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How will this affect us.
How will this affect us.
We must allocate resources to analyses.
We must allocate resources to analyses.
Then, the “other horizon”, the horizon in the north, the High North.
Then, the “other horizon”, the horizon in the north, the High North.
We are seeing:
We are seeing:
Ice around the North Pole is receding, melting.
Ice around the North Pole is receding, melting.
This fact is shaping our strategic outlook.
This fact is shaping our strategic outlook.
The High North is a strategic priority in our foreign and security policy.
The High North is a strategic priority in our foreign and security policy.
There are three aspects here – three “drivers” (of change):
There are three aspects here – three “drivers” (of change):
First, the melting of the polar ice is changing the character of the region by opening up new potential shipping routes.
First, the melting of the polar ice is changing the character of the region by opening up new potential shipping routes.
A Norwegian vessel is now on its way from Kirkenes (Syd-Varanger) to China.
A Norwegian vessel is now on its way from Kirkenes (Syd-Varanger) to China.
Second, and partly as a consequence of the first, the potential accessibility of natural resources – non-renewable ones like oil and gas, and renewable ones like fish.
Second, and partly as a consequence of the first, the potential accessibility of natural resources – non-renewable ones like oil and gas, and renewable ones like fish.
Norway meets 20% of the European continent’s gas demands.
Norway meets 20% of the European continent’s gas demands.
Sound management of fish stocks.
Sound management of fish stocks.
And third, our neighbourly relations with Russia.
And third, our neighbourly relations with Russia.
A country in transition, changing.
A country in transition, changing.
Where will it “land”?
Where will it “land”?
Delimitation line, to be signed 15 September in Murmansk.
Delimitation line, to be signed 15 September in Murmansk.
Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, situated close to the 80th parallel, offers a unique front row seat to observe both climate change and other major meteorological and atmospheric changes in the High North.
Svalbard, the northernmost part of Norway, situated close to the 80th parallel, offers a unique front row seat to observe both climate change and other major meteorological and atmospheric changes in the High North.
Attracting increased international attention.
Attracting increased international attention.
India too is seizing this opportunity.
India too is seizing this opportunity.
In 2008 India opened the Himadri research station in Svalbard.
In 2008 India opened the Himadri research station in Svalbard.
Since then, activity at the station has been increasing, and new research scientists arrive at regular intervals.
Since then, activity at the station has been increasing, and new research scientists arrive at regular intervals.
I sincerely welcome this development.
I sincerely welcome this development.
Twice I have welcomed Indian ministers on their way to Svalbard.
Twice I have welcomed Indian ministers on their way to Svalbard.
In India’s interests to have a presence there; you can study the weather in India from Svalbard.
In India’s interests to have a presence there; you can study the weather in India from Svalbard.
Norway is a player in the High North, the Arctic, on the Northern horizon.
Norway is a player in the High North, the Arctic, on the Northern horizon.
The High North will come closer to us all.
The High North will come closer to us all.
A few other issues: the United Nations and the future of global governance.
A few other issues: the United Nations and the future of global governance.
Now the UNGA is coming up in two weeks.
Now the UNGA is coming up in two weeks.
Issues of interest to both India and Norway.
Issues of interest to both India and Norway.
Again, our two countries differ in many respects, but we also see commonalities, such as per capita contributions to UN peacekeeping operations.
Again, our two countries differ in many respects, but we also see commonalities, such as per capita contributions to UN peacekeeping operations.
Moreover, we are both engaged in the evolving discussions on the future of global governance, the role of the G20 group, the role of the UN itself.
Moreover, we are both engaged in the evolving discussions on the future of global governance, the role of the G20 group, the role of the UN itself.
As a small state, Norway has a profound interest in a well-regulated world system - and relevant and effective international bodies that are both representative and legitimate.
As a small state, Norway has a profound interest in a well-regulated world system - and relevant and effective international bodies that are both representative and legitimate.
I firmly believe in the need to preserve the global arenas – first and foremost the UN.
I firmly believe in the need to preserve the global arenas – first and foremost the UN.
It is still a unique platform.
It is still a unique platform.
But the UN has value precisely because it has convening power and can hold all nations accountable.
But the UN has value precisely because it has convening power and can hold all nations accountable.
Legitimacy is of the essence.
Legitimacy is of the essence.
The continued legitimacy of the UN Security Council will depend on our ability to push forward with reform.
The continued legitimacy of the UN Security Council will depend on our ability to push forward with reform.
An effective Security Council must reflect today’s world.
An effective Security Council must reflect today’s world.
Therefore Norway supports India’s ambition of having a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
Therefore Norway supports India’s ambition of having a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
How can we best work multilaterally in this age of globalisation?
How can we best work multilaterally in this age of globalisation?
The G20: The focus of much attention.
The G20: The focus of much attention.
Although the G20 is valuable and more representative than the G8 – and although we should salute some of the measures taken by the G20 to address the financial crisis – important questions remain to be resolved.
Although the G20 is valuable and more representative than the G8 – and although we should salute some of the measures taken by the G20 to address the financial crisis – important questions remain to be resolved.
The lack of legitimacy is but one.
The lack of legitimacy is but one.
Efficiency vs. inclusiveness.
Efficiency vs. inclusiveness.
Regarding the UN: An area of Norwegian-Indian security policy cooperation takes place in the framework of the UN.
Regarding the UN: An area of Norwegian-Indian security policy cooperation takes place in the framework of the UN.
Both countries share a long-standing commitment to UN peacekeeping.
Both countries share a long-standing commitment to UN peacekeeping.
When we met in Delhi in March, Foreign Minister Krishna and I agreed that we should make use of our joint experience in this field as a platform for closer cooperation.
When we met in Delhi in March, Foreign Minister Krishna and I agreed that we should make use of our joint experience in this field as a platform for closer cooperation.
Now, this is already materialising.
Now, this is already materialising.
We can do more here.
We can do more here.
Today and tomorrow, bilateral discussions will be held on concrete cooperation on training peacekeepers.
Today and tomorrow, bilateral discussions will be held on concrete cooperation on training peacekeepers.
Our common goal is to strengthen the capacity of UN peacekeepers to protect civilians.
Our common goal is to strengthen the capacity of UN peacekeepers to protect civilians.
There is a particular need for more training on how to protect civilians from conflict-related sexual violence.
There is a particular need for more training on how to protect civilians from conflict-related sexual violence.
In my view, the profound insecurity perpetuated by sexual violence should be more explicitly addressed in our security and defence policies.
In my view, the profound insecurity perpetuated by sexual violence should be more explicitly addressed in our security and defence policies.
Doctrines and training need to keep pace with such threats to human security.
Doctrines and training need to keep pace with such threats to human security.
We are now in a process of strengthening gender relevant training for our military, police and civilian peacekeeping personnel, and we hope to benefit from active dialogue with India’s peacekeeping community in this endeavour.
We are now in a process of strengthening gender relevant training for our military, police and civilian peacekeeping personnel, and we hope to benefit from active dialogue with India’s peacekeeping community in this endeavour.
The MDGs 4 & 5, child and maternal health.
The MDGs 4 & 5, child and maternal health.
On disarmament:
On disarmament:
Now, I have already mentioned some security policy issues.
Now, I have already mentioned some security policy issues.
Another is our shared ambition to tackle the many challenges left on the road towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
Another is our shared ambition to tackle the many challenges left on the road towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
For me, the very notion of disarmament represents – more than anything – an opportunity to enhance security.
For me, the very notion of disarmament represents – more than anything – an opportunity to enhance security.
Walking on a line between responsibility and realpolitik, we should acknowledge the legitimate concerns raised by the mere existence of nuclear weapons, as well as more immediate strategic considerations that make their elimination so difficult, in the view of others.
Walking on a line between responsibility and realpolitik, we should acknowledge the legitimate concerns raised by the mere existence of nuclear weapons, as well as more immediate strategic considerations that make their elimination so difficult, in the view of others.
And international humanitarian law has evolved dramatically since the end of World War II and the Cold War.
And international humanitarian law has evolved dramatically since the end of World War II and the Cold War.
We have banned two categories of weapons of mass destruction (biological and chemical weapons).
We have banned two categories of weapons of mass destruction (biological and chemical weapons).
We have also prohibited certain conventional weapons that cause unacceptable harm to civilians through the Mine Ban Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
We have also prohibited certain conventional weapons that cause unacceptable harm to civilians through the Mine Ban Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
I urge India to sign these conventions.
I urge India to sign these conventions.
We must engage a much broader spectrum of society.
We must engage a much broader spectrum of society.
To secure a sustained effort for nuclear disarmament, we must do two things.
To secure a sustained effort for nuclear disarmament, we must do two things.
Second, we need to take a fresh look at how multilateral negotiations are being conducted.
Second, we need to take a fresh look at how multilateral negotiations are being conducted.
The need to include all relevant state and non-state actors.
The need to include all relevant state and non-state actors.
The role of civil society and humanitarian organisations is essential.
The role of civil society and humanitarian organisations is essential.
Now, every day more than 2 000 people die as a direct or indirect result of armed violence.
Now, every day more than 2 000 people die as a direct or indirect result of armed violence.
A global problem that cuts across all levels of development.
A global problem that cuts across all levels of development.
causes human rights violations,
causes human rights violations,
and splinters the social fabric of society.
and splinters the social fabric of society.
As I said, for me the very notion of disarmament represents more than anything an opportunity to enhance security.
As I said, for me the very notion of disarmament represents more than anything an opportunity to enhance security.
Finally, peace and reconciliation efforts, quiet diplomacy.
Finally, peace and reconciliation efforts, quiet diplomacy.
Why engage?
Why engage?
Because it is in our national interest: globalisation brings the impact of conflicts elsewhere in the world onto our doorsteps.
Because it is in our national interest: globalisation brings the impact of conflicts elsewhere in the world onto our doorsteps.
Because it is important: directly and indirectly, violent conflict kills millions of people.
Because it is important: directly and indirectly, violent conflict kills millions of people.
Moral obligation.
Moral obligation.
Because we care.
Because we care.
Our humanitarian mandate.
Our humanitarian mandate.
Because we can: we have the experience, expertise, resources and networks to make a difference.
Because we can: we have the experience, expertise, resources and networks to make a difference.
We must be aware of the complexities: as a government partner in various peace processes, we know from first-hand experience the painful trade-offs involved in policymaking in uncharted waters (including the dilemmas entailed in balancing ambitious human rights policies with the aspirations and demands of religious communities).
We must be aware of the complexities: as a government partner in various peace processes, we know from first-hand experience the painful trade-offs involved in policymaking in uncharted waters (including the dilemmas entailed in balancing ambitious human rights policies with the aspirations and demands of religious communities).
And, finally, my sixth point.
And, finally, my sixth point.
A comprehensive approach: as a government, we have the opportunity to speak to other governments; we can promote combinations of soft and hard approaches – including military means; we pull the financial plugs; and we can offer expertise, for example in natural resource and energy management in conflict zones.
A comprehensive approach: as a government, we have the opportunity to speak to other governments; we can promote combinations of soft and hard approaches – including military means; we pull the financial plugs; and we can offer expertise, for example in natural resource and energy management in conflict zones.
Middle East.
Middle East.
Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka.
In conclusion
In conclusion
To me, my visit to India in March emphasised again the great value of sharing knowledge.
To me, my visit to India in March emphasised again the great value of sharing knowledge.
Through this and other visits to the region I have gained a deeper understanding of regional challenges.
Through this and other visits to the region I have gained a deeper understanding of regional challenges.
Norwegian soldiers and aid workers are present in Afghanistan, a country very different to our own, India, on the other hand has a shared history with Afghanistan for many centuries.
Norwegian soldiers and aid workers are present in Afghanistan, a country very different to our own, India, on the other hand has a shared history with Afghanistan for many centuries.
I have sincere respect for Indian perspectives on regional matters and hope we can continue exchanging thoughts on this area.
I have sincere respect for Indian perspectives on regional matters and hope we can continue exchanging thoughts on this area.
A more regional approach.
A more regional approach.
Exchange of knowledge is key to dialogue and communication between nations.
Exchange of knowledge is key to dialogue and communication between nations.
We still have much to learn from each other, and your deliberations during this conference represent the next step along this path.
We still have much to learn from each other, and your deliberations during this conference represent the next step along this path.
I wish you every success in your endeavors.
I wish you every success in your endeavors.
Opportunities in diversity
Muligheter i mangfold
IFS-IDSA Conference on India’s grand strategic thought
IFS-IDSA Conference on India’s grand strategic thought
The government has proposed the investment of NOK 25 million in museum facility upgrades and NOK 25 million in the restoration of church buildings.
Regjeringen foreslår å bruke 25 millioner kroner til oppgradering av museumsanlegg og 25 millioner kroner til istandsetting av kirkebygg.
“This budget promotes work, activity and restructuring.
- Dette er et budsjett for arbeid, aktivitet og omstilling.
“The government is prioritising measures to preserve and disseminate cultural heritage.
- Regjeringen prioriterer tiltak knyttet til bevaring og formidling av kulturarven.
Our museums are important knowledge and interaction arenas,” she says.
Museene våre er viktige arenaer for både kunnskap og felleskap, sier kulturministeren.
The church project grant will be split between Mandal church (Mandal), Avaldsnes church (Karmøy), Sørbø church (Rennesøy), Vang church (Voss), Os church (Os in Hordaland County), Bremsnes church (Averøy), Hov church (Sunndal), Åsskard church (Surnadal) and Saint Jetmund church (Vanylven).
Tilskuddet til kirkeprosjekter er fordelt til Mandal kirke (Mandal), Avaldsnes kirke (Karmøy), Sørbø kyrkje (Rennesøy), Vangskyrkja (Voss), Os kyrkje (Os i Hordaland), Bremsnes kirke (Averøy), Hov kirke (Sunndal), Åsskard kyrkje (Surnadal) og Sankt Jetmund kyrkje (Vanylven).
“The church maintenance backlog is considerable.
- Det er et betydelig etterslep på vedlikehold av kirker.
NOK 50 million for cultural heritage
50 millioner til kulturarv
The government is earmarking NOK 50 million for the upgrading of museum facilities and churches.
Regjeringen prioriterer 50 millioner kroner til oppgradering av museumsanlegg og kirker.
We are now increasing our support for developing countries' efforts to combat illegal fishing,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Nå øker vi støtten til utviklingslands arbeid med å bekjempe ulovlig fiske, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The Government has allocated up to NOK ten million from the aid budget to fight illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing.
Regjeringen setter av inntil ti millioner kroner i bistand for å bekjempe ulovlig, uregulert og urapportert fiske.
This week, the countries that are party to the agreement will meet in Oslo.
Denne uken møtes landene som har sluttet seg til avtalen i Oslo.
A total of 48 countries have ratified the agreement and a large proportion of these are developing countries.
48 land har ratifisert avtalen og en stor andel er utviklingsland.
Many of them have requested transfer of expertise, training, and other forms of support.
Mange av disse etterspør opplæring, kompetanseoverføring og andre former for støtte.
The world's population is growing, and we need to be able to harvest more food from the ocean.
Verdens befolkning vokser og havet må bidra med mer mat.
At the same time, some of the world's fishery resources are overexploited.
Samtidig er deler av verdens fiskeressurser overbeskattet.
The measures to combat illegal fishing will help to ensure that fishery resources are managed in the best possible way,' said Mr Brende.
Tiltakene mot ulovlig fiske skal bidra til at fiskeressursene forvaltes på best mulig måte, sier utenriksminister Brende.
Among other things, Norway will support training of fisheries inspectors and key port personnel, and will assist with the development of domestic legislation and better maritime surveillance.
Norge vil blant annet støtte opplæring av fiskeriinspektører og nøkkelpersonell i havnene, gi assistanse til utforming av regelverk på nasjonalt nivå og bedre havovervåking.
'Illegal fishing is theft of our common resources.
- Ulovlig fiske er tyveri fra fellesskapet.
It is stealing food from our dinner tables and threatening our marine resources.
Det er tyveri fra matfatet vårt, og en trussel mot ressursene i havet.
It also distorts competition for law-abiding actors in the fisheries sector,' commented Minister of Fisheries Per Sandberg.
Og det skaper en negativ konkurransevridning for de ærlige aktørene i fiskerinæringen, sier fiskeriminister Per Sandberg.
The Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing was negotiated under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Den internasjonale avtalen om havnestatskontroll er framforhandlet under FNs organisasjon for ernæring og landbruk (FAO).
'Illegal fishing is contributing to overexploitation of marine resources.
- Ulovlig fiske bidrar til overutnytting av havressursene.
Crimea referendum illegal and illegitimate
Folkerettsstridig og illegitim folkeavstemning på Krim
Solheim: We must stop resources being stolen from the world’s poor
Solheim: Vi må stoppe ranet av verdens fattige
- There is a striking lack of openness in the international financial and business sector.
– Det er en dramatisk mangel på åpenhet i det internasjonale finans- og forretningslivet.
This facilitates illicit financial flows that drain developing countries of enormous sums of money, says Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim.
Det legger til rette for ulovlige pengestrømmer som tapper utviklingslandene for enorme ressurser, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
“There is a striking lack of openness in the international financial and business sector.
– Det er en dramatisk mangel på åpenhet i det internasjonale finans- og forretningslivet.
This facilitates illicit financial flows that drain developing countries of enormous sums of money,” says Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim.
Det legger til rette for ulovlige pengestrømmer som tapper utviklingslandene for enorme ressurser, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
Among the experts taking part are Special Adviser Eva Joly (Norad), Senior Adviser David Spencer (Tax Justice Network) and Director Raymond Baker (Global Financial Integrity).
Blant ekspertene er spesialrådgiver Eva Joly (Norad), seniorrådgiver David Spencer (Tax Justice Network) og direktør Raymond Baker (Global Financial Integrity).
Norway heads the working group, which is made up of participants from a range of countries, as well as the UN, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, research centres and NGOs.
Norge leder arbeidsgruppen som består av deltakere fra en rekke land, FN, Verdensbanken, Det internasjonale pengefondet, forskningsmiljøer og frivillige organisasjoner.
This is the second time the group will be meeting in Oslo.
Det er andre gang gruppen møtes i Oslo.
“Poor countries are being drained of huge sums of money.
– Fattige land tappes for enorme pengebeløp.
For this reason, I am very pleased to see that there is great interest in efforts in this area,” Mr Solheim comments.
Jeg er derfor veldig glad for den store interessen for dette arbeidet, sier Solheim.
We already have an agreement with the World Bank to organise an international conference this autumn on the negative effects of illicit financial flows from developing countries,” Mr Solheim says.
Vi har allerede blitt enig med Verdensbanken om å arrangere en internasjonal konferanse om den negative effekten av ulovlig kapitalflyt fra utviklingsland til høsten, sier Solheim.
ILO and IMF conference in Oslo to address ways of accelerating a job-rich crisis recovery
ILO and IMF conference in Oslo to address ways of accelerating a job-rich crisis recovery
ILO and IMF announced a joint conference to be hosted by the Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, on 13 September 2010, in Oslo, to explore new ways of forging a sustainable, job-rich recovery from the global economic crisis.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a joint conference to be hosted by the Prime Minister of Norway, Jens Stoltenberg, on 13 September 2010, in Oslo, to explore new ways of forging a sustainable, job-rich recovery from the global economic crisis.