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Belarus has also accepted to take concrete steps to meet its obligations on creating an environment that fosters freedom of expression and to release complete information on the two executions in March last year.
Belarus has also accepted to take concrete steps to meet its obligations on creating an environment that fosters freedom of expression and to release complete information on the two executions in March last year.
All of these recommendations to Belarus were joined by Norway.
All of these recommendations to Belarus were joined by Norway.
The assurances that have been given are welcome, and they are important.
The assurances that have been given are welcome, and they are important.
But words are not enough.
But words are not enough.
What matters are concrete measures as well.
What matters are concrete measures as well.
The international community will be watching how the commitments made by Belarus in international forums are followed up in practice.
The international community will be watching how the commitments made by Belarus in international forums are followed up in practice.
Let me also add that later this year, in October, Lithuania will have to present its national report.
Let me also add that later this year, in October, Lithuania will have to present its national report.
No country is left out of this process, and all the other countries follow what is being done to improve the human rights situation in each country in the years following its UPR.
No country is left out of this process, and all the other countries follow what is being done to improve the human rights situation in each country in the years following its UPR.
Ensuring respect for fundamental human rights is a continuous process.
Ensuring respect for fundamental human rights is a continuous process.
Among other commitments, this entails a balancing act between upholding the rights of minorities versus the convictions of majorities in any society.
Among other commitments, this entails a balancing act between upholding the rights of minorities versus the convictions of majorities in any society.
Upholding human rights is not only a concern in a country like today’s Belarus.
Upholding human rights is not only a concern in a country like today’s Belarus.
Ensuring support for human rights is also a continuous process in countries like Lithuania and Norway.
Ensuring support for human rights is also a continuous process in countries like Lithuania and Norway.
Ensuring that all people are treated equally regardless of ethnicity or the colour of their skin, sexual orientation or gender is a fundamental responsibility of a democratic society.
Ensuring that all people are treated equally regardless of ethnicity or the colour of their skin, sexual orientation or gender is a fundamental responsibility of a democratic society.
Standing up for the rights of a minority entails some of the toughest challenges.
Standing up for the rights of a minority entails some of the toughest challenges.
At the same time, it is the right to express a conviction not held by the majority that is a distinguishing feature of a mature democracy.
At the same time, it is the right to express a conviction not held by the majority that is a distinguishing feature of a mature democracy.
We may also have to address difficult parts of our own history.
We may also have to address difficult parts of our own history.
Norway is no exception, and our experiences during the Second World War are an example.
Norway is no exception, and our experiences during the Second World War are an example.
During the occupation by Nazi Germany, Norway’s Jewish population was decimated.
During the occupation by Nazi Germany, Norway’s Jewish population was decimated.
By the shipload, Norwegian Jews were ferried away to suffering and death in concentration camps.
By the shipload, Norwegian Jews were ferried away to suffering and death in concentration camps.
And while this was part of the big Holocaust, it was not only a project conceived and implemented by our Nazi occupiers.
And while this was part of the big Holocaust, it was not only a project conceived and implemented by our Nazi occupiers.
They had Norwegian helpers.
They had Norwegian helpers.
This is fact we have to face up to.
This is fact we have to face up to.
It also has implications for present generations.
It also has implications for present generations.
Even in our days, neo-Nazi currents from time to time re-appear among us in Europe.
Even in our days, neo-Nazi currents from time to time re-appear among us in Europe.
They represent a danger that has not been abolished once and for all.
They represent a danger that has not been abolished once and for all.
And, alas, other and more common forms of xenophobia are commonplace.
And, alas, other and more common forms of xenophobia are commonplace.
They may seem a less dangerous phenomenon.
They may seem a less dangerous phenomenon.
But they demonstrate the need for vigilance and for a high degree of historic consciousness even today, not least among the young people.
But they demonstrate the need for vigilance and for a high degree of historic consciousness even today, not least among the young people.
This is a common European responsibility – in Norway, in Lithuania and in the rest of the European family of nations.
This is a common European responsibility – in Norway, in Lithuania and in the rest of the European family of nations.
It is also in this European family that Belarus should take part.
It is also in this European family that Belarus should take part.
What perspectives could we have for Belarus and its relations with the rest of Europe and the wider international community?
What perspectives could we have for Belarus and its relations with the rest of Europe and the wider international community?
There is readiness to engage with Belarus not only on the part of the UN and the OSCE, but also on the part of the Council of Europe, the European Union and individual countries.
There is readiness to engage with Belarus not only on the part of the UN and the OSCE, but also on the part of the Council of Europe, the European Union and individual countries.
If we wish to see Belarus become a normal, democratic European state, then isolation is not the answer.
If we wish to see Belarus become a normal, democratic European state, then isolation is not the answer.
That is why Norway supported the inclusion of Belarus in the EU Eastern Partnership, as well as in the Northern Dimension cooperation between Norway, Iceland, Russia and the EU – as an observer.
That is why Norway supported the inclusion of Belarus in the EU Eastern Partnership, as well as in the Northern Dimension cooperation between Norway, Iceland, Russia and the EU – as an observer.
We have stepped up our engagement with the country in recent years – primarily through increased support for forces that promote respect for human rights and democracy, including an active role for civil society.
We have stepped up our engagement with the country in recent years – primarily through increased support for forces that promote respect for human rights and democracy, including an active role for civil society.
Our support for the European Humanities University is part of this picture.
Our support for the European Humanities University is part of this picture.
What now, after what happened over the past few weeks?
What now, after what happened over the past few weeks?
Should we slam the door shut and give up?
Should we slam the door shut and give up?
Of course not.
Of course not.
We must respond in several ways.
We must respond in several ways.
And we are doing so:
And we are doing so:
First, we must make our views known to President Lukashenka and his government.
First, we must make our views known to President Lukashenka and his government.
This is done in many ways.
This is done in many ways.
I have done so through public statements, and our views have also been conveyed directly to Belarusian authorities.
I have done so through public statements, and our views have also been conveyed directly to Belarusian authorities.
Another example is that of my colleague in the Norwegian Government, our Minister of Research and Higher Education.
Another example is that of my colleague in the Norwegian Government, our Minister of Research and Higher Education.
Picking up on an initiative from the European Students’ Union, she invited European colleagues to join her in an appeal to their Belarusian colleague to express their common concern about reprisals against students who had participated in the post-election demonstration in Minsk, and the violation of academic freedom in Belarus.
Picking up on an initiative from the European Students’ Union, she invited European colleagues to join her in an appeal to their Belarusian colleague to express their common concern about reprisals against students who had participated in the post-election demonstration in Minsk, and the violation of academic freedom in Belarus.
I am pleased that one of those who joined her in this initiative was her Lithuanian colleague.
I am pleased that one of those who joined her in this initiative was her Lithuanian colleague.
However, the seriousness of the situation in Belarus calls for more than words to get our message through.
However, the seriousness of the situation in Belarus calls for more than words to get our message through.
Hence, like the European Union and others, Norway has imposed restrictive measures targeted at individuals that are responsible for the fraudulent elections and the crackdown on the democratic opposition, civil society and representatives of independent mass media.
Hence, like the European Union and others, Norway has imposed restrictive measures targeted at individuals that are responsible for the fraudulent elections and the crackdown on the democratic opposition, civil society and representatives of independent mass media.
Second, we strengthen our support for the forces that work to promote democracy and respect for human rights in Belarus.
Second, we strengthen our support for the forces that work to promote democracy and respect for human rights in Belarus.
Our continued support for the EHU is an essential part of this.
Our continued support for the EHU is an essential part of this.
We are also contributing to the EHU Emergency Fund, which has been set up to help students who are now unable to continue their studies in Belarus, to do so here in Vilnius.
We are also contributing to the EHU Emergency Fund, which has been set up to help students who are now unable to continue their studies in Belarus, to do so here in Vilnius.
We are alco acting jointly with our Nordic friends.
We are alco acting jointly with our Nordic friends.
The Nordic Council of Ministers plays an important role in securing a financial basis for the EHU.
The Nordic Council of Ministers plays an important role in securing a financial basis for the EHU.
It also has several other activities in support of democracy, human rights and civil society in Belarus.
It also has several other activities in support of democracy, human rights and civil society in Belarus.
Third, in international fora like the UN and the OSCE, we will continue to work with partners in the international community to keep Belarusian authorities accountable, and to promote compliance with the international commitments that Belarus has undertaken.
Third, in international fora like the UN and the OSCE, we will continue to work with partners in the international community to keep Belarusian authorities accountable, and to promote compliance with the international commitments that Belarus has undertaken.
Let there be no doubt: Europe has no wish to isolate Belarus.
Let there be no doubt: Europe has no wish to isolate Belarus.
To the extent that Belarus is not fully integrated in European co-operation structures, this is about self-exclusion inflicted upon the country by its own authorities.
To the extent that Belarus is not fully integrated in European co-operation structures, this is about self-exclusion inflicted upon the country by its own authorities.
The Council of Europe is a case in point.
The Council of Europe is a case in point.
Belarus is the only European country that is not a member.
Belarus is the only European country that is not a member.
This is an anomaly, and we would all have liked it to be different.
This is an anomaly, and we would all have liked it to be different.
But only the Belarusian authorities can take the necessary steps to qualify for membership.
But only the Belarusian authorities can take the necessary steps to qualify for membership.
It is a decision the government has to make itself.
It is a decision the government has to make itself.
Should they wish to embark on this road, support and advice will be readily available.
Should they wish to embark on this road, support and advice will be readily available.
As a final remark, here at the European University of Humanities, let me reflect on what I see as a core humanistic value; the need for dialogue with our adversaries.
As a final remark, here at the European University of Humanities, let me reflect on what I see as a core humanistic value; the need for dialogue with our adversaries.
To not only talk to those with whom we agree, but also to those with whom we disagree.
To not only talk to those with whom we agree, but also to those with whom we disagree.
We who defend dialogue are not utopian dreamers.
We who defend dialogue are not utopian dreamers.
It is regimes who oppose dialogue that prefer to live in a world they wish existed.
It is regimes who oppose dialogue that prefer to live in a world they wish existed.
It is leaders like president Lukashenka and colonel Gaddafi who seem to be living in a perverse form of utopia.
It is leaders like president Lukashenka and colonel Gaddafi who seem to be living in a perverse form of utopia.
To be willing to talk to an adversary is not weakness.
To be willing to talk to an adversary is not weakness.
It is strength.
It is strength.
And it is not cowardice to debate your opponent and try to persuade the world to follow you by speaking your values.
And it is not cowardice to debate your opponent and try to persuade the world to follow you by speaking your values.
It is courage.
It is courage.
In this sense, defenders of dialogue might best be described as principled realists.
In this sense, defenders of dialogue might best be described as principled realists.
In Europe we have seen many prime examples, like Vaclav Havel and your own Vytautas Landsbergis.
In Europe we have seen many prime examples, like Vaclav Havel and your own Vytautas Landsbergis.
Today we should do our utmost to support the principled realists of Belarus.
Today we should do our utmost to support the principled realists of Belarus.
I do not say we should talk to everyone, under any circumstance, regardless of other considerations.
I do not say we should talk to everyone, under any circumstance, regardless of other considerations.
All countries have their “red lines” that are not to be crossed.
All countries have their “red lines” that are not to be crossed.
But we should defend the path of dialogue strongly against those who would dismiss it out of hand.
But we should defend the path of dialogue strongly against those who would dismiss it out of hand.
To paraphrase Winston Churchill: dialogue may well be the worst of all policies, except for all the others.
To paraphrase Winston Churchill: dialogue may well be the worst of all policies, except for all the others.
Speech at the European Humanities University in Vilnius
Tale ved det hviterussiske eksiluniversitetet i Vilnius
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen
Utgiver: Olje- og energidepartementet
Born: 1968 Marital status: Married, Three children
Født: 1968 Sivilstatus: Gift, 3 barn
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Jens Stoltenberg’s second government
Statsråd, Olje-og energidepartementet, Jens Stoltenbergs andre regjering
Minister of Agriculture and Food, Jens Stoltenberg’s second government
Statsråd, Landbruks- og matdepartementet, Jens Stoltenbergs andre regjering
2003-
2003-2006
Leader of Skien Centre Party
Leder Skien Senterparti
Member of Industry Council, Skien Municipality
Medlem Skien næringsråd
1999-2005
1999-2005
1st deputy member, Skien Municipal Council
1. vararepresentant Skien bystyre
Political Adviser, Ministry of Finance, Kjell Magne Bondevik’s first government
Politisk rådgiver, Finansdepartementet, Kjell Magne Bondeviks første regjering
1993-1997
1993-1997
Member of the Storting for Telemark
Stortingsrepresentant for Telemark
Member of Skien Municipal Council
Medlem av Skien bystyre
Member of Telemark County Council
Medlem av Telemark fylkesting
Political Adviser, Telemark Centre Party
Politisk sekretær, Telemark Senterparti
Secretary, Centre Party Parliamentary Group
Gruppesekretær for Senterpartiets stortingsgruppe
Membership of standing committees and delegations
Medlemskap i stortingskomiteer og delegasjoner
EEA Consultative Committee
Konsultasjonsorganet for EØS-saker
General Manager, Riis-Johansen parkanlegg AS
Daglig leder for Riis-Johansen Park & Anlegg AS
Agrotechnical programme, Hedmark University College
Landbruksteknikk, Høgskolen i Hedmark
1989-1990
1989-1990
Agrotechnical programme (accounting and economics), Øksnevad Agricultural College
Agrotekniker (regnskap og økonomi), Øksnevad Jordbruksskole
1986-1987
1987-1988
2000-2005
2000-2005
Member of the board of Telemark University College
Styremedlem Bondelaget
Member of the executive committee of the Norwegian Farmers’ Union
Medlem i styret for Høgskolen i Telemark
Deputy head of “No to the EU”
Nestleder for Nei til EU
Member of the liaison committee between immigrants and the Norwegian authorities
Kontaktutvalget mellom innvandrere og norske myndigheter
1991-1995
1991-1995
Member of the transport and communications committee for Telemark County
Samferdselsutvalget Telemark
1989-1991
1989-1991
Member of the Central Executive Committee of the Norwegian Rural Youth Organisation
Sentralstyremedlem i Norges Bygdeungdomslag
Press Photo of the Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen
Pressefoto av olje- og energiminister Terje Riis-Johansen
Press photos of the Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen.
Pressefoto av olje- og energiminister Terje Riis-Johansen.
These may be used freely by the media, but please remember to give the name of the photographer (name/MPE) when using the photos.
Bildene kan lastes ned til fri bruk, men fotograf (byrå eller navn) skal oppgis i billedtekst.
Click the pictures for higher resolution.
Klikk på bildet for høyoppløselig versjon.
Photo: Berit Roald, Scanpix.
Foto: Berit Roald, Scanpix.
(Resigned 20.06.08)
(Perioden 21.09.2007-20.06.2008)
Born: 1959 Marital status: Married, two children
Født: 1959 Sivilstatus: Gift, to barn
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy’s primary objective of is to ensure high value creation through efficient and environment-friendly management of our energy resources.
Olje- og energiminsteren skal sikre en høy verdiskaping gjennom effektiv og miljøvennlig forvaltning av landets energiressurser.
From 2001-2005 Member of Parliament.
Haga var stortingsrepresentant 2001-2005.
Åslaug Haga was elected leader of the Centre Party in 2003.
Hun har vært partileder i Senterpartiet siden 2003.
2007
2007-
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Jens Stoltenberg's second government
Statsråd, Olje- og energidepartementet, Jens Stoltenbergs andre regjering
First Secretary, Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi, India
Ambassadesekretær ved ambassaden i New Dehli, Utenriksdepartementet
1987-89
1987-1989
Second Secretary, Norwegian Mission to the UN, New York
Ambassadesekretær ved FN-delagsjonen i New York, Utenriksdepartementet
1985-87
1985-1987
Born: 1976 Marital status: Married, 2 children
Født: 1976 Sivilstatus: Gift, 2 barn
Pictures of the Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe
Bilder av olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe
Press photos of the Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe.
Pressefoto av olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
All pictures by Berit Roald / Scanpix.
Alle bilder av Berit Roald / Scanpix.
Director General Fartein Sætre
Ekspedisjonssjef Fartein Sætre
Administrative Department (Deputy)
Nestleder administrasjonsavdelingen
Acquisition of seismic data from day one
Starter seismikkinnsamling fra dag én
The maritime delimitation treaty will enter into force on 7 July this year, i.e. 30 days after the exchange of the instruments of ratification, which took place in Oslo yesterday.
Delelinjeavtalen vil tre i kraft 7. juli i år, 30 dager etter at ratifikasjonsdokumentene ble utvekslet i Oslo i går.
The area offers new opportunities for petroleum activity in the north, which could increase value creation and local employment.
Området representerer nye muligheter for petroleumsaktivitet i nord som kan øke verdiskapingen og gi arbeidsplasser.
Before the area can be opened for exploration and production, the authorities will carry out a thorough process, including an impact assessment.
Før området kan åpnes for petroleumsaktivitet, vil myndighetene gjennomføre en grundig prosess med konsekvensutredning.
“The treaty will also lead to closer cooperation between Norway and Russia, both between our authorities and between our business communities,” said Mr Stoltenberg.
– Delelinjeavtalen vil også føre til tettere samarbeid mellom Norge og Russland, både mellom myndighetene og næringslivet i våre to land, sier statsministeren.
The Government has therefore earmarked NOK 180 million for seismic surveys in the north in the summer season in 2011 and 2012.
Regjeringen har derfor satt av 180 millioner kroner til seismikkinnsamling i nord i sommersesongene 2011 og 2012.
“In order to further develop petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf, we must have knowledge about the resources to be found there.
– For å kunne videreutvikle petroleumsvirksomheten på norsk sokkel må vi ha kunnskap om ressursene.
In keeping with usual practice, the acquisition of seismic data in those parts of the continental shelf that have not been opened for petroleum activities will be carried out under the auspices of the Petroleum Directorate.
I tråd med vanlig praksis på de deler av kontinentalsokkelen som ikke er åpnet for petroleumsvirksomhet, skal seismikkinnsamlingen gjennomføres i regi av Oljedirektoratet.
770 million to cover expenses after the terrorist attack on the Government Quarter
770 millioner kroner til utgifter etter angrepet mot regjeringskvartalet
- The work of repairing the government quarter and securing new and existing government offices has been going on continuously since the 22 July attack.
- Arbeidet med å utbedre regjeringskvartalet og sikre nye og gamle departementslokaler har pågått kontinuerlig siden angrepet 22. juli.
The calculation was made shortly after the attacks took place.
Beregningene ble gjort kort tid etter 22. juli i fjor.
The works have proved to be far more extensive.
Arbeidet har vist seg langt mer omfattende.
Total need for 2012 today is calculated to be around NOK 850 million.
Samlet behov for 2012 er i dag beregnet til om lag 850 millioner kroner.
In 2011, NOK 340 million were used as a result of the attacks on the government quarter.
I 2011 ble det utgiftsført 340 millioner som følge av angrepet mot regjeringskvartalet.
Physical securing and repair work in the government quarter The Government proposes an increase of the appropriations for securing and repairing the government quarter by NOK 135 million.
Fysisk sikrings- og utbedringsarbeid regjeringskvartalet Regjeringen foreslår å øke bevilgningen til sikring og utbedring av regjeringskvartalet med 135 millioner kroner.
A total of NOK 165 million is going to be used in 2012.
Totalt 165 millioner vil bli brukt i 2012.
The appropriations are proposed in the budget of Statsbygg - the government agency for public construction and property management.
Bevilgningen foreslås på Statsbyggs budsjett.