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Good morning to everyone.
Good morning to everyone.
Welcome to Tromsø and to my home region!
Welcome to Tromsø and to my home region!
I look forward to our discussion here today about this important issue.
I look forward to our discussion here today about this important issue.
Ladies and gentlemen; I would like to use my opening remarks to focus on two issues: One: Successful international cooperation in the Arctic.
Ladies and gentlemen; I would like to use my opening remarks to focus on two issues: One: Successful international cooperation in the Arctic.
And two: The international framework for ocean governance.
And two: The international framework for ocean governance.
First: 80 % of our ocean areas are situated North of the Arctic Circle.
First: 80 % of our ocean areas are situated North of the Arctic Circle.
The Arctic is therefore obviously important for Norway.
The Arctic is therefore obviously important for Norway.
We are a nation of seafarers and fishermen.
We are a nation of seafarers and fishermen.
Norwegians have lived off the ocean and in close contact with the ocean throughout our history.
Norwegians have lived off the ocean and in close contact with the ocean throughout our history.
2/3 of all our revenues originate from economic activity and resources from our ocean and our coast.
2/3 of all our revenues originate from economic activity and resources from our ocean and our coast.
The Arctic is Norway's most important foreign policy priority.
The Arctic is Norway's most important foreign policy priority.
Natural resources, new trade routes, climate change and increased human activity have provided new challenges, opportunities and increased international interest for the region.
Natural resources, new trade routes, climate change and increased human activity have provided new challenges, opportunities and increased international interest for the region.
For good ocean governance we need a robust and predictable legal and institutional framework.
For good ocean governance we need a robust and predictable legal and institutional framework.
It is important to underline that this is in fact the case in the Arctic today.
It is important to underline that this is in fact the case in the Arctic today.
Second: The coastal states bordering the Arctic Ocean agree that the Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean.
Second: The coastal states bordering the Arctic Ocean agree that the Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean.
In our view, existing international law gives a predictable framework for addressing present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
In our view, existing international law gives a predictable framework for addressing present and foreseeable challenges in the Arctic.
The Law of the Sea (the Unclos) provides an integrated and predictable international legal framework for the sea areas in the Arctic, with a firm basis in the UN.
The Law of the Sea (the Unclos) provides an integrated and predictable international legal framework for the sea areas in the Arctic, with a firm basis in the UN.
In May 2008 the five coastal states to the Central Arctic Ocean met in Ilulissat, Greenland.
In May 2008 the five coastal states to the Central Arctic Ocean met in Ilulissat, Greenland.
They signed a ministerial declaration stating that they will comply with the existing framework provided by the Law of the Sea, and that all overlapping claims will be resolved in an orderly way.
They signed a ministerial declaration stating that they will comply with the existing framework provided by the Law of the Sea, and that all overlapping claims will be resolved in an orderly way.
Let me also underline that there are indeed few unresolved issues of jurisdiction in the Arctic.
Let me also underline that there are indeed few unresolved issues of jurisdiction in the Arctic.
In 2010 Norway and the Russian Federation signed a treaty on Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
In 2010 Norway and the Russian Federation signed a treaty on Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
This is an example of the practical application of the principles contained in the existing legal framework.
This is an example of the practical application of the principles contained in the existing legal framework.
There have been no attempts by any party to resolve issues by force or threat of force.
There have been no attempts by any party to resolve issues by force or threat of force.
The oil and gas resources in the Arctic are mainly thought to be found in areas that are under national jurisdiction.
The oil and gas resources in the Arctic are mainly thought to be found in areas that are under national jurisdiction.
All parties agree on the principle of responsible science-based management of fish stocks.
All parties agree on the principle of responsible science-based management of fish stocks.
Regional cooperation is essential in this regard.
Regional cooperation is essential in this regard.
The Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission and the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission are particularly important.
The Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission and the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission are particularly important.
Third: We have a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders follow.
Third: We have a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders follow.
In addition there are well functioning institutions for the Arctic countries to discuss the opportunities – and the challenges - in the region.
In addition there are well functioning institutions for the Arctic countries to discuss the opportunities – and the challenges - in the region.
The Arctic Council is the most important arena for discussing Arctic issues of common interest, in particular how we address climate change impacts in the Arctic.
The Arctic Council is the most important arena for discussing Arctic issues of common interest, in particular how we address climate change impacts in the Arctic.
Nordic cooperation has also been strengthened and broadened during the past years.
Nordic cooperation has also been strengthened and broadened during the past years.
We are now looking forward to working with Finland as the new chair of the Arctic Council in May after the USA.
We are now looking forward to working with Finland as the new chair of the Arctic Council in May after the USA.
Our goal is to maintain the Arctic as an area of peace, stability, and international co-operation.
Our goal is to maintain the Arctic as an area of peace, stability, and international co-operation.
Arctic states shoulder their responsibility.
Arctic states shoulder their responsibility.
Respect for international law, responsible national management of resources and international cooperation are keys to a peaceful and sustainable development in this region.
Respect for international law, responsible national management of resources and international cooperation are keys to a peaceful and sustainable development in this region.
To conclude; We have made the Arctic into an arena for cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
To conclude; We have made the Arctic into an arena for cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
We want to strengthen this positive development in the future.
We want to strengthen this positive development in the future.
Opening speech at «Bluegreen economy»
Åpningsinnlegg på arrangementet «Bluegreen economy»
Arctic Frontiers, Tromsø, 23 January 2017
Tromsø, 23. januar 2017
"Although the Constitution of 1814 is considered one of the most liberal of its time, its original paragraph 2 excluded Jews from entrance into Norway.
- Although the Constitution of 1814 is considered one of the most liberal of its time, its original paragraph 2 excluded Jews from entrance into Norway.
Under the occupation the paragraph was reinstated by Quisling in 1942 before it was finally abolished when Norway was liberated in 1945", said State Secretary Bård Glad Pedersen when he opened the exhibition.
Under the occupation the paragraph was reinstated by Quisling in 1942 before it was finally abolished when Norway was liberated in 1945, sa statssekretær Bård Glad Pedersen da han åpnet utstillingen.
Dear everyone,
Dear everyone,
It is an honour for me to participate at the opening of this important exhibition.
It is an honour for me to participate at the opening of this important exhibition.
This year Norway celebrates the bicentenary of its Constitution with considerable pride and national sentiments.
This year Norway celebrates the bicentenary of its Constitution with considerable pride and national sentiments.
Although the Constitution of 1814 is considered one of the most liberal of its time, its original paragraph 2 excluded Jews from entrance into Norway.
Although the Constitution of 1814 is considered one of the most liberal of its time, its original paragraph 2 excluded Jews from entrance into Norway.
The paragraph remained in the Constitution until 1851.
The paragraph remained in the Constitution until 1851.
Under the occupation the paragraph was reinstated by Quisling in 1942 before it was finally abolished when Norway was liberated in 1945.
Under the occupation the paragraph was reinstated by Quisling in 1942 before it was finally abolished when Norway was liberated in 1945.
One of the crimes of which Quisling was convicted after the war was illegal amendment of the constitution.
One of the crimes of which Quisling was convicted after the war was illegal amendment of the constitution.
Today we are ashamed over the prejudices that seem to have justified this paragraph.
Today we are ashamed over the prejudices that seem to have justified this paragraph.
The Norwegian legislation towards Jews remained strict, in contrast to emerging attitudes on the European continent in the 19th century.
The Norwegian legislation towards Jews remained strict, in contrast to emerging attitudes on the European continent in the 19th century.
In retrospect, the decision to ban Jews from entering the realm has been presented almost as an act of impulse, an anachronism among the ideas that guided the drafting of the Constitution text.
In retrospect, the decision to ban Jews from entering the realm has been presented almost as an act of impulse, an anachronism among the ideas that guided the drafting of the Constitution text.
However, as this exhibition shows, the ban was the result of long preparatory work and fronted by some of the country's leading intellectuals.
However, as this exhibition shows, the ban was the result of long preparatory work and fronted by some of the country's leading intellectuals.
So far there has been more attention towards opposition against the paragraph and how it was abolished.
So far there has been more attention towards opposition against the paragraph and how it was abolished.
Therefore this exhibition is important.
Therefore this exhibition is important.
It allows us to learn from history, also the parts of the history we today are ashamed of.
It allows us to learn from history, also the parts of the history we today are ashamed of.
Good knowledge of the historical context of religious minorities is vital when working to protect their rights for the future.
Good knowledge of the historical context of religious minorities is vital when working to protect their rights for the future.
In order to counteract genocide, ethnic cleansing, racism, anti-semitism and xenophobia in the present, we need to understand what kind of discourses and attitudes that legitimized discrimination against minorities in the past.
In order to counteract genocide, ethnic cleansing, racism, anti-semitism and xenophobia in the present, we need to understand what kind of discourses and attitudes that legitimized discrimination against minorities in the past.
It is therefore pertinent that the Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities is hosting this conference and launching this exhibition.
It is therefore pertinent that the Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities is hosting this conference and launching this exhibition.
However, research on Holocaust, discrimination and hate crimes against minorities must therefore never be limited to the past, but also focus on negative attitudes in our own time.
However, research on Holocaust, discrimination and hate crimes against minorities must therefore never be limited to the past, but also focus on negative attitudes in our own time.
In this regard, the Center has been a partner for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since its foundation, providing research on discriminating practices against religious minorities, feeding into the government’s efforts to protect religious minorities in Norway and abroad.
In this regard, the Center has been a partner for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since its foundation, providing research on discriminating practices against religious minorities, feeding into the government’s efforts to protect religious minorities in Norway and abroad.
As a member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Norway endeavors to strengthen the international efforts to promote education, remembrance and research about the Holocaust.
As a member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Norway endeavors to strengthen the international efforts to promote education, remembrance and research about the Holocaust.
The Center has been a cooperating partner for the government in its work as part of the Alliance.
The Center has been a cooperating partner for the government in its work as part of the Alliance.
I am happy to announce that the government has decided to formalize the cooperation with the Center even further, and intends to enter into a multi-year cooperation agreement with the Center.
I am happy to announce that the government has decided to formalize the cooperation with the Center even further, and intends to enter into a multi-year cooperation agreement with the Center.
The fight against persecution and discrimination of people on the grounds of their religion requires a long-term commitment, awareness raising and involvement of religious minority groups.
The fight against persecution and discrimination of people on the grounds of their religion requires a long-term commitment, awareness raising and involvement of religious minority groups.
Respect for human rights implies that all persons belonging to religious minorities are able to practice their religion freely and are protected against hate crimes, abuse and persecution.
Respect for human rights implies that all persons belonging to religious minorities are able to practice their religion freely and are protected against hate crimes, abuse and persecution.
Importantly, the right to freedom of religion and belief also includes the right not to have a religion.
Importantly, the right to freedom of religion and belief also includes the right not to have a religion.
The protection of religious minorities is high on the human rights agenda of this government.
The protection of religious minorities is high on the human rights agenda of this government.
At present, the government is working on a white paper on human rights to the parliament.
At present, the government is working on a white paper on human rights to the parliament.
We wish to address these issues and invite to a broad discussion in society and in the parliament.
We wish to address these issues and invite to a broad discussion in society and in the parliament.
The aim is to increase our efforts to protect human rights in our foreign and development policy.
The aim is to increase our efforts to protect human rights in our foreign and development policy.
Opening address to the exhibition: The Path to Exclusion
Åpning av utstillingen "Veien til paragrafen"
Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities, 5 May 2014
HL-senteret, 5. mai 2014
European Youth Parliament’s (EYP) Conference and 63th International Session
European Youth Parliament’s (EYP) Conference and 63th International Session
Tromsø, 23 April 2010
Tromsø, 23. april 2010
“It is a great pleasure for me, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, to welcome the European Youth Parliament to Tromsø.
“It is a great pleasure for me, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, to welcome the European Youth Parliament to Tromsø.
It is pleasure and privilege for us to host such a distinguished assembly of young engaged people, future politicians and people who are interested in contemporary politics, to a region which we believe is going to be of increasing importance, not only to Norway and other coastal states around the Arctic, but to the entire world, from a political perspective, from an environmental perspective, climate change perspective, maritime perspective, and so on.
It is pleasure and privilege for us to host such a distinguished assembly of young engaged people, future politicians and people who are interested in contemporary politics, to a region which we believe is going to be of increasing importance, not only to Norway and other coastal states around the Arctic, but to the entire world, from a political perspective, from an environmental perspective, climate change perspective, maritime perspective, and so on.
I am confident that you will have the opportunity to address many issues relating to what we in Norway call “the High North”, to all these issues which are so important, to decisions that politicians will have to take, civil society will have to take, in the years to come.
I am confident that you will have the opportunity to address many issues relating to what we in Norway call “the High North”, to all these issues which are so important, to decisions that politicians will have to take, civil society will have to take, in the years to come.
In Norway we have chosen the expression “High North – low tension” to express our ambition to develop human activity, to develop maritime transport, industrial activity, in the way that is sustainable, peaceful and based on international law and cooperation.
In Norway we have chosen the expression “High North – low tension” to express our ambition to develop human activity, to develop maritime transport, industrial activity, in the way that is sustainable, peaceful and based on international law and cooperation.
I have seen from your preparations that you have used the expression “High North – high temperature”.
I have seen from your preparations that you have used the expression “High North – high temperature”.
I think that is a challenging and interesting expression.
I think that is a challenging and interesting expression.
Because it highlights the need, actually, to avoid tension, conflict, and complicating competition between states, companies, individuals, and so on.
Because it highlights the need, actually, to avoid tension, conflict, and complicating competition between states, companies, individuals, and so on.
You see the picture of the Artic Sea, the Polar Bassin, behind me.
You see the picture of the Artic Sea, the Polar Bassin, behind me.
This is not a lawless territory; this is not a part of the world where there are no legal rules, no treaties.
This is not a lawless territory; this is not a part of the world where there are no legal rules, no treaties.
Our point of departure is that for the states around the Arctic Sea the Law of the Sea applies.
Our point of departure is that for the states around the Arctic Sea the Law of the Sea applies.
There is no provision in the Law of the Sea which states that an ocean with ice on top of, as now, there the Law does not apply.
There is no provision in the Law of the Sea which states that an ocean with ice on top of, as now, there the Law does not apply.
No – to the contrary.
No – to the contrary.
The international Law of the Sea, the UN Convention of the Law the Sea, gives us important guidelines, gives us rights and obligations as coastal states, on how we manage our areas close to our coasts, our continental shelves and how we manage international waters in the middle.
The international Law of the Sea, the UN Convention of the Law the Sea, gives us important guidelines, gives us rights and obligations as coastal states, on how we manage our areas close to our coasts, our continental shelves and how we manage international waters in the middle.
The challenge now for the coastal states, for the international community, is to base ourselves on the Convention of the Law of the Sea, to use maximum precaution and to develop rules, guidelines, regulations, which will allow peaceful human activity in a responsible fashion in the North.
The challenge now for the coastal states, for the international community, is to base ourselves on the Convention of the Law of the Sea, to use maximum precaution and to develop rules, guidelines, regulations, which will allow peaceful human activity in a responsible fashion in the North.
But I think that the ultimate message about climate change, which you can observe here in the North more than anywhere in the world, is that we need urgent action on climate change.
But I think that the ultimate message about climate change, which you can observe here in the North more than anywhere in the world, is that we need urgent action on climate change.
Only a half a year after Copenhagen, it is not time to forget our obligations, for getting you wake up call for action.
Only a half a year after Copenhagen, it is not time to forget our obligations, for getting you wake up call for action.
So what you get learn from experience in Tromsø during these days, should add another voice to the need to prepare for Mexico, to prepare for future important meetings, future important resolve and decisions by states to address climate change, so that we can avoid these very alarming scenarios that we now see ahead of us.
So what you get learn from experience in Tromsø during these days, should add another voice to the need to prepare for Mexico, to prepare for future important meetings, future important resolve and decisions by states to address climate change, so that we can avoid these very alarming scenarios that we now see ahead of us.
So, you have come to an interesting part of the world, where there are immense challenges, but also significant opportunities, but only human beings, states and responsible citizens can solve together.
So, you have come to an interesting part of the world, where there are immense challenges, but also significant opportunities, but only human beings, states and responsible citizens can solve together.
Welcome and enjoy your stay in Tromsø, which I believe is a fine polar capital for the whole world.”
Welcome and enjoy your stay in Tromsø, which I believe is a fine polar capital for the whole world.”
Oslo, 4-5 March 2013
Oslo, 4.-5. mars 2013
"While a full-scale nuclear exchange seems less likely, I believe that the risk that one or a few nuclear weapons would intentionally be used is higher today than it was a few decades ago.
- While a full-scale nuclear exchange seems less likely, I believe that the risk that one or a few nuclear weapons would intentionally be used is higher today than it was a few decades ago.
This conference takes a different starting point.
This conference takes a different starting point.
It puts the humanitarian consequences of actual use of nuclear weapons at the centre", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eide in his opening statement.
It puts the humanitarian consequences of actual use of nuclear weapons at the centre, sa utenriksminister Eide i sitt åpningsinnlegg.
A very warm welcome to you all!
A very warm welcome to you all!
As Norway’s foreign minister, I wish you welcome to Oslo and to the Conference on Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons.
As Norway’s foreign minister, I wish you welcome to Oslo and to the Conference on Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons.