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• You understand that social change and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression, come from the power of collective action and awareness, and that they need to be driven by a multitude of stakeholders, including from the most vulnerable groups.
• You understand that social change and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression, come from the power of collective action and awareness, and that they need to be driven by a multitude of stakeholders, including from the most vulnerable groups.
• ARTICLE 19 also advocates the implementation of access to information policies to ensure transparency and strengthen citizens’ participation.
• Article 19 also advocates the implementation of access to information policies to ensure transparency and strengthen citizens’ participation.
ARTICLE 19 campaigns against the widespread use of defamation laws, restrictions on media and censorship.
Article 19 campaigns against the widespread use of defamation laws, restrictions on media and censorship.
The organisation works tirelessly to safeguard pluralism and a diversity of views.
The organisation works tirelessly to safeguard pluralism and a diversity of views.
ARTICLE 19 has access to the skills of eminent experts in freedom of information, expression and the media from all over the world.
Article 19 has access to the skills of eminent experts in freedom of information, expression and the media from all over the world.
• You have understood the links between development and freedom of expression, between famine and censorship, between access to information and the realisation of the right to a safe environment and the right to health.
• You have understood the links between development and freedom of expression, between famine and censorship, between access to information and the realisation of the right to a safe environment and the right to health.
The same approach has led you to explore the relationships between the right to equality and the right to be free from discrimination on the one hand, and the right to freedom of expression on the other.
The same approach has led you to explore the relationships between the right to equality and the right to be free from discrimination on the one hand, and the right to freedom of expression on the other.
• ARTICLE 19 took an active part from the outset in Norway’s Global Inter-Media Dialogue with Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population.
• Article 19 took an active part from the outset in Norway’s Global Inter-Media Dialogue with Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population.
Editors, journalists and NGOs – fruitful discussions.
Editors, journalists and NGOs – fruitful discussions.
• We discussed freedom of expression, tolerance, mutual respect, defamation of religions and the need for more knowledge about each other.
• We discussed freedom of expression, tolerance, mutual respect, defamation of religions and the need for more knowledge about each other.
And the media’s responsibility, ethical journalism when reporting conflicts, etc.
And the media’s responsibility, ethical journalism when reporting conflicts, etc.
We also discussed hate speech and anti-terrorist laws.
We also discussed hate speech and anti-terrorist laws.
You, ARTICLE 19, were there, present in all discussions.
You, ARTICLE 19, were there, present in all discussions.
You produced interesting analyses.
You produced interesting analyses.
• The royalties will allow ARTICLE 19’s legal and policy staff to respond to urgent requests from local civil society, for instance asking ARTICLE 19 to analyse draft or existing freedom of expression laws or policies and recommend changes and amendments to ensure they meet international human rights standards.
• The royalties will allow Article 19’s legal and policy staff to respond to urgent requests from local civil society, for instance asking Article 19 to analyse draft or existing freedom of expression laws or policies and recommend changes and amendments to ensure they meet international human rights standards.
• The royalties will allow continued updating of the ARTICLE 19 Freedom of Expression Virtual Handbook, which outlines major standards and recent progressive policies and jurisprudence which activists around the world can use for policy advocacy.
• The royalties will allow continued updating of the Article 19 Freedom of Expression Virtual Handbook, which outlines major standards and recent progressive policies and jurisprudence which activists around the world can use for policy advocacy.
• With the royalties, ARTICLE 19 will organise meetings in various countries around the world to promote an appropriate balance between free speech and the protection of equality and respect for differences.
• With the royalties, Article 19 will organise meetings in various countries around the world to promote an appropriate balance between free speech and the protection of equality and respect for differences.
www.article19.org/
www.article19.org/
‘The agreement is in breach of principles of international law.
– Avtalen er i strid med folkerettslige prinsipper.
Russia must renounce its recognition of the Georgian breakaway regions as independent states and withdraw its military forces from Georgia,’ said Mr Brende.
Russland må gå tilbake på sin anerkjennelse av de georgiske utbryterområdene som uavhengige stater og trekke ut sine militære styrker fra Georgia, sier utenriksministeren.
Foreign Minister Brende deplores ‘agreement’ between Russia and Abkhazia
Brende tar avstand fra «avtale» mellom Russland og Abkhasia i Georgia
Russia and Norway sign agreement on local border traffic regime
Noreg og Russland underteiknar avtale om grensebuarbevis
The holder will be permitted to stay for up to 15 days at a time in the border area of the other state without a visa.
Innehavarar kan opphalde seg i opptil 15 dagar i strekk i grenseområdet i den andre staten utan visum.
About 9 000 persons in Sør-Varanger municipality on the Norwegian side and 45 000 persons in Pechenga rayon on the Russian side will be covered by the agreement.
Avtalen vil omfatte opptil 9 000 personar i Sør-Varanger kommune og opptil 45 000 personar i Petsjenga rajon på russisk side.
A lot can still be done to improve the current arrangements.
Ennå kan mykje gjerast for å betre dagens ordningar.
The two foreign ministers will follow up on the work on the areas covered by the joint declaration at their regular meetings.
De to utanriksministrane vil følgje opp arbeide under erklæringa i sine regelmessige møter.
I would like to thank the hosts for the opportunity to speak at this conference on “relations and cooperations” between Russia and the Nordic countries.
I would like to thank the hosts for the opportunity to speak at this conference on “relations and cooperations” between Russia and the Nordic countries.
This is a most timely conference.
This is a most timely conference.
I am therefore pleased to see such a number of prominent – and competent – people among the guests and speakers.
I am therefore pleased to see such a number of prominent – and competent – people among the guests and speakers.
This is, I am sure, largely thanks to Thorvald Stoltenberg’s tireless dedication to furthering Nordic cooperation and to exploring the potential for cooperation between the Nordic countries and other countries and regions.
This is, I am sure, largely thanks to Thorvald Stoltenberg’s tireless dedication to furthering Nordic cooperation and to exploring the potential for cooperation between the Nordic countries and other countries and regions.
Unfortunately, we have to discuss our relations with Russia against a political backdrop that has changed considerably compared with only a few years ago.
Unfortunately, we have to discuss our relations with Russia against a political backdrop that has changed considerably compared with only a few years ago.
That is why this conference is important.
That is why this conference is important.
We all need to discuss how to achieve and preserve a stable, well-functioning and good relationship with neighbouring Russia under the circumstances we are currently facing.
We all need to discuss how to achieve and preserve a stable, well-functioning and good relationship with neighbouring Russia under the circumstances we are currently facing.
The Nordic countries are bound together by history, culture, people-to-people bonds, and, of course, geography.
The Nordic countries are bound together by history, culture, people-to-people bonds, and, of course, geography.
You will be hard put to find a region of sovereign states more closely intertwined.
You will be hard put to find a region of sovereign states more closely intertwined.
One can speak of a Nordic identity in addition to our national and, increasingly global identity.
One can speak of a Nordic identity in addition to our national and, increasingly global identity.
Since the end of the Cold War, we have experienced a significant development of a Nordic security community based on our joint values and interests.
Since the end of the Cold War, we have experienced a significant development of a Nordic security community based on our joint values and interests.
Throughout Norwegian and Nordic history, Russia has been – and will naturally continue to be – an essential part of our immediate neighbourhood.
Throughout Norwegian and Nordic history, Russia has been – and will naturally continue to be – an essential part of our immediate neighbourhood.
The various Nordic countries relations with Russia have differed as a result of their foreign policy orientations and choices.
The various Nordic countries relations with Russia have differed as a result of their foreign policy orientations and choices.
For a long time we faced the challenge of existing in the shadow of European great power politics.
For a long time we faced the challenge of existing in the shadow of European great power politics.
Then, during the Cold War, we more or less unwittingly created what has aptly been called “the Nordic Balance”.
Then, during the Cold War, we more or less unwittingly created what has aptly been called “the Nordic Balance”.
Nonetheless, despite the Nordic foreign policy diversity, the Nordic countries and citizens have gradually grown closer and closer.
Nonetheless, despite the Nordic foreign policy diversity, the Nordic countries and citizens have gradually grown closer and closer.
And after the end of the Cold War, the Nordic countries shared a strong sense of optimism about the possibility of more political and economic integration between East and West.
And after the end of the Cold War, the Nordic countries shared a strong sense of optimism about the possibility of more political and economic integration between East and West.
Some of the most important developments of the 1990s in our region were the birth of new forms of cooperation, such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States in 1992, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in 1993, the Arctic Council in 1996 and the EU Northern Dimension in 1997.
Some of the most important developments of the 1990s in our region were the birth of new forms of cooperation, such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States in 1992, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in 1993, the Arctic Council in 1996 and the EU Northern Dimension in 1997.
The EU became a more important factor in the region through the membership of Finland and Sweden in 1994, and the EEA agreements with Norway and Iceland.
The EU became a more important factor in the region through the membership of Finland and Sweden in 1994, and the EEA agreements with Norway and Iceland.
I feel honoured to be in the presence today of some of the architects of these cooperation structures.
I feel honoured to be in the presence today of some of the architects of these cooperation structures.
Structures that contributed so much to the confidence building and integration processes that we set up in our region together with Russia.
Structures that contributed so much to the confidence building and integration processes that we set up in our region together with Russia.
All these developments were products of the post-Cold War geopolitical reality.
All these developments were products of the post-Cold War geopolitical reality.
Products of initiative, opportunity and innovation.
Products of initiative, opportunity and innovation.
The regional structures helped bring about cooperation and low tension to replace polarisation and strategic competition.
The regional structures helped bring about cooperation and low tension to replace polarisation and strategic competition.
Significantly, Russia is and continues to be an equal partner in all of them.
Significantly, Russia is and continues to be an equal partner in all of them.
In our view, these forms of cooperation should continue to play an important role in promoting constructive and practical cooperation between Russia and the Nordic countries.
In our view, these forms of cooperation should continue to play an important role in promoting constructive and practical cooperation between Russia and the Nordic countries.
This is particularly important in a time when relations between Russia and large parts of the international community are strained.
This is particularly important in a time when relations between Russia and large parts of the international community are strained.
This is the core of our current challenges: Russia has violated international law and challenged the international legal order.
This is the core of our current challenges: Russia has violated international law and challenged the international legal order.
The annexation of Crimea and destabilisation in eastern Ukraine, have changed the security landscape in our region.
The annexation of Crimea and destabilisation in eastern Ukraine, have changed the security landscape in our region.
Tensions and concern have grown.
Tensions and concern have grown.
There was no choice but to respond.
There was no choice but to respond.
For the first time on the European continent since WW II, a country – our neighbour – seized a part of a neighbouring country by military means.
For the first time on the European continent since WW II, a country – our neighbour – seized a part of a neighbouring country by military means.
An absence of response in this situation would imply a tacit acceptance of violations of international law – and that might prevails over right.
An absence of response in this situation would imply a tacit acceptance of violations of international law – and that might prevails over right.
This would have been unacceptable and utterly dangerous for international relations in the 21 century.
This would have been unacceptable and utterly dangerous for international relations in the 21 century.
Our response is well known.
Our response is well known.
We have suspended military cooperation, aligned ourselves with EU’s restrictive measures, and supported various steps taken by NATO.
We have suspended military cooperation, aligned ourselves with EU’s restrictive measures, and supported various steps taken by NATO.
However, as neighbouring countries, we need to continue important forms of practical cooperation.
However, as neighbouring countries, we need to continue important forms of practical cooperation.
It is in our interest to ensure continued border cooperation, sound fisheries management and to continue our cooperation on environment, nuclear safety, and search and rescue in the Barents Sea.
It is in our interest to ensure continued border cooperation, sound fisheries management and to continue our cooperation on environment, nuclear safety, and search and rescue in the Barents Sea.
Less than two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to discuss these and other issues with First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov here in Oslo.
Less than two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to discuss these and other issues with First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov here in Oslo.
This was part of the ongoing dialogue we maintain with Russia at various levels.
This was part of the ongoing dialogue we maintain with Russia at various levels.
Norway also wishes to maintain people-to-people contact and regional cooperation.
Norway also wishes to maintain people-to-people contact and regional cooperation.
This has helped to forge valuable and longstanding ties across our common border in the north.
This has helped to forge valuable and longstanding ties across our common border in the north.
We will continue to engage Russia in constructive cooperation in the Arctic Council, the Barents cooperation, the Baltic Sea cooperation and in other regional forums.
We will continue to engage Russia in constructive cooperation in the Arctic Council, the Barents cooperation, the Baltic Sea cooperation and in other regional forums.
Consequently, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to put its activities in Northwest Russia on hold.
Consequently, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to put its activities in Northwest Russia on hold.
This is most unfortunate and regrettable.
This is most unfortunate and regrettable.
The Nordic Council of Ministers has maintained a presence in Russia spanning 20 years.
The Nordic Council of Ministers has maintained a presence in Russia spanning 20 years.
Its offices have made significant contributions to establishing contacts between authorities, organisations and companies in the Nordic countries and Northwest Russia.
Its offices have made significant contributions to establishing contacts between authorities, organisations and companies in the Nordic countries and Northwest Russia.
They have been important points of contact and support for Russian civil society, not least in the spheres of culture and education.
They have been important points of contact and support for Russian civil society, not least in the spheres of culture and education.
The suspension of the offices’ activities is therefore a loss for all parties.
The suspension of the offices’ activities is therefore a loss for all parties.
The Nordic countries are meeting the present situation through solidarity and enhanced cooperation.
The Nordic countries are meeting the present situation through solidarity and enhanced cooperation.
Our cooperation rests on shared values and a determination to address common challenges together.
Our cooperation rests on shared values and a determination to address common challenges together.
Although our affiliations differ, we cooperate closely within the frameworks of the EU and NATO.
Although our affiliations differ, we cooperate closely within the frameworks of the EU and NATO.
The increased security policy significance of the Baltic Sea region makes Nordic and Nordic-Baltic cooperation even more relevant.
The increased security policy significance of the Baltic Sea region makes Nordic and Nordic-Baltic cooperation even more relevant.
NATOs partnerships with Finland and Sweden are extensive and have the potential for further development.
NATOs partnerships with Finland and Sweden are extensive and have the potential for further development.
At the same time, Norway welcomes the increased importance of the EU in security and defence matters.
At the same time, Norway welcomes the increased importance of the EU in security and defence matters.
Increased EU-NATO cooperation is essential.
Increased EU-NATO cooperation is essential.
Our Russia policy follows a dual track: On the one side defending our values and principles - loud and clear, if need be.
Our Russia policy follows a dual track: On the one side defending our values and principles - loud and clear, if need be.
And on the other side seeking pragmatic and practical cooperation of mutual interest.
And on the other side seeking pragmatic and practical cooperation of mutual interest.
We seek to be clear and consistent in our message, predictable and firm in our approach.
We seek to be clear and consistent in our message, predictable and firm in our approach.
We will continue to pursue this policy.
We will continue to pursue this policy.
But we need to be clear on why cooperation and contact with Russia today is more difficult than a couple a years ago.
But we need to be clear on why cooperation and contact with Russia today is more difficult than a couple a years ago.
The answer is Russia’s actions in Ukraine and worsening conditions for democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
The answer is Russia’s actions in Ukraine and worsening conditions for democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
We will, however, continue practical cooperation where we have common interest.
We will, however, continue practical cooperation where we have common interest.
A deep political cooperation will require a return to common values and the path of international law.
A deep political cooperation will require a return to common values and the path of international law.
Our common vision should be that the relations to Russia one day should be as close and good as between the Nordic countries.
Our common vision should be that the relations to Russia one day should be as close and good as between the Nordic countries.
It is a long way to go and a large gap to fill.
It is a long way to go and a large gap to fill.
But we should all move in the right direction.
But we should all move in the right direction.
By engaging in cooperation, promoting people-to-people contact, supporting civil societies and respecting human rights, we contribute to trust, peace and security in our part of the world.
By engaging in cooperation, promoting people-to-people contact, supporting civil societies and respecting human rights, we contribute to trust, peace and security in our part of the world.
I sincerely hope that this conference will bring us closer to our goal and I wish you a stimulating conference.
I sincerely hope that this conference will bring us closer to our goal and I wish you a stimulating conference.
Russia and the Nordic Countries – Relations and Cooperations
Russia and the Nordic Countries – Relations and Cooperations
Oslo, Lysebu, 26 October 2015
Oslo, Lysebu, 26. oktober 2015
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's opening address at a conference 26 October 2015 on Russia and the Nordic Countries.
Statssekretær Tore Hattrems åpningstale ved en konferanse 26. oktober 2015 om Russland og de nordiske landene.
Russia confirms “freeze”
Russland bekrefter ”frys”
Translation of the Russian statement:
Les bekreftelsen her.
Russia takes over the chairmanship of the health collaboration under the Northern Dimension
Russland overtar ledelsen av helsesamarbeidet under Den nordlige dimensjon
November 25 Norway hosted the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being’s Annual Conference.
Norge er 25. november vertskap for årskonferansen til Den nordlige dimensjons partnerskap for helse og livskvalitet.
At the conference, Russia formally took over the chairmanship of the Partnership from Norway.
På møtet vil Russland formelt overta formannskapet i Partnerskapet etter Norge.
In connection with the conference, the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen and the Russian Deputy Minister for Health and Social Development, Dr. Veronika Skvortsova held bilateral talks November 24.
I forbindelse med konferansen hadde helse- og omsorgsminister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen og Russlands visehelseminister med ansvar for helse, Veronika Skvortsova, bilaterale samtaler 24. november.
Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen and the Russian Deputy Minister for Health and Social Development, Dr. Veronika Skvortsova.
Helse- og omsorgsminister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen sammen med Russlands visehelseminister Veronika Skvortsova.
Download photo from Flickr.
Last ned bildet fra Flickr.
The next two years, Russia will chair the Partnership with Finland as the co-chair.
De neste to årene vil Russland overta som formann for Partnerskapet med Finland som viseformann.
”Norway and Russia are continuously developing a closer cooperation in important fields.
– Norge og Russland utvikler stadig tettere samarbeid på viktige områder.
“This year’s catch quota for cod is historically large - 1 million tons.
– Årets fangstkvote for torsk er historisk høy - 1 million tonn.