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Mr President, I would like to sum up this address by reiterating that the main strategic objective of Norway’s and our partners’ presence in Afghanistan is to prevent the country from once more becoming a base for international terrorism, and promote stability in the region and social and economic development in Afghanistan. 
President, la meg kort sammenfatte denne redegjørelsen med å gjenta at det strategiske hovedmålet for Norges og våre partneres nærvær i Afghanistan er å forhindre at landet igjen utvikler seg til en base for internasjonal terror og å bidra til stabilitet i regionen og til sosial og økonomisk utvikling i Afghanistan.
Address to the Storting on the situation in Afghanistan and Norway’s civilian and military engagement in the country 
Redegjørelse om utviklingen i Afghanistan og Norges sivile og militære engasjement i landet
NOK 70 million for election in Afghanistan 
70 millioner i støtte til Afghanistan-valg
“We are pleased to see that a date has now been set for the presidential election. 
- Det er svært gledelig at datoen for presidentvalget nå er fastsatt.
These funds will be coordinated by the UN. 
Den norske støtten koordineres av FN.
“It is important that the elections are conducted in such a way as to ensure that participation is a broad as possible. 
- Det er viktig at valgene blir gjennomført slik at bredest mulig deltakelse kan sikres.
This is vital in order to strengthen democracy in Afghanistan,” Mr Støre added. 
Dette er helt avgjørende for å styrke demokratiet i Afghanistan, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- EU energy policy is of high importance to Norway. 
- EUs energipolitikk er viktig for Norge.
The EU is our most important market, and much of the legislation affect us directly through the EEA agreement. 
EU er vårt viktigste marked og mye av regelverket berører oss direkte gjennom EØS-avtalen.
But as a large energy producer, Norway is also important to the EU. 
Men som en stor energileverandør er Norge også viktig for EU.
I intent to follow-up on this, and will also participate in the further discussion on the energy union, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien. 
Jeg vil følge opp dette og den videre utviklingen av EUs energiunion, sier olje- og energiminister Tord Lien.
A strong EU energy partnership is important for Norway 
Samarbeid med EU om energi er viktig for Norge
- The European energy union is important to Norway 
- EUs energiunion er viktig for Norge
Broad Norwegian engagement in Afghanistan 
Bredt norsk engasjement i Afghanistan
Norway is one of the largest contributors to civilian reconstruction in Afghanistan. 
Norge er en av de største bidragsyterne til sivil oppbygging av Afghanistan.
The Government has decided to increase the funding for civilian efforts in 2008 to NOK 750 million. 
Regjeringen har besluttet å øke den sivile innsatsen til 750 millioner kroner for 2008.
“This increase makes Norway one of the donors with the best balance between civilian and military contributions,” says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
- Med denne økningen er Norge blant giverne med størst grad av balanse mellom sivile og militære bidrag, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“The Government’s engagement in Afghanistan is based on an integrated strategy. 
- Regjeringens engasjement i Afghanistan er basert på en helhetlig strategi.
We must strike the right balance between the civilian and the military dimension. 
Vi må finne den riktige balansen mellom den sivile og den militære dimensjonen.
We must help to build up Afghan institutions at both provincial and local level, and we must also provide the Afghan state with resources and better opportunities to provide basic services to the Afghan people. 
Vi må bidra til å bygge opp afghanske institusjoner både på provinsnivå og lokalt nivå, og også gi den afghanske staten ressurser og bedre mulighet til å levere grunnleggende tjenester til sitt folk.
We must help to strengthen the legitimacy of the Afghan state and create a more unified nation through a policy of reconciliation. 
Vi må bidra til å styrke den afghanske statens legitimitet og binde landet sammen gjennom en forsoningspolitikk, sier utenriksministeren.
Without security, no development. 
Uten sikkerhet, ingen utvikling.
And without development, no lasting security. 
Og uten utvikling, ingen varig sikkerhet.
A major part of the Norway’s efforts focuses on the Faryab province, in the north of Afghanistan, where Norway is leading the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT). 
En stor del av det norske bidraget er viet oppbygging av skoleverket i Faryab-provinsen, nord i Afghanistan, hvor Norge har stabiliseringslaget (PRT, Provincial Reconstruction Team).
The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Afghan Minister of Education on further cooperation within the educational sector. 
Utenriksministeren har signert en intensjonsavtale med den afghanske utdanningsministeren om videre samarbeid innen skolesektoren.
Norway has committed itself to building 82 schools in Faryab by the end of 2008. 
I Faryab har Norge forpliktet seg til å bygge 82 skoler i løpet av 2008.
Other main priorities for Norway are rural development, efforts to promote the rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts. 
Andre hovedfelt for det norske bidraget er landsbygdutvikling, rettsstatsutvikling og anti-korrupsjon.
Norway recently initiated cooperation with the Afghan authorities on developing a framework for the sound management of the oil and gas sector. 
Nylig innledet Norge et samarbeid med afghanske myndigheter for å etablere rammer for en god forvaltning innenfor olje- og gassektoren.
There is growing recognition that the international development efforts must be intensified and better coordinated. 
Det er en voksende enighet om at den internasjonale utviklingsinnsatsen må styrkes og samordnes bedre.
Norway has requested that the UN’s coordinating role is strengthened, and we have taken the initiative to establish the position of special envoy with a broad mandate to coordinate the international community’s efforts. 
Norge har bedt om at FN styrker sin innsats som koordinerende organ, og har tatt initiativ til at det opprettes en stilling som spesialutsending med utvidede fullmakter til å koordinere det internasjonale samfunn.
Norway has also financed 16 positions in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to chart humanitarian needs and coordinate efforts. 
I tillegg har Norge finansiert 16 stillinger i UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) for å kartlegge humanitære behov og koordinere innsatsen.
Press contact: Head of Communication Anne Lene Dale Sandsten, mobile: 908 58 114 
Pressekontakt: Kommunikasjonssjef Anne Lene Sandsten, mobil: 908 58 114
A coordinated plan for Norway’s contribution to Afghanistan 
En samordnet plan for Norges bidrag til Afghanistan
Article in Aftenposten (Oslo, Norway), 11 June 2008 
Artikkel i Aftenposten, 11. juni 2008
The ISAF troop-contributing nations agreed on the Comprehensive Political-Military Strategic Plan for Afghanistan at the NATO summit in Bucharest in April. 
I april ble Afghanistan og deltakerne i Isaf-styrken enige om en militær-politisk plan på Nato-toppmøtet i Bucuresti.
Tomorrow, ministers from more than 60 countries and the heads of some 20 international organisations will meet in Paris to discuss support for the Afghan National Development Strategy. 
I morgen møtes ministere fra over 60 land og ledere for omlag 20 internasjonale organisasjoner i Paris for å støtte Afghanistans egen plan for utvikling.
This signals a new coordinated effort. 
Det varsler et nytt samordnet løft.
The launch of the strategy is the culmination of a two-year long process, during which Afghans all over the country have helped to determine how their local communities should develop. 
Lanseringen av planen - Afghan National Development Strategy - markerer slutten på en to år lang prosess hvor afghanere over hele landet har vært med på å definere hvordan lokalsamfunnene de lever i skal utvikle seg videre.
In other words, this is the Afghan people’s own strategy for how the country – one of the poorest and most severely damaged in the world – can rise up again after decades of war. 
Dette er altså afghanernes egen plan for hvordan et av verdens fattigste og mest ødelagte land kan reise seg etter flere tiår med krig.
It is easy to find examples of how bad things are in Afghanistan, and it is such reports that tend to dominate the media. 
Det er lett å finne eksempler på hvor ille det er i Afghanistan, og det er gjerne slike nyheter som slår igjennom i mediene.
But it is also becoming increasingly easy to find examples of positive developments: from bad to good, and from good to even better. 
Men det er også stadig lettere å finne eksempler på utvikling som går fra ille til godt og fra godt til bedre.
We seem to forget what Afghanistan was like at the time of the Taliban’s fall, but if we take this as our point of comparison, we see just how much progress has actually been made. 
Hvis målestokken er Afghanistan ved Talibans fall er det lett å glemme hvor store fremskritt som faktisk er gjort.
For the first time, the country has a democratically elected president and a national assembly. 
For første gang har landet fått en demokratisk valgt president og nasjonalforsamling.
New elections are to be held in this young and fragile democracy in 2009 and 2010, and the UN needs to play a key role in ensuring that they proceed as they should. 
I dette nye og skjøre demokratiet skal det avholdes nye valg i 2009 og 2010.
85% of the population now has access to basic health services; 
85 prosent av befolkningen fått tilgang til grunnleggende helsetjenester
development projects have been initiated in 32 000 villages; 
Det er igangsatt utviklingsprosjekter i 32 000 landsbyer
3 million Afghans are linked up to water and sanitation projects; 
3 millioner afghanere er knyttet til vann- og sanitærprosjekter
almost 8 million mines and explosives have been cleared from areas frequented by people; 
Nesten 8 millioner miner og eksplosiver er blitt ryddet unna der folk ferdes
13 000 kilometres of road have been built or repaired; and 
13 000 km vei er satt i stand eller bygd ny.
there has been an economic growth of 70%, although many people have not benefited from this, and many still suffer great economic hardship. 
Det har vært en økonomisk vekst på 70 prosent siden 2002, selv om mange ikke har fått del i veksten, og mange fortsatt lider økonomisk.
We must also strengthen the political partnership between Afghanistan, the UN and the various donor countries. 
Vi må styrke det politiske partnerskapet mellom Afghanistan, FN og de land som gir bistand.
Norway is one of Afghanistan’s most important partners. 
Norge er en av de viktigste partnerne for Afghanistan.
Today, Afghanistan is – together with Sudan and the Palestinian Authority – the largest recipient of Norwegian development funds. 
Afghanistan er nå, sammen med Sudan og Palestina, den viktigste mottaker av norsk utviklingsbistand.
We have decided to increase our civilian assistance to NOK 750 million for this year, and in Paris tomorrow I will announce, on behalf of the Government, that Norway intends to maintain this level of support for the next five years. 
Vi har besluttet å trappe opp vår sivile bistand til 750 millioner i år, og i Paris i morgen vil jeg på vegne av regjeringen opplyse at vi tar sikte på å gi like mye de neste 5 årene.
Clear commitments are needed if we are to contribute to a long-term perspective in development efforts in the country. 
Dette er en nødvendig avklaring for å bidra til langsiktighet i arbeidet med å utvikle landet.
Together with the other Nordic countries, we have established an action plan for coordinating our efforts in Afghanistan. 
Sammen med de andre nordiske landene har vi etablert en handlingsplan for å samordne vår innsats i Afghanistan.
Efforts to improve governance with a view to fighting corruption will be one of our priorities. 
Vi vil prioritere arbeidet for bedre styresett som strategi for å bekjempe korrupsjon.
It is a positive step forward that the UN now has a strong coordinating role and can better ensure that outside help is targeted in the best possible way for the benefit of ordinary Afghan people. 
Det er positivt at FN nå får en sterk koordinerende rolle slik at hjelpen utenfra blir mest mulig målrettet og kommer den jevne afghaner til gode.
Kai Eide has been called from his position in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take on the crucial role of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Afghanistan. 
Kai Eide ble hentet fra sin stilling i norsk UD til den helt avgjørende jobben som FNs generalsekretærs representant i Afghanistan.
He enjoys strong support from Afghan leaders as well as from key countries in the international community. 
Kai Eide har sterk støtte fra afghanske ledere og de sentrale landene i det internasjonale samfunn.
We will give him our full support, and will seek to ensure that he and the UN succeed. 
Vi vil støtte ham for å sikre at han og FN lykkes.
However, our support for Afghanistan is not unconditional. 
Vår støtte til Afghanistan er ikke uten betingelser.
The strategy must now be translated into action. 
Det er helt avgjørende at strategien vi nå vedtar følges opp med handling.
With our extensive engagement, we are in a position to set requirements for Afghanistan and other donor countries, with a view to securing development, democracy and human rights. 
Gjennom et tungt engasjement kan vi stille krav til Afghanistan og andre giverland, slik at utvikling, demokrati og menneskerettighetene kan sikres.
The Afghan authorities have to follow up in a credible and decisive manner. 
Afghanske myndigheter må følge opp på en troverdig og handlekraftig måte.
I would particularly like to mention human rights, which continues to be a major challenge. 
La meg spesielt nevne menneskerettighetene som fortsatt er en stor utfordring.
Afghanistan has signed the UN human rights conventions. 
Afghanistan har signert FNs menneskerettighetskonvensjoner.
The death sentence passed on the Afghan journalist Sayed Perwiz Kambakhsh has attracted a great deal of attention. 
Det har vært mye oppmerksomhet rundt dødsdommen til den afghanske journalisten Sayed Perwiz Kambakhsh.
This is a very serious case, and we are following it closely. 
Dette er en svært alvorlig sak som vi følger løpende.
We must keep human rights continually in focus, at the same time as we must exercise patience. 
Vi må ha kontinuerlig fokus på menneskerettighetene, samtidig må vi utvise tålmodighet.
It took a long time for the countries in Europe to develop the political system we have today. 
Det tok lang tid for landene i Europa å utvikle det politiske system vi har i dag.
The security situation is difficult. 
Sikkerhetssituasjonen er krevende.
Military efforts are still needed. 
Fortsatt internasjonal militær innsats er nødvendig.
ISAF is in Afghanistan on behalf of the UN and at the invitation of a legally elected Afghan Government that welcomes our presence. 
Isaf opererer i Afghanistan på vegne av FN og etter invitasjon fra en lovlig valgt afghansk regjering som ønsker vårt nærvær.
NATO’s further strategy focuses on long-term engagement, a holistic approach, Afghan ownership and regional perspective. 
Natos videre strategi fokuserer på langsiktig engasjement, helhetlig tilnærming, afghansk eierskap og regional tilnærming.
Progress is being made. 
Det gjøres fremskritt.
This summer, already, it will be possible to transfer greater responsibility to Afghan forces in Kabul. 
Allerede fra sommeren av kan økt ansvar overføres til afghanske styrker i Kabul.
This is an important signal that Afghan capacity is rapidly being built up, and that NATO wishes to transfer control. 
Dette er et viktig signal om at afghansk kapasitet bygges raskt opp, og at Nato ønsker å overføre ansvar.
However, a great deal still remains to be done, and there may well be setbacks before the Afghans are able to take prime responsibility for the country as a whole. 
Men det er langt å gå og det kan komme tilbakeslag før afghanerne kan ta hovedansvaret for hele landet.
Afghan forces have legitimacy among the population and have good prospects of becoming a well-functioning army. 
Afghanske styrker har legitimitet i befolkningen og gode forutsetninger for å bli en god hær.
But as is the case with other sectors, the army depends on civilian development and better governance in the country for success. 
Men heller ikke den afghanske hæren kan lykkes uten sivil utvikling og bedre styresett.
For some time, Norway has advocated a change of pace in the international efforts in Afghanistan, and has won broad support for this in the international community. 
Norge har lenge tatt til orde for et taktskifte i den internasjonale innsatsen i Afghanistan og fått bred støtte for dette internasjonalt.
I hope and believe that the conference in Paris will spark a new drive in this joint project, which much of the world is engaged in. 
Jeg håper og tror at konferansen i Paris vil gi en ny giv i dette dugnadsprosjektet som store deler av verden er engasjert i.
A subject that will not be in focus in Paris is the border situation with Pakistan. 
Ett tema som ikke vil stå sentralt i Paris, er situasjonen ved grensen mot Pakistan.
The armed conflict on both sides of the border is being allowed to continue almost unhindered. 
Den væpnede virksomheten på begge sider av grensen skjer nærmest uhindret.
This is unacceptable, and underlines the importance of engaging the neighbouring countries in the region. 
Det understreker betydningen av å engasjere nabolandene i regionen.
Without them it will not be possible to build lasting peace. 
De må til for å bygge varig grunnlag for fred.
Afghanistan’s Future 
Afghanistans fremtid
Security, development and diplomacy in a regional context 
Security, development and diplomacy in a regional context
Statement at the International Conference on Afghanistan, The Hague, Netherlands, 31 March 2009 
Innlegg på den internasjonale Afghanistan-konferansen i Haag, Nederland, 31. mars 2009
This unique and broad gathering sends a strong signal of the international commitment to security and development in Afghanistan. 
This unique and broad gathering sends a strong signal of the international commitment to security and development in Afghanistan.
We need to strengthen regional cooperation not only in words, but also in deeds, Foreign Minister Støre said in his statement. 
We need to strengthen regional cooperation not only in words, but also in deeds, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. i sitt innlegg på konferansen i Haag.
Excellencies, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, 
Excellencies, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen,
This unique and broad gathering sends a strong signal of the international commitment to security and development in and for Afghanistan. 
This unique and broad gathering sends a strong signal of the international commitment to security and development in and for Afghanistan.
We need to strengthen regional cooperation – not only in words, but also in deeds. 
We need to strengthen regional cooperation – not only in words, but also in deeds.
All of Afghanistan’s neighbours must play a role. 
All of Afghanistan’s neighbours must play a role.
This regional dimension is key to an inclusive and comprehensive approach. 
This regional dimension is key to an inclusive and comprehensive approach.
We need to sharpen our focus and unite on our priorities. 
We need to sharpen our focus and unite on our priorities.
Let me highlight five: 
Let me highlight five:
First, it is imperative that the upcoming elections strengthen democratic institutions in Afghanistan. 
First, it is imperative that the upcoming elections strengthen democratic institutions in Afghanistan.
The legitimacy of the elections is essential both for the future strength of the Afghan political system – but also for the capacity of Afghanistan’s government to interact with its neighbours and the international community. 
The legitimacy of the elections is essential both for the future strength of the Afghan political system – but also for the capacity of Afghanistan’s government to interact with its neighbours and the international community.
To be successful, the elections will require financial assistance, the presence of international observers, and an enabling security environment – so that all, especially women, can participate. 
To be successful, the elections will require financial assistance, the presence of international observers, and an enabling security environment – so that all, especially women, can participate.
Norway will play its part in this regard. 
Norway will play its part in this regard.
In general – therefore – we, as Afghanistan’s partners, watch with special attention the status of women – and the rights of women – in the Afghan legislation. 
In general – therefore – we, as Afghanistan’s partners, watch with special attention the status of women – and the rights of women – in the Afghan legislation.
Let me express with special concern the information on recent legislation ruling on women’s rights in marriage and relationship with men. 
Let me express with special concern the information on recent legislation ruling on women’s rights in marriage and relationship with men.
Second, corruption must be systematically fought. 
Second, corruption must be systematically fought.
There has been progress. 
There has been progress.
This we welcome. 
This we welcome.
At the same time, much more needs to be done. 
At the same time, much more needs to be done.
This was the contract from the Paris conference last June; the international community would increase direct contributions to fund the Afghan Development Plan – and the Afghan government would fight corruption with dedication. 
This was the contract from the Paris conference last June; the international community would increase direct contributions to fund the Afghan Development Plan – and the Afghan government would fight corruption with dedication.
Both sides must deliver on that contract. 
Both sides must deliver on that contract.
Strengthening of justice and human rights, including the freedom of expression, will help in this fight. 
Strengthening of justice and human rights, including the freedom of expression, will help in this fight.
Third, we – the international community – must remain true to our commitments. 
Third, we – the international community – must remain true to our commitments.
We must vigorously work to strengthen the Afghan security system – the army and not least and in particular the police. 
We must vigorously work to strengthen the Afghan security system – the army and not least and in particular the police.
A realistic exit strategy hinges on the capacity of Afghans to safeguard the security of Afghans. 
A realistic exit strategy hinges on the capacity of Afghans to safeguard the security of Afghans.
The Afghan police and army must be able to work hand in hand where appropriate, and with international police instructors and military forces supporting both services. 
The Afghan police and army must be able to work hand in hand where appropriate, and with international police instructors and military forces supporting both services.
Norway stands ready to contribute to this end. 
Norway stands ready to contribute to this end.
Fourth, Afghanistan and Pakistan, together with other partners, need urgently to extend and deepen their cooperation in the political and military spheres. 
Fourth, Afghanistan and Pakistan, together with other partners, need urgently to extend and deepen their cooperation in the political and military spheres.
In addition, all of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries should form part of a strengthened regional cooperation. 
In addition, all of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries should form part of a strengthened regional cooperation.
There is significant potential for cross-border projects on energy, water management, roads, and other infrastructure. 
There is significant potential for cross-border projects on energy, water management, roads, and other infrastructure.
We need to seize this opportunity. 
We need to seize this opportunity.