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Renewable energy, in particular hydropower, where both Norway and Georgia have a comparative advantage, is an excellent starting point", Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre said in his introductory remarks at the seminar in Tbilisi, Georgia on 10 November 2011.
Renewable energy, in particular hydropower, where both Norway and Georgia have a comparative advantage, is an excellent starting point”,the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs said in his speech in Tbilisi on 10 November 2011.
Dear Minister, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
Dear Minister, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
It is a great pleasure to be present at the opening of this seminar.
It is a great pleasure to be present at the opening of this seminar.
Today’s event here in Tbilisi is a logical follow-up of a seminar held in Oslo in March, during Foreign Minister Vashadze’s visit to Norway.
Today’s event here in Tbilisi is a logical follow-up of a seminar held in Oslo in March, during Foreign Minister Vashadze’s visit to Norway.
My hope is that Norwegian and Georgian cooperation will accelerate, in the political as well as the economic fields, and bring gains to both countries and peoples.
My hope is that Norwegian and Georgian cooperation will accelerate, in the political as well as the economic fields, and bring gains to both countries and peoples.
Renewable energy, in particular hydropower, where both Norway and Georgia have a comparative advantage, is an excellent starting point.
Renewable energy, in particular hydropower, where both Norway and Georgia have a comparative advantage, is an excellent starting point.
We live in uncertain times, dominated by financial and economic crisis in Europe.
We live in uncertain times, dominated by financial and economic crisis in Europe.
We are also facing other challenges, not least climate change and its effects on people and the environment.
We are also facing other challenges, not least climate change and its effects on people and the environment.
In all respects, energy is at the centre of attention.
In all respects, energy is at the centre of attention.
We are focusing on how to provide and use energy in the economically best way, fuelling growth, and at the same time reducing environmental harm.
We are focusing on how to provide and use energy in the economically best way, fuelling growth, and at the same time reducing environmental harm.
Georgia is blessed with vast renewable energy resources - which are exactly what both Georgia and the world needs.
Georgia is blessed with vast renewable energy resources - which are exactly what both Georgia and the world needs.
My country is in a similarly favourable situation - and even more so.
My country is in a similarly favourable situation - and even more so.
Hydropower lies at the heart of Norway’s industrial development.
Hydropower lies at the heart of Norway’s industrial development.
Hydropower accounts for almost all of our electricity production, and plays an important role in our energy supply.
Hydropower accounts for almost all of our electricity production, and plays an important role in our energy supply.
The result is that about 60% of Norway’s total energy consumption is covered by renewable energy.
The result is that about 60% of Norway’s total energy consumption is covered by renewable energy.
The equivalent figure for the EU is about 12%.
The equivalent figure for the EU is about 12%.
We exchange power with our neighbouring countries.
We exchange power with our neighbouring countries.
With our large reservoirs, we play an important role in providing peak capacity to Europe.
With our large reservoirs, we play an important role in providing peak capacity to Europe.
Electricity - together with our export of oil and gas - makes Norway the third largest energy exporter in the world.
Electricity - together with our export of oil and gas - makes Norway the third largest energy exporter in the world.
Norway has built a strong energy industry.
Norway has built a strong energy industry.
Norwegian companies, such as Statoil, Statkraft and Statnett have become significant global and European energy actors.
Norwegian companies, such as Statoil, Statkraft and Statnett have become significant global and European energy actors.
Statoil has been present in the Caspian region for about 17 years – and has taken part in all the important decisions concerning the export of oil and gas from Azerbaijan through Georgia.
Statoil has been present in the Caspian region for about 17 years – and has taken part in all the important decisions concerning the export of oil and gas from Azerbaijan through Georgia.
First with the pipeline to Supsa, then the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, and the South Caucasus gas pipeline.
First with the pipeline to Supsa, then the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, and the South Caucasus gas pipeline.
All of this has brought benefits to Georgia, both with regard to business and income, and with regard to Georgia’s integration into the broader Europe.
All of this has brought benefits to Georgia, both with regard to business and income, and with regard to Georgia’s integration into the broader Europe.
This is something that Norway supports, and that needs to be sustained by further economic growth and progress within Georgia.
This is something that Norway supports, and that needs to be sustained by further economic growth and progress within Georgia.
I am impressed by the steps that Georgia has already taken to improve the business climate, modernise legislation, and combat corruption.
I am impressed by the steps that Georgia has already taken to improve the business climate, modernise legislation, and combat corruption.
I have noted with great interest Georgia’s rapid climb up international rankings of attractiveness for investors.
I have noted with great interest Georgia’s rapid climb up international rankings of attractiveness for investors.
This is important, and Georgia, its leaders and people need to constantly focus on further improvement.
This is important, and Georgia, its leaders and people need to constantly focus on further improvement.
As you all know, this is a global market, and global competition is tough.
As you all know, this is a global market, and global competition is tough.
At the same time, you live in a region marked by conflicts.
At the same time, you live in a region marked by conflicts.
Georgia itself has unresolved conflicts within its internationally recognised borders, as well as destabilising social and ethnic conflicts in neighbouring countries.
Georgia itself has unresolved conflicts within its internationally recognised borders, as well as destabilising social and ethnic conflicts in neighbouring countries.
I am convinced that this situation can only be changed and conflicts resolved by peaceful means.
I am convinced that this situation can only be changed and conflicts resolved by peaceful means.
There is a need to build confidence and cooperation, to provide good education, more jobs and economic growth.
There is a need to build confidence and cooperation, to provide good education, more jobs and economic growth.
And, not least, to strengthen democratic institutions, governance and processes.
And, not least, to strengthen democratic institutions, governance and processes.
Norway is not part of any conflict, but we strongly support the efforts to resolve them peacefully through international organisations where we are members.
Norway is not part of any conflict, but we strongly support the efforts to resolve them peacefully through international organisations where we are members.
I also believe in the changes that economic progress itself will bring about – changes in ordinary people’s standard of living.
I also believe in the changes that economic progress itself will bring about – changes in ordinary people’s standard of living.
Energy has been a key development factor in Norway.
Energy has been a key development factor in Norway.
In fact, the first development of Norwegian rivers and waterfalls started about 120 years ago.
In fact, the first development of Norwegian rivers and waterfalls started about 120 years ago.
A forward-looking legal framework and management of hydropower resources, access to the best technology and financing, as well as industrial competitiveness, among other factors, have yielded economic, social and political benefits to our country.
A forward-looking legal framework and management of hydropower resources, access to the best technology and financing, as well as industrial competitiveness, among other factors, have yielded economic, social and political benefits to our country.
The same could happen here in Georgia.
The same could happen here in Georgia.
Norway has acquired considerable experience in many areas of hydropower development and power distribution.
Norway has acquired considerable experience in many areas of hydropower development and power distribution.
Predictable and transparent rules, an open market system and a respected tax regime play a crucial role.
Predictable and transparent rules, an open market system and a respected tax regime play a crucial role.
So does the essential human factor, such as highly competent engineers, managers and skilled workers.
So does the essential human factor, such as highly competent engineers, managers and skilled workers.
The company Clean Energy Invest has taken the first Norwegian steps into the Georgian power sector.
The company Clean Energy Invest has taken the first Norwegian steps into the Georgian power sector.
We - like Georgia - welcome this very much.
We - like Georgia - welcome this very much.
Norway wishes to be a partner for Georgia in the further development of the hydropower sector.
Norway wishes to be a partner for Georgia in the further development of the hydropower sector.
We aim for closer cooperation between government agencies, research establishments and other important actors.
We aim for closer cooperation between government agencies, research establishments and other important actors.
But first and foremost we want to stimulate direct cooperation and interaction between commercial market operators, companies, investors and banks.
But first and foremost we want to stimulate direct cooperation and interaction between commercial market operators, companies, investors and banks.
In our hydropower projects, at home and abroad, we emphasise the importance of sustainability related to the economy as well as to environmental and social aspects.
In our hydropower projects, at home and abroad, we emphasise the importance of sustainability related to the economy as well as to environmental and social aspects.
Norway has an interest in cooperating along the entire “value chain” of hydropower in Georgia, from planning large- and small-scale power plants, to procurement and financing of infrastructure, equipment and services, and development and optimisation of power transmission.
Norway has an interest in cooperating along the entire “value chain” of hydropower in Georgia, from planning large- and small-scale power plants, to procurement and financing of infrastructure, equipment and services, and development and optimisation of power transmission.
On the international scene, in September, the UN Secretary-General launched the “Sustainable Energy for All” initiative.
On the international scene, in September, the UN Secretary-General launched the “Sustainable Energy for All” initiative.
The Norwegian Government strongly supports this initiative, which is also of high relevance to Georgia.
The Norwegian Government strongly supports this initiative, which is also of high relevance to Georgia.
It aims at meeting three interlinked global targets by 2030:
It aims at meeting three interlinked global targets by 2030:
Universal access to modern energy services;
Universal access to modern energy services;
Improving energy efficiency by 40%;
Improving energy efficiency by 40%;
And third: producing 30% of the world’s energy from renewable resources.
And third: producing 30% of the world’s energy from renewable resources.
In October in Oslo, Norway together with some 30 countries and international organisations and development banks launched the “International energy and climate partnership – Energy +” in support of the UN Secretary-General’s initiative.
In October in Oslo, Norway together with some 30 countries and international organisations and development banks launched the “International energy and climate partnership – Energy +” in support of the UN Secretary-General’s initiative.
The partnership aims to ensure access to sustainable energy for all and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The partnership aims to ensure access to sustainable energy for all and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Public–private cooperation to secure financing is of key importance to both initiatives.
Public–private cooperation to secure financing is of key importance to both initiatives.
The “Energy+ Partnership” has taken on a particular role to support the UN Secretary-General’s sustainable energy effort – by developing results-based financing and business models, and by attracting commercial investments in the renewable energy sector at scale.
The “Energy+ Partnership” has taken on a particular role to support the UN Secretary-General’s sustainable energy effort – by developing results-based financing and business models, and by attracting commercial investments in the renewable energy sector at scale.
Furthermore, it is important that the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio next June produces results on the sustainability agenda.
Furthermore, it is important that the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio next June produces results on the sustainability agenda.
I consider energy to be a priority issue in order to achieve this.
I consider energy to be a priority issue in order to achieve this.
In view of its important hydropower resources, Georgia could be a frontrunner in terms of sustainable energy access.
In view of its important hydropower resources, Georgia could be a frontrunner in terms of sustainable energy access.
And both the UN Secretary-General and the “Energy+ Partnership” could draw on solutions that Georgia is developing.
And both the UN Secretary-General and the “Energy+ Partnership” could draw on solutions that Georgia is developing.
Georgia is a beautiful country, with mountains higher and valleys deeper than in Norway.
Georgia is a beautiful country, with mountains higher and valleys deeper than in Norway.
The country’s topography and rivers create great opportunities for a secure and renewable energy supply for a very long time.
The country’s topography and rivers create great opportunities for a secure and renewable energy supply for a very long time.
There is also the potential for Georgia to become a flexible power hub ensuring better supply at peak demand to its neighbours in the region, in a similar way as Norway does in the north.
There is also the potential for Georgia to become a flexible power hub ensuring better supply at peak demand to its neighbours in the region, in a similar way as Norway does in the north.
I am sure you will use this seminar to learn more about our mutual potential for cooperation, to increase the contacts between Norwegian and Georgian experts, authorities and market operators, and to discuss and draw conclusions about the next steps to take.
I am sure you will use this seminar to learn more about our mutual potential for cooperation, to increase the contacts between Norwegian and Georgian experts, authorities and market operators, and to discuss and draw conclusions about the next steps to take.
In order for us to succeed, we must have a high level of understanding and cooperation at the political level, and we must foster close interaction with the actual energy project operators in Georgia, companies, financial institutions and other entities.
In order for us to succeed, we must have a high level of understanding and cooperation at the political level, and we must foster close interaction with the actual energy project operators in Georgia, companies, financial institutions and other entities.
I wish you every success with today’s seminar.
I wish you every success with today’s seminar.
Norwegian–Georgian cooperation on hydropower
Norwegian–Georgian cooperation on hydropower
Remarks at signing of joint declaration on cooperation towards a dynamic partnership Norway–Indonesia
Remarks at signing of joint declaration on cooperation towards a dynamic partnership Norway–Indonesia
Indonesia, 8 November 2010
Indonesia, 8. november 2010
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre gave these remarks at signing of a joint declaration on cooperation towards a dynamic partnership Norway–Indonesia -in Indonesia in November 2010.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre holdt dette innlegget i forbindelse med signeringen av en felleserklæring om samarbeid mellom Indonesia og Norge.
The Minister based his words on these talking points
The Minister based his words on these talking points
A great pleasure to be here on this special occasion:
A great pleasure to be here on this special occasion:
the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and
the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and
the signing of a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.
the signing of a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.
Cooperation between our countries has increased considerably in recent years.
Cooperation between our countries has increased considerably in recent years.
The joint declaration marks a further strengthening of our relations.
The joint declaration marks a further strengthening of our relations.
It underscores the importance of using existing opportunities to forge new alliances in a changing world.
It underscores the importance of using existing opportunities to forge new alliances in a changing world.
Norway greatly values its cooperation with Indonesia, which today covers areas such as
Norway greatly values its cooperation with Indonesia, which today covers areas such as
climate and energy,
climate and energy,
democracy and human rights,
democracy and human rights,
international political questions and trade.
international political questions and trade.
On climate: Our bilateral partnership on reducing greenhouse emissions from deforestation, forest degradation and conversion of peatland: ground-breaking in terms of form and scope, and among the most innovative arrangements that have been established within international cooperation.
On climate: Our bilateral partnership on reducing greenhouse emissions from deforestation, forest degradation and conversion of peatland: ground-breaking in terms of form and scope, and among the most innovative arrangements that have been established within international cooperation.
A joint contribution by our two countries to the global efforts to combat climate change.
A joint contribution by our two countries to the global efforts to combat climate change.
Our human rights dialogue: An important arena for political talks and thematic discussions on relevant human rights issues for almost 10 years.
Our human rights dialogue: An important arena for political talks and thematic discussions on relevant human rights issues for almost 10 years.
We highly appreciate the cooperation on democracy and human rights.
We highly appreciate the cooperation on democracy and human rights.
Global security: Norway and Indonesia cooperate actively in multilateral forums in the areas of
Global security: Norway and Indonesia cooperate actively in multilateral forums in the areas of
disarmament, non-proliferation,
disarmament, non-proliferation,
humanitarian disarmament, international humanitarian law,
humanitarian disarmament, international humanitarian law,
the health-related UN Millennium Development Goals,
the health-related UN Millennium Development Goals,
foreign policy and global health.
foreign policy and global health.
Norway considers Indonesia an important partner in all of these areas.
Norway considers Indonesia an important partner in all of these areas.
Trade between Norway and Indonesia: growing rapidly and gradually becoming more diversified.
Trade between Norway and Indonesia: growing rapidly and gradually becoming more diversified.
I hope that this trend will continue and that economic relations will be further strengthened in the coming years.
I hope that this trend will continue and that economic relations will be further strengthened in the coming years.
On behalf of the Norwegian Government I would like to thank Indonesia for many years of fruitful cooperation based on mutual respect and trust.
On behalf of the Norwegian Government I would like to thank Indonesia for many years of fruitful cooperation based on mutual respect and trust.
I look forward to continuing to work together with Indonesia on both bilateral and multilateral issues.
I look forward to continuing to work together with Indonesia on both bilateral and multilateral issues.
[The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and his colleague Marty Natalegawa signed the declaration which initiates the cooperation towards a Dynamic Partnership in the 21st Century between Indonesia and Norway].
[The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and his colleague Marty Natalegawa signed the declaration which initiates the cooperation towards a Dynamic Partnership in the 21st Century between Indonesia and Norway].
“Knowledge features prominently in the Government’s High North strategy.
-Kunnskap står sentralt i regjeringens nordområdesatsing.
So does cooperation with Russia.
Samarbeid med Russland likeså.
This project will help to build valuable expertise in the field of sustainable use of marine resources,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Dette prosjektet bidrar til viktig kompetanseutvikling innen bærekraftig utnyttelse av marine ressurser, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The project will involve cooperation between Bodø University College, the University of Tromsø, the University of Bergen, the Institute of Marine Research, Murmansk Biological Institute and Murmansk State Technical University.
Prosjektet er et samarbeidsprosjekt mellom Høgskolen i Bodø, Universitetet i Tromsø, Universitetet i Bergen / Havforskningsinstituttet, Murmansk Biological Institute og Murmansk State Technical University.
These will be used in competence-building and teaching at university colleges and universities in Norway and Russia, and possibly in other countries as well.
Arbeidet vil benyttes til kompetanse-utvikling og undervisning ved høgskoler og universiteter i Norge og Russland, eventuelt også i andre land.
“In New Building Blocks in the North the Government announced that it intends to make cod farming a priority area at national level.
-Regjeringen varslet i Nye byggesteiner i nord en nasjonal satsing på oppdrett av torsk.
In this connection it is important that we have the necessary expertise to ensure sustainable development of our marine resources,” the Foreign Minister added.
I den forbindelse er det viktig å sikre at vi har den nødvendige kompetansen for å sikre en bærekraftig utvikling av våre marine ressurser, sier utenriksministeren.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is supporting the implementation of the Government’s High North strategy through its grant scheme under the Barents 2020 programme.
Gjennom tilskuddsordningen Barents 2020 støtter UD opp om regjeringens nordområdesatsing.
The purpose of the scheme is to provide support for projects aimed at building expertise and generating knowledge in, about and for the High North.
Ordningens formål er å bidra med støtte til prosjekter som bygger kompetanse og produserer kunnskap i, om og for nordområdene.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports Norwegian-Russian cooperation project at Bodø University College
UD støtter norsk-russisk samarbeidsprosjekt ved Høgskolen i Bodø
Norway strengthens cooperation with Somalia
Norge styrker samarbeidet med Somalia