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Another reason for increased traffic in the region is the growing interest in petroleum resources in the High North. 
Another reason for increased traffic in the region is the growing interest in petroleum resources in the High North.
This activity and its related transport needs will increase the risk of oil spills. 
This activity and its related transport needs will increase the risk of oil spills.
Oil spills and other accidents are particularly difficult to handle in the Arctic. 
Oil spills and other accidents are particularly difficult to handle in the Arctic.
It is therefore crucial to reduce this risk. 
It is therefore crucial to reduce this risk.
We already have a good partnership with Russia, and are eager to develop regional cooperation further. 
We already have a good partnership with Russia, and are eager to develop regional cooperation further.
This should include joint efforts both in the field of research and in the establishment of appropriate preparedness and response instruments. 
This should include joint efforts both in the field of research and in the establishment of appropriate preparedness and response instruments.
Renewable energy and the development of new technologies 
Renewable energy and the development of new technologies
However, the role of the oceans as a source of energy is not limited to oil and gas. 
However, the role of the oceans as a source of energy is not limited to oil and gas.
Examples in this area include the production of renewable energy such as tidal and wave power and establishment of offshore wind farms. 
Examples in this area include the production of renewable energy such as tidal and wave power and establishment of offshore wind farms.
Marine bioprospecting 
Marine bioprospecting
In other words, we recognise an increased interest in exploiting the seas in new ways. 
In other words, we recognise an increased interest in exploiting the seas in new ways.
As the oceans contain some of the largest ecosystems, it is not surprising that marine bioprospecting is attracting increasing attention. 
As the oceans contain some of the largest ecosystems, it is not surprising that marine bioprospecting is attracting increasing attention.
The Arctic environment with its combination of extreme temperature and special light conditions has led to the evolution of organisms with unique properties. 
The Arctic environment with its combination of extreme temperature and special light conditions has led to the evolution of organisms with unique properties.
These properties could be utilised in products and processes in a multitude of industries. 
These properties could be utilised in products and processes in a multitude of industries.
In marine bioprospecting, Norway can combine its long tradition of harvesting resources from the sea with cutting edge marine science and biotechnology. 
In marine bioprospecting, Norway can combine its long tradition of harvesting resources from the sea with cutting edge marine science and biotechnology.
This is an area of priority in the High North Strategy. 
This is an area of priority in the High North Strategy.
The aim is to position Norway as an attractive partner in this area. 
The aim is to position Norway as an attractive partner in this area.
The need for integrated management plans 
The need for integrated management plans
As I have outlined, different stakeholders want access to the oceans in the High North. 
As I have outlined, different stakeholders want access to the oceans in the High North.
Conflicts of interest may arise between these sectors, and must be handled in a responsible way. 
Conflicts of interest may arise between these sectors, and must be handled in a responsible way.
The development of management plans based on robust knowledge will be crucial for our policy making. 
The development of management plans based on robust knowledge will be crucial for our policy making.
The first such plan was the Norway’s integrated management plan for our part of the Barents Sea – Lofoten area from 2006. 
The first such plan was the Norway’s integrated management plan for our part of the Barents Sea – Lofoten area from 2006.
This plan helps us to ensure the balanced co-existence of different industries, combining human activities with ambitious environmental goals. 
This plan helps us to ensure the balanced co-existence of different industries, combining human activities with ambitious environmental goals.
Successful cooperation on fisheries 
Successful cooperation on fisheries
The concept of sustainability has been the basis for Norwegian fishery policy for many years. 
The concept of sustainability has been the basis for Norwegian fishery policy for many years.
This could explain why Norway is consistently ranked at the top when it comes to fisheries management. 
This could explain why Norway is consistently ranked at the top when it comes to fisheries management.
I am sure that Minister Berg-Hansen would have been particularly proud to tell you about this. 
I am sure that Minister Berg-Hansen would have been particularly proud to tell you about this.
The policy of sustainable marine resource management must be based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, consideration of the ecosystem, adequate regulations and an effective control and enforcement plan. 
The policy of sustainable marine resource management must be based on certain key principles: sustainable harvesting, consideration of the ecosystem, adequate regulations and an effective control and enforcement plan.
The main objective here is to maintain viable fish stocks in both biological and economical terms. 
The main objective here is to maintain viable fish stocks in both biological and economical terms.
However, these principles can be undermined by the discarding of fish and illegal fishing. 
However, these principles can be undermined by the discarding of fish and illegal fishing.
In Norway we are particularly proud of the more than 30 years of fruitful cooperation between Norway and Russia on the management of joint stocks in the Barents Sea. 
In Norway we are particularly proud of the more than 30 years of fruitful cooperation between Norway and Russia on the management of joint stocks in the Barents Sea.
This long-term collaboration on responsible management, research and control provides great benefits for fishermen and coastal communities on both sides of the border. 
This long-term collaboration on responsible management, research and control provides great benefits for fishermen and coastal communities on both sides of the border.
It is an outstanding example of international cooperation in the field of fisheries. 
It is an outstanding example of international cooperation in the field of fisheries.
And today we see that the biomass of cod is at the same high level as just after the Second World War. 
And today we see that the biomass of cod is at the same high level as just after the Second World War.
This is truly an illustration of the fruits that can be harvested from good cooperation in the Arctic. 
This is truly an illustration of the fruits that can be harvested from good cooperation in the Arctic.
As I mentioned earlier, there are a number of agreements regulating the various sectors. 
As I mentioned earlier, there are a number of agreements regulating the various sectors.
Regional fisheries management organisations and arrangements, including the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission, already cover parts of the Arctic Ocean. 
Regional fisheries management organisations and arrangements, including the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) and the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission, already cover parts of the Arctic Ocean.
Regional fisheries management organisations are the institutional framework for fisheries management on the high seas. 
Regional fisheries management organisations are the institutional framework for fisheries management on the high seas.
This must also be the case for the Arctic Ocean. 
This must also be the case for the Arctic Ocean.
I would also like to draw attention to the increasing need for research and data. 
I would also like to draw attention to the increasing need for research and data.
A solid scientific foundation is essential for responsible utilisation of marine resources. 
A solid scientific foundation is essential for responsible utilisation of marine resources.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is the key provider of scientific advice on the management of fish stocks in the North Atlantic. 
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is the key provider of scientific advice on the management of fish stocks in the North Atlantic.
Final comments 
Final comments
Finally I would like to summarise by underlining that: 
Finally I would like to summarise by underlining that:
- The international legal framework in the High North is well established and should be respected by all nations. 
- The international legal framework in the High North is well established and should be respected by all nations.
- Peace and stability are essential to Arctic cooperation. 
- Peace and stability are essential to Arctic cooperation.
- The Arctic Council has become a well-functioning decision-shaping body for Arctic affairs. 
- The Arctic Council has become a well-functioning decision-shaping body for Arctic affairs.
- The Arctic seas are used for a variety of activities. 
- The Arctic seas are used for a variety of activities.
Integrated ocean management is essential. 
Integrated ocean management is essential.
- We have smoothly functioning cooperation on fisheries. 
- We have smoothly functioning cooperation on fisheries.
I feel certain that the issues to be discussed this week will stimulate dialogue and connect people, giving rise to new ideas and collaboration. 
I feel certain that the issues to be discussed this week will stimulate dialogue and connect people, giving rise to new ideas and collaboration.
This will put us in a better position to meet the challenges ahead and to take advantage of the benefits the oceans offer. 
This will put us in a better position to meet the challenges ahead and to take advantage of the benefits the oceans offer.
Perhaps most important of all, this could motivate us to manage our resources sustainably both now and for the generations to come. 
Perhaps most important of all, this could motivate us to manage our resources sustainably both now and for the generations to come.
I am delighted that so many experts and prominent guests from abroad have found time to attend this conference. 
I am delighted that so many experts and prominent guests from abroad have found time to attend this conference.
I wish you every success and hope you find time to enjoy Tromsø and its beautiful scenery. 
I wish you every success and hope you find time to enjoy Tromsø and its beautiful scenery.
Arctic Frontiers Conference 
Arctic Frontiers Conference
Afghanistan. 
Afghanistan.
Additional Norwegian troop contribution to ISAF 
Nytt norsk styrkebidrag til ISAF
The Government has decided to respond positively with a request from NATO to increase Norway’s special forces contingent in the Kabul area. 
Regjeringen har besluttet å imøtekomme en anmodning fra Nato om å øke styrkebidraget til ISAF i Kabul-området.
The Government has decided to respond positively with a request from NATO to increase Norway’s contribution to ISAF by providing a special forces contingent in the Kabul area. 
Regjeringen har besluttet å imøtekomme en anmodning fra Nato om å øke styrkebidraget til ISAF, ved å stille en spesialstyrkeavdeling til disposisjon i Kabul-området.
They are not to be stationed in other parts of the country. 
Styrken skal ikke stasjoneres i andre deler av landet.
A Norwegian special forces contingent will help to safeguard and support this comprehensive, balanced strategy. 
En norsk spesialstyrkeavdeling vil bidra til å sikre og understøtte denne mer helhetlige og balanserte strategien.
Norway will not have the capacity to make any further military contributions in 2007 beyond what has now been announced. 
Norge vil ikke ha kapasitet til å stille ytterligere militære bidrag i 2007 utover dette.
'The High North is Norway's most important foreign policy priority. 
- Nordområdene er Norges viktigste utenrikspolitiske interesseområde.
The Government considers it vital for Norway to play an active role in the Arctic Council, the Barents cooperation and the Northern Dimension. 
Regjeringen legger stor vekt på at Norge skal spille en aktiv rolle i Arktisk råd, Barentssamarbeidet og Den nordlige dimensjon.
'There are numerous opportunities for development in the High North. 
- Utviklingsmulighetene i nordområdene er mange.
Several Norwegian ministries provide funding for High North-related activities. 
Nordområdesatsingen går over flere departementers budsjetter.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for coordinating Norway's efforts in the High North and follows up the Government's priorities by providing funding under its Arctic 2030 grant scheme. 
Utenriksdepartementet har ansvaret for å koordinere satsingen og følger også opp regjeringens prioriteringer med støtte fra sin egen tilskuddsordning, Arktis 2030.
The Fram Centre in Tromsø is another major project that will be continued in 2017. 
Prosjektet Framsenteret i Tromsø er også et stort prosjekt som videreføres.
In the budget proposal for 2017, the Government proposes an increase in funding for High North-related efforts from NOK 2.7 billion in 2016 to NOK 3.4 billion in 2017. 
I forslag til statsbudsjett for 2017 foreslår regjeringen at bevilgningene til nordområdetiltak øker fra 2,7 milliarder kroner i 2016 til 3,4 milliarder i 2017.
Excellencies, Tara Sweeney, Ladies and gentlemen, 
Excellencies, Tara Sweeney, Ladies and gentlemen,
I am honoured to have been invited to speak to you today. 
I am honoured to have been invited to speak to you today.
It also gives me great pleasure to see that the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat is fully operational and up and running. 
It also gives me great pleasure to see that the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat is fully operational and up and running.
You have made impressive strides since Foreign Minister Børge Brende officially opened it last September. 
You have made impressive strides since Foreign Minister Børge Brende officially opened it last September.
It is very nice to see you again, Tara. 
It is very nice to see you again, Tara.
Our meeting in Iceland during the Arctic Circle conference last year was very useful. 
Our meeting in Iceland during the Arctic Circle conference last year was very useful.
I very much look forward to cooperating closely with you in the future. 
I very much look forward to cooperating closely with you in the future.
International cooperation in the North 
International cooperation in the North
The High North is Norway's most important foreign policy priority. 
The High North is Norway's most important foreign policy priority.
It is a region characterised by peaceful cooperation, stability, respect for international law and sustainable management of natural resources. 
It is a region characterised by peaceful cooperation, stability, respect for international law and sustainable management of natural resources.
It is imperative that we keep it that way. 
It is imperative that we keep it that way.
This is crucial for the future development of the whole region, and it is therefore the overall goal of Norway's High North policy. 
This is crucial for the future development of the whole region, and it is therefore the overall goal of Norway's High North policy.
The Arctic Council and the Arctic Council Secretariat here in Tromsø are vital contributors towards this end. 
The Arctic Council and the Arctic Council Secretariat here in Tromsø are vital contributors towards this end.
When several Asian countries became observers to the Arctic Council in 2013, the Arctic became a new dynamic arena for closer cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia. 
When several Asian countries became observers to the Arctic Council in 2013, the Arctic became a new dynamic arena for closer cooperation between Europe, North America and Asia.
The growing interest in the council is significant. 
The growing interest in the council is significant.
It illustrates the potential of the region and it is testimony of the relevance of the Arctic Council. 
It illustrates the potential of the region and it is testimony of the relevance of the Arctic Council.
The role of industry and the role of the Arctic Economic Council 
The role of industry and the role of the Arctic Economic Council
The Arctic Council is already working closely with indigenous peoples and NGOs, researchers and experts on issues such as climate and environmental change, and emergency preparedness and response. 
The Arctic Council is already working closely with indigenous peoples and NGOs, researchers and experts on issues such as climate and environmental change, and emergency preparedness and response.
The Arctic Council has a successful history of shaping and sharing best practices. 
The Arctic Council has a successful history of shaping and sharing best practices.
It was only natural that the Arctic Council, as such an important actor in the High North, also reached out to the business community. 
It was only natural that the Arctic Council, as such an important actor in the High North, also reached out to the business community.
For this reason, the Arctic Council initiated and facilitated the establishment of a new body to contribute to sustainable business development in the High North. 
For this reason, the Arctic Council initiated and facilitated the establishment of a new body to contribute to sustainable business development in the High North.
The Arctic Economic Council was established by a number of business actors from all of the eight Arctic Council member states during the Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit, Canada in September 2014. 
The Arctic Economic Council was established by a number of business actors from all of the eight Arctic Council member states during the Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit, Canada in September 2014.
The objective of the Arctic Economic Council is to strengthen business-government relations and promote sustainable business development in the Arctic. 
The objective of the Arctic Economic Council is to strengthen business-government relations and promote sustainable business development in the Arctic.
The aim is no less than to be the partner of choice for the Arctic Council on responsible economic development in the region. 
The aim is no less than to be the partner of choice for the Arctic Council on responsible economic development in the region.
Today, I would like to give credit to the representatives from business and industry who took the original idea of the Arctic Economic Council and developed it further. 
Today, I would like to give credit to the representatives from business and industry who took the original idea of the Arctic Economic Council and developed it further.
Without their leadership, we would probably not have gathered here today. 
Without their leadership, we would probably not have gathered here today.
Norway has high ambitions on behalf of the Arctic Economic Council and its secretariat. 
Norway has high ambitions on behalf of the Arctic Economic Council and its secretariat.
It will play an important operative role in setting up a robust regime based on knowledge and innovation for cooperation in the Arctic. 
It will play an important operative role in setting up a robust regime based on knowledge and innovation for cooperation in the Arctic.
It will make us all better equipped to face the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic region. 
It will make us all better equipped to face the challenges and seize the opportunities in this dynamic region.
Norway's goal is to establish a platform for dialogue between the Arctic Council and the Arctic Economic Council on responsible economic development in the Arctic. 
Norway's goal is to establish a platform for dialogue between the Arctic Council and the Arctic Economic Council on responsible economic development in the Arctic.
The framework for cooperation between the two bodies has not yet been fully determined. 
The framework for cooperation between the two bodies has not yet been fully determined.
We believe that the Arctic Economic Council should formalise its relationship with the Arctic Council. 
We believe that the Arctic Economic Council should formalise its relationship with the Arctic Council.
There should be synergy between the two, and we believe that the AEC should become an advisory body to the Arctic Council on issues related to business development in the High North. 
There should be synergy between the two, and we believe that the AEC should become an advisory body to the Arctic Council on issues related to business development in the High North.
We are very pleased to see that different working groups of the AEC have now started working on a variety of issues. 
We are very pleased to see that different working groups of the AEC have now started working on a variety of issues.
We expect to see good results from this work in the years to come. 
We expect to see good results from this work in the years to come.
We are aware that these are time-consuming processes, but we are nevertheless highly optimistic and confident that we will see results in the near future. 
We are aware that these are time-consuming processes, but we are nevertheless highly optimistic and confident that we will see results in the near future.
We are very pleased that Tromsø was selected as the host city for the secretariat. 
We are very pleased that Tromsø was selected as the host city for the secretariat.
The Arctic Economic Council is an important supplement to the many other institutions working on Arctic-related issues in this beautiful city. 
The Arctic Economic Council is an important supplement to the many other institutions working on Arctic-related issues in this beautiful city.
The Arctic Economic Council will undoubtedly benefit greatly from Tromsø's position as a professional hub for the Arctic, but it will also make a very valuable contribution. 
The Arctic Economic Council will undoubtedly benefit greatly from Tromsø's position as a professional hub for the Arctic, but it will also make a very valuable contribution.
This is a textbook example of a 'win-win situation'". 
This is a textbook example of a 'win-win situation'".
Norway will make every possible effort to be a worthy host of the secretariat. 
Norway will make every possible effort to be a worthy host of the secretariat.
As Mr Brende said at the opening of the Arctic Economic Council, we will contribute to the funding of the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat. 
As Mr Brende said at the opening of the Arctic Economic Council, we will contribute to the funding of the Arctic Economic Council Secretariat.
The Arctic Economic Council has the support of many nations and strong commercial actors. 
The Arctic Economic Council has the support of many nations and strong commercial actors.
It is my hope and belief that it will play a major role in business development in the Arctic for years to come. 
It is my hope and belief that it will play a major role in business development in the Arctic for years to come.
A balanced approach to Arctic economic growth 
A balanced approach to Arctic economic growth
Tromsø, 26 January 2016 
Tromsø, 26. januar 2016
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's speech at the Arctic Economic Council breakout session during Arctic Frontiers 2016 in Tromsø. 
Statssekretær Tore Hattrems innlegg på arrangementet Arctic Economic Council breakout session under Arctic Frontiers 2016 i Tromsø.
Minister of International Development Erik Solheim and Auditor General Jørgen Kosmo signed tuesday an agreement related to the efforts of the Office of the Auditor General to strengthen supreme audit institutions in developing countries and new democracies. 
Tirsdag undertegnet utviklingsminister Erik Solheim og og riksrevisor Jørgen Kosmo en samarbeidsavtale.