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There must be a distinction between member states and observers.
There must be a distinction between member states and observers.
In Norway’s interests that the Arctic Council remains the relevant forum for cooperation (i.e. the international arena for global discussions on Arctic issues) not only for its eight member states, but also for other actors.
In Norway’s interests that the Arctic Council remains the relevant forum for cooperation (i.e. the international arena for global discussions on Arctic issues) not only for its eight member states, but also for other actors.
Pay tribute to the parliamentarians (the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, now meeting in Oslo), who are working actively to promote the work of the Council.
Pay tribute to the parliamentarians (the Standing Committee of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, now meeting in Oslo), who are working actively to promote the work of the Council.
Your initiatives to further Arctic cooperation are very valuable and important.
Your initiatives to further Arctic cooperation are very valuable and important.
Our approach in the Arctic and Barents cooperation: deal with concrete questions.
Our approach in the Arctic and Barents cooperation: deal with concrete questions.
Address common challenges together.
Address common challenges together.
Focus on initiatives on the ground.
Focus on initiatives on the ground.
A good thing that different regional bodies and initiatives can meet.
A good thing that different regional bodies and initiatives can meet.
Different roles and tasks.
Different roles and tasks.
Fisheries
Fisheries
Illustration: Fishing vessel.
Illustration: Fishing vessel.
The sound management of living resources.
The sound management of living resources.
A case in point is the joint Norwegian–Russian management of cod in the Barents Sea.
A case in point is the joint Norwegian–Russian management of cod in the Barents Sea.
Largest and best managed cod stock in the world.
Largest and best managed cod stock in the world.
Sound resource management.
Sound resource management.
Been successfully combating illegal fishing.
Been successfully combating illegal fishing.
Establishing common health, environment and safety standards for future economic activity, not least in the energy sector.
Establishing common health, environment and safety standards for future economic activity, not least in the energy sector.
The challenges of vast distances, sparse populations and a harsh climate.
The challenges of vast distances, sparse populations and a harsh climate.
Last but not least: nuclear safety, environment.
Last but not least: nuclear safety, environment.
The recently completed permanent storage facility for the reactor components of decommissioned submarines at Saida Bay outside Murmansk.
The recently completed permanent storage facility for the reactor components of decommissioned submarines at Saida Bay outside Murmansk.
Other issues: The lighthouse project, nuclear waste, etc.
Other issues: The lighthouse project, nuclear waste, etc.
Illustration: Overview Arctic ocean (blue-green map).
Illustration: Overview Arctic ocean (blue-green map).
In conclusion – and looking ahead (and my favourite map):
In conclusion – and looking ahead (and my favourite map):
Maintain low tension, a fundamental concern.
Maintain low tension, a fundamental concern.
High North – low tension.
High North – low tension.
Increased interest in the region is not “threatening” or conducive to conflict.
Increased interest in the region is not “threatening” or conducive to conflict.
Natural and self-evident need to consistently and predictably exercise authority and sovereignty in this region as well.
Natural and self-evident need to consistently and predictably exercise authority and sovereignty in this region as well.
We need a sober, knowledge-based understanding of the situation to avoid security misunderstandings and misperceptions.
We need a sober, knowledge-based understanding of the situation to avoid security misunderstandings and misperceptions.
The policies and mechanisms that prevail in the region will ensure that cooperation, not confrontation, continues to characterise the region.
The policies and mechanisms that prevail in the region will ensure that cooperation, not confrontation, continues to characterise the region.
The Arctic is subject to international law in the same way as other regions.
The Arctic is subject to international law in the same way as other regions.
There is no “race for the Arctic”.
There is no “race for the Arctic”.
The Norwegian High North Policy
The Norwegian High North Policy
Norway to send delegation to Madagascar
Norge sender delegasjon til Madagaskar
The Norwegian delegation will meet local politicians, NGOs, other donor countries and UN organisations in Madagascar with a view to gaining a better overview of the situation in the country.
Den norske delegasjonen skal møte lokale politikere, frivillige organisasjoner, andre giverland og FN på Madagaskar.
«There is an urgent need for a democratic solution to the current situation in Madagascar,» commented Mr Solheim.
– Det haster med å finne en demokratisk løsning for situasjonen på Madagaskar.
«The country is moving towards an economic disaster.
Landet er på vei mot en økonomisk katastrofe.
So far, no country has recognised Andry Rajoelina’s transitional government.
Ingen land har så langt anerkjent overgangsregimet til Andry Rajoelina.
Both the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have suspended Madagascar.
Og både Den afrikanske union (AU) og Southern African Development Community (SADC) har suspendert Madagaskar.
Norway freezes aid to Madagascar
Norge fryser bistanden til Madagaskar
A number of other donor countries have also frozen their aid payments to Madagascar because of the uncertain situation in the country.
Flere andre giverland fryser også bistanden til Madagaskar som følge av den uoversiktlige situasjonen i landet.
Norway urges all parties concerned to engage in dialogue so that the crisis can be resolved in a manner that is in keeping with Madagascar’s constitution.
Partene oppfordres til dialog og at krisen må løses på en måte som er i tråd med Madagaskars grunnlov.
Norway condemns any attempt at a coup d’état, and calls on the parties to refrain from using violence and threats.
Norge fordømmer forsøk på statskupp, og anmoder partene til å avstå fra bruk av vold og trusler.
“We are assessing the situation on an ongoing basis.
- Situasjonen vurderes fortløpende.
Norway supports the mediation efforts being carried out under the auspices of the UN and the African Union (AU).
Norge støtter meklingsforsøkene som gjøres i regi av FN og Den afrikanske union (AU).
Norway supports reconciliation process in Madagascar
Norge støtter Madagaskars forsoningsprosess
Norway's Opening Address at the ICG-meeting on Somalia
Norges åpningsinnlegg under ICG-møtet om Somalia
Madrid, 27 September 2010
Madrid, 27. september 2010
In his opening address State Secretary Espen Barth Eide said: ”As the TFGs present transitional period has entered its final year, the situation in Mogadishu and large parts of the country is alarming.
I sitt åpningsinnlegg sa statssekretær Espen Barth Eide bl.a: ”As the TFGs present transitional period has entered its final year, the situation in Mogadishu and large parts of the country is alarming.
We are deeply concerned with both the security situation and with the state of affairs of the humanitarian side”.
We are deeply concerned with both the security situation and with the state of affairs of the humanitarian side”.
The International Contact Group on Somalia was established for the purpose of trying better to coordinate international efforts to assist Somalia in finding a way towards peace, security and stability.
The International Contact Group on Somalia was established for the purpose of trying better to coordinate international efforts to assist Somalia in finding a way towards peace, security and stability.
Through this, we also hoped gradually to be able to contribute to bring Somalia out of its status as a “failed state”, and create a better life for the people of Somalia.
Through this, we also hoped gradually to be able to contribute to bring Somalia out of its status as a “failed state”, and create a better life for the people of Somalia.
As we meet here in Madrid today, that originally small “group of friends” has now expanded to an ICG with somewhere between 30 – 40 members, which demonstrates the broad engagement of the international community in this crucially important issue.
As we meet here in Madrid today, that originally small “group of friends” has now expanded to an ICG with somewhere between 30 – 40 members, which demonstrates the broad engagement of the international community in this crucially important issue.
In spite of this, however, we are still far from achieving the vision and the objectives that we set for ourselves.
In spite of this, however, we are still far from achieving the vision and the objectives that we set for ourselves.
Most Somalis would probably say they are worse off today than they were five years ago, and countries in the region are, quite understandably, even more concerned about developments in Somalia.
Most Somalis would probably say they are worse off today than they were five years ago, and countries in the region are, quite understandably, even more concerned about developments in Somalia.
As the TFGs present transition period has entered its final year , the situation in Mogadishu and large parts of the country is alarming.
As the TFGs present transition period has entered its final year , the situation in Mogadishu and large parts of the country is alarming.
We are deeply concerned with both the security situation and with the state of affairs on the humanitarian side.
We are deeply concerned with both the security situation and with the state of affairs on the humanitarian side.
Al-Shabaab and other extremist groups are in control of a most of South-Central Somalia.
Al-Shabaab and other extremist groups are in control of a most of South-Central Somalia.
The Transitional Federal Institutions seem to be more occupied with internal divisions and squabble over political positions than to confront these groups effectively and to provide security for the population.
The Transitional Federal Institutions seem to be more occupied with internal divisions and squabble over political positions than to confront these groups effectively and to provide security for the population.
Regretfully, in the current circumstances the TFG is also not able to deliver any essential services to the civilian population in areas under its control, or to provide AMISOM with the necessary political support to function as an effective peacekeeping force.
Regretfully, in the current circumstances the TFG is also not able to deliver any essential services to the civilian population in areas under its control, or to provide AMISOM with the necessary political support to function as an effective peacekeeping force.
There is an obvious need to strengthen AMISOM as well as the Somali Transitional Federal Institutions, including the National Security Forces and the criminal justice system.
There is an obvious need to strengthen AMISOM as well as the Somali Transitional Federal Institutions, including the National Security Forces and the criminal justice system.
At the same time the present Somali leadership has to get its act together and show a unity of purpose both to the Somali people and to the international community.
At the same time the present Somali leadership has to get its act together and show a unity of purpose both to the Somali people and to the international community.
Neither AMISOM nor the international community can solve the problems in Somalia.
Neither AMISOM nor the international community can solve the problems in Somalia.
This is something that can only be done by the Somalis themselves.
This is something that can only be done by the Somalis themselves.
But we can assist.
But we can assist.
And let me reiterate that we are ready to assist - provided that we have a partner that we can work with and rely upon; a partner that has a vision and a determination to bring Somalia out of its present chaos and to improve the life of the ordinary Somali people.
And let me reiterate that we are ready to assist - provided that we have a partner that we can work with and rely upon; a partner that has a vision and a determination to bring Somalia out of its present chaos and to improve the life of the ordinary Somali people.
We encourage the involvement and empowerment of Somali women in the political process to achieve lasting peace.
We encourage the involvement and empowerment of Somali women in the political process to achieve lasting peace.
But, colleagues, time is short.
But, colleagues, time is short.
The present mandate of the Transitional institutions will come to an end in less than a year.
The present mandate of the Transitional institutions will come to an end in less than a year.
It is therefore urgent now to focus on the transitional tasks, including finalizing a new constitution and to pursue the process of national reconciliation with all the groups that are not yet a part of the Djibouti-process.
It is therefore urgent now to focus on the transitional tasks, including finalizing a new constitution and to pursue the process of national reconciliation with all the groups that are not yet a part of the Djibouti-process.
In this endeavour it may be useful also to draw on the experiences both of the large Somali Diaspora, and of the regional authorities in Somaliland - as well as in Puntland - which have proved to be more successful in dealing with such challenges.
In this endeavour it may be useful also to draw on the experiences both of the large Somali Diaspora, and of the regional authorities in Somaliland - as well as in Puntland - which have proved to be more successful in dealing with such challenges.
I would like to commend the successful recent elections and peaceful change of power in Somaliland.
I would like to commend the successful recent elections and peaceful change of power in Somaliland.
This should serve as an example for the rest of Somalia.
This should serve as an example for the rest of Somalia.
The Somali conflict cannot be solved by military means alone, and this is why it is vital to continue the process of reconciliation, and to build a broad alliance of all those who want to find a peaceful solution to Somalia’s problems, against those who seek power through brute force and terror.
The Somali conflict cannot be solved by military means alone, and this is why it is vital to continue the process of reconciliation, and to build a broad alliance of all those who want to find a peaceful solution to Somalia’s problems, against those who seek power through brute force and terror.
We are increasingly seeing that the present conflict is also a battle over the support of the Somali people.
We are increasingly seeing that the present conflict is also a battle over the support of the Somali people.
For this reason it is important that the TFG may be able to prove to the ordinary people that the government is relevant in their lives and that it is trying to do something for them, like providing certain basic services within the areas under its control.
For this reason it is important that the TFG may be able to prove to the ordinary people that the government is relevant in their lives and that it is trying to do something for them, like providing certain basic services within the areas under its control.
Unless the Transitional Institutions can gain the trust and support of the Somali people they are likely to loose out, no matter how many troops that AMISOM might be bringing into the country.
Unless the Transitional Institutions can gain the trust and support of the Somali people they are likely to loose out, no matter how many troops that AMISOM might be bringing into the country.
I believe we may now be entering a critical stage in Somalia.
I believe we may now be entering a critical stage in Somalia.
For this reason I also believe that our efforts to assist Somalia at the present time are even more crucial than before.
For this reason I also believe that our efforts to assist Somalia at the present time are even more crucial than before.
Likewise, we, the partners in the ICG, should be ready to seize the moment, and to go an extra mile, in order to support the Somali people in its quest for the peace, the security and the stability that they so very much need and deserve.
Likewise, we, the partners in the ICG, should be ready to seize the moment, and to go an extra mile, in order to support the Somali people in its quest for the peace, the security and the stability that they so very much need and deserve.
Magnificent opera building officialy handed over
Praktbygg overlevert
Ms Grande Røys emphasized that this is an opera for the entire nation, regardless of whether people live in Oslo, in a small community on the West coast or near the North Cape.
Grande Røys understreket at dette er hele Norges opera enten man bor på Grønland i Oslo, i Bremanger på Vestlandet eller ytterst i Lofoten.
Friday there was unanimous support for all choices made.
Fredag var det unison oppslutning om alle valg.
All speakers agreed that Norway now has one of the world’s greatest opera houses.
I rekken av talere var det enighet om at Norge har fått en av verdens flotteste operaer.
Minister of culture Trond Giske stated that this was the nation’s gift to its capital.
Kulturminister Trond Giske slo fast at dette var nasjonens gave til hovedstaden.
Image: Opera director Bjørn Simensen and managing director Bernt Bauge have just received the key to the new opera house from Minister of culture Trond Giske.
Bildetekst: Operasjef Bjørn Simensen og operadirektør Bernt Bauge har fått nøkkelen til den nye operaen av kulturminister Trond Giske.
Priority is given to education, humanitarian assistance, health and vaccination, private sector development, climate change and human rights.
Utdanning, humanitær bistand, helse og vaksine, næringsutvikling, klima, og menneskerettigheter prioriteres.
These are key areas for eradicating extreme poverty.
Dette er områder som er avgjørende for å utrydde ekstrem fattigdom.
Reforming development assistance
Reform i bistandsarbeidet
In 2013, Norway provided aid to 116 of the 148 that qualify as recipients of official development assistance.
I 2013 ble norske bistandsmidler kanalisert til 116 av de 148 landene som er godkjent for å motta slik støtte.
The Government is proposing to concentrate its efforts on 84 countries.
Regjeringen foreslår å konsentrere innsatsen om 84 land.
‘Our overriding aim is to ensure that Norwegian development assistance works and produces concrete results.
- Det viktigste for norsk bistand er at den virker, at vi oppnår konkrete resultater.
By targeting fewer countries, we can make Norwegian assistance more effective and easier to monitor,’ commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Ved at vi engasjerer oss i noe færre land kan vi gjøre bistanden mer effektiv og kontrollerbar, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The effect will be to simplify and improve the effectiveness of Norwegian development assistance.
Dette forenkler og forbedrer norsk bistand.
Increased support for education
Økt støtte til utdanning
There will be a historic emphasis on education in poor countries with an allocation of nearly NOK 2.4 billion in 2015.
Det blir en historisk satsing på utdanning i fattige land, med nærmere 2,4 milliarder kroner i 2015.
This is an increase of NOK 550 million compared with 2014.
Dette er en økning på 550 millioner kroner sammenlignet med 2014.
‘Universal education is a human right, and it is a prerequisite for growth and development.
- Utdanning for alle er en menneskerett og en betingelse for vekst og utvikling.
Education is key to making good choices later in life,’ said Mr Brende.
Utdanning er nøkkelen til gode valg senere i livet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
More funding for private sector development
Økt støtte til næringsutvikling
The Government is also increasing its funding for private sector development, especially through Norfund.
Regjeringen øker også innsatsen til næringsutvikling, blant annet gjennom Norfund.
This allocation is to be increased by NOK 290 million to a total of just under NOK 1.7 billion.
Støtten økes med 290 millioner kroner, til i overkant av 1,7 milliarder kroner.
‘Whereas we used to think in terms of aid to poor countries, we are now increasingly talking about creating a good framework for trade, investment, business development and growth in the private sector,’ said Mr Brende.
- Der vi før diskuterte bistand til fattige land, snakker vi nå i større grad om å legge grunnlag for økt handel, investeringer, næringsutvikling og vekst i privat sektor, sier Brende.
Emergency relief and humanitarian aid
Nødhjelp og humanitær bistand
The Government proposes an increase in humanitarian aid of NOK 424 million, bringing the total allocation for 2015 up to NOK 3.3 billion.
Regjeringen foreslår å øke den humanitære bistanden med 424 millioner kr til 3,3 milliarder kroner i 2015.
This is an increase of around 15 %.
Det er en økning på om lag 15 prosent.
In addition, Norway’s contribution to the World Food Programme (WFP) is to be increased by NOK 42 million to a total of NOK 212 million.
I tillegg øker støtten til Verdens Matvareprogram (WFP) med 42 millioner kroner til 212 millioner kroner.
‘The increase to the humanitarian budget will enable us to respond more quickly, more effectively and with more aid both to the existing crises and to any situations that arise or worsen in the year ahead,’ said Mr Brende.
- Budsjettøkningen vil sette oss i stand til å respondere raskere, mer effektivt og med større volum både på de eksisterende krisene og på nye situasjoner som måtte oppstå eller forverres i løpet av neste år, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
More support for Ukraine
Økt støtte til Ukraina
The Government therefore proposes to increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 160 million, to a total of NOK 200 million,’ said Mr Brende.
Regjeringen øker derfor støtten til Ukraina med 160 millioner kroner, til totalt 200 millioner kroner, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
In addition, the Government will increase Norway’s support to Moldova by NOK 20 million, to a total of NOK 50 million, and will continue to provide an allocation of NOK 40 million to Georgia.
I tillegg økes støtten til Moldova med 20 millioner kroner, til totalt 50 millioner kroner, og støtten til Georgia på 40 millioner kroner videreføres.
NOK 648 million more for efforts in the High North
Øker nordområdesatsingen med 648 millioner
‘We are moving from dialogue to action in in our High North policy.
– Vi går fra dialog til handling i nordområdepolitikken.
In the budget for 2015, we are seeking to promote the development of knowledge that will provide a basis for future business activity in the north.
I budsjettet for 2015 satser vi på kunnskapsinnhenting som vil gi fremtidig næringsvirksomhet i nord.
In order to ensure that economic activity is carried out in a responsible manner, we will also strengthen our emergency preparedness and environmental efforts,’ said Mr Brende.
For å sikre at økonomisk aktivitet skjer på en ansvarlig måte, vil vi også øke satsingen på beredskap og miljø, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The Government proposes an allocation of NOK 378.3 million for human rights efforts in 2015, an increase of NOK 30 million compared with 2014.
Regjeringen foreslår å bevilge 378,3 millioner kroner i 2015, en økning på 30 millioner kroner fra 2014.
This will be the starting point for a proactive human rights policy.
Dette gir grunnlag for å markere en offensiv menneskerettighetspolitikk.
Not only are we seeing brutal attacks on civilians in Syria, Iraq and in other conflict areas; we are also witnessing breaches of the freedoms of expression, assembly and association and discrimination against religious and sexual minorities in many countries.
Ikke bare gjennom uhyrlige overgrep overfor sivilbefolkningen i Syria, Irak og i andre konflikter.