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It is an opportunity none of us can afford to miss. 
It is an opportunity none of us can afford to miss.
Opening Address at the AHLC-meeting in New York 
Åpningstale ved AHLC-møtet i New York
Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), New York, 22 September 2014 
Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), New York, 22. september 2014
New York, 25 September 2013 
New York, 25. september 2013
"The alternative to progress is not Status Quo, but the beginning of the end of the vision of the two state solution. 
- The alternative to progress is not Status Quo, but the beginning of the end of the vision of the two state solution.
But contrary to our fears, we are today meeting in an atmosphere of hope. 
But contrary to our fears, we are today meeting in an atmosphere of hope.
I am encouraged by the decision of the parties to return to the negotiating table", Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in his speech at the AHLC meeting in New York on 25 September 2013. 
I am encouraged by the decision of the parties to return to the negotiating table, sa utenriksministerens bl.a. i sitt innlegg i New York 25.09.13.
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Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, 
Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this AHLC meeting in New York, at a crucial moment for the Middle East peace process. 
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this AHLC meeting in New York, at a crucial moment for the Middle East peace process.
I would like to extend my warm thanks to Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for hosting this meeting and extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and Minister Yuval Steinitz. 
I would like to extend my warm thanks to Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for hosting this meeting and extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and Minister Yuval Steinitz.
I am also pleased to welcome Secretary of State John Kerry, who will brief us on the political process, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Quartet Representative Tony Blair, who will give an outline of the Economic Initiative for Palestine. 
I am also pleased to welcome Secretary of State John Kerry, who will brief us on the political process, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Quartet Representative Tony Blair, who will give an outline of the Economic Initiative for Palestine.
I would also like to thank my colleagues representing the major donors to the Palestinian Authority for being here today. 
I would also like to thank my colleagues representing the major donors to the Palestinian Authority for being here today.
Two decades have passed since the signing of the Oslo Agreement in 1993. 
Two decades have passed since the signing of the Oslo Agreement in 1993.
And two decades have passed since the establishment of the AHLC. 
And two decades have passed since the establishment of the AHLC.
Last time we met many of us felt that time was rapidly running out for the two-state solution under the Oslo paradigm. 
Last time we met many of us felt that time was rapidly running out for the two-state solution under the Oslo paradigm.
That is why I insisted on convening today’s meeting at ministerial level for the first time since September 2008. 
That is why I insisted on convening today’s meeting at ministerial level for the first time since September 2008.
I am grateful that you all heeded this call. 
I am grateful that you all heeded this call.
The alternative to progress is not Status Quo, but the beginning of the end of the vision of the two state solution. 
The alternative to progress is not Status Quo, but the beginning of the end of the vision of the two state solution.
I am encouraged by the decision of the parties to return to the negotiating table. 
I am encouraged by the decision of the parties to return to the negotiating table.
This gives us renewed belief that a final resolution to the long lasting Israeli–Palestinian conflict may be within reach. 
This gives us renewed belief that a final resolution to the long lasting Israeli–Palestinian conflict may be within reach.
We recognize the courage of both parties to stay focused on their common effort, despite repeated attempts to derail the process. 
We recognize the courage of both parties to stay focused on their common effort, despite repeated attempts to derail the process.
I commend the dedication and persistent efforts by President Obama and Secretary Kerry inject new energy into the peace process. 
I commend the dedication and persistent efforts by President Obama and Secretary Kerry inject new energy into the peace process.
It makes our work as donors all the more meaningful. 
It makes our work as donors all the more meaningful.
Our goal remains the same: the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian state that will live side by side with Israel in peace and security. 
Our goal remains the same: the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian state that will live side by side with Israel in peace and security.
The leaders of Israel and the leaders of Palestine must show courage and determination to reach agreement. 
The leaders of Israel and the leaders of Palestine must show courage and determination to reach agreement.
Donors must make additional efforts to underpin their endeavours. 
Donors must make additional efforts to underpin their endeavours.
Time is of the essence. 
Time is of the essence.
The Palestinian economy is slowing down. 
The Palestinian economy is slowing down.
The Palestinian Authority is faced with serious financial difficulties. 
The Palestinian Authority is faced with serious financial difficulties.
According to the International Monetary Fund, the Palestinian deficit for 2013 is likely to grow from budgeted 1.1 billion USD to 1.46 billion USD. 
According to the International Monetary Fund, the Palestinian deficit for 2013 is likely to grow from budgeted 1.1 billion USD to 1.46 billion USD.
At the same time, budget support contributions from donors is currently forecasted at USD 1.1 billion USD. 
At the same time, budget support contributions from donors is currently forecasted at USD 1.1 billion USD.
This shortfall is adding 350 million USD to the already high levels of arrears and debt. 
This shortfall is adding 350 million USD to the already high levels of arrears and debt.
Let me be very clear, this deficit is harmful for private sector liquidity, economic growth and is undermining the fiscal position of the Palestinian Authority. 
Let me be very clear, this deficit is harmful for private sector liquidity, economic growth and is undermining the fiscal position of the Palestinian Authority.
As donors we must do our utmost to help reverse this trend and make the Palestinian economy sustainable. 
As donors we must do our utmost to help reverse this trend and make the Palestinian economy sustainable.
The Palestinian Authority must also do its part. 
The Palestinian Authority must also do its part.
The Palestinian economic growth in recent years has largely been driven by donor funding. 
The Palestinian economic growth in recent years has largely been driven by donor funding.
A growing public sector is now exceeding the limits of sustainability. 
A growing public sector is now exceeding the limits of sustainability.
Hence, I agree with the recommendation from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank that a gradual shift from consumption towards more productive investment spending is required. 
Hence, I agree with the recommendation from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank that a gradual shift from consumption towards more productive investment spending is required.
I welcome the Economic Initiative for Palestine being developed by the Quartet Representative. 
I welcome the Economic Initiative for Palestine being developed by the Quartet Representative.
Mobilising private investments on such a scale could catalyse private sector-led growth in the Palestinian economy. 
Mobilising private investments on such a scale could catalyse private sector-led growth in the Palestinian economy.
It will help provide a solid economic basis for an independent Palestine. 
It will help provide a solid economic basis for an independent Palestine.
The Initiative points to a number of enabling factors. 
The Initiative points to a number of enabling factors.
This includes easing of restrictions on the movement of people as well as capital and goods. 
This includes easing of restrictions on the movement of people as well as capital and goods.
It also means the facilitation of Palestinian exports from the West Bank, from Gaza and from East Jerusalem. 
It also means the facilitation of Palestinian exports from the West Bank, from Gaza and from East Jerusalem.
We, the donors, must continue to mobilise the necessary assistance to fund the Palestinian Authority through its transition to independence. 
We, the donors, must continue to mobilise the necessary assistance to fund the Palestinian Authority through its transition to independence.
I commend the PA for having taken important steps to amend the situation. 
I commend the PA for having taken important steps to amend the situation.
Serious efforts are made to strengthen its tax administration, contain the wage bill and reduce subsidies. 
Serious efforts are made to strengthen its tax administration, contain the wage bill and reduce subsidies.
The PA must live within its means. 
The PA must live within its means.
To survive it must strengthen its capacity for generating income. 
To survive it must strengthen its capacity for generating income.
I also welcome the announcement made by the Government of Israel to take measures to stimulate the Palestinian economy. 
I also welcome the announcement made by the Government of Israel to take measures to stimulate the Palestinian economy.
The prospect of peace is on the horizon. 
The prospect of peace is on the horizon.
We must all do our utmost to support the on-going negotiations and do our part to ensure that they are successful. 
We must all do our utmost to support the on-going negotiations and do our part to ensure that they are successful.
As Chair of the AHLC, I call on each and everyone of you to ensure a successful cooperation on the ground. 
As Chair of the AHLC, I call on each and everyone of you to ensure a successful cooperation on the ground.
The local coordination structures should be revitalised to ensure maximum effect. 
The local coordination structures should be revitalised to ensure maximum effect.
Twenty years after Oslo, the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict may be right before us. 
Twenty years after Oslo, the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict may be right before us.
We are now at the moment of truth. 
We are now at the moment of truth.
Let us go the extra mile to ensure that this opportunity does not slip away. 
Let us go the extra mile to ensure that this opportunity does not slip away.
Chair’s Summary - Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, New York, 25 September 2013 (pdf) 
Chair’s Summary - Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, New York, 25 September 2013 (pdf)
New hope for a lasting solution 
Nytt håp om varig løsning
Foreign Minister's speech at the AHLC meeting in New York 
Innlegg på AHLC-møtet i New York
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this ministerial meeting of the AHLC in New York. 
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this ministerial meeting of the AHLC in New York.
I would like to thank the UN and undersecretary Feltman for kindly hosting us. 
I would like to thank the UN and undersecretary Feltman for kindly hosting us.
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Hamdallah and Minister Hanegby, Finance Minister Bishara, and our two co-sponsors Secretary Kerry, and High Representative Mogherini. 
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Hamdallah and Minister Hanegby, Finance Minister Bishara, and our two co-sponsors Secretary Kerry, and High Representative Mogherini.
*** The main theme in the previous AHLC-meeting in Brussels in April was on closing the fiscal leakages, and balancing the PA budgets. 
The main theme in the previous AHLC-meeting in Brussels in April was on closing the fiscal leakages, and balancing the PA budgets.
Since then, the two parties have successfully reached an agreement on the outstanding electricity debts. 
Since then, the two parties have successfully reached an agreement on the outstanding electricity debts.
This agreement, once implemented, will transfer authority to the PA for the management of energy infrastructure, and has the potential to generate new revenue sources for the PA in coming years. 
This agreement, once implemented, will transfer authority to the PA for the management of energy infrastructure, and has the potential to generate new revenue sources for the PA in coming years.
I congratulate and commend both sides for their efforts to reach such an important agreement. 
I congratulate and commend both sides for their efforts to reach such an important agreement.
Once implemented, this is a significant achievement. 
Once implemented, this is a significant achievement.
This and other achievements, such as the recent agreement on transferring the postal services to the PA, proves that economic cooperation between the parties to resolve outstanding issues can yield results. 
This and other achievements, such as the recent agreement on transferring the postal services to the PA, proves that economic cooperation between the parties to resolve outstanding issues can yield results.
It proves too, the importance of leadership and the spirit of compromise. 
It proves too, the importance of leadership and the spirit of compromise.
Now, the donors must consider providing necessary technical and financial support for the implementation of the agreement. 
Now, the donors must consider providing necessary technical and financial support for the implementation of the agreement.
I urge the parties to use this momentum to resolve other outstanding fiscal files, and agree on key infrastructure projects. 
I urge the parties to use this momentum to resolve other outstanding fiscal files, and agree on key infrastructure projects.
With the stated goal of implementing some of them before we meet again in Brussels, next spring. 
With the stated goal of implementing some of them before we meet again in Brussels, next spring.
Such a trajectory is consistent with the letter and spirit of the Oslo Accords, and vital for transition towards more authority and stronger financial viability for the PA, and for the benefit of the Palestinian people. 
Such a trajectory is consistent with the letter and spirit of the Oslo Accords, and vital for transition towards more authority and stronger financial viability for the PA, and for the benefit of the Palestinian people.
*** This forum has always been about underpinning political efforts to resolve the conflict and realize the two-state solution, through strengthening the Palestinian economy and building institutions. 
This forum has always been about underpinning political efforts to resolve the conflict and realize the two-state solution, through strengthening the Palestinian economy and building institutions.
This is essential to advance towards the two-state solution. 
This is essential to advance towards the two-state solution.
In itself, this does not deliver peace – only a political resolution does. 
In itself, this does not deliver peace – only a political resolution does.
I have repeatedly warned that the days where we could nearly automatically count on the donors’ commitments, are gone. 
I have repeatedly warned that the days where we could nearly automatically count on the donors’ commitments, are gone.
Despite strong revenues and commendable fiscal performance, the PA is facing a precarious financial situation due to a significant drop in the budget support. 
Despite strong revenues and commendable fiscal performance, the PA is facing a precarious financial situation due to a significant drop in the budget support.
This is not a result of general donor fatigue, but caused by an adjustment by some donors. 
This is not a result of general donor fatigue, but caused by an adjustment by some donors.
In the short term, the donors need to realize that the PA will not be able to close the current financing gap by itself. 
In the short term, the donors need to realize that the PA will not be able to close the current financing gap by itself.
Norway has decided to increase its budget support for this, and next year, and I urge the donors to consider additional support in this precarious financial situation for the PA. 
Norway has decided to increase its budget support for this, and next year, and I urge the donors to consider additional support in this precarious financial situation for the PA.
*** In the last AHLC-meeting in April, I announced that Norway would develop a 2-years AHLC strategy addressing fiscal challenges, economic sustainability and Gaza reconstruction. 
In the last AHLC-meeting in April, I announced that Norway would develop a 2-years AHLC strategy addressing fiscal challenges, economic sustainability and Gaza reconstruction.
Elements of such a plan is in the making. 
Elements of such a plan is in the making.
The scope of this plan however, is depending upon the parties’ own priorities and positions. 
The scope of this plan however, is depending upon the parties’ own priorities and positions.
Despite harsh realities on the ground, here is how I see the way forward: The AHLC must consider, and have the ambition, to address two main priority areas over the next six months, with the aim of implementation before the next AHLC-meeting. 
Despite harsh realities on the ground, here is how I see the way forward: The AHLC must consider, and have the ambition, to address two main priority areas over the next six months, with the aim of implementation before the next AHLC-meeting.
First, by stressing the strategic importance of strengthened economic cooperation to resolve outstanding fiscal issues, I urge the parties to build on the momentum with the electricity debts agreement, to close other outstanding fiscal files. 
First, by stressing the strategic importance of strengthened economic cooperation to resolve outstanding fiscal issues, I urge the parties to build on the momentum with the electricity debts agreement, to close other outstanding fiscal files.
It is vital that the donors are ready to provide necessary technical and financial support for the implementation phase. 
It is vital that the donors are ready to provide necessary technical and financial support for the implementation phase.
Second, I urge the parties to reach agreements on strategic priority measures that can sustain the viability of the Palestinian economy, in particular implementation of major infrastructure projects, including energy and water supply to Gaza and the West Bank. 
Second, I urge the parties to reach agreements on strategic priority measures that can sustain the viability of the Palestinian economy, in particular implementation of major infrastructure projects, including energy and water supply to Gaza and the West Bank.
When we meet again in Brussels next spring, there must be progress on these two main priorities. 
When we meet again in Brussels next spring, there must be progress on these two main priorities.
*** In concluding, all stakeholders in the AHLC – the parties and the donors – have a common interest and responsibility to ensure that the AHLC continues to deliver results. 
In concluding, all stakeholders in the AHLC – the parties and the donors – have a common interest and responsibility to ensure that the AHLC continues to deliver results.
In order to facilitate a more ambitious agenda for economic cooperation between the parties, through a combination of resolving outstanding files, implementing major infrastructure projects, and increasing donor mobilization, Norway will convene a follow up meeting in region before the next AHLC-meeting in Brussels. 
In order to facilitate a more ambitious agenda for economic cooperation between the parties, through a combination of resolving outstanding files, implementing major infrastructure projects, and increasing donor mobilization, Norway will convene a follow up meeting in region before the next AHLC-meeting in Brussels.
I thank you. 
I thank you.
Donors welcome strengthened economic cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian authorities 
Positivt med styrket samarbeid mellom israelere og palestinere
AHLC statement 
Brendes innlegg under møte for giverlandsgruppen for Palestina (AHLC)
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's statement to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in New York on September 19, 2016. 
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg under møte for giverlandsgruppen for Palestina (AHLC) New York 19. september 2016.
It was therefore significant that both parties reaffirmed their commitment to our common goal of an independent Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security. 
Det var derfor viktig at begge parter på ny forpliktet seg til vårt felles mål om en selvstendig palestinsk stat side om side med Israel i fred og sikkerhet.
This remains the cornerstone of the tripartite cooperation between Israel, Palestine and the donors,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 
Dette forblir grunnstenen i trepartssamarbeidet mellom Israel, Palestina og giverne, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Today’s meeting in the donor coordination group was a first step on the difficult path to rebuilding trust and reestablishing a meaningful political process. 
Dagens giverlandsmøte var et første skritt på den vanskelige veien tilbake til å gjenoppbygge tillit og en meningsfylt politisk prosess.
As we progress along this path, our top priority must be to safeguard and maintain the Palestinian institutions that have been built up over a period of many years,’ said Mr Brende. 
Underveis må vår umiddelbare prioritet være å bevare og verne om de palestinske institusjonene som er bygget opp over mange år, sier Brende.
Mr Brende also highlighted the difficult situation in Gaza. 
Utenriksministeren rettet også søkelyset mot den vanskelige situasjonen i Gaza.
The Cairo Conference last autumn set two conditions for the massive rebuilding of Gaza following the war last summer. 
Kairo-konferansen i fjor høst la to forutsetninger til grunn for massiv gjenoppbygging av Gaza etter sommerens krigshandlinger.
‘The donors have made substantial sums of money available. 
– Giverne har stilt store midler til rådighet.
The meeting in Brussels was led by Norway, as chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), and hosted by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini. 
Møtet i Brussel ble ledet av Norge som har formannskapet i giverlandsgruppen for palestinske myndigheter (AHLC).
The meeting was hosted by EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, and presided by Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende in his capacity as the Chair of the AHLC. 
EUs høyrepresentant Federica Mogherini var vertskap for møtet.
Credit: Lars-Erik Hauge, Mission of Norway to the EU 
Foto: Lars-Erik Hauge, Mission of Norway to the EU
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for assistance to the Palestinians 
Møte i giverlandsgruppen for Palestina
New York, 22 September, 2009 
New York, 22. september 2009
- If the parties do their part to create a context in which credible and meaningful final status negotiations can be resumed, they will find the international donor community willing and committed to back them up, Foreign Minister Støre, Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee to the AHLC meeting, said in his Opening Address in New York on 22 September 2009. 
- If the parties do their part to create a context in which credible and meaningful final status negotiations can be resumed, they will find the international donor community willing and committed to back them up, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sitt åpningsinnlegg under AHLC-møtet i New York 22. september 2009.