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Let us work with Colombia to clear the country of landmines and literally prepare the ground for peace and development.
Let us work with Colombia to clear the country of landmines and literally prepare the ground for peace and development.
Statement at the Global Demining Initiative for Colombia
Innlegg på giverkonferanse for mineinnsats i Colombia
New York, 18 September 2016
New York, 18. september 2016
Jordan is the first country in the Middle East to be declared mine free.
Jordan is the first country in the Middle East to be declared mine free.
HRH Crown Prince Hussein thanked HRH Crown Prince Haakon for Norway’s contribution to the clearing of all known minefields in the country.
HRH Crown Prince Hussein thanked HRH Crown Prince Haakon for Norway’s contribution to the clearing of all known minefields in the country.
By clearing all mines Jordan has fulfilled its obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty.
By clearing all mines Jordan has fulfilled its obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty.
“A significant achievement”, said Crown Prince Haakon.
“A significant achievement”, said Crown Prince Haakon.
“Jordan has shown courage, responsibility and persistence in turning the dream of a mine-free Jordan into reality in a region where landmines still represent a threat to people’s life and hinder social and economic development”, said Crown Prince Haakon in his speech.
“Jordan has shown courage, responsibility and persistence in turning the dream of a mine-free Jordan into reality in a region where landmines still represent a threat to people’s life and hinder social and economic development”, said Crown Prince Haakon in his speech.
Jordan and Crown Prince Hussein thanks Norway and Crown Prince Haakon for the contribution to clear the country's minefields.
Jordan and Crown Prince Hussein thanks Norway and Crown Prince Haakon for the contribution to clear the country's minefields.
The Norwegian ambassador Petter Ølberg is to the left.
The Norwegian ambassador Petter Ølberg is to the left.
(Photo: Tina Holtgaard Oulie, UD)
(Photo: Tina Holtgaard Oulie, UD)
Crown Prince Haakon praised HRH Prince Mired Raad al Hussein for his leadership as the President of the Mine Ban Convention in 2007 and 2008, and for his dedication as Special Envoy for universal adherence to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
Crown Prince Haakon praised HRH Prince Mired Raad al Hussein for his leadership as the President of the Mine Ban Convention in 2007 and 2008, and for his dedication as Special Envoy for universal adherence to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
170.000 land mines removed with 'wholehearted' Norwegian support “The National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation, the Royal Engineers Corps and Norwegian People’s Aid have successfully removed more than one-hundred-and-seventy thousand mines in the northern border area, the Jordan Valley and Wadi Araba.
170.000 land mines removed with 'wholehearted' Norwegian support “The National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation, the Royal Engineers Corps and Norwegian People’s Aid have successfully removed more than one-hundred-and-seventy thousand mines in the northern border area, the Jordan Valley and Wadi Araba.
People in these areas no longer have to worry about their own safety, or that of their children and future generations”, Crown Prince Haakon reflected.
People in these areas no longer have to worry about their own safety, or that of their children and future generations”, Crown Prince Haakon reflected.
Norwegian People’s Aid became the first international demining actor to work in Jordan in 2006.
Norwegian People’s Aid became the first international demining actor to work in Jordan in 2006.
After having successfully removed more than 52,000 mines along the Jordan-Israel border, Norwegian People’s Aid was set to clear the remaining landmines along Jordan’s border to Syria.
After having successfully removed more than 52,000 mines along the Jordan-Israel border, Norwegian People’s Aid was set to clear the remaining landmines along Jordan’s border to Syria.
Thus, an additional 118.000 mines, spread over an area of 104 square kilometers, have been recovered since April 2008 as a part of the Northern Border Project.
Thus, an additional 118.000 mines, spread over an area of 104 square kilometers, have been recovered since April 2008 as a part of the Northern Border Project.
“Norway has wholeheartedly supported Jordan in its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention”, Crown Prince Hussein continued, referring to both moral and financial support.
“Norway has wholeheartedly supported Jordan in its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention”, Crown Prince Hussein continued, referring to both moral and financial support.
Norway has covered more than half of the costs of Norwegian People’s Aid mine clearance work in Jordan, amounting to approximately 13 million US dollars.
Norway has covered more than half of the costs of Norwegian People’s Aid mine clearance work in Jordan, amounting to approximately 13 million US dollars.
In total, about one third of the demining process in Jordan has been sponsored by Norway.
In total, about one third of the demining process in Jordan has been sponsored by Norway.
Land transfer to local farmers and inspiration for neighbouring countries Once the Land Release procedures are completed in the northern border area, one can expect that 12 million square meters of fertile land, which until now has functioned as a buffer zone between mine fields, can be transferred to local framers.
Land transfer to local farmers and inspiration for neighbouring countries Once the Land Release procedures are completed in the northern border area, one can expect that 12 million square meters of fertile land, which until now has functioned as a buffer zone between mine fields, can be transferred to local framers.
Likewise, 50.000 civilians will benefit from increased freedom of movement.
Likewise, 50.000 civilians will benefit from increased freedom of movement.
On a regional level, a mine free border area may facilitate the task of demarcating the exact borderline between Jordan and its neighbouring countries.
On a regional level, a mine free border area may facilitate the task of demarcating the exact borderline between Jordan and its neighbouring countries.
As the first country in the Middle East region fulfilling its obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty and officially becoming mine free, Jordan also set an example that hopefully inspires its neighbouring countries to follow in the same paths.
As the first country in the Middle East region fulfilling its obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty and officially becoming mine free, Jordan also set an example that hopefully inspires its neighbouring countries to follow in the same paths.
Jordan’s demining success
Jordan’s demining success
Agreement reached in WTO on government procurement
Enighet om WTO-avtale om offentlige anskaffelser
Today, Norway and 40 other countries concluded negotiations on the revision of the WTO agreement on government procurement.
Norge og 40 andre land har sluttført forhandlinger om revisjon av WTOs avtale om offentlige anskaffelser.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The result is a user-friendly, flexible agreement both for Norwegian suppliers and for government clients.”
- Resultatet er en brukervennlig og fleksibel avtale for både norske leverandører og oppdragsgivere, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Today, Norway and 40 other countries concluded negotiations on the revision of the WTO agreement on government procurement.
I dag har Norge og 40 andre land sluttført forhandlinger om revisjon av WTOs avtale om offentlige anskaffelser.
For example the US is now opening up the procurement of most of its telecommunication services to international competition.
Et eksempel er at USA nå åpner for internasjonal konkurranse om de fleste telekommunikasjonstjenester.
The parties have reached agreement on which public authorities and what types of procurement are to be included.
Landene har forhandlet om hvilke offentlige myndigheter og hvilke typer anskaffelser som er omfattet av avtalen.
All the parties are now opening up access to their markets.
Alle avtaleparter utvider nå adgangen til sine markeder.
It will mean equal treatment of local, national and foreign suppliers.
Dette gir likebehandling av lokale, nasjonale og utenlandske leverandører.
“Openness and transparency in government procurement is an important contribution to the fight against corruption.
- Åpenhet rundt offentlige anskaffelser er også et viktig bidrag i kampen mot korrupsjon.
This is very important for Norway,” said Mr Støre.
Dette er svært viktig for Norge, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Croatian national extradited to Serbia
Kroatisk borger utleveres til Serbia
In 2006 Croatia requested the extradition of its national on the basis of a conviction for the murder of a person in Croatia in the autumn of 1991.
I 2006 krevde Kroatia borgeren utlevert på grunnlag av domfellelse for drap på en person i Kroatia høsten 1991.
The Ministry has found that there exists due cause to believe that the person concerned is guilty of war crimes against at least 200 persons.
Departementet har funnet at det foreligger skjellig grunn til mistanke om at vedkommende har begått krigsforbrytelser mot minst 200 personer.
Extradition to Serbia is not in conflict with Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, on the right to a fair trial.
Utlevering til Serbia er ikke i strid med Den europeiske menneskerettighetskonvensjonen (EMK) artikkel 6, om retten til ”fair trial”.
The Ministry of Justice’s decision can be appealed to the King in Council within three weeks.
Justisdepartementets vedtak kan påklages til Kongen i statsråd innen tre uker.
Any such appeal has suspensive effect.
Eventuell klage har oppsettende virkning.
The implementation of the extradition will be arranged direct between the Norwegian and Serbia police.
Gjennomføringen av utleveringen ordnes direkte mellom norsk og serbisk politi.
Under the Extradition Act, extradition shall be implemented as soon as possible, and no later than four weeks after the final decision has been taken.
Etter utleveringsloven skal utlevering gjennomføres så snart som mulig, og senest innen fire uker fra endelig vedtak er truffet.
The Ministry of Justice, divisional director Wenche Kvernland, tel. 22 24 51 39.
Justisdepartementet, avdelingsdirektør Wenche Kvernland, tlf.
Keywords:
Keywords:
has contributed to stability, democracy and economic development.
European integration has contributed to stability, democracy and economic development.
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
The enlargement eastwards.
The enlargement eastwards.
The Copenhagen criteria [to accede to the EU, countries must establish a stable democracy and the rule of law, respect human rights, and ensure that minorities are protected].
The Copenhagen criteria [to accede to the EU, countries must establish a stable democracy and the rule of law, respect human rights, and ensure that minorities are protected].
This is underpinned by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
This is underpinned by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Accession to the European Convention on Human Rights (when completed) will strengthen the protection of human rights in Europe even further.
Accession to the European Convention on Human Rights (when completed) will strengthen the protection of human rights in Europe even further.
The struggle for democracy and human rights in Europe has not been won once and for all.
The struggle for democracy and human rights in Europe has not been won once and for all.
Ethnic nationalism.
Ethnic nationalism.
Power politics/Russia.
Power politics/Russia.
Fundamental values are being challenged.
Fundamental values are being challenged.
Intolerance and hate speech.
Intolerance and hate speech.
Right-wing extremism and other radical political forces are on the rise.
Right-wing extremism and other radical political forces are on the rise.
Minorities are being harassed.
Minorities are being harassed.
Challenges relating to corruption and governance.
Challenges relating to corruption and governance.
Mention in this context: Norway supports social and political development in Europe (1.8 billion Euro contribution made by the EEA EFTA countries).
Mention in this context: Norway supports social and political development in Europe (1.8 billion Euro contribution made by the EEA EFTA countries).
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, we are promoting universal democratic values and rights that the European cooperation is based on.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, we are promoting universal democratic values and rights that the European cooperation is based on.
Hungary is violating the terms of the agreement for these funds, most of which go to the Hungarian Government.
Hungary is violating the terms of the agreement for these funds, most of which go to the Hungarian Government.
In response, we have suspended all payments to the Hungarian Government, while maintaining the NGO fund.
In response, we have suspended all payments to the Hungarian Government, while maintaining the NGO fund.
The Hungarian Government has initiated an investigation into the work of the operator of the civil society funds, and has seized sensitive documents.
The Hungarian Government has initiated an investigation into the work of the operator of the civil society funds, and has seized sensitive documents.
Police action has been taken against the NGO fund supported by Norway.
Police action has been taken against the NGO fund supported by Norway.
This is an attack on civil society’s independence of the authorities.
This is an attack on civil society’s independence of the authorities.
Prime Minister Victor Orban’s speech this summer: wants to build a 'spiritual Iron Dome' against foreign influence, break with the dogmas and ideologies accepted in Western Europe and instead establish an illiberal state.
Prime Minister Victor Orban’s speech this summer: wants to build a 'spiritual Iron Dome' against foreign influence, break with the dogmas and ideologies accepted in Western Europe and instead establish an illiberal state.
In the same speech, he attacked the Norwegian Government for funding Hungarian NGOs, claiming we are financing political activists to further our own interests.
In the same speech, he attacked the Norwegian Government for funding Hungarian NGOs, claiming we are financing political activists to further our own interests.
For decades, the EU has been the strongest impetus for democratic change and respect for human rights in Europe.
For decades, the EU has been the strongest impetus for democratic change and respect for human rights in Europe.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we should demonstrate clearly that we will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state in Europe.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we should demonstrate clearly that we will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state in Europe.
Europe should not only allow diversity.
Europe should not only allow diversity.
Europe should encourage diversity.
Europe should encourage diversity.
It is our common responsibility to stand up for democratic principles when they are threatened.
It is our common responsibility to stand up for democratic principles when they are threatened.
We must have the courage to raise our voices.
We must have the courage to raise our voices.
There is a lot at stake.
There is a lot at stake.
New York, 25 September 2014
New York, 25. september 2014
Speech by Minister Vidar Helgesen (at the margins of the UN General Assembly) in New York on 25 September 2014.
Speech by Minister Vidar Helgesen on 25 September 2014 at the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Army must ensure security and defend democracy in Egypt
Hæren må sørge for sikkerhet og forsvare demokratiet i Egypt
Norway has consistently encouraged President Morsi and the opposition to find solutions to the country’s major challenges through a broad and inclusive process.
Norge har hele tiden oppmuntret presidenten Mursi og opposisjonen til å finne løsninger på landets store utfordringer gjennom en bred og inkluderende prosess.
We must acknowledge the fact that they have not succeeded,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Vi må konstatere at de ikke har lykkes, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
“Norway gives its full support to the democratisation process in Egypt.
- Norge gir full støtte til den demokratiske utviklingen i Egypt.
It is vital that a civilian government is rapidly formed and that the process towards democratic elections is started.
Det er avgjørende at et sivilt styre raskt kommer på plass og at prosessen mot demokratiske valg starter.
“The army is now responsible for ensuring stability, safeguarding the civilian population and preventing violence.
- Hæren har nå ansvaret for å sikre stabilitet, for å trygge sivilbefolkningen og forhindre voldsbruk.
The obligation to protect the population applies to all groups.
Kravet om å beskytte befolkningen gjelder alle.
I would particularly warn against imprisoning politicians.
Jeg vil spesielt advare mot å fengsle politikere.
No one is served by political repression or violent confrontations,” said Mr Eide.
Ingen er tjent med politisk undertrykkelse eller voldelige oppgjør, sier utenriksministeren.
Like many other countries, Norway has given its full support to the development of an Egyptian democracy and has expressed its view that the outcome of democratic elections must be respected.
På lik linje med mange andre land har Norge gitt full støtte til utviklingen av et egyptisk demokrati og har forsvart at utfallet av lovlige valg skal respekteres.
Over the last year, the parties have not reached agreement on fundamental aspects of democracy.
Over det siste året er partene ikke kommet til enighet om grunnleggende trekk ved demokratiet.
Norway has therefore cooperated with both the regime and the opposition in an attempt to find a political solution to the growing conflict.
Derfor har Norge samarbeidet med både regimet og opposisjonen i forsøk på å finne en politisk løsning på den økende konflikten.
“Norway upholds the right of the Egyptian people to demonstrate in support of their views.
- Norge forsvarer det egyptiske folkets ytringsfrihet og rett til å demonstrere for sine synspunkter.
A broad popular and democratic movement is entitled to be heard.
En omfattende folkelig og demokratisk bevegelse har krav på å bli hørt.
I would warn all concerned against an intensification of the already serious situation as this could further deepen divisions,” said Mr Eide.
Jeg vil advare mot ytterligere oppheting av den alvorlige situasjonen som kan øke splittelsene, sier Eide.
Norway concerned about increase in arrests and other forms of detention in Egypt
Norge bekymret for økning i fengslinger og annen frihetsberøvelse i Egypt
Human rights must be respected in Egypt
Menneskerettighetene må respekteres i Egypt
The Forum is hosted by the Council of Europe.
Forumet arrangeres av Europarådet.
This has resulted in wars and in the loss of tens of millions of lives’, said Ms Solberg.
Dette har ført til krig og tap av millioner av menneskeliv, sa Solberg.
Developments in Europe were among the topics discussed by Ms Solberg and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland.
Utviklingen i Europa var også blant temaene i samtalene mellom Solberg og Europarådets generalsekretær Thorbjørn Jagland i Strasbourg.
‘The report paints a disturbing picture of the situation in Europe.
– I rapporten tegnes et urovekkende bilde av situasjonen i Europa.
Freedom of the press and the independence of the judiciary are being curtailed in a number of countries.
I flere stater snevres pressefriheten og domstolenes uavhengighet inn.
The developments in Turkey are a case in point,’ said Ms Solberg.
Et eksempel på dette er utviklingen i Tyrkia, sa Solberg.
‘The rule of law is essential for achieving sustainable development.
– Rettssikkerhet er viktig for å oppnå bærekraftig utvikling.
Prime Minister's speech
Statsministerens tale
Prime Minister Erna Solberg at World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg 7 November 2016.
Statsminister Erna Solberg taler på World Forum for Democracy i Strasbourg.
Credit: Office of the Prime Minister
Foto: Statsministerens kontor
World Forum for Democracy
World Forum for Democracy
Prime Minister warns against developments that are weakening democracy
Solberg advarer mot utvikling som svekker demokratiet
Prime Minister Erna Solberg underlined the importance of safeguarding democratic values when she spoke to participants from over 100 countries at the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg today.
Statsminister Erna Solberg understreket hvor viktig det er å ta vare på demokratiske verdier da hun talte til deltakere fra over 100 nasjoner på World Forum for Democracy i Strasbourg i dag.
Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Europe: Strengthening the Impact of the Council of Europe’s Activities
Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Europe: Strengthening the Impact of the Council of Europe’s Activities
Strasbourg, 16 May 2013
Strasbourg, 16. mai 2013
- We meet at a very important moment.
﻿- We meet at a very important moment.
As we here from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa.
As we here from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa.
We have to take that very seriously, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, in his statement at the Council of Europe's meeting.
We have to take that very seriously, sa utenriksminister Eide på møtet i Europarådet (den 123. sesjonen i rådets ministerkomité).
We meet at a very important moment.
We meet at a very important moment.
As we hear from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa.
As we hear from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa.
We have to take that very seriously.
We have to take that very seriously.
Because this continent has a shared memory - a shared history - that contains in my view both the very best and the worst examples of what human kind is able to do.
Because this continent has a shared memory - a shared history - that contains in my view both the very best and the worst examples of what human kind is able to do.
What we are seeing again is a crisis of the economy, of institutions, of trust and of balance.
What we are seeing again is a crisis of the economy, of institutions, of trust and of balance.
We have to wake up and remember why this organisation was created in the first place.
We have to wake up and remember why this organisation was created in the first place.
Again we are seeing countries which are talking about “us versus them”.
Again we are seeing countries which are talking about “us versus them”.
Dehumanizing minorities.
Dehumanizing minorities.
The minority of choice can be Jews, Muslims, Roma or Homosexuals.
The minority of choice can be Jews, Muslims, Roma or Homosexuals.
The point is that they are different from the majority.
The point is that they are different from the majority.
This has been seen before.
This has been seen before.
It is dangerous.
It is dangerous.
We have to speak up about it.
We have to speak up about it.
I am concerned.
I am concerned.
This does not only happen in places far away.
This does not only happen in places far away.
In my own country we have a debate today about the Roma population, which is actually very small.
In my own country we have a debate today about the Roma population, which is actually very small.