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Three driving forces: climate change, resources (oil, gas, fisheries) and Norway’s relations with Russia.
Three driving forces: climate change, resources (oil, gas, fisheries) and Norway’s relations with Russia.
An area of rapid change, where we have important interests to safeguard.
An area of rapid change, where we have important interests to safeguard.
Illustration: Photo.
Illustration: Photo.
Border Norway/Russia (land)
Border Norway/Russia (land)
Now, borders - Norway and Russia have been at peace with each other for a thousand years.
Now, borders - Norway and Russia have been at peace with each other for a thousand years.
An established land border of 196 kilometres since 1826, but the maritime border in the north was not finally established until this year.
An established land border of 196 kilometres since 1826, but the maritime border in the north was not finally established until this year.
Illustration: Signing of agreement in Murmansk.
Illustration: Signing of agreement in Murmansk.
Stoltenberg – Putin.
Stoltenberg – Putin.
Støre – Lavrov.
Støre – Lavrov.
On 15 September 2010 in Murmansk: Signing of a landmark agreement (photo: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
On 15 September 2010 in Murmansk: Signing of a landmark agreement (photo: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
President Dmitri Medvedev and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg were present).
President Dmitri Medvedev and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg were present).
An exceptional event, both for Norway and for Russia.
An exceptional event, both for Norway and for Russia.
Close to 40 years of negotiations.
Close to 40 years of negotiations.
At long last we could sign the Treaty on Maritime Delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
At long last we could sign the Treaty on Maritime Delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
Showed the world how good neighbours resolve border disputes by means of peaceful negotiations firmly based on modern principles of international law.
Showed the world how good neighbours resolve border disputes by means of peaceful negotiations firmly based on modern principles of international law.
(Agreement reached on 27 April 2010 during President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo).
(Agreement reached on 27 April 2010 during President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo).
Illustration: Map.
Illustration: Map.
Maritime delimitation.
Maritime delimitation.
Will form the basis for determining the Norwegian and Russian zones and our respective continental shelves in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
Will form the basis for determining the Norwegian and Russian zones and our respective continental shelves in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
Will ensure clarity and stability with regard to jurisdiction, law enforcement and the management of resources.
Will ensure clarity and stability with regard to jurisdiction, law enforcement and the management of resources.
Will open up new cooperation possibilities in our common High North, onshore as well as offshore.
Will open up new cooperation possibilities in our common High North, onshore as well as offshore.
Of great importance for further scientific and technological cooperation.
Of great importance for further scientific and technological cooperation.
So this is a new scenario/new horizon.
So this is a new scenario/new horizon.
Illustration: “Old photo” (1980s).
Illustration: “Old photo” (1980s).
Storskog, border Norway/Russia (land).
Storskog, border Norway/Russia (land).
During the Cold War, this border epitomised the iron curtain.
During the Cold War, this border epitomised the iron curtain.
Norway/a NATO country and the Soviet Union/the Warsaw Pact.
Norway/a NATO country and the Soviet Union/the Warsaw Pact.
West/East.
West/East.
Remember, Norway the only NATO country to share a border with the Soviet Union.
Remember, Norway the only NATO country to share a border with the Soviet Union.
The Kola Peninsula one of the most heavily militarised areas in the world.
The Kola Peninsula one of the most heavily militarised areas in the world.
The antagonism at the time created tension and fear.
The antagonism at the time created tension and fear.
Now an area of increasing cross-border cooperation:
Now an area of increasing cross-border cooperation:
Border crossings have increased more than 30-fold these past 20 years, from 3000 a year (in 1991) to close to 110 000 today, and
Border crossings have increased more than 30-fold these past 20 years, from 3000 a year (in 1991) to close to 110 000 today, and
we are working together with the Russian authorities to facilitate cross-border activities even further.
we are working together with the Russian authorities to facilitate cross-border activities even further.
Illustration: Street signs, Kirkenes (photo).
Illustration: Street signs, Kirkenes (photo).
What has happened is remarkable.
What has happened is remarkable.
People and businesses have come to know each other and develop friendships and partnerships thanks to the elementary fact that communication and cross-border cooperation are legal and encouraged on both sides.
People and businesses have come to know each other and develop friendships and partnerships thanks to the elementary fact that communication and cross-border cooperation are legal and encouraged on both sides.
Today Norwegian is spoken on street corners in Murmansk.
Today Norwegian is spoken on street corners in Murmansk.
In Kirkenes the road signs in Russian.
In Kirkenes the road signs in Russian.
A new paradigm, signifying normalisation.
A new paradigm, signifying normalisation.
And another important dimension.
And another important dimension.
The 1990s were the golden era of regional cooperation:
The 1990s were the golden era of regional cooperation:
After the collapse of the Soviet Union.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union.
European and international policy: involve the new Russia that was emerging as much as possible in the general European integration processes.
European and international policy: involve the new Russia that was emerging as much as possible in the general European integration processes.
(This had actually started a few years earlier.
(This had actually started a few years earlier.
As early as 1987, Mikhail Gorbachev, held a now famous speech in Murmansk in which he opened the door for cross-border cooperation with “former enemy countries”.
As early as 1987, Mikhail Gorbachev, held a now famous speech in Murmansk in which he opened the door for cross-border cooperation with “former enemy countries”.
Proposed international cooperation on the use of resources and research.
Proposed international cooperation on the use of resources and research.
After these first steps, things proceeded fast).
After these first steps, things proceeded fast).
Today, there are four regional organisations in Northern Europe:
Today, there are four regional organisations in Northern Europe:
the Nordic Council of Ministers (NMC),
the Nordic Council of Ministers (NMC),
the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS),
the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS),
the Barents Euro Arctic Council, (BEAC), and
the Barents Euro Arctic Council, (BEAC), and
the Arctic Council (AC).
the Arctic Council (AC).
in addition: the Northern Dimension.
in addition: the Northern Dimension.
These organisations are closely linked and complement each other.
These organisations are closely linked and complement each other.
Each one has its assets and focus.
Each one has its assets and focus.
For Norway the regional organisations constitute an arena where we can meet both Russia and other European countries in a low tension atmosphere characterised by cooperation on concrete projects across borders.
For Norway the regional organisations constitute an arena where we can meet both Russia and other European countries in a low tension atmosphere characterised by cooperation on concrete projects across borders.
The Barents Region.
The Barents Region.
Members, flags.
Members, flags.
The Barents Cooperation established in 1993.
The Barents Cooperation established in 1993.
The Kirkenes Declaration.
The Kirkenes Declaration.
Kirkenes is the hub: the seat of the Norwegian Barents Secretariat, the International Barents Secretariat and the Barents Institute.
Kirkenes is the hub: the seat of the Norwegian Barents Secretariat, the International Barents Secretariat and the Barents Institute.
The Barents Cooperation: a Norwegian initiative.
The Barents Cooperation: a Norwegian initiative.
Innovative and successful: regional cooperation, prominent role of the counties and other similar sub-national entities.
Innovative and successful: regional cooperation, prominent role of the counties and other similar sub-national entities.
The establishment of the Barents region opened the doors for broad and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The establishment of the Barents region opened the doors for broad and mutually beneficial cooperation.
Thousands of civil servants and ordinary citizens engaged in cross-border cooperation and exchange programmes.
Thousands of civil servants and ordinary citizens engaged in cross-border cooperation and exchange programmes.
Regional authorities are coordinating their priorities in infrastructure, health care, culture, protection of the environment and indigenous issues, etc.
Regional authorities are coordinating their priorities in infrastructure, health care, culture, protection of the environment and indigenous issues, etc.
Concrete projects.
Concrete projects.
Have created a common regional identity.
Have created a common regional identity.
Optimism and confidence.
Optimism and confidence.
Another key word: normalisation:
Another key word: normalisation:
We have a bilateral agreement with Russia on visa facilitation, and we are close to finalising an agreement on the facilitation of mutual travel for border residents - for inhabitants of the municipalities close to the border (Sør-Varanger and Pechenga).
We have a bilateral agreement with Russia on visa facilitation, and we are close to finalising an agreement on the facilitation of mutual travel for border residents - for inhabitants of the municipalities close to the border (Sør-Varanger and Pechenga).
In a longer perspective, our aim is to work for visa-free travel in general and a flexible employment regime in a common working market in the High North.
In a longer perspective, our aim is to work for visa-free travel in general and a flexible employment regime in a common working market in the High North.
Illustration: Arctic Council.
Illustration: Arctic Council.
Map, members, logo.
Map, members, logo.
In 1996 the Arctic Council was established.
In 1996 the Arctic Council was established.
A regional organisation in which more and more countries now are showing interest.
A regional organisation in which more and more countries now are showing interest.
The Arctic merits, and is receiving, increasing attention from many states – for ecological, economic, scientific and geopolitical reasons.
The Arctic merits, and is receiving, increasing attention from many states – for ecological, economic, scientific and geopolitical reasons.
(Same as the one used previously).
(Same as the one used previously).
A peaceful region.
A peaceful region.
Our priority is to ensure that this continues to be the case despite the changes that increased human activity – due to climate change – is bound to entail.
Our priority is to ensure that this continues to be the case despite the changes that increased human activity – due to climate change – is bound to entail.
A region very important for climate change research.
A region very important for climate change research.
But the melting ice in the Arctic Ocean is also making resources more accessible and opening up new transport routes.
But the melting ice in the Arctic Ocean is also making resources more accessible and opening up new transport routes.
There are important renewable and non-renewable resources, and the prospect of developing an “Arctic petroleum province” is perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic over the past few years.
There are important renewable and non-renewable resources, and the prospect of developing an “Arctic petroleum province” is perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic over the past few years.
Finally, two more words on the Northern Dimension: the most recent cooperation structure.
Finally, two more words on the Northern Dimension: the most recent cooperation structure.
Project-oriented cooperation between four equal partners: the EU, Iceland, Russia and Norway (with the participation of the four regional councils and the international financial institutions).
Project-oriented cooperation between four equal partners: the EU, Iceland, Russia and Norway (with the participation of the four regional councils and the international financial institutions).
The renewed Northern Dimension was established in November 2006 and has developed rapidly.
The renewed Northern Dimension was established in November 2006 and has developed rapidly.
Large-scale cooperation projects, especially in the environmental field.
Large-scale cooperation projects, especially in the environmental field.
Next week, on 2 November, I will host the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Northern Dimension in Oslo.
Next week, on 2 November, I will host the Second Ministerial Meeting of the Northern Dimension in Oslo.
On this occasion we plan to sign the Norwegian–Russian Agreement on facilitation of mutual travel for border residents.
On this occasion we plan to sign the Norwegian–Russian Agreement on facilitation of mutual travel for border residents.
Illustration: Title slide (same as the first one).
Illustration: Title slide (same as the first one).
To conclude: A border can be a checkpoint – or a two-way bridge for strengthening common efforts.
To conclude: A border can be a checkpoint – or a two-way bridge for strengthening common efforts.
Cross-border cooperation is cooperation for the future.
Cross-border cooperation is cooperation for the future.
Builds trust and confidence and unites people and regions.
Builds trust and confidence and unites people and regions.
The tension is low across these borders, but the work should be given high priority.
The tension is low across these borders, but the work should be given high priority.
A win-win situation which will make our visible world, our “Orbis pictus”, richer.
A win-win situation which will make our visible world, our “Orbis pictus”, richer.
Cross-border Cooperation.
Cross-border Cooperation.
Norway and Slovakia agree on EEA and Norway Grants
Norge og Slovakia enige om fordelingen av EØS-midlene
On Tuesday 26 October Norway and Slovakia signed agreements on EEA and Norway Grants for a total of EUR 80.75 million.
Norge og Slovakia undertegnet i dag avtaler om fordelingen av EØS-midlene - totalt 80,75 millioner euro.
Flood protection, climate change, domestic violence and civil society are among the priorities.
Flomvern, klimaendring, vold i nære relasjoner og sivilt samfunn er blant de prioriterte områdene.
On Tuesday Norway and Slovakia signed agreements on EEA and Norway Grants for a total of EUR 80.75 million.
Norge og Slovakia undertegnet i dag avtaler om fordelingen av EØS-midlene - totalt 80,75 millioner euro.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radičová signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) outlining the priorities for the grants for the period 2009–2014.
Den slovakiske statsministeren Iveta Radičová og utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre undertegnet i dag rammeavtaler som trekker opp prioriterte områder for EØS-midlene i perioden 2009-2014.
Iceland and Liechtenstein also contribute to the EEA Grants.
Også Island og Liechtenstein bidrar innenfor rammen av EØS.
“We are very pleased to sign these agreements on this special occasion.
- Vi er svært tilfreds med at vi kan undertegne disse avtalene ved denne spesielle anledningen.
They provide a unique opportunity to strengthen relations between Norway and Slovakia,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
De gir oss en enestående mulighet for å styrke forbindelsene mellom Norge og Slovakia, sier utenriksminister Støre.
“I am pleased that Slovakia is the first of the 15 beneficiary states to sign the MoUs.
- Jeg er svært oppmuntret av det faktum at Slovakia er den første av de 15 mottakerstatene som undertegner avtalene om fordelingen av midlene.
This reflects the close and excellent bilateral cooperation between Norway and Slovakia,” said Ms Radičová.
Dette viser at det bilaterale samarbeidet mellom Norge og Slovakia er sterkt og godt, sier Radičová.
She believes that the grants will forge many links between the various stakeholders in the donor states and Slovakia, and help to improve living conditions.
Hun er overbevist om at midlene vil føre til at mange bånd knyttes mellom ulike aktører i giverstatene og Slovakia, og bidra til et bedre liv for slovakene.
Environment and climate change is the largest priority area under the new agreements.
Miljø og klimaendring er det største prioriterte området i de nye avtalene.
A total of EUR 31 million is earmarked for programmes for adaptation to climate change, carbon capture and storage and green industry innovation.
I alt er 31 millioner euro øremerket for tilpasning til klimaendring, fangst og lagring av karbon og innovasjon innen grønn industri.
“This field is a priority for Norway, and many Norwegian institutions such as Innovation Norway have a great deal of expertise and experience to offer as potential programme partners,” said Mr Støre.
- Dette er et prioritert område for Norge, og mange norske institusjoner, for eksempel Innovasjon Norge, har mye ekspertise og erfaring å tilby som potensielle programpartnere, sier Støre.
Norway is one of the largest contributors to civil society in the region.
Norge er en av de største bidragsytere til sivilt samfunn i regionen.
A special focus on the situation of the Roma population will be included in relevant programmes.
Et særlig fokus på Rom-folkets situasjon, og de utfordringer de står overfor, vil inngå i de relevante programmene.
The agreements also include substantial support for cross-border cooperation, with a view to strengthening contacts, ties and cooperation with countries across the EU’s external border.
Avtalene innebærer også betydelig støtte til grensekryssende samarbeid og tar sikte på å styrke kontakter, relasjoner og samarbeid med land utenfor EU.
Programmes will also be set up to provide funding in the field of conservation and revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage and to provide scholarships for students and teachers.
Det vil også bli bevilget midler til bevaring og revitalisering av kultur- og naturarv, og til stipend til studenter og lærere.
One of the aims of the agreements is to strengthen bilateral cooperation through programme and project partnerships.
Ett av målene med avtalene er å styrke det bilaterale samarbeidet gjennom partnerskap på program- og prosjektnivå.
Many Norwegian institutions are ready to cooperate with Slovak partners.
Mange norske institusjoner samarbeider gjerne med slovakiske partnere.
The further details of the programme partnerships will be decided by Norway and Slovakia after the agreements have been concluded.
Norge og Slovakia vil vedta nærmere bestemmelser om partnerskap på programnivå etter at avtalene er inngått.
In the years ahead, important areas of cooperation will be business and innovation and climate change.
Næringsliv og klima blir viktige samarbeidsområder i årene fremover.
Funding will also be used to develop cross-border cooperation between Slovakia and Ukraine.
Det skal også brukes EØS-midler på å utvikle grenseområdene mellom Slovakia og Ukraina.
'As a result of the EEA and Norway Grants, there has been an upswing in cooperation and contact between Norway and Slovakia.
– Samarbeidet og kontakten mellom Norge og Slovakia har fått et oppsving gjennom EØS-midlene.
Ms Aspaker and Slovakia's Foreign Minister, Miroslav Lajčák, signed the MoU on the EEA and Norway Grants today in Bratislava.
Hun undertegnet i dag samarbeidsavtalen om fordeling av EØS-midlene sammen med Slovakias utenriksminister, Miroslav Lajcak, i Bratislava.
More than EUR 113 million has been allocated to a total of nine funds and programmes in Slovakia.
Over 113 millioner euro er fordelt på til sammen ni fond og programmer.
In line with the Government's priorities, business development and innovation and climate change mitigation and adaptation are priority sectors for cooperation.
I tråd med regjeringens prioriteringer er næringslivs- og klimasamarbeid prioriterte sektorer.
'I am also pleased that our work to develop cross-border cooperation between Slovakia and Ukraine will be continued under the new agreements,' said Ms Aspaker.
– Jeg er også glad for at vi i de nye avtalene viderefører samarbeidet for å utvikle grenseområdet mellom Slovakia og Ukraina, sier Vik Aspaker.
The Barents Secretariat will continue to be a Norwegian partner in this cooperation.
Barentssekretariatet fortsetter å være norsk partner i dette samarbeidet.
In addition, the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority will continue a project to prevent the smuggling of chemical, biological, and nuclear material over the border from Ukraine.
Statens Strålevern skal også videreføre et prosjekt for å hindre smugling av kjemisk, biologisk og kjernefysisk materiale over grensen fra Ukraina.
Altogether, nine Norwegian public agencies and institutions will be involved in the implementation of the programmes, and will be responsible for recruiting Norwegian partners to projects.
Til sammen ni norske fagetater og institusjoner vil være involvert i gjennomføringen av programmene og ansvarlig for å rekruttere norske partnere til prosjekter.
These agencies include Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, the Norwegian Environment Agency, the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning, the Directorate for Cultural Heritage, the Arts Council Norway and the Norwegian Directorate of Health.
Dette inkluderer Innovasjon Norge, Senter for internasjonalisering av utdanning, Miljødirektoratet, Norges vassdrags- og energidirektorat, Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap, Riksantikvaren, Kulturrådet og Helsedirektoratet.
The EEA Agreement sets out the common goal of working together to reduce social and economic disparities in Europe and strengthen cooperation between European countries.
Felles målsetting om å redusere sosiale og økonomiske ulikheter i Europa og styrke samarbeidet mellom landene.
See the fact sheet for an overview of the programmes that are to be implemented in Slovakia.
Se vedlagte faktaark for oversikt over programmer som skal gjennomføres i Slovakia.
Credit: Rune Bjåstad, MFA
Foto: Rune Bjåstad, UD
Strengthened cooperation with Slovakia on business and climate change
Styrker nærings- og klimasamarbeidet med Slovakia
Norway and Slovakia have signed new MoUs on the EEA and Norway Grants.
Norge og Slovakia har undertegnet nye samarbeidsavtaler om fordeling av EØS-midler.
Focus on health More than 40 per cent of the funds transferred to Slovenia will be used to strengthen public health, gender equality and work-life balance initiatives.
Over 40 prosent av pengane til Slovenia skal styrke folkehelse, likestilling og arbeidsliv.
- Today, Norwegian consumers subsidize Jarlsberg cheese sold abroad, with more than 130 million NOK annually.
- Norske forbrukere subsidierer i dag Jarlsbergost som selges til utlandet med over 130 millioner kroner i året.
We therefore wish to phase out export subsidies by the end of 2019, says Minister of Agriculture and Food Sylvi Listhaug.
Derfor bør vi avvikle eksportsubsidiene innen utgangen av 2019, sier landbruks- og matminister Sylvi Listhaug.
In 2013, the cost of subsidizing export of 12 962.5 tonnes of cheese was 132 million NOK.
I 2013 ble det brukt 132 millioner kroner til å subsidiere eksport av 12 962,5 tonn ost.
Along with Canada and Switzerland, Norway has been one of the few countries still to use export subsidies for selected products.
Norge er sammen med Canada og Sveits blant de få land som bruker eksportsubsidier for noen få produkter.