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"Before us are some of the great men of Little Norway, members of a generation that passed history’s test.
"Before us are some of the great men of Little Norway, members of a generation that passed history’s test.
They grew up during the great depression.
They grew up during the great depression.
Used their youth to fight and win a war.
Used their youth to fight and win a war.
And built peace and prosperity in their mature years.
And built peace and prosperity in their mature years.
In your senior years, its therefore fitting that my generation pays tribute to those who were tested and who risked so much, and to whom we are indebted", Stoltenberg said at the opening in Muskoka.
In your senior years, its therefore fitting that my generation pays tribute to those who were tested and who risked so much, and to whom we are indebted", Stoltenberg said at the opening in Muskoka.
Honourable Minister Clement, District Chair Adams, Member of Parliament Miller, Excellencies, dear veterans and families, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Honourable Minister Clement, District Chair Adams, Member of Parliament Miller, Excellencies, dear veterans and families, Ladies and Gentlemen.
I have come up from The United Nations in New York this morning to celebrate with you the opening of Little Norway Memorial Building, to thank Canada and its representatives, and to pay tribute to the men and women who reported here for duty to serve their country, freedom and democracy.
I have come up from The United Nations in New York this morning to celebrate with you the opening of Little Norway Memorial Building, to thank Canada and its representatives, and to pay tribute to the men and women who reported here for duty to serve their country, freedom and democracy.
It is not least in the United Nations that we must honour the memory of the young people who trained here more than sixty years ago.
It is not least in the United Nations that we must honour the memory of the young people who trained here more than sixty years ago.
It is for us and coming generations to build that peaceful world that they dreamed about and that many of them died for.
It is for us and coming generations to build that peaceful world that they dreamed about and that many of them died for.
They were 3 300.
They were 3 300.
Most of them only boys, who made their way through a world at war to report for duty here at Little Norway.
Most of them only boys, who made their way through a world at war to report for duty here at Little Norway.
They were sailors, workers, and whalers, and each had a story to tell of how they came the long way to Canada.
They were sailors, workers, and whalers, and each had a story to tell of how they came the long way to Canada.
One young recruit reported here how he had travelled through the Soviet Union, India, Turkey, South-Africa and South America before ending up in Little Norway.
One young recruit reported here how he had travelled through the Soviet Union, India, Turkey, South-Africa and South America before ending up in Little Norway.
In the report the secretary wrote: "He came the usual way -------"
In the report the secretary wrote: "He came the usual way -------"
Another 19 years old, Wilfred Skrede, escaped Norway in 1941 and travelled for one year across Siberia, China, and India, to get to Little Norway.
Another 19 years old, Wilfred Skrede, escaped Norway in 1941 and travelled for one year across Siberia, China, and India, to get to Little Norway.
Bjørn Næss, a seasoned pilot, having fought in the battle of Norway, travelled through all of Asia to get to Canada.
Bjørn Næss, a seasoned pilot, having fought in the battle of Norway, travelled through all of Asia to get to Canada.
Spending 10 months at Muskoka, and six months ferrying planes to England, he finally joined the 76th Squadron flying Halifax bombers in October 1942.
Spending 10 months at Muskoka, and six months ferrying planes to England, he finally joined the 76th Squadron flying Halifax bombers in October 1942.
His young life ended three months later, over Berlin.
His young life ended three months later, over Berlin.
Many of those who trained here returned overseas to join the Norwegian squadrons in the Royal Air Force.
Many of those who trained here returned overseas to join the Norwegian squadrons in the Royal Air Force.
Some patrolled the North Atlantic from the base in Reykjavik, escorting supply convoys and fighting submarines.
Some patrolled the North Atlantic from the base in Reykjavik, escorting supply convoys and fighting submarines.
And others flew night raids over Europe and took part in the allied invasion of Normandy.
And others flew night raids over Europe and took part in the allied invasion of Normandy.
From 1942 till 1945 the airspace over our heads was filled with roaring of Fairchild and Curtiss planes.
From 1942 till 1945 the airspace over our heads was filled with roaring of Fairchild and Curtiss planes.
Norwegians taking off and landing.
Norwegians taking off and landing.
Preparing for their return to Europe - to fight against the German occupants.
Preparing for their return to Europe - to fight against the German occupants.
The story of little Norway is a story of courage and sacrifice, of friendships forged, loved ones lost and heroes to remember.
The story of little Norway is a story of courage and sacrifice, of friendships forged, loved ones lost and heroes to remember.
Before us are some of the great men of Little Norway, members of a generation that passed history’s test.
Before us are some of the great men of Little Norway, members of a generation that passed history’s test.
In your senior years, its therefore fitting that my generation pays tribute to those who were tested and who risked so much, and to whom we are indebted.
In your senior years, its therefore fitting that my generation pays tribute to those who were tested and who risked so much, and to whom we are indebted.
This is an occasion also to commemorate Ole Reistad.
This is an occasion also to commemorate Ole Reistad.
The rock upon which Little Norway was built.
The rock upon which Little Norway was built.
Throughout the war this Olympic champion was a father figure and an inspiration to the people who served here.
Throughout the war this Olympic champion was a father figure and an inspiration to the people who served here.
It is a great privilege to have Ole Reistad’s son and daughter, Kjell Arne and Ragnhild, present here to day.
It is a great privilege to have Ole Reistad’s son and daughter, Kjell Arne and Ragnhild, present here to day.
Canada and Norway are close allies, and we are working together in tackling our common global challenges.
Canada and Norway are close allies, and we are working together in tackling our common global challenges.
Our commitment today remains the same - a life in security and prosperity for all.
Our commitment today remains the same - a life in security and prosperity for all.
On this day, I would like to thank Fed Nor, and the District Municipality of Muskoka through its District Chair, Gord Adams for their contributions.
On this day, I would like to thank Fed Nor, and the District Municipality of Muskoka through its District Chair, Gord Adams for their contributions.
I would also like to thank Al Bacon, along with other members of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the veterans and their families in the Norwegian-Canadian community.
I would also like to thank Al Bacon, along with other members of the Royal Canadian Legion, and the veterans and their families in the Norwegian-Canadian community.
And again, we thank the 3 300 who trained here.
And again, we thank the 3 300 who trained here.
We thank them by striving to build a better, more just, more peaceful world.
We thank them by striving to build a better, more just, more peaceful world.
And with these words, I have the great honour and privilege to officially open the Little Norway Memorial Building.
And with these words, I have the great honour and privilege to officially open the Little Norway Memorial Building.
Thales SA and DRD Gold Limited to be reinstated in the Government Pension Fund – Global’s portfolio
Thales SA og DRD Gold Limited tas inn igjen i Statens pensjonsfond – Utlands portefølje
Against this background, the Council on Ethics recommends that Thales no longer be excluded from the investment universe of the Government Pension Fund – Global.
Etikkrådet har på denne bakgrunn tilrådd at Thales ikke lenger skal være utelukket fra Staten pensjonsfond – Utland.
DRD Gold Limited was excluded in 2007 pursuant to the criterion on severe environmental damages.
DRD Gold Limited ble utelukket i 2007 i henhold til kriteriet om alvorlig miljøskade.
The backdrop was that the company through one of its subsidiaries was involved in gold mining in Papua New Guinea, where tailings from the mine were deposited into a natural river system.
Bakgrunnen var at selskapet gjennom et datterselskap var involvert i gullgruvedrift på Papua Ny Guinea, hvor avgangsmasser fra gruvedriften ble deponert i et naturlig elvesystem.
This method of waste disposal was found to cause extensive and severe environmental degradation and have serious negative consequences for the lives and health of the local population.
Denne måten å håndtere avfallet på ble funnet å påføre miljøet omfattende og alvorlige skader og ha alvorlige negative konsekvenser for lokalbefolkningens liv og helse.
DRD Gold Limited is no longer involved in the mine in question.
DRD Gold Limited er ikke lenger involvert i den aktuelle gruvedriften.
Murmansk, 14 - 15 October 2009
Murmansk, 14.-15. oktober 2009
- The greatest success of the Barents cooperation is what we call people-to-people contacts.
- The greatest success of the Barents cooperation is what we call people-to-people contacts.
We see that these contacts are flourishing and developing further, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech at the 12th Ministerial Session of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Murmansk 15 October 2009.
We see that these contacts are flourishing and developing further, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sitt innlegg på det 12. ministermøtet i Barents Euro-Arctic Region, som ble avholdt i Murmansk 15. oktober.
Dear friends and colleagues,
Dear friends and colleagues,
The city of Murmansk has been a focal point in the development of the Barents cooperation.
The city of Murmansk has been a focal point in the development of the Barents cooperation.
For Norwegians, Murmansk is strongly associated with the second World War, the positional warfare at the Litsa front, the allied convoys, and the liberation of Eastern Finnmark by the Red Army in October 1944.
For Norwegians, Murmansk is strongly associated with the second World War, the positional warfare at the Litsa front, the allied convoys, and the liberation of Eastern Finnmark by the Red Army in October 1944.
Yesterday, I drove, together with (my close colleague) Carl (Bildt), from one Barents capital, Kirkenes, to another, Murmansk.
Yesterday, I drove, together with (my close colleague) Carl (Bildt), from one Barents capital, Kirkenes, to another, Murmansk.
It is a spectacular journey.
It is a spectacular journey.
Along the road, we reflected on many of the issues that are important in the Barents region, the vast potential but also the immediate challenges – not least the severe polluting emissions from the Norilsk Nickel plant in Nikel, which we could see for ourselves as we drove by.
Along the road, we reflected on many of the issues that are important in the Barents region, the vast potential but also the immediate challenges – not least the severe polluting emissions from the Norilsk Nickel plant in Nikel, which we could see for ourselves as we drove by.
We also discussed the two pillars of the Swedish chairman’s priorities for the next two years:
We also discussed the two pillars of the Swedish chairman’s priorities for the next two years:
industrial and economic development, and environmental issues.
industrial and economic development, and environmental issues.
Norway subscribes to these priorities.
Norway subscribes to these priorities.
And we believe that industrial development can be combined with protection of the environment.
And we believe that industrial development can be combined with protection of the environment.
In my address I would like to put emphasis on four more points.
In my address I would like to put emphasis on four more points.
First I believe we all can agree that the regional cooperation here in the Barents region is a success story.
First I believe we all can agree that the regional cooperation here in the Barents region is a success story.
It is a tribute to those who have brought us where we are today – and a challenge to us here to take this even further.
It is a tribute to those who have brought us where we are today – and a challenge to us here to take this even further.
A strong friendship has been established between the 13 regional entities of the Barents region, and a new regional identity has been created.
A strong friendship has been established between the 13 regional entities of the Barents region, and a new regional identity has been created.
The national capitals support and encourage this.
The national capitals support and encourage this.
And it is a region of concrete, practical neighbourly cooperation.
And it is a region of concrete, practical neighbourly cooperation.
In the next four years, we will alternate Swedish–Norwegian chairmanships both at the national and regional level.
In the next four years, we will alternate Swedish–Norwegian chairmanships both at the national and regional level.
We have decided to work closely together.
We have decided to work closely together.
Our aim is also to have active and constructive dialogues with all the other Barents partners, at both national and regional level, and with the indigenous peoples of the region.
Our aim is also to have active and constructive dialogues with all the other Barents partners, at both national and regional level, and with the indigenous peoples of the region.
There are several regional organisations in the High North.
There are several regional organisations in the High North.
There has been some discussion in recent years on the necessity of streamlining these organisations, to ensure more effective interaction and creative synergies.
There has been some discussion in recent years on the necessity of streamlining these organisations, to ensure more effective interaction and creative synergies.
The common understanding seems to be that each organisation is unique and has its own particular value and priorities.
The common understanding seems to be that each organisation is unique and has its own particular value and priorities.
At the same time, we would like to see coordination and interaction.
At the same time, we would like to see coordination and interaction.
We will look at this closely.
We will look at this closely.
I believe that the Barents cooperation has real and unique value, a solid foundation that we will develop further.
I believe that the Barents cooperation has real and unique value, a solid foundation that we will develop further.
Our regional cooperation here in the north may serve as an encouraging example to other regions in the world – it is indeed a success story to learn from.
Our regional cooperation here in the north may serve as an encouraging example to other regions in the world – it is indeed a success story to learn from.
The region is rich in resources, but they have to be managed wisely.
The region is rich in resources, but they have to be managed wisely.
The melting of the Arctic ice opens new possibilities, for example for new shipping routes, but will also create new challenges.
The melting of the Arctic ice opens new possibilities, for example for new shipping routes, but will also create new challenges.
And that brings me to my second point: Climate change is – and must be – at the top of our agenda.
And that brings me to my second point: Climate change is – and must be – at the top of our agenda.
The region offers front row seats to study its causes and dynamics.
The region offers front row seats to study its causes and dynamics.
Knowledge – and close cooperation – will be important not least in the Barents region of the Arctic.
Knowledge – and close cooperation – will be important not least in the Barents region of the Arctic.
For it is here that most people in the Arctic actually live.
For it is here that most people in the Arctic actually live.
I am pleased to see that climate change is now high on the agenda for the Barents cooperation.
I am pleased to see that climate change is now high on the agenda for the Barents cooperation.
A valuable conference on this topic was held early in September in the Norwegian town Vadsø.
A valuable conference on this topic was held early in September in the Norwegian town Vadsø.
We should all be looking ahead to the upcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen in December, and send a strong message on the need for an ambitious global agreement – which is vital to the Barents region as well as to the world as a whole.
We should all be looking ahead to the upcoming UN climate conference in Copenhagen in December, and send a strong message on the need for an ambitious global agreement – which is vital to the Barents region as well as to the world as a whole.
My third point is actually the region’s first and foremost resource: its people.
My third point is actually the region’s first and foremost resource: its people.
I think we all agree that the greatest success of the Barents cooperation is what we call people-to-people contacts.
I think we all agree that the greatest success of the Barents cooperation is what we call people-to-people contacts.
We see that these contacts are flourishing and developing further.
We see that these contacts are flourishing and developing further.
I would especially like to commend the work being done in the cultural field and among young people.
I would especially like to commend the work being done in the cultural field and among young people.
We have three indigenous peoples in the Barents cooperation.
We have three indigenous peoples in the Barents cooperation.
We support the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples (WGIP) and encourage their participation in working groups in the Barents cooperation.
We support the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples (WGIP) and encourage their participation in working groups in the Barents cooperation.
But this has to be financed, and I encourage all of the partners to do their part.
But this has to be financed, and I encourage all of the partners to do their part.
In my view, close cooperation with the indigenous peoples in the Arctic Council, including through the International Barents Secretariat and the Arctic Council Secretariat should be explored.
In my view, close cooperation with the indigenous peoples in the Arctic Council, including through the International Barents Secretariat and the Arctic Council Secretariat should be explored.
Norway is ready to support new indigenous projects.
Norway is ready to support new indigenous projects.
We commend the work of the IBS and welcome possible new secondments.
We commend the work of the IBS and welcome possible new secondments.
As before, we will rely on the Norwegian Barents Secretariat to implement common Barents projects and to continue its work as a practical think-tank in the field.
As before, we will rely on the Norwegian Barents Secretariat to implement common Barents projects and to continue its work as a practical think-tank in the field.
Finally, to my fourth point: economic cooperation, which is a key factor for the continued development of our success story.
Finally, to my fourth point: economic cooperation, which is a key factor for the continued development of our success story.
After this ministerial meeting, we will all participate at the opening of Murmansk Economic Forum.
After this ministerial meeting, we will all participate at the opening of Murmansk Economic Forum.
We thus pass from words to action.
We thus pass from words to action.
The best way to address the impact of the current economic crisis is to enhance economic cooperation.
The best way to address the impact of the current economic crisis is to enhance economic cooperation.
Just to the north of where we are, we can expect to see an industrial development without precedence, linked to the vast energy potential in the Barents Sea – creating economic opportunities that will also have a global impact.
Just to the north of where we are, we can expect to see an industrial development without precedence, linked to the vast energy potential in the Barents Sea – creating economic opportunities that will also have a global impact.
The spin-off effects could be substantial for the Barents region.
The spin-off effects could be substantial for the Barents region.
This is an opportunity the five and a half million inhabitants who live here should make the most of.
This is an opportunity the five and a half million inhabitants who live here should make the most of.
A lot has to be done before this vision can materialise, not least in improving communications and logistics.
A lot has to be done before this vision can materialise, not least in improving communications and logistics.
We should in particular focus on the region’s bottlenecks, be it customs, border crossings or other forms.
We should in particular focus on the region’s bottlenecks, be it customs, border crossings or other forms.
But I am convinced that we will rise to the challenges.
But I am convinced that we will rise to the challenges.
Great wealth will be created in the High North in the next decades.
Great wealth will be created in the High North in the next decades.
We want a stable and prosperous Barents region.
We want a stable and prosperous Barents region.
We must all play our part, and I believe the Barents cooperation is an excellent arena for such teamwork.
We must all play our part, and I believe the Barents cooperation is an excellent arena for such teamwork.
The High North has been the number one foreign policy priority of my Government.
The High North has been the number one foreign policy priority of my Government.
After four years in government we were recently re-elected.
After four years in government we were recently re-elected.
The High North will continue to be a top priority.
The High North will continue to be a top priority.
The 12th Ministerial Session of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council
Innlegg på det 12. ministermøtet i Barents Euro-Arctic Region
Geneva 11 June 2009
Genève, 11. juni 2009
- A coherent approach to the Decent Work Agenda not only concerns matters of labour and trade.
- A coherent approach to the Decent Work Agenda not only concerns matters of labour and trade.
It is also relevant for other pressing global issues, such as human rights and our fight against climate change, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech in Geneva on 11 June 2009.
It is also relevant for other pressing global issues, such as human rights and our fight against climate change, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. under sitt innlegg i Genève 11. juni.
I congratulate the chairperson of the governing body and the Director General on their reports to this conference.
I congratulate the chairperson of the governing body and the Director General on their reports to this conference.
Ninety years after the ILO arose from the ashes of World War One, it has taken another crisis of historic proportions to bring this organisation to the centre stage of international affairs.
Ninety years after the ILO arose from the ashes of World War One, it has taken another crisis of historic proportions to bring this organisation to the centre stage of international affairs.
That is where it belongs.
That is where it belongs.
Because international affairs ultimately deal with the interests of people.
Because international affairs ultimately deal with the interests of people.
And decent jobs matter to the lives and self esteem of all of us.
And decent jobs matter to the lives and self esteem of all of us.