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Norway supported the establishment of the UN panel of experts to advise the Secretary-General on questions relating to the final phase of the war. 
Norge støtet opprettelsen av FNs ekspertpanel for Sri Lanka som skulle gi råd til FNs generalsekretær om spørsmål knyttet til krigens siste fase.
I am pleased that the content of this report has been made public. 
Jeg er fornøyd med at innholdet i rapporten er gjort kjent.
Both Sri Lanka and the international community are best served by a transparent and credible process. 
Både Sri Lanka og det internasjonale samfunnet er tjent med at prosessen er åpen og troverdig.
The report makes a number of serious allegations of atrocities committed by both parties during the war that must be regarded as violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights. 
Rapporten fremmer en rekke alvorlige påstander om overgrep fra begge parter i krigen, og at disse er å anse som brudd på internasjonal humanitærrett og menneskerettighetene.
The Sri Lankan authorities are accused of having killed civilians in bombardments of predominantly civilian areas. 
Myndighetene på Sri Lanka blir beskyldt for å ha drept sivile gjennom bombeangrep mot områder hvor det i hovedsak oppholdt seg sivile.
They are also accused of having bombed hospitals and other humanitarian institutions despite the fact that these were clearly marked. 
De beskyldes også for å ha bombet sykehus og andre humanitære institusjoner til tross for at disse var tydelig merket.
There are claims that they stopped humanitarian actors from sending in food and essential medicines to the civilian population. 
Det rettes beskyldninger om at de nektet humanitære aktører å sende inn mat og nødvendige medisiner til sivilbefolkningen.
The authorities are also accused of violations of human rights outside the conflict zone in the form of persecution of journalists and members of the opposition. 
Myndighetene beskyldes også for menneskerettighetsbrudd utenfor konfliktsonen ved forfølgelse av journalister og opposisjonelle.
The Tamil Tigers on the other hand are accused of having used civilians as a shield by preventing them from leaving the war zone. 
De tamilske tigrene beskyldes på sin side for å ha brukt sivile som skjold ved å nekte dem å forlate krigssonen.
It is reported that civilians who tried to leave have been killed. 
Sivile som forsøkte å slippe ut, skal ha blitt drept.
LTTE is also accused of having positioned military equipment in the vicinity of civilians and of forced conscription. 
LTTE beskyldes videre for å ha plassert ut militært utstyr i nærheten av sivile og for å ha tvangsrekruttert dem.
This also applies to children. 
Dette gjelder også barn.
There have also been claims of forced labour and civilian killings in suicide attacks outside the war zone. 
Det rettes dessuten påstander om tvangsarbeid og drap på sivile gjennom selvmordsaksjoner utenfor krigssonen.
The UN panel’s report concludes that these allegations are credible and that the Sri Lankan authorities have a duty to investigate them. 
FN-panelets rapport konkluderer med at påstandene er så troverdige at det foreligger en forpliktelse for srilankiske myndigheter til å etterforske dem.
This duty is set out in international law. 
Denne forpliktelsen følger av folkeretten.
Norway supports the panel’s recommendation that an independent investigation should be established. 
Norge støtter panelets anbefalinger om at det må iverksettes en slik uavhengig etterforskning.
A genuine and credible national investigation and prosecution of those responsible is important for a good reconciliation process in Sri Lanka. 
En genuin og troverdig nasjonal etterforskning og straffeforfølging er viktig for en god forsoningsprosess på Sri Lanka.
We have urged the country’s Government to meet their obligations under international law. 
Vi har oppfordret landets regjering til å følge opp deres folkerettslige forpliktelser.
At the international level, it is the UN Security Council that is responsible for the follow-up of the report. 
På et internasjonalt plan er det FNs sikkerhetsråd som har ansvaret for oppfølgingen av rapporten.
This is important. 
Det er riktig.
We expect the members of the Security Council to shoulder their responsibility and implement the necessary measures to address the situation. 
Vi forutsetter at Sikkerhetsrådets medlemmer er seg sitt ansvar bevisst og iverksetter de tiltak som situasjonen gjør nødvendig.
In his question, Mr Skovholt Gitmark emphasises that the time has come to build peace. 
Interpellanten legger i sitt spørsmål vekt på at tiden har kommet for å bygge fred.
I agree. 
Det er jeg enig i.
Peacebuilding and reconciliation are at the core of Norway’s efforts vis-à-vis Sri Lanka. 
Fredsbygging og forsoningstiltak står helt sentralt i Norges innsats på Sri Lanka.
I am pleased that the UN report recommends concrete measures for building confidence and creating a foundation for lasting peace. 
Jeg er glad for at FN-panelets rapport her vektlegger konkrete tiltak som kan bygge tillit og legge grunnlag for varig fred.
It is positive that the authorities are implementing development measures in Tamil areas, and that they have started a political process with the party TNA. 
Det er positivt at myndighetene har iverksatt utviklingstiltak i tamilske områder og innledet en politisk prosess med partiet TNA.
However, the Sri Lankan Government must reveal the names of those they have in custody to the families concerned. 
Men så må Sri Lankas regjering gjøre navnene på personer de har i sin varetekt, kjent for deres familier.
The nearest of kin must also be informed of those who were killed during the final phase of the war and must receive death certificates. 
Pårørende må også varsles og få overlevert dødsattester på dem som ble drept under krigens sluttfase.
People with connections to the LTTE in the authorities’ custody must either be given a proper legal hearing or released. 
Personer med LTTE-bakgrunn i myndighetenes varetekt må enten få en rettferdig rettslig behandling eller løslates.
It is important that the country’s Government continues to make it possible for the internally displaced to return to their homes by reopening the zones that have been closed off for security reasons. 
Det er viktig at regjeringen i landet fortsetter å la internflyktninger vende tilbake til hjemmene sine ved at de frigir soner som har vært stengt av sikkerhetshensyn.
Let me sum up Norway’s position regarding the report, before I go into more detail on how Norway will follow up the recommendations. 
La meg oppsummere norsk holdning til rapporten før jeg avslutningsvis utdyper hvordan Norge vil følge opp anbefalingene.
The allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity on both sides are so serious that they must be investigated. 
Det foreligger så grove påstander om krigsforbrytelser og forbrytelser mot menneskeheten, begått av begge sier, at alt dette må etterforskes.
Under international law, Sri Lanka is obliged to establish a credible and independent investigation. 
I henhold til folkeretten er det Sri Lanka som i første omgang må iverksette en troverdig og uavhengig etterforskning.
Responsibility at the international level rests with the Security Council. 
Internasjonalt hviler ansvaret på Sikkerhetsrådet.
In addition, Sri Lanka must continue to carry out confidence-building measures and promote a rapid political solution. 
Videre må Sri Lanke fortsette å iverksette tillitsbyggende tiltak og legge til rette for en politisk løsning, snarest mulig.
With regard to Norway’s response, we have already raised the recommendations of the report with the Sri Lankan authorities and urged them to follow them up in a credible manner. 
Når det gjelder norsk oppfølging, har vi allerede tatt rapportens anbefalinger opp med srilankiske myndigheter og oppfordret til en troverdig oppfølging.
This issue has been brought up at both political level and through our contact with relevant representatives of the authorities at operational level. 
Spørsmålet har vært tatt opp både på politisk nivå og gjennom kontakt med relevante myndighetspersoner på arbeidsnivå.
We have said that the Sri Lankan Government must shoulder its responsibility and establish a credible investigation process. 
Vi har sagt at regjeringen på Sri Lanka må være seg sitt ansvar bevisst og iverksette en troverdig etterforskningsprosess.
Sri Lanka has established a reconciliation commission. 
Sri Lanka har etablert sin egen forsoningskommisjon.
However, so far this has not lived up to international standards, although it has created an arena for discussing important issues relating to the conflict. 
Denne kommisjonen har så langt ikke levd opp til internasjonale standarder, selv om den har skapt en arena for å diskutere viktige spørsmål knyttet til konflikten.
In our dialogue with Sri Lanka, we underline that the national process must be credible. 
I vår dialog med Sri Lanka legger vi vekt på at den nasjonale prosessen må være troverdig.
The efforts to reach a political solution must be given higher priority. 
Arbeidet for å finne en politisk løsning må gis høyere prioritet.
We have a good dialogue with like-minded countries, such as the US, the EU and the Nordic countries, on the follow up of the serious content of the UN report. 
Vi har god dialog med nærstående land som USA, EU-kretsen og de nordiske land når det gjelder oppfølgingen av det alvorlige innholdet i denne rapporten.
Norway has also aligned itself with an EU declaration on the report. 
Norge har også sluttet seg til en erklæring fra EU om panelets rapport.
We can see that the pressure for an international investigation will increase if Sri Lanka fails to deliver a credible national process. 
Vi ser at presset for en internasjonal granskning vil øke dersom Sri Lanka ikke leverer en troverdig nasjonal prosess.
If that should be the case, pressure should indeed be increased. 
Det presset bør øke om så er tilfellet.
I would also like to mention the Tamil diaspora, members of which are living in various parts of the world, including Norway. 
Avslutningsvis vil jeg løfte fram det tamilske eksilmiljøet som er bosatt i ulike deler av verden.
This is a committed group that makes an important contribution to our country, and we are in contact with them regarding developments in Sri Lanka. 
Dette er en engasjert gruppe, som gir vesentlig bidrag til vårt land, og som vi har kontakt med om utviklingen på Sri Lanka.
It is important that the Sri Lankan Government engages Tamil diaspora groups both in cooperation on development measures in Sri Lanka and in efforts to prevent radicalisation of diaspora communities. 
Det er viktig at Sri Lankas regjering engasjerer tamilske eksilgrupper, både for å samarbeide om utviklingstiltak på Sri Lanka og for å unngå radikalisering i eksilmiljøene.
We have considered each application on an individual basis in the light of our obligations under the UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. 
Vi har vurdert hver enkelt søknad opp mot våre forpliktelser i FNs flyktningkonvensjon.
Those who have been given residence have a need for protection and it is on this basis that they have been granted residence in our country. 
De som har fått opphold, har hatt et beskyttelsesbehov, og har fått opphold på dette grunnlaget i vårt land.
This is line with Norwegian refugee policy and our humanitarian principles. 
Dette er i tråd med norsk flyktningpolitikk og våre humanitære prinsipper.
However this is an issue on which Sri Lanka and Norway do not agree. 
Men dette er et spørsmål hvor Sri Lanka og Norge ikke er enige.
We have since had a dialogue with the Sri Lankan authorities, in which we explained our point of view and took proper note of their views and criticisms. 
Vi har i etterkant hatt en dialog med srilankiske myndigheter om dette spørsmålet og redegjort for våre syn og tatt klart til etterretning disse myndighetenes syn og kritikk.
I would like to conclude by assuring Mr Skovholt Gitmark that the follow-up of the UN report will be high up on the agenda when representatives of our two countries meet and when Norway presents its views in relevant international forums. 
Så vil jeg konkludere med å forsikre representanten Skovholt Gitmark om at oppfølgingen av FN-panelets rapport vil være et tema som står høyt på dagsordenen når representanter for våre to land møtes og når Norge opptrer i relevante internasjonale fora.
I would like to make the following reflection: a fundamental principle lies behind both the law and customary practice in this respect, and that is that the responsibility for carrying out an investigation lies with the state concerned. 
Det gir meg lyst til å gjøre følgende refleksjon: Måten denne retten er utformet på, er et veldig grunnleggende prinsipp, og sedvanen er at ansvaret for etterforskning ligger på staten.
And, as Mr Skovholt Gitmark points out, and as we as a state must underline, that responsibility is absolute and must be borne. 
Og det er riktig som representanten sier, og som vi som stat må si, at det ansvaret er absolutt, og det må følges.
And then we must be allowed to ask, on the basis of experience, how much we can expect. 
Så må det være tillatt å stille spørsmålet, basert på erfaring: Hvor mye kan vi forvente?
I will not go into the expectations regarding what is a clear responsibility on the part of the Sri Lankan authorities. 
Jeg vil ikke her bidra til å snakke ned forventningene til hva som er et soleklart ansvar for srilankiske myndigheter.
The same applies to other conflict areas, where we have seen a similar failure to take this responsibility seriously. 
Det samme gjelder andre konfliktområder, hvor vi har sett en lignende unnvikenhet overfor å ta det ansvaret på alvor.
In my view, this highlights the fact that, while we must hold the state responsible for carrying out an investigation, as we have done in various conflict situations, such as the Middle East, the international community must be ready to respond if this responsibility is not taken. 
Jeg mener at dette aktualiserer at mens vi holder staten ansvarlig for å gjøre etterforskningen – slik vi også har gjort etter ulike konfliktsituasjoner, bl.a. i Midtøsten – må det internasjonale samfunnet være i stand til å svare dersom dette ansvaret ikke blir fulgt opp.
I think it is generally easy to see a tendency in the international community to lose both the appetite for and the interest in following this up as time goes by if the situation “normalises” as it is called. 
Jeg tror alle ser at det kan være en tendens i det internasjonale samfunnet til at både appetitten og interessen for å følge opp dette minsker etter hvert som tiden går, hvis situasjonen «normaliserer seg», som det heter.
This can be a rather unfortunate term at times as “normalisation” tends to mean that there is not much sign of the conflict on the surface, but the situation for those affected remains unchanged. 
Dette er et ganske fryktelig begrep noen ganger, fordi normalisering stort sett betyr at det er lite trykk i konflikten på overflaten, mens situasjonen for de menneskene som lider under konflikten, kanskje ikke er endret.
It is also important that the Security Council shoulders its responsibility. 
Det er viktig at Sikkerhetsrådet er seg sitt ansvar bevisst.
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s final statement: I agree with Representative Myrli that on the whole the Storting has given a coherent message. 
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støres sluttinnlegg:
If it is the case, as some maintain, that particular attention is paid to what we say in Norway, we must hope that our message today will also be noted. 
Hvis det er slik, som noen hevder, at det vi sier her i Norge, blir spesielt lagt merke til, får vi håpe at det gjelder også i dag, at våre budskap kommer ut.
We must therefore follow two tracks, as I mentioned earlier: contact with the Sri Lankan authorities – speaking out clearly – for we know each other, we don’t need to soften the message; and contact with like-minded countries. 
Derfor er det de to sporene som jeg nevnte i mitt innlegg, kontakt mot srilankiske myndigheter – klar tale, vi kjenner hverandre, vi tåler å snakke rett ut – og kontakt med likesinnede land.
And I should perhaps mention the third track, which I think some of you referred to, namely close contact with Tamil diaspora groups in Norway. 
Jeg vil kanskje legge til det tredje sporet, som jeg tror andre var inne på, nemlig nær kontakt med tamilske eksilmiljøer i Norge.
I take note of what Mr Skovholt Gitmark said about refugees coming to Norway, but I do not really have anything to add here either. 
Jeg merket meg det representanten Skovholt Gitmark sa når det gjaldt flyktninger som har kommet til Norge, men jeg har ikke noe å legge til her heller, egentlig.
In connection with the budget, the Government recommends the annual quota of resettlement refugees who may be given protection in Norway. 
Det er slik at regjeringen gjennom statsbudsjettet gir tilråding om en årlig kvote for utenlandske borgere som kan gis beskyttelse i Norge.
The current quota is 1 200. 
Denne kvoten for overføringsflyktninger er for tiden på 1 200 personer.
Most of these are selected on the basis of the High Commissioner’s recommendations. 
De fleste som kommer, er anbefalt av Høykommissæren.
It is also true that the Foreign Service has, on certain occasions, helped Sri Lankans who wanted to leave Sri Lanka due to fear of persecution after the end of the war. 
Og så er det korrekt at utenrikstjenesten i enkelte tilfeller har hjulpet srilankere som ønsker å forlate Sri Lanka av frykt for forfølgelse etter krigens slutt.
It is right that we must maintain our longstanding practice of transparency around these issues, at the same time as we must be aware of their sensitivity, and make sure that people’s safety is not put at risk. 
Det er riktig at man skal vise tradisjonell åpenhet rundt disse spørsmålene, men også være klar over sensitiviteten her og ikke sette menneskers sikkerhet i fare.
This applies both to the people concerned and to their families. 
Det gjelder de enkelte og deres familier.
Under the Public Administration Act, we have a duty of secrecy in individual immigration cases, and persons who do not receive protection in their own country have the right to leave their country. 
Forvaltningsloven pålegger oss taushetsplikt i den enkelte utlendingssak, og personer som ikke får beskyttelse i eget land, har rett til å forlate landet.
Norway has a long history of assisting people in danger. 
Norge har en lang historie når det gjelder å bistå mennesker i fare.
We will therefore follow this up in a responsible way. 
Derfor skal vi følge opp også dette på en ansvarlig måte.
I would like to thank you for the debate. 
Jeg vil også takke for debatten.
It has been a useful review of these matters, and we will take note of your input in the further policy formation in this area. 
Det har vært en nyttig gjennomgang som vi tar med oss i videre politikkutforming på dette området.
Click here for the other statements: www.stortinget.no (Norwegian only) 
For alle de øvrige innlegg: www.stortinget.no
Debate on the civil war in Sri Lanka and the report of the UN Secretary-General’s panel of experts 
Debatt om borgerkrigen på Sri Lanka og FNs ekspertpanels rapport
It is a pleasure to be here and to have the opportunity to talk to you about the role of Interreg in Norwegian regional policy. 
It is a pleasure to be here and to have the opportunity to talk to you about the role of Interreg in Norwegian regional policy.
My most important message today is that European co-operation and Interreg is and still shall be an important tool for Norwegian regional development. 
My most important message today is that European co-operation and Interreg is and still shall be an important tool for Norwegian regional development.
Norwegian foreign affairs start in Europe. 
Norwegian foreign affairs start in Europe.
Also Norwegian local and regional policy is to a large extent European. 
Also Norwegian local and regional policy is to a large extent European.
Up to 70 per cent of all political decisions in counties and municipalities have emerged from decisions made in the EU. 
Up to 70 per cent of all political decisions in counties and municipalities have emerged from decisions made in the EU.
Therefore, this Government has put European co-operation high on the political agenda. 
Therefore, this Government has put European co-operation high on the political agenda.
We co-operate with the EU and its member states because we share a common set of values, and because we need joint solutions to shared challenges. 
We co-operate with the EU and its member states because we share a common set of values, and because we need joint solutions to shared challenges.
In the Government's work plan [for 2016] for our co-operation with the EU, we have outlined five priority areas. 
In the Government's work plan [for 2016] for our co-operation with the EU, we have outlined five priority areas.
There is a large degree of convergence between the Norwegian priorities and the ten priorities that of the European Commission. 
There is a large degree of convergence between the Norwegian priorities and the ten priorities that of the European Commission.
The Government's overarching regional policy goal, is to promote sustainable and balanced regional development in Norway. 
The Government's overarching regional policy goal, is to promote sustainable and balanced regional development in Norway.
We aim at facilitating increased economic growth and competitiveness in all regions. 
We aim at facilitating increased economic growth and competitiveness in all regions.
To achieve this, we need to create favourable conditions for businesses and to increase innovation. 
To achieve this, we need to create favourable conditions for businesses and to increase innovation.
Instead of selective measures, such as investment aid to individual businesses or participation in various programmes, my Government give priority to horisontal measures. 
Instead of selective measures, such as investment aid to individual businesses or participation in various programmes, my Government give priority to horisontal measures.
We believe in growth-enhancing tax cuts and investments in general infrastructure. 
We believe in growth-enhancing tax cuts and investments in general infrastructure.
Norway has a scheme where companies in weak regions pay less employer's tax. 
Norway has a scheme where companies in weak regions pay less employer's tax.
Furthermore, innovative initiatives for entrepreneurship, research and innovation are prioritised. 
Furthermore, innovative initiatives for entrepreneurship, research and innovation are prioritised.
A consequence is a reduction in funding of selective measures for regional development, such as general community development initiatives, physical business infrastructure and Interreg. 
A consequence is a reduction in funding of selective measures for regional development, such as general community development initiatives, physical business infrastructure and Interreg.
This is a result of political choices. 
This is a result of political choices.
And exactly that is our job. 
And exactly that is our job.
Interreg is an integrated part of Norwegian regional policy. 
Interreg is an integrated part of Norwegian regional policy.
It is a tool to promote a sustainable and balanced regional development in Norway and at the same time contribute to territorial cohesion in Europe. 
It is a tool to promote a sustainable and balanced regional development in Norway and at the same time contribute to territorial cohesion in Europe.
We participate in eleven Interreg programmes and Kolarctic. 
We participate in eleven Interreg programmes and Kolarctic.
There is a significant local and regional interest for participating. 
There is a significant local and regional interest for participating.
From 2007 to 2013, Norwegian partners were involved in over 600 Interreg projects. 
From 2007 to 2013, Norwegian partners were involved in over 600 Interreg projects.
In this period (2014-2020), my assumption is that we will be close to 100 projects with Norwegian partners by the end of this year. 
In this period (2014-2020), my assumption is that we will be close to 100 projects with Norwegian partners by the end of this year.