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In a number of other countries and conflicts, Norway works more informally – sometimes out of the public eye entirely – to bring the parties to the negotiating table.
In a number of other countries and conflicts, Norway works more informally – sometimes out of the public eye entirely – to bring the parties to the negotiating table.
The fact that we are willing to talk to all actors in a conflict, including those who do not share our views, makes it possible for us to build bridges.
The fact that we are willing to talk to all actors in a conflict, including those who do not share our views, makes it possible for us to build bridges.
For example, we have contact with both Hamas and Fatah, and long-term contacts with religious-based groups in the Middle East and North Africa, whose political importance took on a whole new dimension this spring.
For example, we have contact with both Hamas and Fatah, and long-term contacts with religious-based groups in the Middle East and North Africa, whose political importance took on a whole new dimension this spring.
Our main tool for building greater understanding across political systems, beliefs and positions is contact – dialogue – based on confidence.
Our main tool for building greater understanding across political systems, beliefs and positions is contact – dialogue – based on confidence.
I believe that stable and lasting peace can only be achieved through a political, negotiated solution.
I believe that stable and lasting peace can only be achieved through a political, negotiated solution.
However, there are some who claim that dialogue is a soft option for those who do not have the will, the courage or the ability to meet resistance with power.
However, there are some who claim that dialogue is a soft option for those who do not have the will, the courage or the ability to meet resistance with power.
Dialogue does not mean giving up fundamental values and principles.
Dialogue does not mean giving up fundamental values and principles.
Dialogue helps to clarify what the disagreements are, and how practical solutions may be found.
Dialogue helps to clarify what the disagreements are, and how practical solutions may be found.
Dialogue will always be at the heart of Norway’s contribution to conflict resolution.
Dialogue will always be at the heart of Norway’s contribution to conflict resolution.
Now, some of you may be asking yourselves, am I making a “sales pitch” for Norway to get involved in the efforts to resolve the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh?
Now, some of you may be asking yourselves, am I making a “sales pitch” for Norway to get involved in the efforts to resolve the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh?
The answer is a clear “no”.
The answer is a clear “no”.
In the case of this conflict, a good international framework already exists in the form of the OSCE Minsk Group.
In the case of this conflict, a good international framework already exists in the form of the OSCE Minsk Group.
Norway fully supports this process and calls on both Armenia and Azerbaijan to engage actively and constructively in this framework.
Norway fully supports this process and calls on both Armenia and Azerbaijan to engage actively and constructively in this framework.
Let us also remind ourselves of an obvious but essential fact.
Let us also remind ourselves of an obvious but essential fact.
While international third parties can play a helpful role in facilitating a peace process, it is ultimately the parties themselves who must have the courage and political will to take the decisive steps.
While international third parties can play a helpful role in facilitating a peace process, it is ultimately the parties themselves who must have the courage and political will to take the decisive steps.
Painful concessions may be needed in order to reach the necessary compromise.
Painful concessions may be needed in order to reach the necessary compromise.
I sincerely hope that the leaders in Yerevan as well as Baku will demonstrate this courage.
I sincerely hope that the leaders in Yerevan as well as Baku will demonstrate this courage.
Let us not forget: Compromise is not defeat.
Let us not forget: Compromise is not defeat.
Compromise can be a greater – and longer lasting - triumph than any military victory.
Compromise can be a greater – and longer lasting - triumph than any military victory.
Slide: First slide – Nansen, Norway and Armenia.
Slide: First slide – Nansen, Norway and Armenia.
This brings us back to where I started – to Fridtjof Nansen.
This brings us back to where I started – to Fridtjof Nansen.
He was a hero, an idol, but he was not a war hero.
He was a hero, an idol, but he was not a war hero.
His triumphs were not due to military power.
His triumphs were not due to military power.
And he explained why in his Nobel Peace Laureate Lecture in Oslo in December 1922 – which is easy to find on the Internet.
And he explained why in his Nobel Peace Laureate Lecture in Oslo in December 1922 – which is easy to find on the Internet.
Nansen’s triumphs were the result of the extraordinary strength of will of an individual man.
Nansen’s triumphs were the result of the extraordinary strength of will of an individual man.
He took on the forces of the Arctic to explore new territory and new opportunities with new scientific instruments and methods.
He took on the forces of the Arctic to explore new territory and new opportunities with new scientific instruments and methods.
Although much has changed, we are doing the same today, in the High North.
Although much has changed, we are doing the same today, in the High North.
And Nansen took on major international powers to improve the situation for thousands of people affected by war and displacement.
And Nansen took on major international powers to improve the situation for thousands of people affected by war and displacement.
Through Norway’s and many other countries’ policy of engagement, we seek to carry on this work today.
Through Norway’s and many other countries’ policy of engagement, we seek to carry on this work today.
It is our duty – and our privilege – to help keep Fridtjof Nansen’s legacy alive.
It is our duty – and our privilege – to help keep Fridtjof Nansen’s legacy alive.
I am pleased that we can use the remaining time for discussion and I will be happy to answer your questions.
I am pleased that we can use the remaining time for discussion and I will be happy to answer your questions.
What foreign policy issues are important for Armenian young people?
What foreign policy issues are important for Armenian young people?
What role should Armenia play in Europe and in the world?
What role should Armenia play in Europe and in the world?
What common challenges are we facing?
What common challenges are we facing?
Is Fridtjof Nansen still a relevant figure for you?
Is Fridtjof Nansen still a relevant figure for you?
I would be very interested to hear your comments, and I will try to answer any questions you have for me.
I would be very interested to hear your comments, and I will try to answer any questions you have for me.
Nansen, Norway and Armenia
Nansen, Norway and Armenia
Norway welcomes normalisation of relations between Armenia and Turkey
Hilser velkommen normalisering mellom Armenia og Tyrkia
The next step is to have the protocols ratified by the two countries’ parliaments.
Neste skritt er ratifikasjon av dokumentene i de to lands nasjonalforsamlinger.
Another important point is that this agreement could be instrumental in promoting peaceful solutions to other unresolved conflicts in the region,” Mr Støre said.
Samtidig er det viktig at denne enigheten også kan bidra til fredelige løsninger på andre utestående konflikter i regionen, sier utenriksministeren.
Agreement in the Joint Norwegian–Russian Fisheries Commission on quotas for 2011
Enighet i Den blandete norsk-russiske fiskerikommisjon om kvotene for 2011
These strategies have been a key factor in enabling next year’s quotas to be historically high”, comments the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
Disse strategiene har vært viktige for at kvotenivået til neste år er historisk høyt, sier fiskeri- og kystminister Lisbeth Berg-Hansen i en kommentar.
Norway welcomes agreement on disarmament
Norge ønsker enighet om nedrustning velkommen
The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomes this agreement.
Utenriksministeren ønsker enigheten velkommen.
In New York yesterday evening, agreement was reached between 189 countries on the way forward for disarmament efforts.
I New York ble det i går kveld oppnådd enighet mellom 189 land om det videre arbeidet med nedrustning.
“Norway welcomes the agreement on further disarmament efforts that has been reached by 189 countries.
- Norge ønsker den enigheten som er oppnådd mellom 189 land i nedrustningsarbeidet velkommen.
It demonstrates that the international community, within the framework of the UN, is able to cooperate on issues that are crucial for our common security,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
Dette viser at verdenssamfunnet med FN som ramme kan samarbeide om spørsmål som er avgjørende for vår felles sikkerhet, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The 189 countries that gathered in New York are parties to the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT).
De 189 landene som var samlet i New York, er parter til Avtalen om ikke- spredning av atomvåpen.
They meet every five years to review progress.
De møtes hvert femte år for å gjennomgå arbeidet med avtalen.
The Review Conference in 2005 ended in fiasco.
I 2005 endte konferansen i fiasko.
This time too, the negotiations were tough.
Det har heller ikke vært enkle forhandlinger denne gangen.
“It is extremely important that we have reached agreement now, for the credibility of the NPT was at stake.
- Det er svært viktig at det ble oppnådd enighet nå - ikke- spredningsavtalens troverdighet stod på spill, sier utenriksministeren.
“Norway would have liked to have seen an even more ambitious action plan for a world free of nuclear weapons and stronger non-proliferation measures.
- Norge skulle gjerne ha sett en enda mer ambisiøs handlingsplan for å realisere en verden fri for atomvåpen og sterkere tiltak for ikke-spredning.
But the result we achieved is a good, firm departure point for our further efforts,” said Mr Støre.
Men resultatet vi fikk er godt og et solid utgangspunkt for vårt videre arbeid, sier Støre.
This has long been a contended issue, and could have prevented final agreement,” Mr Støre continued.
Dette har lenge vært et stridstema, og kunne ha forhindret et sluttresultat, sier utenriksministeren.
This was an advantage for all parties that wanted to see a strong result,” Mr Støre said.
Dette var en styrke for alle som ønsket et sterkt resultat, sier utenriksministeren.
Global disarmament efforts have gained new momentum, for example with the leadership shown by President Barack Obama in this area, and US–Russian agreement on a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).
Det globale nedrustningsarbeidet har fått ny dynamikk med det lederskapet som blant annet President Barack Obama har vist på dette området og gjennom den amerikansk-russiske enigheten om en ny START-avtale.
A Norwegian perspective
A Norwegian perspective
Contribution to the book “Deutschland in der Globalisierung – Chancen und Herausforderungen”, edited by Dr. Peter Struck and Dr. Ditmar Staffelt, Members of the German Bundestag, published on Detlef Prinz, Berlin December 2008
Contribution to the book “Deutschland in der Globalisierung – Chancen und Herausforderungen”, edited by Dr. Peter Struck and Dr. Ditmar Staffelt, Members of the German Bundestag, published on Detlef Prinz, Berlin December 2008
- A world free of nuclear weapons has been a longstanding objective of Norway’s foreign policy.
- A world free of nuclear weapons has been a longstanding objective of Norway’s foreign policy.
Indeed, all parties to the Non-proliferation Treaty, as well as numerous civil society groups in nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states alike, are committed to this goal, Foreign Minister Støre writes in an article in a German book.
Indeed, all parties to the Non-proliferation Treaty, as well as numerous civil society groups in nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states alike, are committed to this goal, skriver Støre i en artikkel i et tysk bokprosjekt.
I believe that improved security for all can be achieved at considerably lower levels of armament than current levels.
I believe that improved security for all can be achieved at considerably lower levels of armament than current levels.
Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation are integral elements of Norway’s security policy.
Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation are integral elements of Norway’s security policy.
A lower level of armaments, combined with transparency and verification mechanisms and stringent measures to prevent proliferation, will provide increased security for all.
A lower level of armaments, combined with transparency and verification mechanisms and stringent measures to prevent proliferation, will provide increased security for all.
At the same time it will make resources available for economic and social development.
At the same time it will make resources available for economic and social development.
Norway has three main objectives for its disarmament efforts.
Norway has three main objectives for its disarmament efforts.
First, we are working to secure a world free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.
First, we are working to secure a world free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.
Second, we are seeking to ensure security and stability at the lowest possible level of armament through agreements that are binding under international law.
Second, we are seeking to ensure security and stability at the lowest possible level of armament through agreements that are binding under international law.
Third, we are working to eliminate conventional weapons that cause unacceptable human suffering.
Third, we are working to eliminate conventional weapons that cause unacceptable human suffering.
Many countries share our views and objectives on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
Many countries share our views and objectives on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
However, I would like to highlight the special relationship we enjoy with Germany in this field.
However, I would like to highlight the special relationship we enjoy with Germany in this field.
We are working closely and constructively on these issues with our German partners in all international forums, including NATO, where we are actively engaged in reviving the Alliance’s emphasis on disarmament and arms control.
We are working closely and constructively on these issues with our German partners in all international forums, including NATO, where we are actively engaged in reviving the Alliance’s emphasis on disarmament and arms control.
Elimination of weapons of mass destruction
Elimination of weapons of mass destruction
A world free of nuclear weapons has been a longstanding objective of Norway’s foreign policy.
A world free of nuclear weapons has been a longstanding objective of Norway’s foreign policy.
Indeed, all parties to the Non-proliferation Treaty, as well as numerous civil society groups in nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states alike, are committed to this goal.
Indeed, all parties to the Non-proliferation Treaty, as well as numerous civil society groups in nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states alike, are committed to this goal.
Much progress was made up until the 1990s.
Much progress was made up until the 1990s.
Since then, we have witnessed a nuclear renaissance despite the persistent threat of nuclear war and accidents and the growing risk of proliferation and nuclear terrorism.
Since then, we have witnessed a nuclear renaissance despite the persistent threat of nuclear war and accidents and the growing risk of proliferation and nuclear terrorism.
North Korea has acquired nuclear weapons.
North Korea has acquired nuclear weapons.
So have India and Pakistan.
So have India and Pakistan.
There are deep uncertainties regarding Iran’s nuclear intentions.
There are deep uncertainties regarding Iran’s nuclear intentions.
Israel’s “neither confirm nor deny policy” is not reassuring.
Israel’s “neither confirm nor deny policy” is not reassuring.
And most nuclear weapon states are modernising their nuclear arsenal despite their obligation to reduce their dependence on, and eventually abolish, their nuclear arms.
And most nuclear weapon states are modernising their nuclear arsenal despite their obligation to reduce their dependence on, and eventually abolish, their nuclear arms.
It simply does not make any sense that, 20 years after the Cold War, there are more than 25 000 nuclear weapons in the world.
It simply does not make any sense that, 20 years after the Cold War, there are more than 25 000 nuclear weapons in the world.
A small fraction of these weapons would be sufficient to eliminate most life on earth.
A small fraction of these weapons would be sufficient to eliminate most life on earth.
Achieving a world free of nuclear weapons will require a reversal of the last year’s developments and a new commitment to nuclear disarmament.
Achieving a world free of nuclear weapons will require a reversal of the last year’s developments and a new commitment to nuclear disarmament.
Fortunately, there are signs in many countries of a growing consensus, among politicians and the public alike, that global security will be enhanced by the elimination of nuclear arms and that the security of even the most powerful states will be better served in a world without nuclear arms.
Fortunately, there are signs in many countries of a growing consensus, among politicians and the public alike, that global security will be enhanced by the elimination of nuclear arms and that the security of even the most powerful states will be better served in a world without nuclear arms.
I fully agree with what my friend and colleague Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, said during the Munich Conference on Security Policy in February 2008.
I fully agree with what my friend and colleague Frank-Walter Steinmeier, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, said during the Munich Conference on Security Policy in February 2008.
“Disarmament and arms control therefore belong right at the top of a new transatlantic agenda, alongside the major future topics of climate change and energy security”.
“Disarmament and arms control therefore belong right at the top of a new transatlantic agenda, alongside the major future topics of climate change and energy security”.
Later the same month I had the privilege of hosting an international conference on nuclear disarmament together with former Senator Sam Nunn and former Secretary of State George Shultz.
Later the same month I had the privilege of hosting an international conference on nuclear disarmament together with former Senator Sam Nunn and former Secretary of State George Shultz.
The conference gathered some of the world’s leading experts on nuclear issues.
The conference gathered some of the world’s leading experts on nuclear issues.
There was remarkable consensus on the advisability of moving towards elimination of nuclear weapons.
There was remarkable consensus on the advisability of moving towards elimination of nuclear weapons.
It was underlined that if we are to make progress, the personal engagement of national leaders is imperative; their leadership is needed in order to involve key stakeholders and build public support.
It was underlined that if we are to make progress, the personal engagement of national leaders is imperative; their leadership is needed in order to involve key stakeholders and build public support.
The conference also agreed that taking disarmament seriously means that we must begin taking concrete steps in that direction.
The conference also agreed that taking disarmament seriously means that we must begin taking concrete steps in that direction.
Nuclear weapons cannot be eliminated overnight.
Nuclear weapons cannot be eliminated overnight.
There can be no fast track.
There can be no fast track.
Elimination will have to be a gradual process based on verified reductions over time.
Elimination will have to be a gradual process based on verified reductions over time.
At some stage we have to start discussing how to organise a post-nuclear weapon era.
At some stage we have to start discussing how to organise a post-nuclear weapon era.
But our more immediate goal should be to achieve security and stability at a much lower level of nuclear armament.
But our more immediate goal should be to achieve security and stability at a much lower level of nuclear armament.
To this end, we should focus on the following steps:
To this end, we should focus on the following steps:
Firstly, reduction in the number of nuclear warheads.
Firstly, reduction in the number of nuclear warheads.
Given the fact that the US and Russia possess more than 95 per cent of the world’s nuclear arsenals, they must take the lead.
Given the fact that the US and Russia possess more than 95 per cent of the world’s nuclear arsenals, they must take the lead.
There have been considerable reductions since the end of the Cold War, but much still remains to be done.
There have been considerable reductions since the end of the Cold War, but much still remains to be done.
As a first step, the bilateral US-Russian START and SORT treaties need to be replaced by new binding agreements on further cuts in strategic nuclear arsenals.
As a first step, the bilateral US-Russian START and SORT treaties need to be replaced by new binding agreements on further cuts in strategic nuclear arsenals.
Other nuclear weapon states must follow suit.
Other nuclear weapon states must follow suit.
Secondly, we must prevent any possibility of a new nuclear arms race.
Secondly, we must prevent any possibility of a new nuclear arms race.
A legally binding and comprehensive ban on nuclear testing and on the production of fissile materials for weapons purposes are essential tools in this respect.
A legally binding and comprehensive ban on nuclear testing and on the production of fissile materials for weapons purposes are essential tools in this respect.
Agreements must be transparent and verifiable so that the international community can feel confident that no nuclear warheads are produced in secrecy.
Agreements must be transparent and verifiable so that the international community can feel confident that no nuclear warheads are produced in secrecy.
Thirdly, we must reduce the importance of nuclear weapons in security policy.
Thirdly, we must reduce the importance of nuclear weapons in security policy.
This could be done in a number of ways.
This could be done in a number of ways.
Steps must be taken to reduce the operational status of deployed weapons in order to prevent accidental use.
Steps must be taken to reduce the operational status of deployed weapons in order to prevent accidental use.
We should diminish the geographical scope of nuclear weapons by supporting the establishment of regional nuclear weapon free zones.
We should diminish the geographical scope of nuclear weapons by supporting the establishment of regional nuclear weapon free zones.
We should encourage nuclear weapon states to provide assurances not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states, particularly states belonging to nuclear-free zones.
We should encourage nuclear weapon states to provide assurances not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states, particularly states belonging to nuclear-free zones.
We need to reassess the role of deterrence.
We need to reassess the role of deterrence.
The deterrent role of nuclear weapons should also be discussed in NATO.
The deterrent role of nuclear weapons should also be discussed in NATO.
Germany and Norway have sought to foster a candid discussion of this question in the Alliance.
Germany and Norway have sought to foster a candid discussion of this question in the Alliance.