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Nothing is more of a privilege than seeking truth, as China continues to reform, opens up, to become a more prosperous, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and modernized country.
Nothing is more of a privilege than seeking truth, as China continues to reform, opens up, to become a more prosperous, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and modernized country.
Norway is privileged to be working with China at this exciting moment in history.
Norway is privileged to be working with China at this exciting moment in history.
We have much to gain from working with China, but we also believe that China will gain from working with us.
We have much to gain from working with China, but we also believe that China will gain from working with us.
A Chinese-Norwegian partnership would be a win-win-situation.
A Chinese-Norwegian partnership would be a win-win-situation.
Or shuang-ying!
Or shuang-ying!
Norway is a stable, prosperous and open country.
Norway is a stable, prosperous and open country.
We are rated favourably by the United according to social and economic performance.
We are rated favourably by the United according to social and economic performance.
We are highly competitive.
We are highly competitive.
And we have extensive IT penetration.
And we have extensive IT penetration.
So we must be doing something right!
So we must be doing something right!
We are fortunate to have huge energy resources, ranging from abundant hydro and wind power to vast reserves of oil and gas.
We are fortunate to have huge energy resources, ranging from abundant hydro and wind power to vast reserves of oil and gas.
We produce and export oil equal to half of China’s consumption.
We produce and export oil equal to half of China’s consumption.
Most of our public petroleum revenues are invested abroad, in stocks and bonds.
Most of our public petroleum revenues are invested abroad, in stocks and bonds.
The value of these savings is now about equal to Norway’s gross national product.
The value of these savings is now about equal to Norway’s gross national product.
In the space of a mere handful of years China will more than double its energy use.
In the space of a mere handful of years China will more than double its energy use.
Its footprint will grow.
Its footprint will grow.
With 1000 new cars hitting the roads of Beijing every day, and one new coal fired power plant opening every week, China is going to have an increasing impact on the global environment.
With 1000 new cars hitting the roads of Beijing every day, and one new coal fired power plant opening every week, China is going to have an increasing impact on the global environment.
I am convinced that much of the change we will see the next couple of decades will come here in China.
I am convinced that much of the change we will see the next couple of decades will come here in China.
Because of your bristling economic growth.
Because of your bristling economic growth.
Because of population density.
Because of population density.
And because the modern Chinese will demand a more healthy environment.
And because the modern Chinese will demand a more healthy environment.
This kind of political awareness and concern comes with rising incomes, as more and more people are entering the middle and higher income levels.
This kind of political awareness and concern comes with rising incomes, as more and more people are entering the middle and higher income levels.
The answer lies in technology, management and human ingenuity
The answer lies in technology, management and human ingenuity
It is a commonplace in the west to say that China is not concerned with climate change.
It is a commonplace in the west to say that China is not concerned with climate change.
I don’t believe that can be true.
I don’t believe that can be true.
A recent survey conducted by an American think-tank, the Chicago Council of Global Affairs, disclosed that the people of China are more concerned about climate change than Americans.
A recent survey conducted by an American think-tank, the Chicago Council of Global Affairs, disclosed that the people of China are more concerned about climate change than Americans.
Global temperatures will rise by two to three degrees over the next 50 years.
Global temperatures will rise by two to three degrees over the next 50 years.
This will severely affect food security.
This will severely affect food security.
We will see declining crop yields.
We will see declining crop yields.
Species will face extinction.
Species will face extinction.
Rising sea levels will inundate low-lying areas.
Rising sea levels will inundate low-lying areas.
Hundreds of millions of people will be displaced.
Hundreds of millions of people will be displaced.
Climate change will simply cost enormous amounts of money.
Climate change will simply cost enormous amounts of money.
The British Stern report indicates that the cost of climate change could amount to somewhere between 5 and 20 per cent of gross domestic income.
The British Stern report indicates that the cost of climate change could amount to somewhere between 5 and 20 per cent of gross domestic income.
In a sense, China holds the key.
In a sense, China holds the key.
China is a huge country, with four times the population of the United States, and it will continue to develop.
China is a huge country, with four times the population of the United States, and it will continue to develop.
Global warming has come about because western countries have used fossil fuels to develop since the industrial revolution.
Global warming has come about because western countries have used fossil fuels to develop since the industrial revolution.
Now we are looking forward.
Now we are looking forward.
Towards the most serious rounds of global talks ever.
Towards the most serious rounds of global talks ever.
Consecrated to saving life on earth as we know it.
Consecrated to saving life on earth as we know it.
And China must play a central role.
And China must play a central role.
Or else we will all fail this calling.
Or else we will all fail this calling.
No other generation has faced a similar call.
No other generation has faced a similar call.
China has a right to develop.
China has a right to develop.
Make no mistake, none of us are asking
Make no mistake, none of us are asking
China to slow down its ascent towards prosperity.
China to slow down its ascent towards prosperity.
We are calling on China to leap-frog the more polluting stages of development that many of us went through in the past.
We are calling on China to leap-frog the more polluting stages of development that many of us went through in the past.
Together, we must explore every technological and business opportunity that promotes change.
Together, we must explore every technological and business opportunity that promotes change.
I believe that China will assume a leading role in this period of change, because few countries have so much to gain.
I believe that China will assume a leading role in this period of change, because few countries have so much to gain.
Today, we stand on the threshold of a new, green economy.
Today, we stand on the threshold of a new, green economy.
A truly new world order.
A truly new world order.
Which can rid the world of poverty
Which can rid the world of poverty
And save the climate.
And save the climate.
This is our calling.
This is our calling.
This can be done.
This can be done.
China has the potential of attracting the lion’s share of this newly emerging trillion dollar market.
China has the potential of attracting the lion’s share of this newly emerging trillion dollar market.
Which we today refer to as the Kyoto mechanisms, and the next generation of such.
Which we today refer to as the Kyoto mechanisms, and the next generation of such.
The Clean Development Mechanism allows industrialised countries and companies to invest in for example energy efficiency projects.
The Clean Development Mechanism allows industrialised countries and companies to invest in for example energy efficiency projects.
The Norwegian Government attaches great importance to the mechanism.
The Norwegian Government attaches great importance to the mechanism.
We are allocating public money to investments in clean development projects.
We are allocating public money to investments in clean development projects.
But the really big investment will come when larges companies are compelled to offset their CO2-emissions.
But the really big investment will come when larges companies are compelled to offset their CO2-emissions.
The Norwegian government has recently introduced a quota system that forces our CO2-emitting industries to either reduce their own emissions, or to buy quotas – many of them abroad.
The Norwegian government has recently introduced a quota system that forces our CO2-emitting industries to either reduce their own emissions, or to buy quotas – many of them abroad.
This is a major incentive for direct foreign investment, and transfer of technology
This is a major incentive for direct foreign investment, and transfer of technology
And China could be at the receiving end of such a cash flow, and still have its energy sector modernized.
And China could be at the receiving end of such a cash flow, and still have its energy sector modernized.
Yesterday, I discussed possible projects with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.
Yesterday, I discussed possible projects with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.
There are opportunities to be found in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy and – hopefully in the future – carbon capture and storage.
There are opportunities to be found in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy and – hopefully in the future – carbon capture and storage.
China has made impressive progress, including in the environmental field.
China has made impressive progress, including in the environmental field.
Your country has set itself ambitious goals in terms of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Your country has set itself ambitious goals in terms of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Carbon capture and storage is a fairly new technology.
Carbon capture and storage is a fairly new technology.
However, Norway already has considerable experience.
However, Norway already has considerable experience.
I believe that carbon capture and storage will be essential in the battle against global climate change.
I believe that carbon capture and storage will be essential in the battle against global climate change.
I hope, therefore, that this technology will be included in Sino-Norwegian research cooperation and investments.
I hope, therefore, that this technology will be included in Sino-Norwegian research cooperation and investments.
Great achievements often start with a vision that seems to be bordering on madness.
Great achievements often start with a vision that seems to be bordering on madness.
And many of the most important scientific breakthroughs were underrated to begin with.
And many of the most important scientific breakthroughs were underrated to begin with.
How much money was it right to spend on developing the first electric light-bulb?
How much money was it right to spend on developing the first electric light-bulb?
China’s need for more energy may prove to be the driver of change that helps humankind solve the climate problem.
China’s need for more energy may prove to be the driver of change that helps humankind solve the climate problem.
Norway is eager to work with China on solutions that will benefit both our countries and the whole world.
Norway is eager to work with China on solutions that will benefit both our countries and the whole world.
The Government is therefore increasing Norway’s assistance by NOK 100 million,” announced Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Regjeringen øker derfor Norges humanitære bidrag med 100 millioner kroner, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
The humanitarian situation in Syria and its neighbouring countries is become becoming more serious than the worst prognoses at the beginning of the year.
Den humanitære utviklingen i Syria og nabolandene er mer dramatisk enn selv de verste prognosene tilsa ved årsskiftet.
Some 8 000 refugees are arriving in the neighbouring countries every day.
Omlag 8000 flyktninger ankommer nabolandene hver eneste dag.
The UN estimates that the total number of refugees is now more than 1.4 million.
Ifølge FN har flyktningetallene passert 1,4 millioner.
This assistance is crucial for the people affected, but it is also important for maintaining political stability in the region,” said Mr Eide.
Dette er livsnødvendig for menneskene det gjelder, men viktig også for å bevare den politiske stabiliteten i regionen, sier Eide.
Humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees is severely underfinanced.
De humanitære tiltakene for Syria er kraftig underfinansierte.
The huge flow of refugees is affecting Jordan and Lebanon in particular.
Den massive flyktningstrømmen rammer særlig Jordan og Libanon.
If the current trend continues, the number of refugees will have increased to 3.5 million by the end of the year.
Fortsetter trenden, vil antall flyktninger ha økt til 3,5 millioner innen utgangen av 2013.
This is in line with the UN Security Council resolution on Syria’s chemical weapons and represents a historic milestone in international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Dette er en historisk milepæl og i tråd med Sikkerhetsrådets beslutning, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) confirmed today that the last consignment of Syria’s declared chemical weapons has left the port of Latakia.
Organisasjonen for forbud mot kjemiske våpen (OPCW) bekrefter i dag at den siste lasten med Syrias deklarerte kjemiske stridsmidler har forlatt havnebyen Latakia.
The chemical weapons will now be destroyed in accordance with the OPCW’s plans.
De kjemiske stridsmidlene vil nå bli destruert basert på OPCWs plan.
This is the first time a country’s arsenal of a category of weapons of mass destruction has been removed in such a manner.
Aldri tidligere har et lands arsenal av masseødeleggelsesvåpen blitt fjernet på en tilsvarende måte.
Although the operation has taken longer than first anticipated, Norway has remained determined throughout to see it through to its conclusion,’ said Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Selv om dette har tatt lenger tid enn først forutsatt har vi hele tiden vært klare på at Norge skulle stå i operasjonen og bidra til oppdraget var fullført, sier forsvarsminister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
The OPCW-UN Joint Mission has been mandated by the UN Security Council to oversee the elimination of Syria’s chemical weapons.
OPCW/FN-operasjonen (Joint Mission) har fått mandat fra FNs sikkerhetsråd til å påse at syriske kjemiske stridsmidler elimineres.
‘Although Syria’s declared chemical weapons have now been removed, the civil war continues to rage.
- Selv om Syrias deklarerte kjemiske stridsmidler nå er fjernet, fortsetter borgerkrigen for fullt.
The parties to the conflict, the international community – and the UN Security Council in particular – have a great responsibility to continue to work towards finding a political solution to the conflict,’ Mr Brende said.
Det påhviler partnene i konflikten, det internasjonale samfunnet - og FNs sikkerhetsråd i særdeleshet - et stort ansvar for å fortsette arbeidet med en politiske løsning på konflikten, sier Brende.
‘We are very pleased that the process of transporting chemical weapons out of Syria has now been completed.
- Det er svært gledelig at transporten av kjemiske stridsmidler ut av Syria nå er sluttført.
Important resolution on Syria in the UN
Viktig Syria-resolusjon i FN
This plan appears to be the most realistic means of finding a political solution to the conflict,” said Mr Støre.
Denne planen fremstår som det mest realistiske bidrag til å finne en politisk løsning på konflikten, sier utenriksministeren.
“The situation in Syria continues to give cause for grave concern.
- Situasjonen i Syria er fortsatt ytterst bekymringsfull.
There are still reports of new killings, attacks on protesters and abuse of prisoners.
Det rapporteres blant annet om stadig nye drap på og rystende overgrep mot demonstranter og arresterte.
Norwegian Government Pension Fund and the Santiago principles
Statens pensjonsfond og Santiago-prinsippene
“Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s reinforced sanctions against Syria,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
- Norge slutter seg til EUs skjerpede sanksjoner mot Syria, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
On Monday the EU agreed to impose further sanctions against Syria.
EU vedtok mandag nye sanksjoner mot Syria.
In addition, under the new measures all flights operated by Syrian Arab Airlines will be denied access to airports in the EU.
EU stopper også alle flyvninger i regi av Syrian Arab Airlines til flyplasser i EU-området.
Norway is now aligning itself with the EU’s tightened sanctions.
Norge slutter seg nå til EUs forsterkede sanksjoner.
“The situation in Syria is extremely serious.
- Situasjonen i Syria er svært kritisk.
The new sanctions are a further step in tightening the pressure on the Syrian authorities to change course.
De nye sanksjonene er en ytterligere opptrapping av presset for at syriske myndigheter skal endre kurs.
It is vital that the international community stands together as far as possible in this situation,” Mr Eide said.
Det er viktig at verdenssamfunnet står mest mulig samlet i denne situasjonen, sier utenriksministeren.
This is the 19th time the EU has imposed new or tighter sanctions on Damascus since the first protests took place in March 2011.
Mandagens vedtak er 19. gang EU innfører nye eller skjerpede sanksjoner mot myndighetene i Damaskus siden de første demonstrasjonene i Syria tok til i mars 2011.
A total of 181 individuals and 54 organisations are now affected by these targeted sanctions.
Til sammen 181 enkeltpersoner og 54 organisatoriske enheter er nå rammet av de målrettede sanksjonene.
Norway has aligned itself with all EU sanctions against Syria.
Norge har så langt sluttet seg til samtlige EU-sanksjoner mot Syria.
In addition to its political efforts, Norway provides considerable humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons in and around Syria.
Utover den politiske innsatsen yter Norge en betydelig humanitær innsats for syriske flyktninger og internt fordrevne i og rundt Syria.
Norway will therefore align itself with the EU’s new restrictive measures against Syria,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Norge vil derfor slutte opp om EUs nye tiltak mot Syria, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The conflict in Syria has created a humanitarian crisis with spillover effects throughout the whole region, and is reversing development.
Konflikten i Syria har skapt en humanitær katastrofe med ringvirkninger i hele regionen, og utviklingen går i negativ retning.
This means that an even stronger response is required from the international community.
Dette krever enda sterkere reaksjoner fra det internasjonale samfunn.
The EU decided on 23 June to impose travel restrictions on an additional 12 persons and to freeze their assets.
EU besluttet 23. juni å underlegge tolv nye personer reiserestriksjoner og frys av økonomiske midler.
Norway has today decided to align itself with these reinforced restrictive measures against Syria.
Norge har i dag besluttet å slutte opp om EUs utvidede tiltak mot Syria.
The 12 persons are all ministers in the Syrian Government, and therefore have a particular responsibility for the serious situation that has arisen.
Personene er alle ministre i den syriske regjering og har dermed et særskilt ansvar for den alvorlige situasjonen som har oppstått.
We urge the Syrian authorities, and the other parties to the conflict, to end the use of violence immediately, to comply with international law, release political prisoners, and engage in dialogue,’ said Mr Brende.
Vi oppfordrer syriske myndigheter, og konfliktens øvrige parter, til snarest å stanse all voldsbruk, etterleve folkeretten, løslate politiske fanger og innlede dialog, sier Brende.
Norway has aligned itself with all the EU restrictive measures against Syria.
Norge har så langt sluttet opp om samtlige EU-tiltak mot Syria.
Norway aligns itself with restrictive measures against Syria
Norge slutter opp om utvidede tiltak mot Syria
Positive signals from Syrian opposition
Positive signaler fra syrisk opposisjon
Arabic version of the Press release
Arabisk versjon av pressemeldingen
“The Syrian opposition will now be able to promote the people’s demand for democratic change more effectively,” said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
- Den syriske opposisjonen kan nå mer effektivt fremme folkets krav om demokratisk endring, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
Norway has had a dialogue with leading actors in the Syrian opposition, and has indicated its support for a broad, representative coalition.
Norge har vært i dialog med ledende syriske opposisjonelle aktører og uttrykt vår støtte til en bred og representativ samling av opposisjonen.
Thank you for this opportunity to brief the Storting on developments in Syria and South Sudan: two conflicts, humanitarian crises and political processes that have a decisive impact on peace and security in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.
Jeg takker for denne anledningen til å orientere Stortinget om utviklingen i Syria og Sør-Sudan: to konflikter, humanitære kriser og politiske prosesser som har avgjørende betydning for fred og sikkerhet i Midtøsten og Afrikas Horn.
Norway is the sixth largest humanitarian donor to Syria.
I Syria er Norge den sjette største humanitære giveren.
Together with Denmark, Norway is contributing to the transportation of chemical weapons out of Syria, to prevent these weapons from being used against the civilian population again, or being spread to other groups.
Norge bidrar – sammen med Danmark – til å transportere kjemiske våpen ut av Syria, for å hindre at våpnene brukes mot sivilbefolkningen igjen, eller blir spredt til nye grupperinger.
In South Sudan, Norway has an active humanitarian and political engagement.
I Sør-Sudan er Norge tungt engasjert, både humanitært og politisk.
Three years ago, many people still hoped that Syria’s President would initiate a reform process.
For tre år siden hadde mange fortsatt håp om at Syrias leder kunne ta landet inn i en reformprosess.
Less than three years ago, there was an atmosphere of optimism in South Sudan following its newly-won independence.
For knappe tre år siden var Sør-Sudan preget av optimisme etter å ha vunnet sin uavhengighet.
In recent weeks, this country too has been torn apart by hostilities that are splitting the population along ethnic fault lines.
De siste ukene har også dette landet vært herjet av krigshandlinger som splitter befolkningen langs etniske skillelinjer.
The neighbouring countries are at risk of being destabilised due to the huge flows of refugees, the spread of weapons and the possibility that new armed groups will be mobilised.
Store flyktningstrømmer, spredning av våpen og potensialet for mobilisering av nye væpnede grupperinger truer med å destabilisere nabolandene.
All of this also affects Norway – as a provider of development aid and humanitarian assistance, as a facilitator in peace processes, and as a key contributor to the transportation of weapons of mass destruction out of Syria.
Alt dette påvirker også Norge – som giver av utviklingshjelp og humanitær bistand, som tilrettelegger av fredsprosesser og deltaker i fredsoperasjoner, og som sentral bidragsyter til uttransport av masseødeleggelsesvåpen.