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Today’s seminar is being held at a very timely moment.
Today’s seminar is being held at a very timely moment.
During the final weeks of 2009, we saw China performing its role as a key player on the world stage.
During the final weeks of 2009, we saw China performing its role as a key player on the world stage.
-Both at the Copenhagen climate summit and during the meetings in Beijing between the world’s two most influential leaders: Presidents Hu and Obama.
-Both at the Copenhagen climate summit and during the meetings in Beijing between the world’s two most influential leaders: Presidents Hu and Obama.
China’s rise has been too fast for many of us to adjust our mindset.
China’s rise has been too fast for many of us to adjust our mindset.
Let me stress here at the outset that the important thing is not so much to ask what the new world order will look like in the future, as to absorb and accept what is already a fact.
Let me stress here at the outset that the important thing is not so much to ask what the new world order will look like in the future, as to absorb and accept what is already a fact.
After many years of anticipating a multipolar world, many are rightly wondering if we haven’t already witnessed the birth of a new bipolar world order.
After many years of anticipating a multipolar world, many are rightly wondering if we haven’t already witnessed the birth of a new bipolar world order.
A few years back, most of us would have said this was not the most likely scenario.
A few years back, most of us would have said this was not the most likely scenario.
Here in Norway there has been, and still is, a growing interest in China.
Here in Norway there has been, and still is, a growing interest in China.
Our bilateral contacts cover a range of fields from language and culture to development cooperation, from dialogue on Arctic affairs and environmental issues to human rights.
Our bilateral contacts cover a range of fields from language and culture to development cooperation, from dialogue on Arctic affairs and environmental issues to human rights.
Trade and investment have also increased at a remarkable pace.
Trade and investment have also increased at a remarkable pace.
And we are now in talks about a free trade agreement
And we are now in talks about a free trade agreement
The Norwegian Government have emphasised the importance of engaging China in all these different political issues.
The Norwegian Government have emphasised the importance of engaging China in all these different political issues.
There are many reasons for that, but the fact that China in 2008 overtook Germany as the world’s third largest economy is of course one important element.
There are many reasons for that, but the fact that China in 2008 overtook Germany as the world’s third largest economy is of course one important element.
In spite of the global economic crisis, China is on course to take the second spot from Japan in a few months from now.
In spite of the global economic crisis, China is on course to take the second spot from Japan in a few months from now.
But what is next?
But what is next?
China already exerts considerable global influence, and this development continues to accelerate.
China already exerts considerable global influence, and this development continues to accelerate.
Many here in the so-called West find the rapidity of it all puzzling and don’t quite know how to respond.
Many here in the so-called West find the rapidity of it all puzzling and don’t quite know how to respond.
These days there is naturally a great deal of focus on China’s economic role.
These days there is naturally a great deal of focus on China’s economic role.
It is the largest foreign investor in many parts of the world, and holds about half of the world’s currency reserves.
It is the largest foreign investor in many parts of the world, and holds about half of the world’s currency reserves.
It is a growing investor also in the Norwegian economy.
It is a growing investor also in the Norwegian economy.
But as we all know –it is not only when it comes to the ecenomy we see the importance of China.
But as we all know –it is not only when it comes to the ecenomy we see the importance of China.
China’s level of greenhouse gas emissions brings it into the spotlight in the climate debate.
China’s level of greenhouse gas emissions brings it into the spotlight in the climate debate.
The human rights dimension also gets a lot of worldwide attention, including from the Norwegian Government.
The human rights dimension also gets a lot of worldwide attention, including from the Norwegian Government.
And then also on security, which is what we are going to focus in today.
And then also on security, which is what we are going to focus in today.
Virtually every day, there is a report or an editorial in the world’s leading media about the security situation in China or in its immediate neighbourhood and – importantly – about areas where China exerts global influence.
Virtually every day, there is a report or an editorial in the world’s leading media about the security situation in China or in its immediate neighbourhood and – importantly – about areas where China exerts global influence.
The issues range from China’s role as the world’s fifth largest nuclear power – with a modernised arsenal of mid- and long-range nuclear missiles – to its role in peacekeeping efforts.
The issues range from China’s role as the world’s fifth largest nuclear power – with a modernised arsenal of mid- and long-range nuclear missiles – to its role in peacekeeping efforts.
We know about Chinas direct involvement in Sudan, its approach to Afghanistan and its position as a major energy consumer.
We know about Chinas direct involvement in Sudan, its approach to Afghanistan and its position as a major energy consumer.
It is also playing an increasingly active part in the UN Security Council with a crucial say on Iran, and is taking an active interest in the Arctic with an evolving relationship to our common neighbour, Russia.
It is also playing an increasingly active part in the UN Security Council with a crucial say on Iran, and is taking an active interest in the Arctic with an evolving relationship to our common neighbour, Russia.
Only a few years ago, this picture was very different.
Only a few years ago, this picture was very different.
China’s influence was less evident.
China’s influence was less evident.
China’s former leader Deng Xiaoping famously maintained that China should “hide its capabilities and bide its time” – at least until the country was able to assert its international position more forcefully.
China’s former leader Deng Xiaoping famously maintained that China should “hide its capabilities and bide its time” – at least until the country was able to assert its international position more forcefully.
Today, the picture is clearer.
Today, the picture is clearer.
We see signs of ambition in all the areas I have just mentioned, and China is also developing a more modern military, as those who watched the display on 1 October last year – the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic – can testify to.
We see signs of ambition in all the areas I have just mentioned, and China is also developing a more modern military, as those who watched the display on 1 October last year – the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic – can testify to.
The key question is what kind of nation China will be in a few years from now, and how it will impact on the multilateral system and other nations.
The key question is what kind of nation China will be in a few years from now, and how it will impact on the multilateral system and other nations.
I am a strong believer in the multilateral system that was established after the second World War with the UN at its core.
I am a strong believer in the multilateral system that was established after the second World War with the UN at its core.
-But this system was created while China still was undergoing a period of recovery.
-But this system was created while China still was undergoing a period of recovery.
-And the economic reforms that Deng Xiaoping introduced in 1978 didn’t unleash the kind of political power and influence we are witnessing today, until about ten years ago.
-And the economic reforms that Deng Xiaoping introduced in 1978 didn’t unleash the kind of political power and influence we are witnessing today, until about ten years ago.
For almost a decade now, we have seen a much stronger and more assertive China.
For almost a decade now, we have seen a much stronger and more assertive China.
It has been a constructive – and some would say essential – partner in the efforts to stem North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
It has been a constructive – and some would say essential – partner in the efforts to stem North Korea’s nuclear ambitions.
For this China is respected.
For this China is respected.
The world looks to China for advice on this and many, many other important challenges.
The world looks to China for advice on this and many, many other important challenges.
And that in itself leads me to the issue of today’s seminar: common security concerns.
And that in itself leads me to the issue of today’s seminar: common security concerns.
Many would ask: What kind of concerns does Norway share with China?
Many would ask: What kind of concerns does Norway share with China?
And could two such different countries develop an equally beneficial relationship?
And could two such different countries develop an equally beneficial relationship?
From my perspective, these are not difficult questions to answer.
From my perspective, these are not difficult questions to answer.
Our differences are less relevant than ever, and the world has never been smaller.
Our differences are less relevant than ever, and the world has never been smaller.
With the age of globalisation, our common sphere of interest has expanded.
With the age of globalisation, our common sphere of interest has expanded.
Yes, Norway is a small country at the very north of Europe, while China is an Asian country the size of a continent.
Yes, Norway is a small country at the very north of Europe, while China is an Asian country the size of a continent.
About every sixth person on our planet is Chinese, while Norwegians account for only 0.07 per cent of the world’s population.
About every sixth person on our planet is Chinese, while Norwegians account for only 0.07 per cent of the world’s population.
Moreover, we do not have the same positions on all foreign and security policy issues.
Moreover, we do not have the same positions on all foreign and security policy issues.
But that could be said for virtually any country.
But that could be said for virtually any country.
The Norwegian Government attaches particular importance to promoting dialogue and seeking mutually beneficial cooperation despite differences that may exist.
The Norwegian Government attaches particular importance to promoting dialogue and seeking mutually beneficial cooperation despite differences that may exist.
One of these areas of cooperation will be highlighted by Linda today, as she presents SIPRI’s report on China and the Arctic.
One of these areas of cooperation will be highlighted by Linda today, as she presents SIPRI’s report on China and the Arctic.
You may already be aware that Chinese scientists established a research station in Ny Ålesund in Svalbard back in 2004 and its activities have increased ever since.
You may already be aware that Chinese scientists established a research station in Ny Ålesund in Svalbard back in 2004 and its activities have increased ever since.
This is something the Norwegian Government values and will continue to encourage.
This is something the Norwegian Government values and will continue to encourage.
China’s scientific presence on Svalbard is a big asset.
China’s scientific presence on Svalbard is a big asset.
While the melting of the Arctic ice is in no way desirable, it will provide opportunities for Arctic transport.
While the melting of the Arctic ice is in no way desirable, it will provide opportunities for Arctic transport.
In the near future it will become possible to sail from Norway to China along the Russian coast.
In the near future it will become possible to sail from Norway to China along the Russian coast.
The polar explorers dreamed of using the Northeast Passage, and a hundred years later their dream may come true.
The polar explorers dreamed of using the Northeast Passage, and a hundred years later their dream may come true.
Taking a route from Europe to Asia directly over the Arctic will reduce the distance between Rotterdam and Shanghai by 35% compared to sailing through the Suez Canal.
Taking a route from Europe to Asia directly over the Arctic will reduce the distance between Rotterdam and Shanghai by 35% compared to sailing through the Suez Canal.
Let me conclude by mentioning that exactly a year ago, the Norwegian Government presented a white paper on the main features of Norwegian foreign policy.
Let me conclude by mentioning that exactly a year ago, the Norwegian Government presented a white paper on the main features of Norwegian foreign policy.
Political developments in Asia in general, and China in particular, are one of the main themes, and a whole section is devoted to Asia’s impact on our security policy.
Political developments in Asia in general, and China in particular, are one of the main themes, and a whole section is devoted to Asia’s impact on our security policy.
In our work abroad, at our embassies in New Delhi, Jakarta, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo, we are now devoting more time and resources to security policy than ever before.
In our work abroad, at our embassies in New Delhi, Jakarta, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo, we are now devoting more time and resources to security policy than ever before.
And we are also increasing the staff at our embassies and consulates in China.
And we are also increasing the staff at our embassies and consulates in China.
In January last year, our colleagues at the Ministry of Defence posted their first Norwegian defence attaché to Beijing.
In January last year, our colleagues at the Ministry of Defence posted their first Norwegian defence attaché to Beijing.
He is already working closely with the rest of the team at our embassy to strengthen our dialogue with China.
He is already working closely with the rest of the team at our embassy to strengthen our dialogue with China.
Here in Oslo, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs we are assigning more personnel to develop dialogue and seek cooperation with China and other Asian counterparts.
Here in Oslo, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs we are assigning more personnel to develop dialogue and seek cooperation with China and other Asian counterparts.
A major part of this strengthening of our work is also cooperation with think tanks at home and abroad.
A major part of this strengthening of our work is also cooperation with think tanks at home and abroad.
In this regard SIPRI’s role as adviser and sparring partner for new ideas and concepts has been invaluable.
In this regard SIPRI’s role as adviser and sparring partner for new ideas and concepts has been invaluable.
It is therefore with great pleasure that I give the floor to Bates and Linda.
It is therefore with great pleasure that I give the floor to Bates and Linda.
Bates, Linda, the floor is yours.
Bates, Linda, the floor is yours.
Common Security Concerns of Norway and China
Common Security Concerns of Norway and China
The Oslo conference on good governance and social and environmental responsibility 28-30 March 2007
Partnerships for Sustainable Development - The Oslo conference on good governance and social and environmental responsibility, 28-30 March 2007.
The conference will take place 28-30 March 2007 in Oslo, Norway.
Konferansen arrangeres i Oslo Rådhus og Oslo Kongressenter, 28.-30. mars 2007.
NATO and its partners will agree at the Chicago summit on continued support for Afghan security forces, including for the post-2014 period.
Nato og alliansens partnere vil på toppmøtet i Chicago bli enige om å fortsette støtten til afghanske sikkerhetsstyrker også utover 2014.
When the ISAF mission comes to an end in 2014, the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) will be responsible for security in the whole of Afghanistan.
Når Isaf-operasjonen avsluttes i 2014 vil afghanske sikkerhetsstyrker (ANSF) være ansvarlige for sikkerheten i hele Afghanistan.
After ISAF has withdrawn, the number of Afghan soldiers and police officers is to gradually be reduced from around 350 000 to around 230 000.
Etter avviklingen av Isaf-operasjonen skal antallet afghanske soldater og afghansk politi etter hvert reduseres fra om lag 350.000 til omlag 230.000 personell.
It is therefore important that both NATO and the broader international community provide financial support.
Det er derfor viktig at både Nato og det bredere internasjonale samfunnet bidrar med finansieringen.
Strengthening security in the Foreign Service
Styrket sikkerhet på ambassadene og i Utenriksdepartementet
It is proposed that NOK 65 million be allocated for this purpose.
Det foreslås bevilget 65 millioner kroner til dette.
In addition, the Government has proposed an allocation of NOK 40 million for upgrading and securing the Ministry’s ICT infrastructure.
Regjeringen foreslår videre 40 millioner kroner til oppgradering og sikring av IKT-infrastrukturen i UD.
This will ensure a robust communications network, both for internal communication and for communication with other actors.
Dette skal sikre robuste kommunikasjonsnett internt og med andre aktører.
“It is crucial that we have reliable systems for communicating with our diplomatic and consular missions, not least in crisis situations.
- Ikke minst i en krisesituasjon er det viktig at vi har robuste systemer for å kommunisere med våre utestasjoner.
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PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT OF ACCESS
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RIGHT OF ACCESS
Security policy conference, Bodø, 25 October 2012
Sikkerhetspolitisk konferanse i Bodø, 25. oktober 2012
“A great deal of what we have achieved in recent years, recent decades, in terms of improving relations in the High North is not – as some think – because we have replaced “classic security policy” with something else.
- Veldig mye av det vi har fått til de siste årene i å etablere bedre relasjoner i nord – det er ikke, som noen tror, fordi vi har erstattet den "klassiske" sikkerhetspolitikken med noe annet.
On the contrary, it is because classic security policy has been successful”, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Eide in his speech.
Det er tvert imot fordi den klassiske sikkerhetspolitikken har lykkes, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide i sitt innlegg på Sikkerhetspolitisk Konferanse 2012 i Bodø 25. oktober.
The English translation is based on a transcript of a recording of the Minister’s address
Teksten nedenfor er basert på en direkte avskrift av et lydopptak av talen
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
Mine damer og herrer, kjære venner,
It is a huge pleasure to be at a security policy conference that has gathered so many interested and committed participants.
Det er en riktig stor glede å være på en sikkerhetspolitisk konferanse med så mange interesserte og dedikerte deltakere.
It is particularly fitting that this security policy conference is being held in Bodø – given the topic we will be discussing.
Det er ekstra morsomt å være på sikkerhetspolitisk konferanse i Bodø akkurat nå – gitt den tematikken vi diskuterer.
I attended the meeting as Minister of Defence.
Der var jeg som forsvarsminister.
Soon afterwards I became Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Kort tid etterpå ble jeg utenriksminister.
Bodø was a natural choice for that meeting, firstly because this is Norway’s defence capital.
Grunnen til at dette møtet ble holdt nettopp i Bodø, er at denne byen er – for det første – Norges forsvarshovedstad.
The Norwegian Joint Headquarters is located here.
Vi har FOH er.
But Bodø will also be home to a air operative centre and the leadership of our air force.
Og det kommer mer: et luftoperativt senter, Luftforsvarets øverste ledelse.
Very many of the key operative decisions for Norway’s Armed Forces are taken here.
Det er her veldig mange av de sentrale, operative beslutningene i Forsvaret tas.
Secondly, as was pointed out in the local newspaper Nordland – a paper I always read with great interest – Bodø is the main centre for emergency preparedness and response for North Norway.
For det andre er dette – som det også ble beskrevet i dag i avisa Nordland, som jeg alltid leser med stor interesse – også beredskapshovedstaden i Nord-Norge.
Thirdly, Bodø is also an important centre of knowledge.
For det tredje er det et viktig kunnskapssenter.
I have said on several occasions now that knowledge, value creation, security and preparedness will be at the core of the next stage of our High North efforts.
I flere sammenhenger har jeg nå sagt at det som skal være det neste stadiet i nordområdesatsingen, det er fokus på kunnskap, på verdiskapning og på sikkerhet og beredskap.
For all these reasons I am very pleased to be here.
Derfor er jeg veldig glad for å være her.
And I am very pleased that Bodø municipality, Norland County Council and the University of Nordland are also involved, as well as the High North Center, for which we have proposed a basic allocation in the budget proposal for 2013.
Og også for at vi har Bodø kommune, Nordland fylkeskommune, Universitetet i Nordland involvert i dette – og også Nordområdesenteret, som vi foreslår en grunnbevilgning til i Statsbudsjettet for 2013.
Because knowledge is crucial.
For kunnskap er en helt sentral nøkkel.
But I also want to stress that a sensible security and foreign policy is precisely what makes our domestic policy possible.
Men jeg skal også understreke at grunnlaget vi legger gjennom å føre en fornuftig sikkerhets- og utenrikspolitikk – det er det som gjør innenrikspolitikken mulig.
A great deal of what we have achieved in recent years, recent decades, in terms of improving relations in the High North is not – as some think – because we have replaced “classic security policy” with something else.
Veldig mye av det vi har fått til de siste årene, de siste tiårene, i å etablere bedre relasjoner i nord – det er ikke, som noen tror, fordi vi har erstattet "den klassiske sikkerhetspolitikken" med noe annet.
On the contrary, it is because classic security policy has been successful.
Det er tvert imot fordi den klassiske sikkerhetspolitikken har lyktes.
Because the point of good old-fashioned traditional security policy is to clarify and manage relations between countries, so that they can live peacefully alongside each other.
Fordi poenget med god, gammeldags, tradisjonell sikkerhetspolitikk er å avklare forholdet mellom land, slik at de kan leve i fred med hverandre.
And this is what we have done.
Det har vi altså gjort.
And this is still part of our broad High North policy.
Og det er fortsatt en del av den brede nordområdepolitikken.
I think maybe I should begin there.
Jeg tror kanskje jeg skal begynne der.
Our first line of defence is the rule of international law – a UN-led world order.
En FN-ledet verdensorden.
It is a fact that our main livelihoods in Norway are based on activities under the sea (oil and gas), in the sea (fish), or on the surface of the sea (shipping).
Det er jo slik at det vi stort lever av i Norge – det finner vi enten under havet – olje og gass – eller i havet: fisk – eller "oppå havet", som shipping.
But this is not enough; international norms must also be upheld, reaffirmed and defended.
Og så må den opprettholdes, bekreftes og forvares.
We need both lawyers and admirals.
Vi trenger både jurister og admiraler.
This is why it is important for our High North efforts that the Armed Forces have a presence in the region.
Derfor er Forsvarets tilstedeværelse i nord en viktig del av nordområdesatsingen.
This is often misunderstood, as people tend to think that you’re either “for peace” or “for defence”.
Dette blir ofte misforstått fordi folk tror at enten er du "for fred" eller så er du "for forsvar".
But I – like many others – am for defence precisely because I am for peace.
Men jeg – og mange andre – er jo for forsvar fordi vi er for fred.