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Opening Address by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee 
Opening Address by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee
It is a privilege to welcome you all to this meeting of the AHLC here in New York. 
It is a privilege to welcome you all to this meeting of the AHLC here in New York.
Let me first thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for graciously hosting this meeting here at the UN – and a special welcome to Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the Israeli delegation. 
Let me first thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for graciously hosting this meeting here at the UN – and a special welcome to Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and the Israeli delegation.
Three months have passed since our last gathering in Oslo. 
Three months have passed since our last gathering in Oslo.
There we reiterated the core purpose of the AHLC, which is that this undertaking by Palestinians, Israelis and the donor community can only add value if we work in concert with those making a dedicated effort on the political track. 
There we reiterated the core purpose of the AHLC, which is that this undertaking by Palestinians, Israelis and the donor community can only add value if we work in concert with those making a dedicated effort on the political track.
Our mission is directly linked to our efforts to bring the peace process to a successful conclusion. 
Our mission is directly linked to our efforts to bring the peace process to a successful conclusion.
Its purpose is to back up the quest for a two-state solution where Israeli occupation is replaced by a free and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. 
Its purpose is to back up the quest for a two-state solution where Israeli occupation is replaced by a free and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
Since Oslo, dedicated efforts have been made to put the peace process back on track. 
Since Oslo, dedicated efforts have been made to put the peace process back on track.
We are nearing a moment of truth. 
We are nearing a moment of truth.
The prospective two-state solution will not survive another abortive process. 
The prospective two-state solution will not survive another abortive process.
I commend the Obama Administration, guided by Senator Mitchell, for its relentless efforts to bring the peace process forward. 
I commend the Obama Administration, guided by Senator Mitchell, for its relentless efforts to bring the peace process forward.
All eyes will be on President Obama, President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu when they meet here in New York today. 
All eyes will be on President Obama, President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu when they meet here in New York today.
Also since Oslo, Prime Minister Fayyad has put forward a timely political programme aimed at building the institutions needed for a Palestinian state to function and prosper. 
Also since Oslo, Prime Minister Fayyad has put forward a timely political programme aimed at building the institutions needed for a Palestinian state to function and prosper.
This ambitious plan paves the way for ending the occupation and establishing a Palestinian state within the next two years. 
This ambitious plan paves the way for ending the occupation and establishing a Palestinian state within the next two years.
These two initiatives constitute the political framework for turning the two-state vision into reality. 
These two initiatives constitute the political framework for turning the two-state vision into reality.
They offer us the much needed momentum for the AHLC to keep mobilising and streamlining the contributions of donors. 
They offer us the much needed momentum for the AHLC to keep mobilising and streamlining the contributions of donors.
As an introduction to today’s deliberations, let me make the following observations: 
As an introduction to today’s deliberations, let me make the following observations:
First, the national aspirations and right to self-determination of the Palestinian people are not conditional on the Palestinian Authority’s success in building a functioning state under occupation. 
First, the national aspirations and right to self-determination of the Palestinian people are not conditional on the Palestinian Authority’s success in building a functioning state under occupation.
However, the Fayyad Government’s objective of building strong state institutions – in spite of the occupation – should be endorsed and fully supported by Israel and by Arab and international donors alike. 
However, the Fayyad Government’s objective of building strong state institutions – in spite of the occupation – should be endorsed and fully supported by Israel and by Arab and international donors alike.
It is in everybody’s interest that once the Palestinian state sees the light of day, it is able to hit the ground running. 
It is in everybody’s interest that once the Palestinian state sees the light of day, it is able to hit the ground running.
Second, that same ground cannot in the meantime be progressively eroded by Israeli land confiscations and settlement construction on occupied territory, whether in East Jerusalem or its West Bank hinterland. 
Second, that same ground cannot in the meantime be progressively eroded by Israeli land confiscations and settlement construction on occupied territory, whether in East Jerusalem or its West Bank hinterland.
Neither must it be undermined by internal conflicts dividing the Palestinian Territory politically into separate entities. 
Neither must it be undermined by internal conflicts dividing the Palestinian Territory politically into separate entities.
The political issue of settlements must be resolved in arenas other than the AHLC. 
The political issue of settlements must be resolved in arenas other than the AHLC.
But since Israeli settlements impact directly on Palestinian economic development – or rather lack of development – it is an issue that falls within our remit, as was highlighted by the AHLC last year here at the UN and in Oslo last June. 
But since Israeli settlements impact directly on Palestinian economic development – or rather lack of development – it is an issue that falls within our remit, as was highlighted by the AHLC last year here at the UN and in Oslo last June.
Because, as has been reiterated over and over, economic progress in the Palestinian Territory is an essential part of bringing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to an end. 
Because, as has been reiterated over and over, economic progress in the Palestinian Territory is an essential part of bringing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to an end.
We note and welcome recent Israeli measures to ease restrictions on movement and access in parts of the West Bank. 
We note and welcome recent Israeli measures to ease restrictions on movement and access in parts of the West Bank.
These measures are important, but they still need to be accelerated and extended in a sustained fashion. 
These measures are important, but they still need to be accelerated and extended in a sustained fashion.
In this respect, I note with satisfaction that the revived Joint Liaison Committee is already taking an active part in facilitating concrete steps to improve conditions on the ground. 
In this respect, I note with satisfaction that the revived Joint Liaison Committee is already taking an active part in facilitating concrete steps to improve conditions on the ground.
This body for tripartite cooperation has met three times since the June meeting of the AHLC in Oslo – as we will hear more about later today from the JLC Chair. 
This body for tripartite cooperation has met three times since the June meeting of the AHLC in Oslo – as we will hear more about later today from the JLC Chair.
I trust the JLC will continue to be a driving force at local level between our regular AHLC meetings. 
I trust the JLC will continue to be a driving force at local level between our regular AHLC meetings.
My third point is that 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. 
My third point is that 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.
Conversely, without forward movement and the political endgame clearly in sight, donors will have a hard time justifying support beyond their Paris pledges of 2007, which are due to expire next year. 
Conversely, without forward movement and the political endgame clearly in sight, donors will have a hard time justifying support beyond their Paris pledges of 2007, which are due to expire next year.
That is why we urgently need to hear that the parties are firmly back on the final-status track, headed for the two-state destination. 
That is why we urgently need to hear that the parties are firmly back on the final-status track, headed for the two-state destination.
And that is why we are keenly awaiting a statement to this effect that is supported by the Middle East Quartet. 
And that is why we are keenly awaiting a statement to this effect that is supported by the Middle East Quartet.
That said, my fourth point – which was my main point three months ago in Oslo – is that we cannot allow the Palestinian Authority to falter for lack of funds and revenue at this critical juncture. 
That said, my fourth point – which was my main point three months ago in Oslo – is that we cannot allow the Palestinian Authority to falter for lack of funds and revenue at this critical juncture.
Its institutions are the very foundation of the future Palestinian state. 
Its institutions are the very foundation of the future Palestinian state.
Here there has been some good news since June. 
Here there has been some good news since June.
Timely contributions from major donors like the US and Saudi Arabia have enabled the Fayyad Government to stave off the impending budget crisis for now. 
Timely contributions from major donors like the US and Saudi Arabia have enabled the Fayyad Government to stave off the impending budget crisis for now.
However, additional budgetary support in the order of USD 400 million is needed to make up for the remaining shortfall in the 2009 budget. 
However, additional budgetary support in the order of USD 400 million is needed to make up for the remaining shortfall in the 2009 budget.
Just as important, restrictions on commercial flows to, from and within all parts of the Palestinian Territory must be lifted without further delay. 
Just as important, restrictions on commercial flows to, from and within all parts of the Palestinian Territory must be lifted without further delay.
This leads me to my final point, Gaza. 
This leads me to my final point, Gaza.
I have said this before, but it bears repeating now, more than seven months after UN Security Council resolution 1860 tasked the AHLC to help alleviate the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza in connection with the devastating war: 
I have said this before, but it bears repeating now, more than seven months after UN Security Council resolution 1860 tasked the AHLC to help alleviate the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza in connection with the devastating war:
If we leave Gaza to its own devices and fail to take appropriate action to ease the virtual strangle-hold on the people of Gaza, the only local growth sectors will be tunnel trafficking and militant radicalism. 
If we leave Gaza to its own devices and fail to take appropriate action to ease the virtual strangle-hold on the people of Gaza, the only local growth sectors will be tunnel trafficking and militant radicalism.
Moreover, today’s thriving black market economy is diverting customs and tax revenue away from the Palestinian Authority, thus undermining its ability to regain its legitimate role and shoulder its responsibilities in Gaza. 
Moreover, today’s thriving black market economy is diverting customs and tax revenue away from the Palestinian Authority, thus undermining its ability to regain its legitimate role and shoulder its responsibilities in Gaza.
As a result, the likelihood of a breakthrough in the intra-Palestinian process of reconciliation and national unity is reduced further. 
As a result, the likelihood of a breakthrough in the intra-Palestinian process of reconciliation and national unity is reduced further.
And so the prospects of reunifying the West Bank and Gaza as indivisible parts of one territory, under one authority, grow ever dimmer. 
And so the prospects of reunifying the West Bank and Gaza as indivisible parts of one territory, under one authority, grow ever dimmer.
The larger political significance of this situation can hardly be overstated. 
The larger political significance of this situation can hardly be overstated.
Because in the absence of decisive steps towards Palestinian political and territorial unity, it is hard to see how a final-status agreement with Israel can be concluded, let alone implemented. 
Because in the absence of decisive steps towards Palestinian political and territorial unity, it is hard to see how a final-status agreement with Israel can be concluded, let alone implemented.
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee New York, 22 September 2009 Chair's summary (pdf) 
Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee New York, 22 September 2009 Chair's summary (pdf)
Opening Address to the AHLC meeting in New York 
Åpningsinnlegg under AHLC-møtet i New York
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende's opening statement at the donor group for Palestine (Ad Hoc Liaison Committee – AHLC) meeting in Brussels. 
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes åpningsinnlegg på møtet i giverlandsgruppen for Palestina (AHLC).
High Representative, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen. 
High Representative, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Let me first thank my good friend and co-sponsor of the AHLC, High Representative Federica Mogherini for kindly hosting us in Brussels. 
Let me first thank my good friend and co-sponsor of the AHLC, High Representative Federica Mogherini for kindly hosting us in Brussels.
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Finance Minister Shukri Bishara and Deputy Director General Yaffa Ben-Ari. 
Let me also extend a warm welcome to Finance Minister Shukri Bishara and Deputy Director General Yaffa Ben-Ari.
Let us not forget the fundamental reason why we are assembled here. 
Let us not forget the fundamental reason why we are assembled here.
What unites us is our shared goal: the realization of the two-state solution, and the creation of an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. 
What unites us is our shared goal: the realization of the two-state solution, and the creation of an independent, democratic, contiguous and sovereign Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
We must prevent those that erode the vision of the two-state solution. 
We must prevent those that erode the vision of the two-state solution.
Some people may believe that they benefit from continued status quo – they are wrong. 
Some people may believe that they benefit from continued status quo – they are wrong.
Nobody benefits from status quo. 
Nobody benefits from status quo.
It only gives rise to more instability. 
It only gives rise to more instability.
We were reminded of this yesterday, with the terrorist bombing of a bus in Jerusalem. 
We were reminded of this yesterday, with the terrorist bombing of a bus in Jerusalem.
I condemn all form of violence and attacks against civilians unreservedly. 
I condemn all form of violence and attacks against civilians unreservedly.
There is never any justification for terrorism. 
There is never any justification for terrorism.
The current tensions call for immediate and coordinated steps by all sides. 
The current tensions call for immediate and coordinated steps by all sides.
I therefore urge both leaders to demonstrate their commitment to realizing a negotiated two-state solution. 
I therefore urge both leaders to demonstrate their commitment to realizing a negotiated two-state solution.
The two-state solution is the only credible path towards long-term peace. 
The two-state solution is the only credible path towards long-term peace.
What is missing is not a plan. 
What is missing is not a plan.
We know what a two state solution can and should look like. 
We know what a two state solution can and should look like.
But we need the political will from both sides to negotiate it and to implement it. 
But we need the political will from both sides to negotiate it and to implement it.
Only leadership can alter the status quo. 
Only leadership can alter the status quo.
I stress the urgency. 
I stress the urgency.
Each day of continued status quo is a lost opportunity for peace. 
Each day of continued status quo is a lost opportunity for peace.
We are not only here to send a message of peace, but to prepare for peace. 
We are not only here to send a message of peace, but to prepare for peace.
A sustainable economy is essential for a future independent Palestinian state, but it must never become a substitute for resolving the conflict through political means. 
A sustainable economy is essential for a future independent Palestinian state, but it must never become a substitute for resolving the conflict through political means.
That has been the foundational premise of the AHLC since its inception in 1993. 
That has been the foundational premise of the AHLC since its inception in 1993.
The contribution of the AHLC with respect to the two-state solution is to build the institutions for statehood and to make the Palestinian economy as sustainable as possible until the conflict is resolved. 
The contribution of the AHLC with respect to the two-state solution is to build the institutions for statehood and to make the Palestinian economy as sustainable as possible until the conflict is resolved.
The AHLC has always been about providing funding which underpin a strategic goal: the two-state solution. 
The AHLC has always been about providing funding which underpin a strategic goal: the two-state solution.
While I am concerned about the sharp decline of budget support to Palestine, I have, however, no illusions that the donors will continue contributing significantly without a credible political horizon. 
While I am concerned about the sharp decline of budget support to Palestine, I have, however, no illusions that the donors will continue contributing significantly without a credible political horizon.
The situation is however not entirely grim. 
The situation is however not entirely grim.
Even if the political process for the moment is stuck, the donors remain committed to assist building a viable Palestinian economy. 
Even if the political process for the moment is stuck, the donors remain committed to assist building a viable Palestinian economy.
Israel too, share this interest. 
Israel too, share this interest.
To continue mobilization of resources, the donors require a predictable framework and a credible narrative, and indeed serious efforts by the parties to cooperate. 
To continue mobilization of resources, the donors require a predictable framework and a credible narrative, and indeed serious efforts by the parties to cooperate.
I commend the parties for showing good faith and for cooperating in sustaining the progress on economic cooperation made to date. 
I commend the parties for showing good faith and for cooperating in sustaining the progress on economic cooperation made to date.
So, how can we together best achieve a viable Palestinian economy? 
So, how can we together best achieve a viable Palestinian economy?
What is our strategy? 
What is our strategy?
An important first step is a sound fiscal position including balancing the Palestinian budget. 
An important first step is a sound fiscal position including balancing the Palestinian budget.
This will require strong commitments by both parties and the donors. 
This will require strong commitments by both parties and the donors.
Finance Minister Bishara has been determined in maintaining fiscal discipline – he deserves praise for that. 
Finance Minister Bishara has been determined in maintaining fiscal discipline – he deserves praise for that.
This is however not sufficient for economic fiscal consolidation. 
This is however not sufficient for economic fiscal consolidation.
That is why resolving outstanding fiscal issues between the parties, such as closing fiscal gaps and making the revenue-sharing arrangements between the parties more efficiently is so important. 
That is why resolving outstanding fiscal issues between the parties, such as closing fiscal gaps and making the revenue-sharing arrangements between the parties more efficiently is so important.
I would like to highlight the efforts of Finance Ministers Moshe Kahlon and Shukri Bishara, to make serious progress during the past months. 
I would like to highlight the efforts of Finance Ministers Moshe Kahlon and Shukri Bishara, to make serious progress during the past months.
I urge them to continue and to deepen their dialogue. 
I urge them to continue and to deepen their dialogue.
While continued reforms and improvement of the fiscal position of the PA are important steps, they are not sufficient to secure economic sustainability. 
While continued reforms and improvement of the fiscal position of the PA are important steps, they are not sufficient to secure economic sustainability.
Growth and job creation through private sector investments will be crucial. 
Growth and job creation through private sector investments will be crucial.
That is why the donors need to focus on long-term economic development of the PA, and why Israel must provide access to production and external markets, and enable free movement of goods and people. 
That is why the donors need to focus on long-term economic development of the PA, and why Israel must provide access to production and external markets, and enable free movement of goods and people.
With respect to economic development, it is important to address the slow pace of Gaza reconstruction in a serious and efficient manner. 
With respect to economic development, it is important to address the slow pace of Gaza reconstruction in a serious and efficient manner.
The situation there is grim. 
The situation there is grim.
Energy and water supplies and the movement of goods and people must improve, and the donors must translate the pledges made in Cairo in 2014. 
Energy and water supplies and the movement of goods and people must improve, and the donors must translate the pledges made in Cairo in 2014.
To conclude, Norway will take the lead in developing a comprehensive AHLC strategy for the next two years that will address both fiscal sustainability and issues related to long-term economic sustainability. 
To conclude, Norway will take the lead in developing a comprehensive AHLC strategy for the next two years that will address both fiscal sustainability and issues related to long-term economic sustainability.
Making peace is difficult. 
Making peace is difficult.
In the absence of a political process, contributing to a viable Palestinian economy represents an important step at this stage. 
In the absence of a political process, contributing to a viable Palestinian economy represents an important step at this stage.
It does not bring peace – only a political resolution does – but it is an important step towards peace. 
It does not bring peace – only a political resolution does – but it is an important step towards peace.
Opening Statement – AHLC Meeting 30 September 
Åpningsinnlegg på AHLC-møtet 30. september
Opening Statement at AHLC Meeting in Brussels 
Åpningsinnlegg på AHLC-møte i Brussel
Brussels, 19 April 2016 
Brussel, 19. april 2016
We must gain greater knowledge of the oceans 
Skal skaffe tilveie mer kunnskap om havet
Publisher Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs 
Utgiver: Fiskeri- og kystdepartementet