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In Norway’s view, we must give the observers in the Arctic Council a greater role, in order to make sure that the Council maintains its relevance and political influence, and to prevent the possible development of competing channels for cooperation. 
For å sikre fortsatt relevans og tyngde og for å forebygge potensiell etablering av konkurrerende samarbeidskanaler er det derfor norsk holdning at vi må gi observatørene en større rolle i Arktisk Råd.
There must of course be a distinction between member states and observers, but it is in Norway’s interests that the Arctic Council remains the relevant forum for cooperation not only for its eight member states, but also for other actors. 
Ja, det må være et skille mellom medlem og observatør, men det bør være i norsk interesse at Arktisk Råd forblir det relevante forum – for flere enn de åtte medlemmene.
I have devoted most of my statement to the situation in the Arctic. 
Jeg har brukt mesteparten av mitt innlegg til å fokusere på forholdet i Arktis.
Mr Kristiansen has also raised many interesting questions about our High North efforts taken as a whole. 
Representanten Kristiansen reiser mange interessante perspektiver på selve nordområdesatsingen i alle dens deler.
In this context, I would like to refer to the strategy documents that the Government has presented, in particular New Building Blocks in the North, which sets out what the Government intends to do in the High North in a long-term perspective. 
Jeg viser da til de strategidokumentene regjeringen har lagt fram, særlig «Nye byggesteiner i nord», som trekker opp perspektivet for hva regjeringen akter å gjøre gjennom et lengre tidsperspektiv.
I am willing to have a debate on this in connection with the current debate if there is an interest in this. 
Jeg er åpen for å ta en debatt om det, også som en del av denne debatten.
I note that Mr Kristiansen warns against talking over the heads of people in North Norway. 
Jeg merker meg at representanten Kristiansen advarer mot å snakke over hodet på folk i nord.
During my travels in the north, I have actually never experienced that this debate goes over people’s heads. 
Jeg har i grunnen aldri opplevd, når jeg har reist i nord, at denne debatten går over hodet på folk i nord.
The people in the region are playing a proactive role to put these issues onto the agenda in strategic, political and concrete terms. 
De er pådrivere for å få denne dagsordenen opp strategisk, politisk og konkret.
People do not live out at sea, for the most part they live their lives on land. 
Folk lever ikke på havet, de lever stort sett livet sitt på land.
For that reason, I would say that the worrying demographic trends that Mr Kristiansen has correctly pointed to relate to all aspects of politics. 
Derfor vil jeg si at de bekymringsfulle trekk i befolkningsutvikling og demografi som representanten riktig peker på, treffer hele bredden i politikken.
Here we are down to the bare basics of politics, and that is the way it should be. 
Her er vi inne på rånerven i hele politikken, og slik skal det være.
I agree with Mr Kristiansen that no area of policy is served by becoming too all-embracing. 
Jeg er enig med representanten i at ikke noe politikkområde er tjent med å bli for altomfattende.
But when we are talking about the High North and the Arctic, the geographical areas are so vast that we in fact need to have some large-scale geographical and strategic perspectives. 
Men når vi snakker om nordområdene og Arktis, er det så store geografiske områder at vi faktisk må ha noen store geografiske, strategiske perspektiver.
Value creation is central, and energy is absolutely central. 
Verdiskaping er sentralt, energi er helt sentralt.
I would again like to refer to New Building Blocks in the North, which is a thorough report that addresses one area after another, and sets out what the Government intends to do. 
Jeg gjør det på denne måten og refererer til «Nye byggesteiner i nord», som er en grundig gjennomarbeidet rapport – om område etter område, og hvordan regjeringen tar sikte på å arbeide.
Here, too, value creation and energy occupy a central place. 
Her er verdiskaping og energi helt i sentrum.
Now, to the question of the EU’s Arctic strategy. 
Så til spørsmålet om EUs arktiske strategi.
Many leading, insightful and reasonable figures in the EU have been of the opinion that we could apply the Antarctic regime to the Arctic. 
Mange ledende, tenkende og fornuftige mennesker i EU har vært av den oppfatning at vi kunne bruke antarktisregimet i Arktis.
Norway argued strongly against this, on the grounds that the two regions are fundamentally different. 
Norge argumenterte da sterkt for at det er fundamentale forskjeller.
The Antarctic Treaty is quite unique: Antarctica is a huge land mass surrounded by an ocean, while the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by coastal states. 
Antarktistraktaten er helt unik – Antarktis er en stor landmasse midt i et hav, mens Arktis er et hav omkranset av kyststater.
As long as the law of the sea forms the basis, Norway is interested in any measures that can improve sustainability, protect the environment and promote sound resource management in the Arctic. 
Så lenge det ligger i bunnen, er Norge opptatt av alle tiltak som kan bedre bærekraft, miljøbeskyttelse og fornuftig ressursutvikling i Arktis.
However, I have my doubts as to whether a treaty would be an appropriate tool. 
Hvorvidt en traktat er et hendig virkemiddel, er jeg derimot mer i tvil om.
My impression is that this topic no longer seems to attract much attention in EU circles. 
Jeg ser ikke at det er et toneangivende tema i EU-kretser lenger.
It was discussed a great deal in the European Parliament in earlier phases, but did not feature prominently in the Parliament’s final deliberations. 
Det var det, langt på vei, i Europaparlamentet i tidligere faser, men det fikk ikke noe prominent plass i sluttbehandlingen i Europaparlamentet.
In the Council’s own strategy, the idea of a treaty has, as far as I can see, been abandoned. 
I rådets egen strategi er den ideen – så vidt jeg har klart å lese meg til – blitt forlatt.
What I see as the challenge, then, is that although we have the foundation in place, we must now add policies and a regulatory framework for the region. 
Så det jeg ser som utfordringen, er at vi har rammeverket på plass, og så må vi ha politikk og regelverksutvikling på toppen.
But the foundation is in place. 
Men grunnlaget ligger på plass.
I would also like to commend Mr Kristiansen for raising these issues and thank him for the debate. 
Jeg skal også takke for debatten og gi ros til interpellanten.
It is through debates of this kind that we actually define and hone our understanding of our strategy and the course we have set, so all contributions to this are welcome. 
Jeg tror det er gjennom denne type debatter vi faktisk presiserer og definerer forståelsen av strategi og retning, så jeg vil takke for alle bidrag til det.
We have great ambitions for our High North policy during this parliamentary period. 
Vi har store ambisjoner for nordområdepolitikken i denne perioden.
It would be strange if we were to only mobilise support for our High North efforts, which are so important for Norway, in an area north of a line drawn on a map. 
Det vil være pussig hvis det bare skal være i et fokus definert nord for én strek at vi skal mobilisere til satsing i nord, som er en så viktig del for Norge.
But there must be support and a sense of ownership for them in the north. 
Men det skal være eierskap og forankring i nord.
In my view, we managed to achieve this in the last parliamentary period, when we had a committee of experts chaired by the Rector of the University of Tromsø, which gave the Government valuable advice and input. 
Da hadde vi et nyttig ekspertutvalg, ledet av rektor ved Universitetet i Tromsø, som ga råd og innspill til regjeringen.
We are now working to establish a value creation panel, which will feed experiences from value creation, and needs identified in this connection, into the Government’s efforts in this field. 
Vi arbeider nå med å nedsette et verdiskapingspanel, som skal bringe verdiskapingserfaringer og behov inn til regjeringens arbeid med dette feltet.
The representatives from the Progress Party were concerned about the military dimension, and this is important. 
Representantene fra Fremskrittspartiet var opptatt av forsvarsdimensjonen, og det er viktig.
Making sure that we have enough personnel and expertise to operate our vessels is clearly a challenge. 
Det er helt klart en utfordring å sørge for at vi har nok folk og nok kompetanse til å seile våre fartøy.
But I believe that we will soon be able to say that Norway’s marine capacity is the most advanced in the High North, with state-of-the-art vessels and additional capacity. 
Men jeg tror at om kort tid kan vi si at Norge har den mest moderne marinekapasiteten i nord, med nye fartøy og med ny kapasitet.
It is important to prioritise this. 
Men det er det viktig å prioritere.
But I would warn against the view expressed by Member of the Storting Woldseth that we must fight for ownership of our areas in the High North. 
Det jeg derimot vil advare mot, er det representanten Woldseth sier om at «vi må kjempe om eierskapet» til våre områder i nord.
By having a military defence and belonging to an alliance we will be prepared, if necessary, to fight for what is ours, but my point of departure, basing myself on the law of the sea and the existing conventions, is that what is ours is ours. 
Vel, vi skal gjennom et militært forsvar og en alliansetilhørighet være klar, om nødvendig, for å kjempe for det som er vårt, men mitt utgangspunkt, med vekten på havretten og de etablerte traktatene, er at det som er vårt, er vårt.
Currently, there are no open territorial disputes in the north over land or sovereignty. 
Det er ikke åpne territorielle strider i nord der det nå kjempes om å kappe land og få suverenitet.
It is therefore important to follow up the Convention on the Law of the Sea, map the continental shelf and resolve outstanding issues. 
Derfor er det med oppfølgingen av Havrettstraktaten, kartlegging av kontinentalsokkelen og løsing av utestående spørsmål viktig.
During the last parliamentary period we were able to draw straight lines in all sea areas in the north to mark the extent of Norway’s continental shelf, with the exception of the delimitation line between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea, but here too we are now engaged in constructive cooperation. 
I forrige periode trakk vi rette streker i alle havområder i nord for Norges vedkommende, med ett unntak: den fortsatt utestående delelinje med Russland, hvor vi nå også har konstruktivt arbeid.
Debate on High North/Arctic strategies 
Interpellasjonsdebatt om nordområdepolitikken,
The ROAD project in the Netherlands is currently the most mature project in Europe, and could be a possible candidate. 
ROAD-prosjektet i Nederland er i dag det mest modne prosjektet i Europa og vil være en aktuell kandidat.
Meanwhile, he underlines that there are a number of steps remaining before we can conclude on the success of the programme. 
Han understreker samtidig at det er et godt stykke arbeid som gjenstår før vi vet om dette kan lykkes.
The applicable research programme requires the participation of at least three countries. 
Forskningsprogrammet forutsetter at minst tre land går sammen.
Based on an application process, in which potential projects may participate, research funds from the EU can be activated from 2017. 
Basert på en søknadsprosess der aktuelle prosjekter kan delta, kan dette utløse forskningsmidler i EU fra 2017.
The design of the programme is ongoing. 
Den endelige utformingen av satsingen pågår.
Government support to European research programme on CCS 
Regjeringen støtter europeisk forskningsprosjekt om CO2-håndtering
- It is of global importance that the Arctic also remains a region of peaceful cooperation, respect for international law and sustainable management of resources, said State Secretary Bård Glad Pedersen in his statement at the conference High North Dialogue in the city of Bodø. 
- It is of global importance that the Arctic also remains a region of peaceful cooperation, respect for international law and sustainable management of resources, sa statssekretær Bård Glad Pedersen da han innledet under konferansen High North Dialogue i Bodø.
Ladies and gentlemen, friends of the High North 
Ladies and gentlemen, friends of the High North
It's a pleasure to be back in Bodø. 
It's a pleasure to be back in Bodø.
Perhaps it is even particularly exciting this time around. 
Perhaps it is even particularly exciting this time around.
(Things have happened since I was last here.) 
(Things have happened since I was last here.)
Recently the decision was made to examine alternative locations of the airstrip here in Bodø. 
Recently the decision was made to examine alternative locations of the airstrip here in Bodø.
This opens up for a lot of possibilities. 
This opens up for a lot of possibilities.
The city now seems teaming with confidence and entrepreneurial spirit, with local authorities and business keen to expand the city's capacity as the regional capital. 
The city now seems teaming with confidence and entrepreneurial spirit, with local authorities and business keen to expand the city's capacity as the regional capital.
Indeed, developments are under way that could make Bodø a locomotive for development of northern Norway, as a whole. 
Indeed, developments are under way that could make Bodø a locomotive for development of northern Norway, as a whole.
Already Bodø is an important hub for search and rescue preparedness in northern Norway. 
Already Bodø is an important hub for search and rescue preparedness in northern Norway.
The services provided by The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre here in Bodø mean basic safety and security to citizens and businesses, on shore and at sea. 
The services provided by The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre here in Bodø mean basic safety and security to citizens and businesses, on shore and at sea.
This real sense of security, is a basic prerequisite for social and economic development to happen. 
This real sense of security, is a basic prerequisite for social and economic development to happen.
Spanning almost a third of the Norwegian coastline, Nordland has it all: Energy, metals, food, an export oriented economy, amazing nature and, might I add, amazing people, many of whom are gathered here today. 
Spanning almost a third of the Norwegian coastline, Nordland has it all: Energy, metals, food, an export oriented economy, amazing nature and, might I add, amazing people, many of whom are gathered here today.
The University of Nordland and the High North Centre for Business and Governance are outstanding providers of yet another basic condition for progress - knowledge. 
The University of Nordland and the High North Centre for Business and Governance are outstanding providers of yet another basic condition for progress - knowledge.
The Indeks Nordland survey tells us that Nordland stands for 67 percent of export from North Norway. 
The Indeks Nordland survey tells us that Nordland stands for 67 percent of export from North Norway.
It is the second largest county in Norway when it comes to fish export, exporting to the amount of 9,4 billion kroner last year. 
It is the second largest county in Norway when it comes to fish export, exporting to the amount of 9,4 billion kroner last year.
Export of metals and chemical products surpassed 13 billion last year. 
Export of metals and chemical products surpassed 13 billion last year.
Indeed, Nordland is among the regions with the largest potential for value creation based on maritime resources, minerals, tourism and renewable energy. 
Indeed, Nordland is among the regions with the largest potential for value creation based on maritime resources, minerals, tourism and renewable energy.
In order to realize this potential, research and knowledge is key. 
In order to realize this potential, research and knowledge is key.
It is only by bringing together bright heads that we can produce the bright ideas we need in order to take the High North and indeed the whole world forward. 
It is only by bringing together bright heads that we can produce the bright ideas we need in order to take the High North and indeed the whole world forward.
I commend the University of Nordland for organizing the High North Dialogue for the ninth year in a row and for all the effort you make to foster dialogue between various stakeholders in the Arctic. 
I commend the University of Nordland for organizing the High North Dialogue for the ninth year in a row and for all the effort you make to foster dialogue between various stakeholders in the Arctic.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we live in a time of geopolitical change. 
Ladies and Gentlemen, we live in a time of geopolitical change.
The challenges, first and foremost climate change, demand that we act responsibly in developing the Arctic. 
The challenges, first and foremost climate change, demand that we act responsibly in developing the Arctic.
The opportunities – within everything from the fisheries to advanced bio-technology - require that we have a long term perspective in managing the Arctic. 
The opportunities – within everything from the fisheries to advanced bio-technology - require that we have a long term perspective in managing the Arctic.
The solutions we have found in the Arctic have ensured peace and cooperation. 
The solutions we have found in the Arctic have ensured peace and cooperation.
These are prerequisites for business, development and prosperity. 
These are prerequisites for business, development and prosperity.
The Arctic in an altered security policy landscape 
The Arctic in an altered security policy landscape
Russia 
Russia
Exactly one year ago today, Russia announced the annexation of Crimea, a part of Ukraine. 
Exactly one year ago today, Russia announced the annexation of Crimea, a part of Ukraine.
Together with our partners and allies, Norway is standing firm in defence of international law in the face of Russia's conduct in Ukraine. 
Together with our partners and allies, Norway is standing firm in defence of international law in the face of Russia's conduct in Ukraine.
Norway has a long history of constructive neighbourly cooperation with Russia, but Russia's violations of international law in Ukraine have unavoidably affected our bilateral relations. 
Norway has a long history of constructive neighbourly cooperation with Russia, but Russia's violations of international law in Ukraine have unavoidably affected our bilateral relations.
This approach is also important in the context of the Arctic. 
This approach is also important in the context of the Arctic.
Respect for international law and international cooperation are crucial for promoting stability and predictability in the north. 
Respect for international law and international cooperation are crucial for promoting stability and predictability in the north.
These fundamental values will always be at the core of Norway's efforts. 
These fundamental values will always be at the core of Norway's efforts.
We thus continue our cooperation in crucial areas such as joint management of fish stocks, environmental protection, nuclear safety, search and rescue, maritime safety, and Coast Guard and Border Guard activities. 
We thus continue our cooperation in crucial areas such as joint management of fish stocks, environmental protection, nuclear safety, search and rescue, maritime safety, and Coast Guard and Border Guard activities.
It is in everyone's interests that the Arctic remains a 
It is in everyone's interests that the Arctic remains a
peaceful and stable region. 
peaceful and stable region.
And, it is important for international peace and security. 
And, it is important for international peace and security.
Traditional security policy 
Traditional security policy
The peace and stability that characterise the Arctic is not least due to a modern and comprehensive approach to traditional security policy. 
The peace and stability that characterise the Arctic is not least due to a modern and comprehensive approach to traditional security policy.
For Norway's part, our NATO membership has compensated for the lack of symmetry between Norway and its larger neighbour, Russia. 
For Norway's part, our NATO membership has compensated for the lack of symmetry between Norway and its larger neighbour, Russia.
It has provided a fundament of security and predictability that has enabled Norwegian society to concentrate efforts on development and prosperity. 
It has provided a fundament of security and predictability that has enabled Norwegian society to concentrate efforts on development and prosperity.
International cooperation 
International cooperation
In addition to security policy in the classical sense, stability in the Arctic is also based on cross-border cooperation and a whole range of other factors. 
In addition to security policy in the classical sense, stability in the Arctic is also based on cross-border cooperation and a whole range of other factors.
The commitment of Norway, Canada, Russia, Denmark and the US to the Law of the Sea is preventing a free-for-all race for resources. 
The commitment of Norway, Canada, Russia, Denmark and the US to the Law of the Sea is preventing a free-for-all race for resources.
Established legal framework is in place so that overlapping claims to the continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean can be settled without conflict. 
Established legal framework is in place so that overlapping claims to the continental shelf in the Arctic Ocean can be settled without conflict.
Arctic Council 
Arctic Council
In addition to a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders adhere to, security and prosperity also depend on well-functioning political institutions to address Arctic issues. 
In addition to a legal framework that all Arctic stakeholders adhere to, security and prosperity also depend on well-functioning political institutions to address Arctic issues.
We honour the work of the Canadian chairmanship of the Council. 
We honour the work of the Canadian chairmanship of the Council.
Climate change and security policy 
Climate change and security policy
Ladies and gentlemen, climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. 
Ladies and gentlemen, climate change is the greatest challenge of our time.
The Arctic summer ice cap is likely to completely vanish within few decades. 
The Arctic summer ice cap is likely to completely vanish within few decades.
Last month, sea ice vanished in huge areas North of Svalbard and in the northern Barents Sea, instead of expanding as is normal this time of the year. 
Last month, sea ice vanished in huge areas North of Svalbard and in the northern Barents Sea, instead of expanding as is normal this time of the year.
2015 could be an all-time minimum for late winter, likely to be followed by record little ice the coming summer. 
2015 could be an all-time minimum for late winter, likely to be followed by record little ice the coming summer.
The melting of the polar ice sheet will cause sea levels to rise, accelerate global warming and probably change monsoon weather patterns. 
The melting of the polar ice sheet will cause sea levels to rise, accelerate global warming and probably change monsoon weather patterns.
Increasingly, researchers and governments are paying attention also to the security political effects of climate changes. 
Increasingly, researchers and governments are paying attention also to the security political effects of climate changes.
In fact, in a report from last October, the Pentagon asserts decisively that climate change poses an immediate threat to US national security, with increased risks from terrorism, infectious disease, global poverty and food shortages. 
In fact, in a report from last October, the Pentagon asserts decisively that climate change poses an immediate threat to US national security, with increased risks from terrorism, infectious disease, global poverty and food shortages.