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I especially want to express my respect to the people of Rwanda for their brave and wise decision earlier this year to abolish the death penalty.
I especially want to express my respect to the people of Rwanda for their brave and wise decision earlier this year to abolish the death penalty.
Few things could be more challenging to our notion of justice and punishment than coming to terms with the genocide in Rwanda.
Few things could be more challenging to our notion of justice and punishment than coming to terms with the genocide in Rwanda.
I would like to quote Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, who said that “Death as a tool of control and the role of this practice in perpetuating the culture of impunity (…) is contrary to our vision of stability, peace, prosperity and democratic governance.”
I would like to quote Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, who said that “Death as a tool of control and the role of this practice in perpetuating the culture of impunity (…) is contrary to our vision of stability, peace, prosperity and democratic governance.”
This is a vision Norway fully shares.
This is a vision Norway fully shares.
We join Rwanda in its call for a global abolition of the death penalty.
We join Rwanda in its call for a global abolition of the death penalty.
Norway has for many years been an active supporter of the international efforts to end the use of the death penalty.
Norway has for many years been an active supporter of the international efforts to end the use of the death penalty.
We will continue to be a staunch supporter of global abolition within the framework of the UN, the OSCE and the Council of Europe – as well as other multilateral and bilateral forums.
We will continue to be a staunch supporter of global abolition within the framework of the UN, the OSCE and the Council of Europe – as well as other multilateral and bilateral forums.
We will continue to urge all states that have not yet committed themselves to abolish capital punishment to do so and to ratify the second optional protocol to the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, without delay.
We will continue to urge all states that have not yet committed themselves to abolish capital punishment to do so and to ratify the second optional protocol to the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, without delay.
Norway’s support to drought victims in eastern Sahel increased to NOK 50 million
Støtten til tørkerammede i Øst-Sahel økes
Ten million people in eastern Sahel are affected by drought and food shortages.
Ti millioner mennesker i Øst-Sahel-området er rammet av tørkekatastrofe og matmangel.
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “The situation is very serious for the population in this area.
- Situasjonen er svært alvorlig for befolkningen i området.
Norway has already provided NOK 31 million for the drought victims, and these funds have been channelled through the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), CARE and the World Food Programme (WFP).
Norge har allerede bidratt med 31 millioner kroner til de tørkerammede gjennom FNs nødhjelpsfond, CARE og Verdens matvareprogram.
The Government has now decided to provide an additional NOK 19 million for the WFP’s efforts in the area.
Regjeringen har nå besluttet å gi ytterligere 19 millioner kroner til Verdens matvareprograms arbeid i området.
“By channelling our assistance through the WFP, we can be confident that it will reach those who need it most.
- Gjennom Verdens matvareprogram vil vi nå direkte ut til de som trenger det mest.
These funds will be used for direct food aid and nutrition programmes for children, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups,” said Mr Støre.
Pengene går til direkte matvarehjelp og ernæringstiltak rettet mot barn, gravide og andre sårbare grupper, sier utenriksminister Støre.
The crisis is due to very low rainfall over a long period of time.
Naturkatastrofen skyldes lite nedbør over lenger tid.
The humanitarian problems are reinforced by high food prices.
De humanitære problemene forsterkes av høye matvarepriser.
In Niger, more than half the population of 15 million are at risk, as are nearly two million people in Chad.
I Niger rammes over halvparten av befolkningen på 15 millioner og i Tsjad er nesten 2 millioner mennesker i faresonen.
The situation is also critical in Mail Cameroon and other countries in the region.
Situasjonen er også kritisk i Mali, Kamerun og andre land i området.
- Ultimately the economic crisis is about people, says Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s minister of foreign affairs.
- Ultimately the economic crisis is about people, says Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s minister of foreign affairs.
That is why respecting human rights and adherence to democratic principles are fundamental when addressing the current economic crisis.
That is why respecting human rights and adherence to democratic principles are fundamental when addressing the current economic crisis.
We are in this together, so we need multilateral solutions more than ever, writes Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.
We are in this together, so we need multilateral solutions more than ever, skriver utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide i denne artikkelen.
Ultimately the economic crisis is about people.
Ultimately the economic crisis is about people.
We are in this together, so we need multilateral solutions more than ever.
We are in this together, so we need multilateral solutions more than ever.
Over the last five years we have lived through the severest economic crisis of our lifetimes.
Over the last five years we have lived through the severest economic crisis of our lifetimes.
Issues such as crippling debt, struggling currencies, stagnating growth and a painfully slow recovery now dominate the agenda.
Issues such as crippling debt, struggling currencies, stagnating growth and a painfully slow recovery now dominate the agenda.
But the crisis is about much more than economic numbers and issues.
But the crisis is about much more than economic numbers and issues.
It is about individuals and the real social drama they live through every day.
It is about individuals and the real social drama they live through every day.
Families struggling, fearing that they may lose their homes; young people losing faith in the future, worried they will never be able to find a job–the list goes on.
Families struggling, fearing that they may lose their homes; young people losing faith in the future, worried they will never be able to find a job–the list goes on.
When hopes for the future fade, people lose confidence in governments and institutions.
When hopes for the future fade, people lose confidence in governments and institutions.
The economic crisis may not undermine only social development and welfare.
The economic crisis may not undermine only social development and welfare.
The very foundation of democracy itself is not beyond the reach of corrosive forces.
The very foundation of democracy itself is not beyond the reach of corrosive forces.
Restoring confidence is essential.
Restoring confidence is essential.
Fortunately, the picture is not all bleak.
Fortunately, the picture is not all bleak.
The Millennium Development Goal of halving extreme poverty was reached five years ahead of the 2015 deadline.
The Millennium Development Goal of halving extreme poverty was reached five years ahead of the 2015 deadline.
The number of people living in extreme poverty has fallen in every developing region.
The number of people living in extreme poverty has fallen in every developing region.
The world is becoming more interdependent than ever before, in terms of production processes, economic stability, food security, climate security, and even health and political security.
The world is becoming more interdependent than ever before, in terms of production processes, economic stability, food security, climate security, and even health and political security.
This is basically good news.
This is basically good news.
We see growth and increased wealth, more and better jobs, and less poverty in many parts of the world.
We see growth and increased wealth, more and better jobs, and less poverty in many parts of the world.
This will ultimately help the “old” world recover faster and with less pain from the current crisis.
This will ultimately help the “old” world recover faster and with less pain from the current crisis.
It also brings hope for those who have not yet been lifted out of poverty, and will help to reduce tensions between world powers.
It also brings hope for those who have not yet been lifted out of poverty, and will help to reduce tensions between world powers.
Globalisation, when properly managed, is an important driver of inclusive growth.
Globalisation, when properly managed, is an important driver of inclusive growth.
And economic growth, when spread widely, not just improves living standards, but eases tensions within and between societies, too.
And economic growth, when spread widely, not just improves living standards, but eases tensions within and between societies, too.
Work by the OECD shows that inequality is on the rise in most developed countries.
Work by the OECD shows that inequality is on the rise in most developed countries.
Also, many countries with fast economic growth have experienced widening inequality.
Also, many countries with fast economic growth have experienced widening inequality.
This is a worrying trend.
This is a worrying trend.
We know that more equality is not only a prerequisite for stable democratic societies over time, but a high degree of equality is also good for economic efficiency.
We know that more equality is not only a prerequisite for stable democratic societies over time, but a high degree of equality is also good for economic efficiency.
The conditions that cause extreme poverty still need to be addressed.
The conditions that cause extreme poverty still need to be addressed.
These range from hunger, poor health, lack of education and depleted resources, to corruption and poor governance, and war and conflict.
These range from hunger, poor health, lack of education and depleted resources, to corruption and poor governance, and war and conflict.
Slow recovery and high unemployment in our countries have also fuelled fears among people in Europe and North America that the progress made in emerging economies has been at their expense.
Slow recovery and high unemployment in our countries have also fuelled fears among people in Europe and North America that the progress made in emerging economies has been at their expense.
On the other hand, people in emerging economies are wary of losing their hard-earned gains.
On the other hand, people in emerging economies are wary of losing their hard-earned gains.
Such concerns are among the reasons why multilateral rule-making on issues ranging from trade to climate change has virtually come to a halt.
Such concerns are among the reasons why multilateral rule-making on issues ranging from trade to climate change has virtually come to a halt.
Undoubtedly, the world is better off than in the 1930s.
Undoubtedly, the world is better off than in the 1930s.
We have learned from our past mistakes.
We have learned from our past mistakes.
We have developed effective global and regional rules and institutions.
We have developed effective global and regional rules and institutions.
But we are clearly faced with a paradox: the world is woven together in interconnected value chains.
But we are clearly faced with a paradox: the world is woven together in interconnected value chains.
We are struggling to solve common challenges.
We are struggling to solve common challenges.
Trade is more globalised than ever before, while trade rules are increasingly being developed at the bilateral and regional levels.
Trade is more globalised than ever before, while trade rules are increasingly being developed at the bilateral and regional levels.
Part of the challenge is geopolitical.
Part of the challenge is geopolitical.
Institutions rooted in the old world order are struggling to adapt to the emerging one.
Institutions rooted in the old world order are struggling to adapt to the emerging one.
A basic question is: Are emerging countries “advanced countries with many poor people” or “developing countries with many rich people”?
A basic question is: Are emerging countries “advanced countries with many poor people” or “developing countries with many rich people”?
Until both sides agree on the answer, consensus in major multilateral negotiations may continue to elude us.
Until both sides agree on the answer, consensus in major multilateral negotiations may continue to elude us.
We therefore need foreign policy interests back at the negotiating table.
We therefore need foreign policy interests back at the negotiating table.
After all, we do have a common interest in a well-functioning international order.
After all, we do have a common interest in a well-functioning international order.
We all have a contribution to make.
We all have a contribution to make.
We, the advanced economies, must understand that emerging economies need a transition period before taking on the same level of commitment in addressing global issues as we have.
We, the advanced economies, must understand that emerging economies need a transition period before taking on the same level of commitment in addressing global issues as we have.
Emerging countries, on the other hand, must accept that they will eventually have to take on that level of commitment.
Emerging countries, on the other hand, must accept that they will eventually have to take on that level of commitment.
But addressing the current challenges is not the responsibility of governments and intergovernmental institutions alone.
But addressing the current challenges is not the responsibility of governments and intergovernmental institutions alone.
Our own experience has proven the value of developing strong tripartite co-operation between the government and social partners.
Our own experience has proven the value of developing strong tripartite co-operation between the government and social partners.
This co-operation ensures a stable framework for business and workers, reduces the risk of conflict, and helps reforms win broad public support.
This co-operation ensures a stable framework for business and workers, reduces the risk of conflict, and helps reforms win broad public support.
Over time this model, combined with our openness to trade and investments and strong participation of women in the work force, has laid the foundation for productivity, wages and jobs to grow.
Over time this model, combined with our openness to trade and investments and strong participation of women in the work force, has laid the foundation for productivity, wages and jobs to grow.
Moreover, civil society, businesses and individual consumers have a key role to play in promoting human rights, basic labour standards, corporate social responsibility and ethical trade.
Moreover, civil society, businesses and individual consumers have a key role to play in promoting human rights, basic labour standards, corporate social responsibility and ethical trade.
Civil society also has an important part to play in flagging up issues and holding governments and businesses accountable.
Civil society also has an important part to play in flagging up issues and holding governments and businesses accountable.
Respect for basic human rights and adherence to democratic principles are essential for enabling inclusive growth and job creation, and reducing poverty and inequality.
Respect for basic human rights and adherence to democratic principles are essential for enabling inclusive growth and job creation, and reducing poverty and inequality.
A rights-based approach to development and gender equality are crucial for inclusive growth.
A rights-based approach to development and gender equality are crucial for inclusive growth.
The challenge is a formidable one.
The challenge is a formidable one.
Restoring confidence; tackling unemployment, in particular among young people; stimulating growth; and addressing inequalities will be key to unlocking a brighter future.
Restoring confidence; tackling unemployment, in particular among young people; stimulating growth; and addressing inequalities will be key to unlocking a brighter future.
Addressing these challenges will require concerted and consistent action at national, regional and global levels.
Addressing these challenges will require concerted and consistent action at national, regional and global levels.
This effort demands we acknowledge the following:
This effort demands we acknowledge the following:
First, the crisis is about people–respecting human rights and adherence to democratic principles is fundamental, as is confidence.
First, the crisis is about people–respecting human rights and adherence to democratic principles is fundamental, as is confidence.
Second, common challenges require joint solutions.
Second, common challenges require joint solutions.
We need multilateral co-operation and institutions more than ever.
We need multilateral co-operation and institutions more than ever.
All of us–in advanced and emerging economies alike–will have to contribute.
All of us–in advanced and emerging economies alike–will have to contribute.
Norway chairs the annual OECD Ministerial Council Meeting on 29-30 May 2013.
Norway chairs the annual OECD Ministerial Council Meeting on 29-30 May 2013.
OECD about Norway
OECDs sider om Norge
It’s all about people
It’s all about people
OECD about Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
OECDs sider om arbeidsliv
OECD Observer
OECDObserver
Mr Peres maintained his engagement and determination right up to the end,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Peres beholdt sitt engasjement og pågangsmot til det aller siste, sier statsminister Erna Solberg.
‘I received President Shimon Peres when he visited Norway in 2014.
- Jeg mottok president Shimon Peres under hans besøk til Norge i 2014.
He was particularly interested in involving young people in the struggle to achieve a peaceful future for the Middle East.
Han var særlig opptatt av å engasjere ungdom i kampen for en fredelig fremtid for Midtøsten.
Shimon Peres devoted his last years to this vision,’ said Ms Solberg.
Denne visjonen viet Shimon Peres sine siste år til, sier statsminister Solberg.
Shimon Peres was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, together with Yasir Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin, for his courage and his efforts to bring about peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Shimon Peres ble i 1994 sammen med Yasir Arafat og Yitzhak Rabin tildelt Nobels fredspris for sitt mot og sin innsats for å skape fred mellom israelere og palestinere.
The peace efforts of this illustrious statesman and Nobel Laureate should be an inspiration for us all,’ said Ms Solberg.
Statsmannen og nobelprisvinneren Peres sin innsats for fred bør inspirere oss alle, sier Solberg.
Norwegian Prime Minister pays tribute to Shimon Peres
Shimon Peres bortgang
‘It was with great sorrow that I received news of the death of former President Shimon Peres.
- Det er med stor sorg jeg har mottatt budskapet om tidligere president Shimon Peres bortgang.
The 19th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, Mariehamn 30 August 2010
Østersjørådets 19. parlamentarikerforsamling, Mariehamn 30. august 2010
On behalf of the Norwegian chairmanship of the Council of the Baltic Sea States State Secretary Erik Lahnstein gave this address about Norwegian priorities for the chairmanship at the Baltic Sea parliamentarians conference, Mariehamn, Åland, 30 August.
På vegne av det norske formannskapet i Østersjørådet holdt statssekretær Erik Lahnstein et innlegg om de norske prioriteringene for formannskapet på østersjøregionens parlamentarikerforsamlings årskonferanse i Mariehamn, Åland, 30. august 2010.
Madam Chair, Esteemed parliamentarians, Dear friends,
Madam Chair, Esteemed parliamentarians, Dear friends,
Norway places a lot of importance on the work of parliamentarians as a vital link in the chain of governance, which is why I am glad that the very first official event where Norway represents the Council of the Baltic Sea States is here, giving us a possibility to both present and discuss directly with you our priorities in the work ahead in the Baltic Sea Region.
Norway places a lot of importance on the work of parliamentarians as a vital link in the chain of governance, which is why I am glad that the very first official event where Norway represents the Council of the Baltic Sea States is here, giving us a possibility to both present and discuss directly with you our priorities in the work ahead in the Baltic Sea Region.
Let me add that it is a particular privilege to be hosted on the Baltic Sea itself for such an event, a privilege which I wish to thank the Åland Parliament and its Speaker Mr Roger Nordlund, for.
Let me add that it is a particular privilege to be hosted on the Baltic Sea itself for such an event, a privilege which I wish to thank the Åland Parliament and its Speaker Mr Roger Nordlund, for.
Before turning to some of the specific issues of cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region, let us reflect a bit on the context we are working within.
Before turning to some of the specific issues of cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region, let us reflect a bit on the context we are working within.
Out of 11 CBSS Member States Norway is one of three non-EU members.
Out of 11 CBSS Member States Norway is one of three non-EU members.
Like Iceland, Norway is closely integrated with the EU and is part of its inner market through the European Economic Agreement and has a strong multilateral cooperation with Russia through the Northern Dimension Framework.
Like Iceland, Norway is closely integrated with the EU and is part of its inner market through the European Economic Agreement and has a strong multilateral cooperation with Russia through the Northern Dimension Framework.
Norway also currently hosts the Secretariats of two other organisations in the region, the Arctic Council in Tromsø and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Kirkenes on the Russian border, and is active in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
Norway also currently hosts the Secretariats of two other organisations in the region, the Arctic Council in Tromsø and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Kirkenes on the Russian border, and is active in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
All of this provides a potential for extending the scope of the Baltic Sea Region cooperation further north, and hopefully to diminish duplication by the various stakeholders in the region.
All of this provides a potential for extending the scope of the Baltic Sea Region cooperation further north, and hopefully to diminish duplication by the various stakeholders in the region.
As a Strategic Partner to the CBSS you are regularly informed by the rotating Presidencies and the Secretariat of activities undertaken by the CBSS under its five priority areas which were determined by the CBSS reform decision in 2008, that is Environment, Economic Development, Energy, Education and Culture, Civil Security and the Human Dimension.
As a Strategic Partner to the CBSS you are regularly informed by the rotating Presidencies and the Secretariat of activities undertaken by the CBSS under its five priority areas which were determined by the CBSS reform decision in 2008, that is Environment, Economic Development, Energy, Education and Culture, Civil Security and the Human Dimension.
I will not go into the details of these priorities because you know them very well.
I will not go into the details of these priorities because you know them very well.
It is sufficient to say that Norway during its Presidency will take the baton from Lithuania, whose Presidency culminated with the adoption of the Vilnius Declaration.
It is sufficient to say that Norway during its Presidency will take the baton from Lithuania, whose Presidency culminated with the adoption of the Vilnius Declaration.
I’d rather speak more thoroughly on the three Norwegian priorities:
I’d rather speak more thoroughly on the three Norwegian priorities:
Maritime policy
Maritime policy
Fight against trafficking in human beings
Fight against trafficking in human beings