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The Burmese authorities can and must take the steps needed to create growth and prosperity for a sorely tried people.
Burmas myndigheter må og kan ta de riktige veivalgene for å sørge for vekst og velstand for en hardt prøvet befolkning.
For the first time in many years, the military regime has announced that an election will be held this year.
For første gang på mange år har militærregimet annonsert at et valg vil finne sted i løpet av 2010.
So far, however, there are few signs that this will be the case.
Foreløpig er det få tegn til at dette vil oppnås.
I will therefore make it clear to the Burmese authorities that the democratic opposition and the various ethnic groups must be included in the election process and allowed to play a real role.
Derfor vil jeg være tydelig ovenfor burmesiske myndigheter på at den demokratiske opposisjonen og de etniske grupperingene må inkluderes i valgprosessen, og dette på en slik måte at de får spille en reell rolle.
Aung San Suu Kyi must be released from house arrest, all other political prisoners must also be released, and the election must be arranged in such a way as to ensure the free, fair and safe participation of the whole population.
Aung San Suu Kyi må løslates fra husarrest, de politiske fangene må få sin frihet og rammene rundt valget må legge til rette for fri, rettferdig og sikker deltakelse fra hele befolkningen.
The Burmese authorities are at a crossroads.
Burmesiske myndigheter har et valg.
If they choose the way to democracy and growth, the international community will strengthen its political and economic cooperation with the country.
Velger de veien mot demokrati og vekst, så vil det internasjonale samfunnet styrke sin politiske og økonomiske samhandling med Burma.
This is what we want to happen.
Det er dette vi ønsker å se.
For it is possible to exert an influence.
For det er mulig å påvirke.
Cyclone Nargis, which hit Burma nearly two years ago, was a huge humanitarian disaster.
Syklonen Nargis som rammet Burma for snart to år siden var en enorm humanitær katastrofe.
Although there is still great need, a substantial effort has been made to help the victims.
Selv om behovene fortsatt er store, er det gjennomført en betydelig innsats for å hjelpe de nødlidne.
It proved possible to bring in aid through joint national and international efforts.
Det har vist seg mulig å nå fram med hjelpen, gjennom felles nasjonal og internasjonal innsats.
Now we must build further on the cooperation established, encouraging the authorities to continue to facilitate humanitarian efforts and further open up the humanitarian space.
Nå må vi bygge videre på det samarbeidet som er etablert slik at myndighetene fortsetter å legge til rette for den humanitære innsatsen, og at det humanitære rommet åpnes ytterligere opp.
Burma will in all likelihood continue to be rich, poor and controversial.
Burma vil nok fortsette med å være rikt, fattig og omdiskutert i lang tid.
Many people have opinions about Burma.
Det er mange som mener mye om Burma.
Stability and development in the country will, not least, be of key importance for its neighbours.
Ikke minst har Burmas videre stabilitet og utvikling avgjørende betydning for landets naboer.
But it is within the country that its future will be decided.
Men det er inne i landet den videre utviklingen vil bli avgjort.
And the international community cannot refrain from engaging directly with those who are in the driving seat.
Da kan ikke det internasjonale samfunnet la være med å engasjere seg direkte med de som er avgjørende for landets utvikling.
Burma at a crossroads
Veivalg i Burma
Norway condemns violence in Burma
Norge fordømmer overgrep i Burma
"Norway is extremely concerned about the use of violence against peaceful demonstrators in Burma," says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Norge er svært bekymret over voldsbruken mot fredelige demonstranter i Burma, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
In New York, the Foreign Minister has discussed the situation with the UN envoy to Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, and stressed that Norway is supporting UN efforts in Burma.
I New York har utenriksministeren drøftet situasjonen med FNs spesialutsending for Burma, Ibrahim Gambari, og understreket norsk støtte til FNs arbeid overfor Burma.
Norwegian embassies have been instructed today to raise the situation in Burma with key countries in the region, including China and India.
Norske ambassader har i dag fått instruks om å ta opp situasjonen i Burma med sentrale land i regionen, herunder Kina og India.
These countries are being encouraged to help to bring about a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Landene oppfordres til å bidra til en fredelig løsning på konflikten.
Norway has supported the Burmese people for a number of years.
Norge har i flere år støttet det burmesiske folk.
So far this year Norway has allocated NOK 55 million to support measures inside Burma and assist refugees on the border with Thailand and Bangladesh.
Så langt i år har Norge gitt 55 millioner i støtte til tiltak inne i Burma og til flyktninger på grensen til Thailand og Bangladesh.
Norway has repeatedly called on the regime in Burma to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners.
Norge har gjentatte ganger krevd at regimet i Burma må løslate Aung San Suu Kyi og alle andre politiske fanger.
Norway gives NOK 60 million in budget support to Burundi
Norge gir 60 millioner kroner i budsjettstøtte til Burundi
“The past two years with an elected government are the longest period of democratic rule in the country’s history.
– De siste to årene med et folkevalgt styre er den lengste perioden med demokratisk styre i landets historie.
Burundi’s peace remains fragile.
Freden i Burundi er fortsatt skjør.
Norwegian support to Burundi will total approximately NOK 100 million in 2007.
Norges totale støtte til Burundi i inneværende år er på om lag 100 millioner kroner.
This amount includes not only budget support, but also humanitarian assistance, support for refugees returning from Tanzania, and support for demobilisation.
I tillegg til budsjettstøtten omfatter denne støtten humanitær bistand, støtte til flyktninger som vender tilbake fra Tanzania, og støtte til demobilisering.
Norway is also contributing through the UN Peacebuilding Fund.
Norge støtter også Burundi gjennom FNs fredsbyggingsfond.
Wilton Park Confrence, 18 February 2010
Wilton Park-konferansen, 18. februar 2010
The Arctic is subject to international law in the same way as other regions.
- Arctic is subject to international law in the same way as other regions.
There is no “race for the Arctic”; the fact that one state undertakes an activity does not prevent other states from doing the same, on the contrary.
There is no “race for the Arctic”; the fact that one state undertakes an activity does not prevent other states from doing the same, on the contrary.
There is no “zero-sum game”, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech at the Wilton Park Conference on 18 February 2010.
There is no “zero-sum game” sa utenriksministeren bl.a. i sitt innlegg på Wilton Park-konferansen 18. februar.
Talking points
Utenriksministerens innlegg var basert på følgende momenter.
Introductory remarks
Introductory remarks
Since my government took office in 2005: High North issues at top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda.
Since my government took office in 2005: High North issues at top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda.
Perspectives
Perspectives
Norway’s perspective of the High North.
Norway’s perspective of the High North.
Today this perspective is becoming more and more familiar, as interest in the Arctic region is growing fast.
Today this perspective is becoming more and more familiar, as interest in the Arctic region is growing fast.
True, the central part of the Arctic is uninhabited, since it is an ocean.
True, the central part of the Arctic is uninhabited, since it is an ocean.
But centred around it you find the northern territories of several states, which have been inhabited since the beginning of recorded history.
But centred around it you find the northern territories of several states, which have been inhabited since the beginning of recorded history.
Now, the Arctic merits serious consideration also beyond its limits, for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
Now, the Arctic merits serious consideration also beyond its limits, for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
Developments in the Arctic have global ramifications, and global actors have legitimate interests in the region and a valuable contribution to make.
Developments in the Arctic have global ramifications, and global actors have legitimate interests in the region and a valuable contribution to make.
I will focus on three main aspects:
I will focus on three main aspects:
- The drivers behind the increased interest in the region – climate change and new sailing routes, petroleum resources, and Russia; - The fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic, and - The main challenges and opportunities ahead of us, and the special responsibility of the coastal states.
- The drivers behind the increased interest in the region – climate change and new sailing routes, petroleum resources, and Russia; - The fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic, and - The main challenges and opportunities ahead of us, and the special responsibility of the coastal states.
The Arctic has traditionally had a rather mystical allure due to its remoteness and its pristine nature.
The Arctic has traditionally had a rather mystical allure due to its remoteness and its pristine nature.
We must continue to allow ourselves to be moved by its beauty.
We must continue to allow ourselves to be moved by its beauty.
But at the same time, in the political dimension, we sometimes need to put some facts on the table and correct some common misunderstandings.
But at the same time, in the political dimension, we sometimes need to put some facts on the table and correct some common misunderstandings.
Man-made climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity today.
Man-made climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity today.
We need to work closely together towards the next climate summit in Mexico later this year
We need to work closely together towards the next climate summit in Mexico later this year
It is important to note that almost all environmental threats in the Arctic originate outside the region (heavy metals etc. in the food chain; nuclear isotopes; black carbon)
It is important to note that almost all environmental threats in the Arctic originate outside the region (heavy metals etc. in the food chain; nuclear isotopes; black carbon)
We encourage international cooperation in this field – more than a dozen nations are engaged in research activities year-round in Ny Ålesund; and we are developing an international centre in Tromsø.
We encourage international cooperation in this field – more than a dozen nations are engaged in research activities year-round in Ny Ålesund; and we are developing an international centre in Tromsø.
Key driver 2: New sailing routes
Key driver 2: New sailing routes
This map highlights some of the main stake-holders: big economies like China, Japan and Korea, with high import/export volumes.
This map highlights some of the main stake-holders: big economies like China, Japan and Korea, with high import/export volumes.
An ice free Arctic could shorten distances between the North Atlantic basin and East Asia by about 40 percent.
An ice free Arctic could shorten distances between the North Atlantic basin and East Asia by about 40 percent.
This picture shows a German commercial freighter sailing along Russia’s northern coast last September, escorted by a Russian ice-breaker.
This picture shows a German commercial freighter sailing along Russia’s northern coast last September, escorted by a Russian ice-breaker.
A pioneering undertaking.
A pioneering undertaking.
Several logistic, administrative etc. matters to resolve before this becomes an everyday event.
Several logistic, administrative etc. matters to resolve before this becomes an everyday event.
Challenges: safety of navigation, search and rescue capacity.
Challenges: safety of navigation, search and rescue capacity.
Key driver 3: Potential for petroleum resources
Key driver 3: Potential for petroleum resources
The third driver behind the increased attention is the global interest in petroleum resources.
The third driver behind the increased attention is the global interest in petroleum resources.
The resources are vast (possibly 24 % of undiscovered resources) and, in technical terms they are becoming more accessible.
The resources are vast (possibly 24 % of undiscovered resources) and, in technical terms they are becoming more accessible.
But investment costs are huge, perhaps prohibitive at present, and prospects are uncertain.
But investment costs are huge, perhaps prohibitive at present, and prospects are uncertain.
Today, no one can say for certain when, and on what scale, development of these resources will take off.
Today, no one can say for certain when, and on what scale, development of these resources will take off.
Critical factors:
Critical factors:
World demand, world gas prices
World demand, world gas prices
Discoveries in other petroleum provinces, future scale of shale gas extraction, and global LNG supply and capacity
Discoveries in other petroleum provinces, future scale of shale gas extraction, and global LNG supply and capacity
The pace of development of alternative sources, renewables
The pace of development of alternative sources, renewables
Stockman: Decision put off again, postponed until next year
Stockman: Decision put off again, postponed until next year
Key driver 4: Developments in Russia
Key driver 4: Developments in Russia
Fourth driver: Russia - after the dissolution of the Soviet Union – finding its place (on global scene)
Fourth driver: Russia - after the dissolution of the Soviet Union – finding its place (on global scene)
Fundamentals, legal
Fundamentals, legal
Representatives of all the 5 Arctic coastal states, at Ilulissat, Greenland in 2008.
Representatives of all the 5 Arctic coastal states, at Ilulissat, Greenland in 2008.
As I have already mentioned: All land in the Arctic belongs to established national states, and these states have the same rights and responsibilities here as elsewhere, in accordance with international law.
As I have already mentioned: All land in the Arctic belongs to established national states, and these states have the same rights and responsibilities here as elsewhere, in accordance with international law.
Between them – an ocean, where the rights and responsibilities of the coastal states extend in accordance with the principles that apply to all seas.
Between them – an ocean, where the rights and responsibilities of the coastal states extend in accordance with the principles that apply to all seas.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is fundamental.
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is fundamental.
All states abide by its provisions (including the US, which has not yet ratified the convention)
All states abide by its provisions (including the US, which has not yet ratified the convention)
Ilulissat: Coastal states in full agreement on the fundamentals.
Ilulissat: Coastal states in full agreement on the fundamentals.
An orderly process.
An orderly process.
Example here: The recommendation of the Commission on the Extension of the Continental Shelf with regard to Norway.
Example here: The recommendation of the Commission on the Extension of the Continental Shelf with regard to Norway.
Questions to be clarified, but no disputes of principle.
Questions to be clarified, but no disputes of principle.
During last years: Several countries have presented what is commonly referred to as Arctic strategies, or policy documents related to the Arctic.
During last years: Several countries have presented what is commonly referred to as Arctic strategies, or policy documents related to the Arctic.
These policy documents are written in somewhat different national contexts.
These policy documents are written in somewhat different national contexts.
But strikingly, they reveal a fundamentally common approach, emphasising:
But strikingly, they reveal a fundamentally common approach, emphasising:
- The primacy of international law
- The primacy of international law
- The need for adequate presence
- The need for adequate presence
- The need to strike the right balance between conservation and development
- The need to strike the right balance between conservation and development
- The necessity of international cooperation
- The necessity of international cooperation
Norway’s view: it is a good thing that other countries pay attention to the Arctic.
Norway’s view: it is a good thing that other countries pay attention to the Arctic.
Will engage in dialogue with others concerning the approaches we find in these policy documents (e.g. preliminary signals from European Parliament, advocating a Treaty for the Arctic.
Will engage in dialogue with others concerning the approaches we find in these policy documents (e.g. preliminary signals from European Parliament, advocating a Treaty for the Arctic.
Now: this idea is abandoned – for reasons I mentioned.
Now: this idea is abandoned – for reasons I mentioned.
Arctic = ocean)
Arctic = ocean)
Fundamentals, political
Fundamentals, political
Well established patters of international cooperation in the Arctic: The Arctic Council, the Barents Council, NEAFC (North East Atlantic Fisheries Commisssion), good-neighbourly bilateral relationships.
Well established patters of international cooperation in the Arctic: The Arctic Council, the Barents Council, NEAFC (North East Atlantic Fisheries Commisssion), good-neighbourly bilateral relationships.
Russia a key actor, and a responsible actor.
Russia a key actor, and a responsible actor.
Major legitimate interests: “Half of the Arctic”, more than half of the region’s resources (perhaps as much as 70 %), proud scientific traditions.
Major legitimate interests: “Half of the Arctic”, more than half of the region’s resources (perhaps as much as 70 %), proud scientific traditions.
The Arctic an important arena for developing pragmatic cooperation and partnerships between Russia and other states.
The Arctic an important arena for developing pragmatic cooperation and partnerships between Russia and other states.
The Arctic Council:
The Arctic Council:
The only truly circumpolar organisation, this is vital
The only truly circumpolar organisation, this is vital
Increasing role, has grown in strength over past 3 years or so; secretariat in Tromsø
Increasing role, has grown in strength over past 3 years or so; secretariat in Tromsø
Policy shaping, not decision making
Policy shaping, not decision making
Main achievements so far: Environment, shipping.
Main achievements so far: Environment, shipping.
Topical issue: development of a code for ships operating in polar areas – IMO.
Topical issue: development of a code for ships operating in polar areas – IMO.
I am going there tomorrow
I am going there tomorrow
Common interests of Arctic states – does NOT imply exclusiveness
Common interests of Arctic states – does NOT imply exclusiveness
All the same: forces of international economic cooperation, globalisation etc. apply here as elsewhere
All the same: forces of international economic cooperation, globalisation etc. apply here as elsewhere
Therefore: Norway welcomes new permanent observers, countries with serious interest – as well as the European Commission
Therefore: Norway welcomes new permanent observers, countries with serious interest – as well as the European Commission
Important to retain the Council as the international arena for global discussions on Arctic issues
Important to retain the Council as the international arena for global discussions on Arctic issues
The Barents Cooperation:
The Barents Cooperation:
Established in 1993.
Established in 1993.
Post Cold War.
Post Cold War.
A success story that merits more attention
A success story that merits more attention
Members: Both state-level (BEAC – four states) and regional (BRC – 13 regions/counties) level.
Members: Both state-level (BEAC – four states) and regional (BRC – 13 regions/counties) level.
This dual level membership a particular component of the Barents cooperation – an institution for and by the people who live there
This dual level membership a particular component of the Barents cooperation – an institution for and by the people who live there
Area: 1,75 million square km
Area: 1,75 million square km
Northern Scandinavia and Northwest Russia: by far the most densely populated part of the wider Arctic region.
Northern Scandinavia and Northwest Russia: by far the most densely populated part of the wider Arctic region.
The only place where nations with such different cultures and histories border on each other.
The only place where nations with such different cultures and histories border on each other.
Successful cooperation based on concrete results
Successful cooperation based on concrete results
Our approach in the Arctic and Barents cooperations has been to i) answer the concrete questions at hand, and ii) to address common challenges together.
Our approach in the Arctic and Barents cooperations has been to i) answer the concrete questions at hand, and ii) to address common challenges together.
Focus on initiatives on the ground, instead of high-profile policy statements in the capitals only.
Focus on initiatives on the ground, instead of high-profile policy statements in the capitals only.
Believe this is a wise and valuable approach.
Believe this is a wise and valuable approach.
On European scene: It is a good thing that different regional bodies and initiatives can meet and exchange views and experiences.
On European scene: It is a good thing that different regional bodies and initiatives can meet and exchange views and experiences.
The sound management of living resources: a case in point is the common Norwegian-Russian management of the Barents cod; the largest (and best managed) stock of cod in the world, because of sound resource management (will come back to this later).
The sound management of living resources: a case in point is the common Norwegian-Russian management of the Barents cod; the largest (and best managed) stock of cod in the world, because of sound resource management (will come back to this later).
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 newly completed permanent storage facility for the reactor components of decommissioned submarines at Sayda Bay outside Murmansk.
The newly completed permanent storage facility for the reactor components of decommissioned submarines at Sayda Bay outside Murmansk.
NB: The contribution of the UK, financially and otherwise, to the handling of the remnants from the Cold War in Northwest Russia has been most generous and extremely valuable.
NB: The contribution of the UK, financially and otherwise, to the handling of the remnants from the Cold War in Northwest Russia has been most generous and extremely valuable.
Security issues are part of the equation, though in a context of stability and co-operation rather than tension and conflict potential.
Security issues are part of the equation, though in a context of stability and co-operation rather than tension and conflict potential.
= High North, low tension
= High North, low tension
Looking ahead: Main challenges and opportunities:
Looking ahead: Main challenges and opportunities:
Preserve the low tension, a fundamental concern
Preserve the low tension, a fundamental concern
Increased attention to the region is by no means inherently threatening or conducive to conflict.
Increased attention to the region is by no means inherently threatening or conducive to conflict.