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Read Prime Minister Stoltenberg's letter to President Obama (pdf).
Les gratulasjonsbrevet fra statsminister Jens Stoltenberg til president Barack Obama (pdf).
Norway's prime minister congratulates Obama
Statsministeren gratulerer Obama
President Obama’s speech important for the Middle East peace process
Obamas tale viktig for fredsprosessen i Midtøsten
He stressed that the issue of Israel’s legitimate need for security must be resolved and that Israeli military forces must be fully withdrawn from Palestinian territory.
Han understreket at Israels legitime behov for sikkerhet må løses, og at israelske militære styrker må trekkes fullstendig tilbake fra palestinsk jord.
I urge Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas to respond favourably to President Obama’s initiative,” said Mr Støre.
Jeg oppfordrer statsminister Netanyahu og president Abbas til å svare positivt på Obamas utspill, sier utenriksminister Støre.
“Norway supports negotiations that could lead to the creation of a Palestinian state that can live side-by-side with Israel in peace and security,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
- Norge støtter at forhandlinger kan føre frem til opprettelsen av en palestinsk stat som kan leve side om side med Israel i fred og sikkerhet, sier utenriksministeren.
The Palestinian Authority has carried out comprehensive reforms with a view to establishing and maintaining modern government institutions.
De palestinske selvstyremyndighetene (PA) har gjennomført omfattende reformer for å kunne drive moderne statsinstitusjoner.
A holistic information system for monitoring of maritime security, marine environment and marine resources of the Nordic Seas and Arctic Ocean.
A holistic information system for monitoring of maritime security, marine environment and marine resources of the Nordic Seas and Arctic Ocean.
Main rapport (pdf-format)
Main rapport (pdf-format)
Summary (pdf-format)
Summary (pdf-format)
i-Nord
i-Nord
Observation of Siemens concluded
Observasjonen av Siemens avsluttes
The specified observation period was up to four years.
Observasjonsperioden ble satt til inntil fire år.
The reports of the Council on Ethics and Norges Bank on progress achieved by Siemens in 2010 and 2011 have been published on the Ministry's website.
Etikkrådet og Norges Banks rapporter om utviklingen i Siemens i 2010 og 2011 er lagt ut på departementets hjemmesider.
Since Norges Bank also observed the company, the Ministry sent the recommendation of the Council on Ethics to Norges Bank.
Siden Norges Bank også har observert utviklingen i selskapet ba departementet banken om å se på Etikkrådets tilrådning.
The Bank had no comments on the recommendation.
Banken har ingen merknader til tilrådningen.
On this basis the Ministry has decided to end the observation of Siemens.
Departementet har på bakgrunn av dette besluttet å avslutte observasjonen av Siemens.
The recommendations of the Council on Ethics
Tilrådningen om Siemens AG
International donors call for Palestinian Authority observer status in the WTO
Giverlandsgruppen går inn for palestinsk observatørstatus i WTO
Today’s AHLC meeting in Brussels was hosted by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, and brought together Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and Israeli officials with representatives of key donor countries and Quartet Representative Tony Blair.
EUs høyrepresentant for utenrikssaker Catherine Asthon var vertskap for dagens AHLC-møte som samlet palestinernes statsminister Salam Fayyad, israelske representanter og større giverland, samt Midtøsten-kvartettens representant Tony Blair.
Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference (OCCM)
Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference (OCCM)
Oslo Town Hall, Oslo 3 December 2008
Oslo Town Hall, Oslo 3 December 2008
- We met the initial target in Dublin on 30 May, and with this signing conference we can conclude the Oslo Process.
- We met the initial target in Dublin on 30 May, and with this signing conference we can conclude the Oslo Process.
We have reached the end of the first phase – it is now the real work begins, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech at the Opening Session on 03.12.08.
We have reached the end of the first phase – it is now the real work begins, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech at the Opening Session on 3.12.08.
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends of the Convention on Cluster Munitions,
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends of the Convention on Cluster Munitions,
• We now conclude the opening part of the signing conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
• We now conclude the opening part of the signing conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
• In February 2007 we agreed on an ambitious undertaking – to negotiate a new international instrument that would prohibit cluster munitions and support the victims by the end of 2008.
• In February 2007 we agreed on an ambitious undertaking – to negotiate a new international instrument that would prohibit cluster munitions and support the victims by the end of 2008.
• We met the initial target in Dublin on 30 May, and with this signing conference we can conclude the Oslo Process.
• We met the initial target in Dublin on 30 May, and with this signing conference we can conclude the Oslo Process.
We have reached the end of the first phase – it is now the real work begins.
We have reached the end of the first phase – it is now the real work begins.
• The task ahead of us is the full implementation of the convention.
• The task ahead of us is the full implementation of the convention.
We need to strengthen efforts to survey and clear areas contaminated by cluster munitions remnants.
We need to strengthen efforts to survey and clear areas contaminated by cluster munitions remnants.
Thousands of victims are in need of adequate care and rehabilitation, as well as fulfilment of their rights.
Thousands of victims are in need of adequate care and rehabilitation, as well as fulfilment of their rights.
Billions of stockpiled submunitions must be destroyed safely and efficiently.
Billions of stockpiled submunitions must be destroyed safely and efficiently.
And we must work with persistence to ensure that these weapons are never used again – by anyone.
And we must work with persistence to ensure that these weapons are never used again – by anyone.
• This is the second time in ten years we have managed to establish a new legal instrument in the field of humanitarian disarmament.
• This is the second time in ten years we have managed to establish a new legal instrument in the field of humanitarian disarmament.
In 1997 a similar alliance of states, civil society, the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross established the Mine Ban Convention.
In 1997 a similar alliance of states, civil society, the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross established the Mine Ban Convention.
That convention made landmine use unacceptable, triggered massive funding for mine clearance and victim assistance, and created new arenas for effective cooperation between states and civil society.
That convention made landmine use unacceptable, triggered massive funding for mine clearance and victim assistance, and created new arenas for effective cooperation between states and civil society.
We will draw on the experiences gained since 1997 when we now start the implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
We will draw on the experiences gained since 1997 when we now start the implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
• The key words for successful implementation are partnerships, transparency and commitment.
• The key words for successful implementation are partnerships, transparency and commitment.
If we combine this with consistent focus on the victims and the affected areas, we are on the right track.
If we combine this with consistent focus on the victims and the affected areas, we are on the right track.
• Today is a special day.
• Today is a special day.
It is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities and this year’s theme is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
It is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities and this year’s theme is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
When this landmark convention entered into force seven months ago, the international community passed a milestone in its efforts to ensure equality for all people.
When this landmark convention entered into force seven months ago, the international community passed a milestone in its efforts to ensure equality for all people.
Back in 1997, it was a struggle even to include references to mine victims, but I firmly believe that the groundbreaking work we did then, helped to pave the way for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Back in 1997, it was a struggle even to include references to mine victims, but I firmly believe that the groundbreaking work we did then, helped to pave the way for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• In the Convention on Cluster Munitions the rights of the victims have been given a prominent place, demonstrating that we have strengthened the rights of victims in a profound way.
• In the Convention on Cluster Munitions the rights of the victims have been given a prominent place, demonstrating that we have strengthened the rights of victims in a profound way.
• We have a new international disarmament treaty, a treaty that will improve the lives and livelihoods of people forced to live with cluster munitions remnants.
• We have a new international disarmament treaty, a treaty that will improve the lives and livelihoods of people forced to live with cluster munitions remnants.
It is the fruit of our collective efforts and we should be proud.
It is the fruit of our collective efforts and we should be proud.
I am pleased that so many of you have come to Oslo to celebrate this occasion with us.
I am pleased that so many of you have come to Oslo to celebrate this occasion with us.
Speech at Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference (OCCM)
Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference (OCCM)
Opening Session
Opening Session
“I regret that the Government is taking this serious step,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim.
- Jeg beklager at regjeringen går til dette alvorlige skrittet, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to terminate the ceasefire agreement concluded with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on 22 February 2002.
Regjeringen i Sri Lanka har fattet vedtak om å heve avtalen om våpenhvile som ble inngått den 22. februar 2002 med Tamiltigrene (LTTE).
Norway served as facilitator for the negotiations that led to the agreement.
Norge var tilrettelegger for forhandlingene som førte frem til avtalen.
The termination of the agreement will primarily affect the Nordic Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), as its mandate is set out in the agreement.
Oppsigelsen av avtalen vil i første rekke berøre den nordiske observatørstyrken SLMM, ettersom den har sitt mandat fra avtalen.
It may therefore be necessary to withdraw the mission.
Dermed kan det bli nødvendig å trekke styrken tilbake.
“This would weaken efforts to protect the civilian population, which would be most regrettable,” said Mr Solheim.
- Dette vil føre til en svekkelse av beskyttelsen av sivile som vi dypt beklager, sier Solheim.
In 2000, Norway was formally invited by Sri Lanka’s President, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, and the LTTE to act as facilitator for the peace process in the country.
Det var Sri Lankas president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga og LTTE som i år 2000 formelt inviterte Norge til å ta rollen som tilrettelegger for fredsprosessen i landet.
The invitation was renewed most recently by President Rajapakse in January 2006.
Oppdraget er senest gjentatt av nåværende president Rajapakse i januar 2006.
Despite the escalation of hostilities, Norway is maintaining a close dialogue with the parties.
Trass i opptrappingen av krigshandlingene, holder Norge tett dialog med partene.
Since bringing the parties together in Geneva in October 2006, Norway has informed them that no further intiatives will be taken until requested by the parties themselves.
Siden Norge brakte partene sammen i Genève i oktober 2006, har Norge meddelt partene at man ikke vil ta nye initiativer før partene selv ønsker det.
Not a breach of the OECD Guidelines
Ikke brudd på OECDs retningslinjer
On 25 November 2008, the Norwegian National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises received a complaint against Kongsberg Automotive from the Norwegian United Federation of Trade Unions (Fellesforbundet).
Det norske kontaktpunktet for OECDs retningslinjer for flernasjonale selskaper mottok 25. november 2008 en klage fra Fellesforbundet mot Kongsberg Automotive.
The company’s subsidiary in Ohio, USA, Kongsberg Driveline System, had hired alternative labour during a lockout.
Kongsbergs datterselskap i Ohio, USA, Kongsberg Driveline System, hadde leid inn alternativ arbeidskraft under en lockout.
Fellesforbundet was of the view that the parent company Kongsberg Automotive had breached the OECD Guidelines by accepting such a course of action.
Fellesforbundet mente at morselskapet Kongsberg Automotives brøt OECDs retningslinjer ved å godkjenne slik innleie.
The use of hired labour during a labour dispute is not in keeping with Norwegian practices and tradition.
Innleie av arbeidskraft under en arbeidskonflikt er i strid med norsk praksis og tradisjon.
The NCP therefore recommends that Kongsberg Automotive takes such considerations into account should a similar situation arise in the future.
Kontaktpunktet anbefaler derfor Kongsberg Automotive å vurdere slike hensyn dersom tilsvarende situasjoner skulle oppstå i fremtiden
The majority of the NCP is nevertheless of the view that Kongsberg Automotive’s conduct in connection with the dispute cannot be said to constitute a breach of the OECD Guidelines.
Kontaktpunktets flertall mener likevel at Kongsberg Automotives opptreden i forbindelse med konflikten ikke kan sies å representere et brudd på OECDs retningslinjer.
The ILO conventions on which the provisions of the Guidelines are based are also taken into account in the assessment.
I vurderingen er også ILO-konvensjonene som bestemmelsene i retningslinjene baserer seg på tatt hensyn til.
The minority has also taken the ILO conventions into account in its assessment.
Mindretallet har også tatt hensyn til ILO-konvensjonene i vurderingen.
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are recommendations addressed by the governments of OECD member countries to multinational enterprises.
OECDs retningslinjer for flernasjonale selskaper gir anbefalinger fra regjeringene i OECD-landene til flernasjonale selskaper.
They contain voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct in many different areas, and give guidance on how companies should proceed.
De inneholder frivillige prinsipper og standarder for ansvarlig forretningsførsel, og gir anvisning om hvordan selskaper bør opptre.
The Guidelines are followed up by NCPs.
Retningslinjene følges opp av nasjonale kontaktpunkter.
The Norwegian National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines is made up of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) and LO.
Det norske kontaktpunktet for retningslinjene består av representanter for Utenriksdepartementet, Nærings- og handelsdepartementet, NHO og LO.
Read the Statement
Kontaktpunktets uttalelse
OECD Economic Survey of Norway
OECDs landrapport om norsk økonomi
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) presented today its economic survey of Norway.
Organisasjonen for økonomisk samarbeid og utvikling (OECD) la i dag fram sin rapport om norsk økonomi.
In recent years, the Norwegian economy has generated wealth and jobs at almost unprecedented rates.
De siste årene har velstandsutviklingen og sysselsettingsveksten i norsk økonomi vært rekordhøy.
The OECD also stresses the importance of completing the pension reform as planned.
OECD påpeker samtidig viktigheten av å fullføre pensjonsreformen som planlagt.
The country survey also includes a special chapter on compulsory education.
Landrapporten inneholder denne gang et spesialkapittel om den norske grunnutdanningen.
The survey and policy brief can be downloaded here: http://www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/norway
En "Policy Brief" med hovedkonklusjonene er tilgjengelig på www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/norway
OECD web pages on Norway: http://www.oecd.org/norway
Se også OECDs nettsider om Norge: http://www.oecd.org/norway
Webcast from the press conference
Pressekonferansen kan sees på Nett-TV
Powerpoint: Patrick Lenain Powerpoint: Paul O’Brien
Powerpoint-presentasjon Patrick Lenain Powerpoint-presentasjon Paul O’Brien
Norway submits sealing issue to the WTO
Norge tar selsaken til WTO
The Norwegian Government has decided to request the WTO to establish a dispute settlement panel in connection with the EU ban on trade in seal products.
Regjeringen har besluttet å be WTO om opprettelsen av et tvisteløsningspanel om EUs omsetningsforbud mot selprodukter.
“We consider the EU ban on trade in seal products to be in conflict with WTO rules, and would like a WTO dispute settlement panel to make an independent assessment,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Vi anser EUs omsetningsforbud mot selprodukter for å være i strid med WTOs regelverk og ønsker en uavhengig vurdering av et tvisteløsningspanel i WTO, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Consultations with the EU on its ban on trade in seal products have not led to a mutually satisfactory solution.
Konsultasjonene med EU om deres forbud mot omsetning av selprodukter har ikke ført til en minnelig løsning.
The Norwegian authorities have therefore today requested that the WTO set up a dispute settlement panel.
Norske myndigheter har derfor i dag anmodet WTO om å opprette et tvisteløsningspanel.
Canada submitted a similar request on 11 February.
Canada ba om dette 11. februar.
A dispute settlement panel is likely to need a year to deal with the case.
En slik panelbehandling vil anslagsvis vare i ett år.
The EU seal ban regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009), which bans all trade in seal products in the EU, apart from three very limited exemptions, entered into force on 20 August 2010.
EUs selforordning (forordning 1007/2009/EF), som forbyr all omsetning av selprodukter i EU med tre meget begrensede unntak, trådte i kraft 20. august 2010.
In practice, it stops all export of seal products from Norway to the EU.
Forordningen stanser i praksis all norsk eksport av selprodukter til EU.
Like Canada, Norway considers the EU’s ban to be groundless.
I likhet med Canada, anser Norge at det ikke er grunnlag for EUs forbud.
Seal stocks are not threatened, and Norwegian hunting is subject to strict control.
Selbestandene er ikke truede, og norsk fangst er underlagt streng kontroll.
In November 2009, it was therefore decided that the case should be submitted to the WTO for formal dispute settlement consultations.
I november 2009 ble det derfor besluttet å bringe saken inn for formelle tvisteløsningskonsultasjoner i WTO.
Together with Canada, Norway held such consultations with the EU on 15 December 2009.
Sammen med Canada avholdt Norge slike konsultasjoner med EU 15. desember 2009.
In connection with the entry into force of the ban on 20 August 2010, the EU adopted a regulation on its implementation (Regulation (EC) No 737/2010), which clarifies and further specifies the exemptions to the seal ban regulation and the certification system for products covered by the exemptions.
I forbindelse med ikrafttredelsen av selforbudet 20. august 2010, vedtok EU en gjennomføringsforordning (forordning 737/2010/EU) som utdyper og presiserer selforordningens unntak og sertifiseringssystemet for produkter som omfattes av unntakene.
In the light of this, Norway and Canada held supplementary consultations with the EU under the WTO dispute settlement system in December 2010.
I lys av dette avholdt Norge og Canada i desember 2010 supplerende konsultasjoner med EU under WTOs tvisteløsningssystem.
Official Inauguration
Statsrådens åpningstale for ONS 2008
Opening speech by Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen at ONS 26. august 2008
Åpningstale av olje- og energiminister Terje Riis-Johansen, ONS 26. august 2008
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, We live in one energy world.
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, We live in one energy world.
We are all interconnected.
We are all interconnected.
“Energy for ONE world.”
“Energy for ONE world.”
The topic for ONS 2008 is timely and pressing.
The topic for ONS 2008 is timely and pressing.
I believe everyone here today recognise the challenges facing us.
I believe everyone here today recognise the challenges facing us.
And as an energy producer, Norway will do its part to overcome them.
And as an energy producer, Norway will do its part to overcome them.
The petroleum history in Norway has been an adventure.
The petroleum history in Norway has been an adventure.
I am proud of our activities and the contribution they make to the Norwegian society and welfare.
I am proud of our activities and the contribution they make to the Norwegian society and welfare.
We have developed a world class petroleum industry.
We have developed a world class petroleum industry.
We still have considerable recourses: So far only 1/3 of our total petroleum resources have been produced.
We still have considerable recourses: So far only 1/3 of our total petroleum resources have been produced.
Of the remaining resources almost 60 % is expected to be natural gas.
Of the remaining resources almost 60 % is expected to be natural gas.
Norway will continue to be a long term reliable supplier of natural gas to Europe.
Norway will continue to be a long term reliable supplier of natural gas to Europe.
The Government will provide a stable economic framework for the petroleum industry.
The Government will provide a stable economic framework for the petroleum industry.
There can – however – be no doubt that the industry will have to continue its adjustments to stricter regulations regarding climate, environment and safety issues.
There can – however – be no doubt that the industry will have to continue its adjustments to stricter regulations regarding climate, environment and safety issues.
For Norway it is not a question of either petroleum or renewable energy, but both.
For Norway it is not a question of either petroleum or renewable energy, but both.
Besides our petroleum resources, Norway is also the world’s 6th largest producer of hydropower.
Besides our petroleum resources, Norway is also the world’s 6th largest producer of hydropower.
Incredibly 60 per cent of the Norwegian energy consumption is already based on renewable energy!
Incredibly 60 per cent of the Norwegian energy consumption is already based on renewable energy!
We have successful industry clusters in wind and solar energy.
We have successful industry clusters in wind and solar energy.
At the R&D level there are exciting developments within osmotic power and offshore wind energy where the long term potential off the coast of Norway is enormous.
At the R&D level there are exciting developments within osmotic power and offshore wind energy where the long term potential off the coast of Norway is enormous.
And finally – we have just launched a strategy for developing more bio energy, which is in abundance in the Norwegian forests.
And finally – we have just launched a strategy for developing more bio energy, which is in abundance in the Norwegian forests.
Norway has been blessed with great natural resources.
Norway has been blessed with great natural resources.
But the petroleum adventure would not have started forty years ago without men and women who dared to think big and who dared to transform visions into reality.
But the petroleum adventure would not have started forty years ago without men and women who dared to think big and who dared to transform visions into reality.