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However, we have to be realistic, and prioritize.
However, we have to be realistic, and prioritize.
What is our comparative advantage?
What is our comparative advantage?
What are the priorities of development countries?
What are the priorities of development countries?
Moreover, what are our international obligations?
Moreover, what are our international obligations?
How can we support this in an efficient manner?
How can we support this in an efficient manner?
Who should be our partners?
Who should be our partners?
Norwegian support to private sector development will require cooperation on many levels and through several channels and partnerships.
Norwegian support to private sector development will require cooperation on many levels and through several channels and partnerships.
We believe there is a strong potential for Norwegian bilateral initiatives and Norwegian private sector actors, as well as partnering with multilateral institutions.
We believe there is a strong potential for Norwegian bilateral initiatives and Norwegian private sector actors, as well as partnering with multilateral institutions.
These are some of the key issue we want to address, and we would welcome any input from other stakeholders.
These are some of the key issue we want to address, and we would welcome any input from other stakeholders.
Private Sector Development in Developing Countries
Private Sector Development in Developing Countries
Bergen, 2 June 2015
Bergen, 2. juni 2015
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende held the speech at the 6th World Congress Against the Death Penalty opening ceremony .
Utenriksminister Børge Brende holdt åpningsinnlegget under den sjette Verdenskongressen mot dødsstraff i Oslo 21. juni.
Honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to Norway and to this sixth World Congress Against the Death Penalty.
Welcome to Norway and to this sixth World Congress Against the Death Penalty.
I am pleased to see such an impressive gathering of representatives from civil society, academia, governments, parliaments and human rights institutions.
I am pleased to see such an impressive gathering of representatives from civil society, academia, governments, parliaments and human rights institutions.
Even some Nobel laureates are present.
Even some Nobel laureates are present.
people who have been sentenced to death
people who have been sentenced to death
their family members
their family members
and people who provided legal representation.
and people who provided legal representation.
Among us we also have people who have been personally affected by capital punishment:
Among us we also have people who have been personally affected by capital punishment:
Thank you for coming to Oslo to share your experiences – to tell your stories.
Thank you for coming to Oslo to share your experiences – to tell your stories.
The death penalty
The death penalty
At all times, we must remember that – contrary to what many people think – the death penalty is not exclusive to any particular region, political system, religion, culture or tradition.
At all times, we must remember that – contrary to what many people think – the death penalty is not exclusive to any particular region, political system, religion, culture or tradition.
The death penalty has been – and still is – being practised in all corners of the world.
The death penalty has been – and still is – being practised in all corners of the world.
On my way to the Opera House earlier today, I passed by Oslo Pride.
On my way to the Opera House earlier today, I passed by Oslo Pride.
This reminded me that the death penalty is not only used for the most serious of crimes.
This reminded me that the death penalty is not only used for the most serious of crimes.
Even in 2016, people can be sentenced to death just because of whom they love.
Even in 2016, people can be sentenced to death just because of whom they love.
The death penalty is used disproportionately against members of minority communities.
The death penalty is used disproportionately against members of minority communities.
This is a serious obstacle in their efforts to seek recognition of their human rights.
This is a serious obstacle in their efforts to seek recognition of their human rights.
When anyone is sentenced to death, that person's inherent human dignity is undermined.
When anyone is sentenced to death, that person's inherent human dignity is undermined.
As we have learned time and again, no justice system is perfect.
As we have learned time and again, no justice system is perfect.
There are numerous cases of innocent people serving time.
There are numerous cases of innocent people serving time.
Death row is no exception.
Death row is no exception.
The death penalty is absolute.
The death penalty is absolute.
The death penalty is irreversible.
The death penalty is irreversible.
The death penalty is irreparable.
The death penalty is irreparable.
There will always be a risk that an innocent person can be sentenced to death.
There will always be a risk that an innocent person can be sentenced to death.
That is a risk we cannot accept.
That is a risk we cannot accept.
As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated, "We have a duty to prevent innocent people from paying the ultimate price for miscarriages of justice.
As UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stated, "We have a duty to prevent innocent people from paying the ultimate price for miscarriages of justice.
The most sensible way is to end the death penalty."
The most sensible way is to end the death penalty."
Norway and the death penalty
Norway and the death penalty
The Norwegian position on the death penalty stands firm: Norway opposes the death penalty under all circumstances.
The Norwegian position on the death penalty stands firm: Norway opposes the death penalty under all circumstances.
This is a matter of principle.
This is a matter of principle.
The Norwegian constitution sets out that, "Every human being has a right to live.
The Norwegian constitution sets out that, "Every human being has a right to live.
Nobody can be sentenced to death."
Nobody can be sentenced to death."
The abolition of the death penalty in Norway – in times of peace and war – is reflected in our commitment to global abolition.
The abolition of the death penalty in Norway – in times of peace and war – is reflected in our commitment to global abolition.
However, this has not always been the case.
However, this has not always been the case.
The death penalty was once an integral part of our penal system.
The death penalty was once an integral part of our penal system.
After World War II, 37 people were sentence to death and executed for treason and war crimes.
After World War II, 37 people were sentence to death and executed for treason and war crimes.
The last execution in Norway was carried out three years after the war ended.
The last execution in Norway was carried out three years after the war ended.
Despite the long occupation and the brutal war, many people wanted to show mercy and compassion instead of vengeance.
Despite the long occupation and the brutal war, many people wanted to show mercy and compassion instead of vengeance.
Some 700 priests called for clemency.
Some 700 priests called for clemency.
The death sentence was carried out, but the cries for compassion were not ignored.
The death sentence was carried out, but the cries for compassion were not ignored.
The execution in 1948 was Norway's last.
The execution in 1948 was Norway's last.
Global trends and development
Global trends and development
Much work remains to be done.
Much work remains to be done.
Nonetheless there are reasons for optimism in our struggle towards global abolition.
Nonetheless there are reasons for optimism in our struggle towards global abolition.
Never before have so few countries practised the death penalty.
Never before have so few countries practised the death penalty.
In 1945, only eight states had abolished the death penalty.
In 1945, only eight states had abolished the death penalty.
Then, as now, there were strong voices in favour of the death penalty.
Then, as now, there were strong voices in favour of the death penalty.
Many people believed that terrible crimes called for the ultimate punishment.
Many people believed that terrible crimes called for the ultimate punishment.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who is here today, recently said that, "We must not allow even the most atrocious acts to strip us of our fundamental humanity".
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who is here today, recently said that, "We must not allow even the most atrocious acts to strip us of our fundamental humanity".
As we move forward, we should not judge, but seek to understand.
As we move forward, we should not judge, but seek to understand.
This way, states with and without the death penalty can work together towards global abolition.
This way, states with and without the death penalty can work together towards global abolition.
Previously, when policy-makers discussed the death penalty and its effect on crime, decisions were based on assumptions and beliefs, not knowledge and facts.
Previously, when policy-makers discussed the death penalty and its effect on crime, decisions were based on assumptions and beliefs, not knowledge and facts.
Thanks to ground-breaking research, we now know that the death penalty does not deter crime any more than long prison sentences.
Thanks to ground-breaking research, we now know that the death penalty does not deter crime any more than long prison sentences.
Twenty-five years ago, only a quarter of UN Member States had abolished the death penalty.
Twenty-five years ago, only a quarter of UN Member States had abolished the death penalty.
Today, more than four out of five countries — some 160 Member States — have either abolished the death penalty or no longer use it.
Today, more than four out of five countries — some 160 Member States — have either abolished the death penalty or no longer use it.
Universal abolition is certainly within reach.
Universal abolition is certainly within reach.
We have already come a long way.
We have already come a long way.
This reflects greater international recognition of the sanctity of human rights.
This reflects greater international recognition of the sanctity of human rights.
Many of you here this evening know better than most how abolition can be achieved.
Many of you here this evening know better than most how abolition can be achieved.
You have fought tirelessly against the death penalty for many years.
You have fought tirelessly against the death penalty for many years.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done.
based on respect
based on respect
supported by facts
supported by facts
free of judgement and prejudice
free of judgement and prejudice
The most effective way to reduce the number of states, that still apply the death penalty is to bring people together and facilitate an open dialogue:
The most effective way to reduce the number of states, that still apply the death penalty is to bring people together and facilitate an open dialogue:
In an arena where we can meet each other with open minds.
In an arena where we can meet each other with open minds.
The World Congress is just such an arena.
The World Congress is just such an arena.
Let us embrace this opportunity.
Let us embrace this opportunity.
We need to make the most of the next three days.
We need to make the most of the next three days.
The goal should be to take concrete steps towards the abolition of the death penalty.
The goal should be to take concrete steps towards the abolition of the death penalty.
Finally, allow me to express my gratitude to the conference organisers, Ensemble contre la peine de mort and the World Coalition against the Death Penalty.
Finally, allow me to express my gratitude to the conference organisers, Ensemble contre la peine de mort and the World Coalition against the Death Penalty.
I would also like to thank our fellow members of the Core Group of countries working against the death penalty.
I would also like to thank our fellow members of the Core Group of countries working against the death penalty.
Your tireless efforts are an inspiration for us all.
Your tireless efforts are an inspiration for us all.
See also Børge Brende about the goals for the congress
Se også Brende om hva han håper å oppnå på kongressen
ECPM director Raphaël Chenuil-Hazan on why death penalty should be forbidden
Direktør Raphaël Chenuil-Hazan i ECPM om hvorfor dødsstraff bør forbys
Opening Speech at the World Congress against the Death Penalty
Åpningsinnlegg på Verdenskongressen mot dødsstraff
Oslo, 21 June 2016
Oslo, 21. juni 2016
Norway and Germany – a close partnership in a time of European crisis
Norway and Germany – a close partnership in a time of European crisis
Handelskammer Hamburg, 6 February 2012
Handelskammer Hamburg, 6. februar 2012
There is a close and mutually beneficial relationship between Norway and Germany on a wide range of issues.
There is a close and mutually beneficial relationship between Norway and Germany on a wide range of issues.
Germany is Norway’s most important economic partner in Europe.
Germany is Norway’s most important economic partner in Europe.
Few places where Norwegian interests are as strong as in Hamburg, Støre said in his speech.
Few places where Norwegian interests are as strong as in Hamburg, sa Støre bl.a. i sin sitt foredrag.
The Minister based his speech on some of the following points (Check against delivery):
The Minister based his speech on some of the following points (Check against delivery):
Honoured to speak here in the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.
Honoured to speak here in the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.
Yesterday I participated at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (where Iceland and Norway are included) at Plön Castle.
Yesterday I participated at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (where Iceland and Norway are included) at Plön Castle.
Focus: Development of the region and exploring the potential for increased regional cooperation, with a focus on energy.
Focus: Development of the region and exploring the potential for increased regional cooperation, with a focus on energy.
We adopted a declaration on regional energy security.
We adopted a declaration on regional energy security.
Strong commitment from the northern German Bundesländer to develop economic cooperation within the framework of the Baltic Sea Cooperation.
Strong commitment from the northern German Bundesländer to develop economic cooperation within the framework of the Baltic Sea Cooperation.
Important region.
Important region.
Norway and Germany: Close and mutually beneficial relationship on a wide range of issues.
Norway and Germany: Close and mutually beneficial relationship on a wide range of issues.
With regard to the EU, Germany backs us in matters even though we are not a member, and we are close partners in Afghanistan.
With regard to the EU, Germany backs us in matters even though we are not a member, and we are close partners in Afghanistan.
Broad cooperation in all fields: politically, economically and not least culturally.
Broad cooperation in all fields: politically, economically and not least culturally.
Norway’s most important economic partner in Europe.
Norway’s most important economic partner in Europe.
Trade: 10% of Norwegian exports are to Germany.
Trade: 10% of Norwegian exports are to Germany.
Hamburg–Norway: Few places where Norwegian interests are as strong as in Hamburg.
Hamburg–Norway: Few places where Norwegian interests are as strong as in Hamburg.
Around 50 Norwegian businesses have a presence here.
Around 50 Norwegian businesses have a presence here.
Historic ties.
Historic ties.
Hanseatic League.
Hanseatic League.
Backdrop: European sovereign debt crisis.
Backdrop: European sovereign debt crisis.
My main message today:
My main message today:
The importance of strengthening an effective internal market in Europe in response to the economic crisis and the needs of the European economy.
The importance of strengthening an effective internal market in Europe in response to the economic crisis and the needs of the European economy.
In particular the importance of increasing economic interaction within the northern European region.
In particular the importance of increasing economic interaction within the northern European region.
You play an important role.
You play an important role.
No matter how many deals are sealed in Brussels, Berlin or Oslo, politicians do not do business.
No matter how many deals are sealed in Brussels, Berlin or Oslo, politicians do not do business.
If they are not careful, they can undo business, but that is another matter.
If they are not careful, they can undo business, but that is another matter.
Norway has restructured its foreign service in recent years.
Norway has restructured its foreign service in recent years.
This summer, the Consulate General in Hamburg will be transformed into an Honorary Consulate General (in 2010 this happened in Minneapolis in the US.).
This summer, the Consulate General in Hamburg will be transformed into an Honorary Consulate General (in 2010 this happened in Minneapolis in the US.).
Our main activities will continue unchanged under Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Seafood Export Council, and will even continue to be run from the same building.
Our main activities will continue unchanged under Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Seafood Export Council, and will even continue to be run from the same building.
The Embassy in Berlin will continue to deal with political and cultural aspects of our cooperation with Hamburg and northern Germany.
The Embassy in Berlin will continue to deal with political and cultural aspects of our cooperation with Hamburg and northern Germany.
This decision is due to the need to balance resources in the light of the overall demands on the Norwegian Foreign Service.
This decision is due to the need to balance resources in the light of the overall demands on the Norwegian Foreign Service.
Many countries are restructuring their foreign services in a similar manner.
Many countries are restructuring their foreign services in a similar manner.
Obviously, this does not mean that our relationship with Germany or Hamburg is less valued in any way.
Obviously, this does not mean that our relationship with Germany or Hamburg is less valued in any way.
It just reflects the fact that relatively small states like Norway are not able to maintain career diplomats at all their consulates anymore.
It just reflects the fact that relatively small states like Norway are not able to maintain career diplomats at all their consulates anymore.
I will briefly focus on three main topics:
I will briefly focus on three main topics:
The close relationship between Norway and northern Germany
The close relationship between Norway and northern Germany
Our bilateral relations in a time of economic crisis
Our bilateral relations in a time of economic crisis
The importance of regional cooperation, including on energy
The importance of regional cooperation, including on energy
Norway and northern Germany
Norway and northern Germany
Starting point for our relations was fish: For 600 years, Hamburg has been the most important port of trade for Norwegian fish.
Starting point for our relations was fish: For 600 years, Hamburg has been the most important port of trade for Norwegian fish.
Long before natural gas was sent to the continent in pipelines, Norwegian klippfisk, or salted and dried cod, was shipped from Bergen to Hamburg and then on to the rest of Europe.
Long before natural gas was sent to the continent in pipelines, Norwegian klippfisk, or salted and dried cod, was shipped from Bergen to Hamburg and then on to the rest of Europe.
It all started in Bergen with the establishment of the Hanseatic League’s German Office in the 14th century.
It all started in Bergen with the establishment of the Hanseatic League’s German Office in the 14th century.
At that time the main trading language on the quayside Bryggen in Bergen was German.
At that time the main trading language on the quayside Bryggen in Bergen was German.
Fish still important: Exports of Norwegian seafood to Germany peaked at 100 000 tonnes in 2011.
Fish still important: Exports of Norwegian seafood to Germany peaked at 100 000 tonnes in 2011.
Our 5th largest market.
Our 5th largest market.
In recent years, the value of German imports has increased by about 10%.
In recent years, the value of German imports has increased by about 10%.
The Norwegian Seafood Export Council in Hamburg is an important instrument in this positive bilateral development.
The Norwegian Seafood Export Council in Hamburg is an important instrument in this positive bilateral development.
In 2006, Innovation Norway, which promotes Norwegian business development, was established in Hamburg.
In 2006, Innovation Norway, which promotes Norwegian business development, was established in Hamburg.
Hamburg was a natural choice: 2nd largest German city, close to Norway and Scandinavia, strong position in many sectors of business that are important to us.
Hamburg was a natural choice: 2nd largest German city, close to Norway and Scandinavia, strong position in many sectors of business that are important to us.
Hamburg is an important port for trade to Europe and the rest of the world.
Hamburg is an important port for trade to Europe and the rest of the world.
Dynamic Norwegian business presence in this area.
Dynamic Norwegian business presence in this area.
Concentration of companies in Hamburg developed.
Concentration of companies in Hamburg developed.
Well-established presence: Hurtigruten, Ekornes, Bergans, DNV and DNB.
Well-established presence: Hurtigruten, Ekornes, Bergans, DNV and DNB.
Others recently opened offices.
Others recently opened offices.
Just a few weeks ago Ulna opened its first private kindergarten right outside Hamburg and it is looking for locations for additional kindergartens.
Just a few weeks ago Ulna opened its first private kindergarten right outside Hamburg and it is looking for locations for additional kindergartens.
Tourism: Like most Norwegians, I feel coming to Hamburg is (almost) like coming home.
Tourism: Like most Norwegians, I feel coming to Hamburg is (almost) like coming home.
Germans feel the same coming to Norway; over half a million Germans visit Norway every year (21% of all visitors) many from northern Germany, and many for the second and third time.
Germans feel the same coming to Norway; over half a million Germans visit Norway every year (21% of all visitors) many from northern Germany, and many for the second and third time.
Germany is increasingly popular for Norwegian tourists too: there has been an increase of 17 % in the number of Norwegians visiting Germany from 2009 to 2010.
Germany is increasingly popular for Norwegian tourists too: there has been an increase of 17 % in the number of Norwegians visiting Germany from 2009 to 2010.
Still a visible Hanseatic influence in our cooperation and trade patterns today, not only in northern Europe, but also in formal cooperation arrangements like the Council of the Baltic Sea States.
Still a visible Hanseatic influence in our cooperation and trade patterns today, not only in northern Europe, but also in formal cooperation arrangements like the Council of the Baltic Sea States.
The CBSS is 20 years old this year, but the common economic area it is founded upon is just as old, if not older.
The CBSS is 20 years old this year, but the common economic area it is founded upon is just as old, if not older.
Yesterday, as I already mentioned, I participated at the meeting of the CBSS foreign ministers at Plön Castle.
Yesterday, as I already mentioned, I participated at the meeting of the CBSS foreign ministers at Plön Castle.
Construction of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link between Rødby in Denmark and Puttgarten in Germany, is interesting.
Construction of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link between Rødby in Denmark and Puttgarten in Germany, is interesting.