Ukraine.
These are important commitments on the part of Ukraine.
They also reflect the expectations of the rest of Europe with regard to Ukraine’s democratic development.
They also reflect the expectations of the rest of Europe with regard to Ukraine’s democratic development.
To conclude; co-operation on democratic and economic reforms, as well as defence sector reforms, is important in our bilateral relationship.
To conclude; co-operation on democratic and economic reforms, as well as defence sector reforms, is important in our bilateral relationship.
We also appreciate the close co-operation with civil society.
We also appreciate the close co-operation with civil society.
We hope to strengthen our co-operation with Ukraine even further in all areas.
We hope to strengthen our co-operation with Ukraine even further in all areas.
Twenty years is not a long time.
Twenty years is not a long time.
But it is appropriate to mark this occasion.
But it is appropriate to mark this occasion.
It gives us an opportunity to take stock, reflect and look ahead to the next decades.
It gives us an opportunity to take stock, reflect and look ahead to the next decades.
I feel that we have made good use of these 20 years, and our consultations tomorrow will give us an opportunity to review them more closely.
I feel that we have made good use of these 20 years, and our consultations tomorrow will give us an opportunity to review them more closely.
Ukraine – Norway: 20 years of diplomatic relations
Ukraine – Norway: 20 years of diplomatic relations
“Norway is concerned about the treatment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and the status of the rule of law in the country,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Norge er urolig for behandlingen av Ukrainas tidligere statsminister Julia Tymosjenko og rettssikkerheten i landet, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Ukrainian Ambassador to Norway was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to be informed of Norway’s concern about the situation in Ukraine.
Ukrainas ambassadør til Norge ble i dag kalt inn til Utenriksdepartementet for å motta Norges bekymring over utviklingen i Ukraina.
The Ambassador was received by State Secretary Torgeir Larsen.
Ambassadøren ble møtt av statssekretær Torgeir Larsen.
The situation of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and other political prisoners was discussed at the meeting.
Situasjonen for tidligere statsminister Julia Tymosjenko og andre politiske fanger ble tatt opp i møtet.
“The report on Ms Tymoshenko’s treatment is worrying.
- Rapportene om behandlingen av Tymosjenko er urovekkende.
We have asked the Ukrainian authorities to give an account of the situation.
Vi har bedt ukrainske myndigheter umiddelbart redegjøre for hva som har skjedd.
Ukraine must fulfil its international obligations,” said Mr Støre.
Ukraina må leve opp til sine internasjonale forpliktelser, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Ukraine is due to take over the Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2013, and will be hosting the European Football Championship this summer.
Ukraina skal ha formannskapet i Organisasjonen for sikkerhet og samarbeid i Europa (OSSE) i 2013 og er dessuten arrangør av fotball-EM i sommer.
This means that the country will be playing a key European and international role.
Landet har dermed en sentral europeisk og internasjonal rolle å spille.
The bill is in violation of fundamental human rights set out in international human rights conventions that Ukraine is a party to.
Forslaget er i strid med grunnleggende menneskerettigheter nedfelt i internasjonale menneskerettighetskonvensjoner som Ukraina er tilsluttet.
Ukrainian Ambassador summoned to the Ministry
Ukrainas ambassadør innkalt
Political Adviser Anne Marie Aanerud
Pressebilder av politisk rådgiver Anne Marie Aanerud
UN and Norway UNite to Combat Climate Change from Deforestation
Kamp mot klimaendring som skyldes avskoging