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I am very pleased to note that, with the entry into force of the Rome Statute for Bangladesh, there are now 111 States Parties to the Statute. 
I am very pleased to note that, with the entry into force of the Rome Statute for Bangladesh, there are now 111 States Parties to the Statute.
It is a remarkable achievement that so many States from all regions have ratified the Statute in such a short period of time. 
It is a remarkable achievement that so many States from all regions have ratified the Statute in such a short period of time.
But we need to move on, and we call on all States that have not yet done so to become parties to the Statute. 
But we need to move on, and we call on all States that have not yet done so to become parties to the Statute.
Mr President, this Review Conference will devote effort to the consideration of the crime of aggression. 
Mr President, this Review Conference will devote effort to the consideration of the crime of aggression.
No doubt, the crime of aggression is already prohibited under customary international law, as stated by the General Assembly of the United Nations when considering the acquis of Nuremberg. 
No doubt, the crime of aggression is already prohibited under customary international law, as stated by the General Assembly of the United Nations when considering the acquis of Nuremberg.
It is understandable that careful consideration is given to whether agreement can be reached on criminal provisions and jurisdiction mechanisms that would make it possible to prosecute perpetrators of the crime of aggression. 
It is understandable that careful consideration is given to whether agreement can be reached on criminal provisions and jurisdiction mechanisms that would make it possible to prosecute perpetrators of the crime of aggression.
We welcome this consideration – and we welcome that it is taking place in a well-structured format. 
We welcome this consideration – and we welcome that it is taking place in a well-structured format.
However, let me underline a key caveat for Norway. 
However, let me underline a key caveat for Norway.
The implementation of and compliance with international humanitarian law has for a long time been a key priority for my country. 
The implementation of and compliance with international humanitarian law has for a long time been a key priority for my country.
We observe that this is an area of law that already enjoys a high degree of legal clarity at the international levels, but that nevertheless it has been severely lacking in terms of effective compliance mechanisms. 
We observe that this is an area of law that already enjoys a high degree of legal clarity at the international levels, but that nevertheless it has been severely lacking in terms of effective compliance mechanisms.
This situation has fundamentally changed with the establishment of the Court, which has a potential that still needs to be fully explored. 
This situation has fundamentally changed with the establishment of the Court, which has a potential that still needs to be fully explored.
At the same time, we see scope for further consolidation of the Court’s position as a vital and effective instrument in the international community’s fight against impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. 
At the same time, we see scope for further consolidation of the Court’s position as a vital and effective instrument in the international community’s fight against impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The Court’s tasks at present are challenging. 
The Court’s tasks at present are challenging.
We are still in an early phase, and we must ensure that existing priorities are not undermined. 
We are still in an early phase, and we must ensure that existing priorities are not undermined.
Our work in this matter must be guided by what we believe is in the best interests of the well-functioning of the Court. 
Our work in this matter must be guided by what we believe is in the best interests of the well-functioning of the Court.
We are also of the view that the Court will be most credible and effective if it focuses on individual criminal responsibility for the key instigators of crime – without triggering other consequences that would follow from the attribution of responsibility to States. 
We are also of the view that the Court will be most credible and effective if it focuses on individual criminal responsibility for the key instigators of crime – without triggering other consequences that would follow from the attribution of responsibility to States.
This was one of the important lessons of the Nuremberg trials and judgment: to de-link the legal consequences of a specific responsibility of persons who “high-jack” state organs from the question as to whether States and their societies shall also be held responsible and have to suffer the legal consequences, including as regards reparations. 
This was one of the important lessons of the Nuremberg trials and judgment: to de-link the legal consequences of a specific responsibility of persons who “high-jack” state organs from the question as to whether States and their societies shall also be held responsible and have to suffer the legal consequences, including as regards reparations.
I fully acknowledge that these are not clear cut issues. 
I fully acknowledge that these are not clear cut issues.
We recognise that there are particular pitfalls and challenges as regards the crime of aggression. 
We recognise that there are particular pitfalls and challenges as regards the crime of aggression.
As opposed to other international crimes, its proposed definition appears to require a prior determination of the conduct of a State. 
As opposed to other international crimes, its proposed definition appears to require a prior determination of the conduct of a State.
In terms of political perceptions and policy considerations, this would need to be carefully considered. 
In terms of political perceptions and policy considerations, this would need to be carefully considered.
Later this week this conference will embark on a stocktaking exercise, and we will consider the progress made and the challenges still ahead for international criminal justice. 
Later this week this conference will embark on a stocktaking exercise, and we will consider the progress made and the challenges still ahead for international criminal justice.
One of the topics that will be discussed thoroughly is the relationship between peace and justice. 
One of the topics that will be discussed thoroughly is the relationship between peace and justice.
As Minister of Foreign Affairs of a country deeply involved in peace processes around the globe, we are constantly striving to strike the right balance between our obligation to justice and our ambition for peace. 
As Minister of Foreign Affairs of a country deeply involved in peace processes around the globe, we are constantly striving to strike the right balance between our obligation to justice and our ambition for peace.
Yes, there may be grey zones and hard choices. 
Yes, there may be grey zones and hard choices.
But let us agree on the fundamentals: justice is not possible without peace, and sustainable peace is not possible without justice. 
But let us agree on the fundamentals: justice is not possible without peace, and sustainable peace is not possible without justice.
Still commitments in words and pledges are not enough. 
Still commitments in words and pledges are not enough.
We are faced with practical challenges on a daily basis. 
We are faced with practical challenges on a daily basis.
We need to work for peace and justice at the same time – with the ambition of using every opportunity to contribute to peace while ensuring that justice is not sacrificed. 
We need to work for peace and justice at the same time – with the ambition of using every opportunity to contribute to peace while ensuring that justice is not sacrificed.
This approach is consistent with the Rome Statute and it should guide us when we address concrete situations, including in Sudan. 
This approach is consistent with the Rome Statute and it should guide us when we address concrete situations, including in Sudan.
While Norway is committed to the fight against impunity, the government I represent is also deeply committed to the peace process and the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan, and we support the ongoing efforts in Doha to reach an inclusive political settlement to the crisis in Darfur. 
While Norway is committed to the fight against impunity, the government I represent is also deeply committed to the peace process and the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan, and we support the ongoing efforts in Doha to reach an inclusive political settlement to the crisis in Darfur.
Our commitment to the peace process entails a close dialogue with the Sudanese authorities. 
Our commitment to the peace process entails a close dialogue with the Sudanese authorities.
In this dialogue, our message on the ICC remains clear and consistent: we call on all states, and, of course, on the Sudanese authorities, to cooperate fully with the Court and to comply with their legal obligations under Security Council resolution 1593 (2005). 
In this dialogue, our message on the ICC remains clear and consistent: we call on all states, and, of course, on the Sudanese authorities, to cooperate fully with the Court and to comply with their legal obligations under Security Council resolution 1593 (2005).
By implication Norway urges all other States that have legal obligations under the Statute, or that have entered into cooperation agreements with the Court, to fulfil their obligations and demonstrate their commitment to justice in practice. 
By implication Norway urges all other States that have legal obligations under the Statute, or that have entered into cooperation agreements with the Court, to fulfil their obligations and demonstrate their commitment to justice in practice.
All States Parties must do their utmost to provide the ICC with the best possible working conditions. 
All States Parties must do their utmost to provide the ICC with the best possible working conditions.
The ICC is still a young institution. 
The ICC is still a young institution.
We must continue to be vigilant in our support. 
We must continue to be vigilant in our support.
Cooperation with the Court must take many forms. 
Cooperation with the Court must take many forms.
During the pledging ceremony tomorrow, Norway will announce a concrete commitment to submitting a proposal for an agreement with the Court on the enforcement of sentences. 
During the pledging ceremony tomorrow, Norway will announce a concrete commitment to submitting a proposal for an agreement with the Court on the enforcement of sentences.
We will propose a resolution on more flexible solutions for the enforcement of sentences, and we look forward to a discussion of this proposal later during the conference. 
We will propose a resolution on more flexible solutions for the enforcement of sentences, and we look forward to a discussion of this proposal later during the conference.
I believe this to be an innovative approach to this very practical challenge. 
I believe this to be an innovative approach to this very practical challenge.
The host State, States Parties, other States, civil society actors and not least the Court itself, have all been involved in the extensive preparations for this conference. 
The host State, States Parties, other States, civil society actors and not least the Court itself, have all been involved in the extensive preparations for this conference.
I salute the Coalition for the International Criminal Court for the role it has played. 
I salute the Coalition for the International Criminal Court for the role it has played.
Over the years, under the able leadership of Mr Bill Pace, it has played and continues to play a seminal role in promoting effective participation by non-governmental organisations in the building of international criminal justice. 
Over the years, under the able leadership of Mr Bill Pace, it has played and continues to play a seminal role in promoting effective participation by non-governmental organisations in the building of international criminal justice.
I am confident that, with all this mobilisation of determination and good will, the Review Conference will be successful and fruitful, and that it will impact on our work in the years ahead. 
I am confident that, with all this mobilisation of determination and good will, the Review Conference will be successful and fruitful, and that it will impact on our work in the years ahead.
Thank you, Mr President. 
Thank you, Mr President.
In 2015, (issues relating to) nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation have yet again taken centre stage in international relations. 
In 2015, (issues relating to) nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation have yet again taken centre stage in international relations.
The agreement reached between the P5+1 countries and Iran on Iran's nuclear programme is nothing less than historic. 
The agreement reached between the P5+1 countries and Iran on Iran's nuclear programme is nothing less than historic.
If Iran complies fully with the agreement, this will make the international non-proliferation regime more credible and robust. 
If Iran complies fully with the agreement, this will make the international non-proliferation regime more credible and robust.
It will also give reason for renewed optimism when it comes to reaching the goal of a world without nuclear weapons. 
It will also give reason for renewed optimism when it comes to reaching the goal of a world without nuclear weapons.
Our plenary session here today takes place against the backdrop of continued international tensions, - making the issues of disarmament and non-proliferation all the more pressing, and at the same time all the more difficult. 
Our plenary session here today takes place against the backdrop of continued international tensions, - making the issues of disarmament and non-proliferation all the more pressing, and at the same time all the more difficult.
We were all disappointed that the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was not able to agree on a final document. 
We were all disappointed that the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was not able to agree on a final document.
Moreover, frustrations over the lack of progress on nuclear disarmament and a growing polarisation in the international community were clearly evident in the recent debates in the UN's First Committee. 
Moreover, frustrations over the lack of progress on nuclear disarmament and a growing polarisation in the international community were clearly evident in the recent debates in the UN's First Committee.
I think we all share the view that progress is often too slow on these very complex matters. 
I think we all share the view that progress is often too slow on these very complex matters.
We must ask ourselves how we can make progress, and how we can engage in this work in an effective and constructive manner. 
We must ask ourselves how we can make progress, and how we can engage in this work in an effective and constructive manner.
To reach our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons, we need both processes and initiatives: 
To reach our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons, we need both processes and initiatives:
that unite rather than divide us; 
that unite rather than divide us;
that bring nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states closer, rather than driving them further apart; and 
that bring nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states closer, rather than driving them further apart; and
that lead to effective steps towards achieving genuine disarmament rather than a fight for the moral high ground. 
that lead to effective steps towards achieving genuine disarmament rather than a fight for the moral high ground.
One approach that meets all these criteria is the development of tools for disarmament verification. 
One approach that meets all these criteria is the development of tools for disarmament verification.
It therefore gives me great pleasure to be able to welcome you all to Oslo and to address this second plenary meeting of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV). 
It therefore gives me great pleasure to be able to welcome you all to Oslo and to address this second plenary meeting of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV).
I am delighted to see so many representatives of partnership states and international organisations here today. 
I am delighted to see so many representatives of partnership states and international organisations here today.
Let me also take the opportunity to thank the US Government, and Assistant Secretary of State Frank Rose in particular, for leading this partnership together with the Nuclear Threat Initiative. 
Let me also take the opportunity to thank the US Government, and Assistant Secretary of State Frank Rose in particular, for leading this partnership together with the Nuclear Threat Initiative.
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the foundation of the international non-proliferation regime. 
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) remains the foundation of the international non-proliferation regime.
Verification of disarmament is an area where we can achieve concrete progress on disarmament, as envisaged in article six of the NPT. 
Verification of disarmament is an area where we can achieve concrete progress on disarmament, as envisaged in article six of the NPT.
Norway has a history of looking for effective, fact-based measures in the field of disarmament. 
Norway has a history of looking for effective, fact-based measures in the field of disarmament.
Verification of disarmament, as developed by the UK–Norway Initiative (UKNI) is one example of this. 
Verification of disarmament, as developed by the UK–Norway Initiative (UKNI) is one example of this.
By exploring the technical and procedural challenges relating to nuclear disarmament verification, our aim is to demonstrate that collaboration between nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states in this area is both possible, and necessary. 
By exploring the technical and procedural challenges relating to nuclear disarmament verification, our aim is to demonstrate that collaboration between nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states in this area is both possible, and necessary.
There are three key requirements if we are to succeed in building an international nuclear verification regime: 
There are three key requirements if we are to succeed in building an international nuclear verification regime:
Credibility; 
Credibility;
Confidence; and 
Confidence; and
Capacity-building. 
Capacity-building.
A credible verification regime requires the participation of nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states. 
A credible verification regime requires the participation of nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states.
Nuclear disarmament verification means establishing sufficient confidence in disarmament declarations and agreements. 
Nuclear disarmament verification means establishing sufficient confidence in disarmament declarations and agreements.
This is crucial, not only for the credibility of declarations and agreements but also for the strategic stability and security that such declarations and agreements can provide. 
This is crucial, not only for the credibility of declarations and agreements but also for the strategic stability and security that such declarations and agreements can provide.
It is vital for confidence. 
It is vital for confidence.
A credible verification regime builds confidence, and can help restore confidence when necessary 
A credible verification regime builds confidence, and can help restore confidence when necessary
However, building trust and confidence takes time. 
However, building trust and confidence takes time.
The UKNI experience shows that there is a need for capacity-building in this area. 
The UKNI experience shows that there is a need for capacity-building in this area.
Designing verification systems and methods properly is difficult, and it is politically sensitive. 
Designing verification systems and methods properly is difficult, and it is politically sensitive.
Verification measures need to be based on sophisticated technology and years of research and development work. 
Verification measures need to be based on sophisticated technology and years of research and development work.
Moreover, international cooperation is needed. 
Moreover, international cooperation is needed.
A credible international verification regime needs to have multilateral components and solutions. 
A credible international verification regime needs to have multilateral components and solutions.
I am therefore pleased that the OPCW and the CTBT are here to present their regimes, and that Vertic will share their research. 
I am therefore pleased that the OPCW and the CTBT are here to present their regimes, and that Vertic will share their research.
We look forward to sharing our experience with you. 
We look forward to sharing our experience with you.
The International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV) aims to cover the full scope of the disarmament process. 
The International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV) aims to cover the full scope of the disarmament process.
It involves non-nuclear and nuclear-weapon states alike; it is based on voluntary commitments; and it builds on concepts and tools we have developed by drawing on decades of experience of bilateral, regional and multilateral arrangements. 
It involves non-nuclear and nuclear-weapon states alike; it is based on voluntary commitments; and it builds on concepts and tools we have developed by drawing on decades of experience of bilateral, regional and multilateral arrangements.
Under the skilful guidance of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification IPNDV has all the attributes needed to become a truly powerful partnership in the future. 
Under the skilful guidance of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification IPNDV has all the attributes needed to become a truly powerful partnership in the future.
I would like to thank you all once again for coming to Oslo. 
I would like to thank you all once again for coming to Oslo.
I wish you every success with your discussions here over the next days. 
I wish you every success with your discussions here over the next days.
Oslo, 16 November 2015 
Oslo, 16. november 2015
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende's opening statement at International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV) 2nd Plenary Meeting - in Oslo 16 November. 
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes åpningsinnlegg på det andre plenumsmøtet i Internasjonalt partnerskap for kontroll av kjernefysisk nedrustning (IPNDV) - i Oslo 16. november.
"It is my pleasure to announce today that Norway will make a voluntary contribution to IRENA of 2 million US dollars. 
- It is my pleasure to announce today that Norway will make a voluntary contribution to IRENA of 2 million US dollars.
We look forward to supporting selected activities under the Work Programme that is up for adoption at this Assembly", said State secretary Hans Brattskar in his statement at the fourth Assembly of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 
We look forward to supporting selected activities under the Work Programme that is up for adoption at this Assembly, sa statssekretær Hans Brattskar i sitt innlegg på møtet i International Renewable Energy Agencys hovedforsamling.
Director-General, Ministers, Excellencies and distinguished colleagues, 
Director-General, Ministers, Excellencies and distinguished colleagues,