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The two countries decided to extend their cooperation in this field when the US discontinued its direct military engagement in Iceland in September 2006.
Samarbeidsavtalen er kommet i stand på bakgrunn av at USA avsluttet sitt direkte militære engasjement på Island i september 2006.
“Norway and Iceland have a common interest in greater stability and predictability in the north, and the agreement should be viewed as part of the Government’s High North strategy.”
- Norge og Island har felles interesser i økt stabilitet og forutsigbarhet i nord og avtalen må sees som et ledd i regjeringens nordområdestrategi.
The MOU does not entail any form of Norwegian security guarantee.
Avtalen innebærer ikke noen form for bilateral norsk sikkerhetsgaranti.
Iceland’s security needs will still be covered by its bilateral defence agreement with the US and NATO’s security guarantee.
Islands sikkerhetsbehov dekkes fortsatt av USAs bilaterale forsvarsavtale med Island og Natos sikkerhetsgarantier.
The main focus of the MOU is on security and defence policy cooperation, but it also covers cooperation on civil emergency preparedness, maritime traffic surveillance and search and rescue services.
Hovedelementene er sikkerhets- og forsvarspolitisk samarbeid, men også samarbeid om sivil beredskap,overvåking av sjøtrafikken og søk- og redningstjeneste.
The MOU also covers security policy consultations, more regular contact between police and security authorities, and assistance in the education and training of Icelandic personnel in the field of air surveillance and control.
Avtalen omfatter sikkerhetspolitiske konsultasjoner, mer regelmessig kontakt mellom politi- og sikkerhetsmyndigheter, samt bidrag til utdanning og trening av islandsk personell innen luftovervåking og ledelse.
“This cooperation will strengthen the close relations between Norway and Iceland.
- Samarbeidet vil styrke det gode forholdet mellom Norge og Island.
We have a common interest in a credible exercise of sovereignty and control in our northern waters, which will become increasingly important in future,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
Vi har en felles interesse i troverdig kontroll og håndhevelse i våre nordlige havområder som bare øker i betydning, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Read the memorandum
Les hele avtalen
Norway and Iceland to sign MOU on security and defence cooperation on 26 April
Norge og Island inngår samarbeidsavtale om sikkerhets- og forsvarsspørsmål
Members of the press may be present at the signing of the agreement.
Pressen kan overvære undertegningen av avtalen.
The meeting will be followed by a brief press conference.
Møtet etterfølges av en kort pressekonferanse.
Venue: Oslo Spektrum, room B.
Sted: Oslo Spektrum, rom B.
Only members of the press who are accredited to cover the NATO meeting in Oslo have access to the press centre in Oslo Spektrum.
Kun presse som er akkreditert til NATO-møtet i Oslo har adgang til pressesenteret på Oslo Spektrum.
Press contact: Frode Overland Andersen, mob.
Pressekontakter: Frode Overland Andersen, mob.
+47 48 04 51 22 Kaja Haldorsen, mob +47 41 55 48 28
+47 48 04 51 22 Kaja Haldorsen, mob +47 41 55 48 28
Moving forwards in the High North
Nye byggesteiner i nord
Today, the Government presented the latest version of its High North strategy.
Regjeringen la 12. mars fram videreutviklingen av nordområdestrategien, ”Nye byggesteiner i nord”.
Today, the Government presented its plans for activities relating to the High North for the next 10–15 years.
Regjeringen legger i dag fram planer for arbeidet med nordområdene de neste 10-15 årene.
”In our policy platform, we set out that the High North is Norway’s most important strategic priority area.
– I Soria Moria-erklæringen slo regjeringen fast at nordområdene er Norges viktigste strategiske satsingsområde.
In December 2006, we presented our High North strategy, which included 22 measures that have already been implemented or are in the process of being implemented.
I desember 2006 la vi fram vår nordområdestrategi hvor vi pekte ut 22 tiltakspunkter som allerede er gjennomført eller i ferd med å bli gjennomført.
It is now time to take our High North activities further.
Nå er det tid for nye byggesteiner i nordområde-satsingen.
We have outlined a stronger focus on business development.
Vi trekker opp linjene for en sterk satsing på næringsutvikling.
The next 10 years will see a considerably higher level of investment to upgrade the transport network and harbours in the north,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
For neste ti-års periode vil vi ha et vesentlig høyere investeringsnivå for å oppgradere transportnett og havner i nord, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
We are putting a major effort into developing roads.
Vi tar et krafttak for vegene.
I would also like to underline the positive impact this will have on regional policy issues in general,” commented Minister of Transport and Communications Liv Signe Navarsete.
Jeg vil også understreke den veldig positive distriktspolitiske effekten totalt sett, sier samferdselsminister Liv Signe Navarsete.
The Government will continue its work on the development of an integrated monitoring and notification system for the northern sea areas.
Regjeringen vil arbeide videre med utviklingen av et mer helhetlig overvåkings- og varslingssystem for de nordlige havområder.
”It is of vital importance for me that the environment is at the core of our High North efforts, and the focus on increasing knowledge in this region is fully in line with our priorities,” said Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen.
– For meg er det avgjørende at miljø står i forgrunnen i nordområdesatsingen, og vekten på et kunnskapsløft for landsdelen er også helt i tråd med våre prioriteringer, sier finansminister Kristin Halvorsen.
The Government has started preparing the ground for making a decision on the commissioning of a new ice-class research vessel.
Regjeringen har startet arbeidet med å forberede beslutningsgrunnlaget for å kunne anskaffe et nytt isgående forskningsfartøy.
This is a happy day for the people living in the north, indeed for the whole of Norway,” said Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen.
Dette er en god dag for befolkninga i nord og for Norge, sier fiskeri- og kystminister Helga Pedersen.
The Government will make cod farming a priority area at national level.
Regjeringen vil legge til rette for en nasjonal satsing på oppdrett av torsk.
New Building Blocks in the North
Nye byggesteiner i nord
Today, the Government presented the latest version of its High North strategy Nye byggesteiner i nord (New building blocks in the north).
Regjeringen legger i dag fram videreutviklingen av nordområdestrategien, ”Nye byggesteiner i nord”.
Read the Press release on the homepage of the Office of the Prime Minister here.
Les hele pressemeldingen fra Statsministerens kontor
Qatar has the world’s largest offshore gas field, North Field, and is currently engaged in a program developing a large export capacity of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG).
Qatar satser sterkt på eksport av flytende naturgass og har verdens største offshore gassfelt, North Field.
Minister of Petroleum and Energy to visit Qatar
Enoksen til Qatar
Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen appointed Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy
Terje Riis-Johansen utnevnt til olje- og energiminister
He was Political Advisor in the Ministry of Finance from 1997 to 1999, and was Member of Parliament from 1993 to 1999.
Han var politisk rådgiver i Finansdepartementet fra 1997 til 1999 i Bondevik I-regjeringen, og var stortingsrepresentant for Telemark i perioden 1993-1999.
State Secretaries: Ms. Liv Monica Stubholt (46) was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Statssekretærer: Liv Monica Stubholt (46), Senterpartiet, er utnevnt til statssekretær i Olje- og energidepartementet.
She held the same position in the Ministry.
Hun kommer fra samme stilling i departementet.
Mr. Geir Pollestad (29) was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Geir Pollestad (29), Senterpartiet, er utnevnt til statssekretær i Olje- og energidepartementet.
He was Political Adviser in the same Ministry.
Han kommer fra stillingen som politisk rådgiver i samme departement.
Political Adviser: Ms. Sigrid Hjørnegård (42) was appointed Political Adviser in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
Politisk rådgiver: Sigrid Hjørnegård (42), Senterpartiet, er utnevnt til politisk rådgiver i Olje- og energidepartementet.
Norway’s human rights dialogue with China 1997–2007
Norges menneskerettighetsdialog med Kina 1997 - 2007
Who has taken part?
Hvem har deltatt?
What has been discussed?
Hva har vært diskutert?
How often have dialogue meetings been held?
Hvor ofte er dialogmøtene?
The text has been edited for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Camilla Wedul from the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights.
Teksten er redigert for Utenriksdepartementet av Camilla Wedul ved Norsk senter for menneskerettigheter.
The human rights dialogue with China 1997–2007 (Word)
Publikasjon om MR-dialogen med Kina 1997 - 2007 (Word)
List of participants (incomplete) (Word)
Liste over deltakere (ikke komplett) (Word)
At the start of 2017 we face an unacceptable, and growing, implementation gap between established human rights norms and standards and the realities on the ground.
At the start of 2017 we face an unacceptable, and growing, implementation gap between established human rights norms and standards and the realities on the ground.
Now is the time to consolidate our normative achievements and make full use of them.
Now is the time to consolidate our normative achievements and make full use of them.
The international human rights institutions that we have built, must be defended and strengthened.
The international human rights institutions that we have built, must be defended and strengthened.
The Sustainable Development Goals are indeed ground breaking.
The Sustainable Development Goals are indeed ground breaking.
They provide us with new opportunities, and a roadmap for the future we want.
They provide us with new opportunities, and a roadmap for the future we want.
We have agreed to leave no one behind.
We have agreed to leave no one behind.
This means that we must address inequality and social injustice and safeguard the rule of law.
This means that we must address inequality and social injustice and safeguard the rule of law.
It also means that we must empower women and men alike.
It also means that we must empower women and men alike.
Political crises and human rights violations are often interlinked.
Political crises and human rights violations are often interlinked.
Where human rights are under pressure, crisis is often near.
Where human rights are under pressure, crisis is often near.
Therefore, protection of human rights must also be part of our effort to address conflict and crisis.
Therefore, protection of human rights must also be part of our effort to address conflict and crisis.
Similarly, accountability for human rights violations and an end to impunity, are important elements in achieving sustainable peace.
Similarly, accountability for human rights violations and an end to impunity, are important elements in achieving sustainable peace.
Norway is therefore supportive to the UN international, independent and impartial Mechanism on Syria set up to investigate violations of international criminal and humanitarian law.
Norway is therefore supportive to the UN international, independent and impartial Mechanism on Syria set up to investigate violations of international criminal and humanitarian law.
Conflicts and crises can never be an excuse for ignoring human rights violations.
Conflicts and crises can never be an excuse for ignoring human rights violations.
Nor can repression be accepted, in the name of ‘social stability’.
Nor can repression be accepted, in the name of ‘social stability’.
Such claims should be a call to the international community that we need to step up our efforts to promote and defend human rights.
Such claims should be a call to the international community that we need to step up our efforts to promote and defend human rights.
In our response to extremist violence, we must safeguard the international principles that we agreed on around 70 years ago, in the UN Charter and Declaration of Human Rights.
In our response to extremist violence, we must safeguard the international principles that we agreed on around 70 years ago, in the UN Charter and Declaration of Human Rights.
We agreed on these principles precisely to prevent the misuse of power.
We agreed on these principles precisely to prevent the misuse of power.
Our ambitions must be matched with both human and financial resources.
Our ambitions must be matched with both human and financial resources.
Together we need to secure the Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) financial capacity to respond to the increasing demands.
Together we need to secure the Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) financial capacity to respond to the increasing demands.
My delegation is worried that the institution face dire financial straits.
My delegation is worried that the institution face dire financial straits.
We welcome the UN Human Rights Appeal 2017, presented by the High Commissioner earlier this month.
We welcome the UN Human Rights Appeal 2017, presented by the High Commissioner earlier this month.
Without due focus on human rights, none of the pillars of the UN will be successful.
Without due focus on human rights, none of the pillars of the UN will be successful.
Once again, let me express our appreciation to the High Commissioner for his commitment and his leadership.
Once again, let me express our appreciation to the High Commissioner for his commitment and his leadership.
We are grateful to his Office for the tireless efforts in the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
We are grateful to his Office for the tireless efforts in the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
Now it is time for member states to deliver and to support the 2017 appeal.
Now it is time for member states to deliver and to support the 2017 appeal.
At this session, the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders is up for renewal.
At this session, the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders is up for renewal.
Norway will present a standard resolution for this purpose.
Norway will present a standard resolution for this purpose.
We invite all States to join forces in supporting the role of human rights defenders in our societies.
We invite all States to join forces in supporting the role of human rights defenders in our societies.
I was pleased to note the UN Secretary General expressing full support to human rights defenders in his statement yesterday.
I was pleased to note the UN Secretary General expressing full support to human rights defenders in his statement yesterday.
They must be able to participate in the Council and engage in the UN efforts without fear of reprisal.
They must be able to participate in the Council and engage in the UN efforts without fear of reprisal.
Together we must enhance our efforts to protect those who are at the forefront in protecting the rights of others.
Together we must enhance our efforts to protect those who are at the forefront in protecting the rights of others.
Freedom of expression is essential for our self-fulfillment, for each and every one of us.
Freedom of expression is essential for our self-fulfillment, for each and every one of us.
However, it is far more than that.
However, it is far more than that.
To be able to choose the best policy options, free and open exchanges of opinion are crucial.
To be able to choose the best policy options, free and open exchanges of opinion are crucial.
An independent and diverse media sector is vital to provide the public with information and to hold us, as governments, accountable.
An independent and diverse media sector is vital to provide the public with information and to hold us, as governments, accountable.
We are concerned that some governments, whose responsibility it is to protect and implement human rights, impose laws and policies that do exactly the opposite.
We are concerned that some governments, whose responsibility it is to protect and implement human rights, impose laws and policies that do exactly the opposite.
They undermine freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
They undermine freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
Curtailing free speech and media are often signs of a pending crisis.
Curtailing free speech and media are often signs of a pending crisis.
Inclusive dialogue and the free exchange of opinions is our best defense against repression, violence and conflict.
Inclusive dialogue and the free exchange of opinions is our best defense against repression, violence and conflict.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the crucial role played by civil society in this regard, a fundamental element of this Council.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the crucial role played by civil society in this regard, a fundamental element of this Council.
Statement at 34th session of the Human Rights Council
Innlegg på FNs menneskerettighetsråds 34. sesjon
State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland delivered Norway's speech at the Annual High-Level Panel at the Human Rights Council's session in Geneva.
Statssekretær Marit Berger Røsland holdt Norges innlegg på høynivåsegmentet av FNs menneskerettighetsråds 34. sesjon i Genève 28. februar 2017.
The plan is also based on the knowledge and experience gained from the Dementia Plan 2015 in addition to new knowledge.
Planen bygger også på erfaringer med Demensplan 2015 og ny kunnskap.
- Norway is prepared to work focussed and devoted, and continue to cooperate closely with all MTCR Partners in the year ahead – as well as further promote missile non-proliferation and global security through dialogue with non-members, said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his opening address at the MTCR meeting in Oslo.
- Norway is prepared to work focussed and devoted, and continue to cooperate closely with all MTCR Partners in the year ahead – as well as further promote missile non-proliferation and global security through dialogue with non-members, sa statssekretær Hans Brattskar da han åpnet MTCR-møtet i Oslo.
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
It is with great pleasure I welcome you all to Oslo.
It is with great pleasure I welcome you all to Oslo.
I hope you will be able to enjoy some of what the city has on offer in between meetings – though I understand that you have a busy Agenda and extremely important issues to discuss and deal with.
I hope you will be able to enjoy some of what the city has on offer in between meetings – though I understand that you have a busy Agenda and extremely important issues to discuss and deal with.
The policy of non-proliferation is a longstanding objective of Norway’s foreign policy – and during its 27 years of existence, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) has been instrumental in preventing and curbing proliferation of ballistic missile technology, as well as substantially having served to delay emerging programs of concern.
The policy of non-proliferation is a longstanding objective of Norway’s foreign policy – and during its 27 years of existence, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) has been instrumental in preventing and curbing proliferation of ballistic missile technology, as well as substantially having served to delay emerging programs of concern.
MTCR has proven to be a key component of the global non-proliferation regime, and Norway is honoured to be taking on the Chair of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) for the second time since we joined the regime in 1990.
MTCR has proven to be a key component of the global non-proliferation regime, and Norway is honoured to be taking on the Chair of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) for the second time since we joined the regime in 1990.
Delegates from 34 countries were negotiating at the MTCR meeting in Oslo.
Utsendinger fra 34 land forhandlet på MTCR-møtet i Oslo.
The regime is particularly important and exceptional, being the only multilateral forum where missile non-proliferation issues and control standards are discussed.
The regime is particularly important and exceptional, being the only multilateral forum where missile non-proliferation issues and control standards are discussed.
In the run-up to the first Oslo-plenary in July 1992, the international security situation also had a serious backdrop.
In the run-up to the first Oslo-plenary in July 1992, the international security situation also had a serious backdrop.
The world community had just witnessed Iraqi forces use of chemical weapons against the Kurdish village Halabja in the north-east Iraq, leaving approximately 5.000 civilians killed.
The world community had just witnessed Iraqi forces use of chemical weapons against the Kurdish village Halabja in the north-east Iraq, leaving approximately 5.000 civilians killed.
During the Gulf War in 1990-91, Iraq sent rockets targeting neighbouring countries.
During the Gulf War in 1990-91, Iraq sent rockets targeting neighbouring countries.
At the time, there was information that some countries with ballistic missile capacity also had access to chemical and/or biological weapons.
At the time, there was information that some countries with ballistic missile capacity also had access to chemical and/or biological weapons.
Agreement in Oslo 1992
Agreement in Oslo 1992
These serious developments led to agreement in Oslo in 1992 to extend the scope of the MTCR Guidelines to rockets and unmanned air vehicles capable of delivering all types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
These serious developments led to agreement in Oslo in 1992 to extend the scope of the MTCR Guidelines to rockets and unmanned air vehicles capable of delivering all types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
With this decision, the control of ballistic missiles includes, in addition to nuclear warheads, also means capable of delivering chemical and biological weapons.
With this decision, the control of ballistic missiles includes, in addition to nuclear warheads, also means capable of delivering chemical and biological weapons.
This was a major contribution to our common non-proliferation efforts.
This was a major contribution to our common non-proliferation efforts.
Another decisive strengthening of our Guidelines, which also derived from terrible actions and events, was when the MTCR in 2002 agreed to make terrorism an explicit focus of the Regime.
Another decisive strengthening of our Guidelines, which also derived from terrible actions and events, was when the MTCR in 2002 agreed to make terrorism an explicit focus of the Regime.
Today, threats posed by weapons of mass destruction and missiles capable of delivering these weapons, continues to be a grim reality.
Today, threats posed by weapons of mass destruction and missiles capable of delivering these weapons, continues to be a grim reality.
While MTCR-Partners’ export control mechanisms without doubt have served to delay missile programmes of concern, we know that sensitive programmes still are alive and even developing.
While MTCR-Partners’ export control mechanisms without doubt have served to delay missile programmes of concern, we know that sensitive programmes still are alive and even developing.
With the serious security situation and instability emerged in the past few years, we are all facing great challenges in our non-proliferation efforts.
With the serious security situation and instability emerged in the past few years, we are all facing great challenges in our non-proliferation efforts.
I believe that we as MTCR Partners have a particular responsibility in fulfilling both our objectives through enforcing an effective national export control, as well as making sure that the Regime remains relevant both technically and politically.
I believe that we as MTCR Partners have a particular responsibility in fulfilling both our objectives through enforcing an effective national export control, as well as making sure that the Regime remains relevant both technically and politically.