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So, with these two fundamental structures in place – both of which we will have to preserve and develop further – we are in a good position to address challenges and opportunities ahead; How to address climate change, increased economic activity – and a framework for our relationship with Russia and the other big players in the High North. 
So, with these two fundamental structures in place – both of which we will have to preserve and develop further – we are in a good position to address challenges and opportunities ahead; How to address climate change, increased economic activity – and a framework for our relationship with Russia and the other big players in the High North.
Key driver 1: Climate change 
Key driver 1: Climate change
The extent of the extremely hard multiyear ice is diminishing. 
The extent of the extremely hard multiyear ice is diminishing.
In the winter of 2009, less than 15% of the Arctic sea ice was more than two years old. 
In the winter of 2009, less than 15% of the Arctic sea ice was more than two years old.
The extent of the sea ice is also changing. 
The extent of the sea ice is also changing.
A few weeks ago, German scientists claimed that the Polar ice cap was smaller this summer than ever before since recording started in the 1970s. 
A few weeks ago, German scientists claimed that the Polar ice cap was smaller this summer than ever before since recording started in the 1970s.
The main reasons for the climate changes in the Arctic happen elsewhere. 
The main reasons for the climate changes in the Arctic happen elsewhere.
The most severe effects may happen elsewhere. 
The most severe effects may happen elsewhere.
But the changes are first seen here – that is why, as I mentioned in my introduction, that we – Iceland and Norway – offer front row seats to the developments in the High North. 
But the changes are first seen here – that is why, as I mentioned in my introduction, that we – Iceland and Norway – offer front row seats to the developments in the High North.
In essence, the polar areas are key to understanding global climate change. 
In essence, the polar areas are key to understanding global climate change.
The ecosystems in the Arctic are particularly sensitive to change. 
The ecosystems in the Arctic are particularly sensitive to change.
The critical levels, or tipping points, for altering these ecosystems are therefore of great importance. 
The critical levels, or tipping points, for altering these ecosystems are therefore of great importance.
They will have comprehensive consequences and lead to dramatic shifts in livelihoods, not only for the ecological regimes in the Arctic, but also on a global scale. 
They will have comprehensive consequences and lead to dramatic shifts in livelihoods, not only for the ecological regimes in the Arctic, but also on a global scale.
Arctic nations are ideally placed to observe the changes that are taking place. 
Arctic nations are ideally placed to observe the changes that are taking place.
We therefore feel a particular responsibility for being at the forefront on climate and polar research – as you do here in Akureyri. 
We therefore feel a particular responsibility for being at the forefront on climate and polar research – as you do here in Akureyri.
Key driver 2: Natural resources. 
Key driver 2: Natural resources.
But climate change and the melting of the polar ice cap will also lead to increased economic activities. 
But climate change and the melting of the polar ice cap will also lead to increased economic activities.
Because the Arctic contains vast natural resources – renewable as well as non-renewable - and business opportunities. 
Because the Arctic contains vast natural resources – renewable as well as non-renewable - and business opportunities.
Fisheries: the need for food for an ever growing world population will continue to increase and put pressure on remaining productive soil. 
Fisheries: the need for food for an ever growing world population will continue to increase and put pressure on remaining productive soil.
We need to secure the supply of marine proteins such as fish. 
We need to secure the supply of marine proteins such as fish.
Some of the world’s richest fisheries lie in the Arctic. 
Some of the world’s richest fisheries lie in the Arctic.
They must be preserved and enhanced as one of the world’s most important sources of food. 
They must be preserved and enhanced as one of the world’s most important sources of food.
Shared interest of Iceland and Norway. 
Shared interest of Iceland and Norway.
Petroleum. 
Petroleum.
Prospect for the Arctic as petroleum province - perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic 
Prospect for the Arctic as petroleum province - perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic
Possibly more than 20% of the world’s total undiscovered petroleum resources, but estimates of the amounts involved are highly uncertain. 
Possibly more than 20% of the world’s total undiscovered petroleum resources, but estimates of the amounts involved are highly uncertain.
Production already - primarily onshore in Russia - also in Norway and in several of the other Arctic states. 
Production already - primarily onshore in Russia - also in Norway and in several of the other Arctic states.
The Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field. 
The Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field.
Iceland is about to start exploration activities in the Dreki area between Iceland and the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, and Norway has similar plans for its side of the maritime boarder. 
Iceland is about to start exploration activities in the Dreki area between Iceland and the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, and Norway has similar plans for its side of the maritime boarder.
The Norwegian and Icelandic authorities are already in close contact about these developments. 
The Norwegian and Icelandic authorities are already in close contact about these developments.
If exploration leads to production at a later date, our agreements provide for close cooperation. 
If exploration leads to production at a later date, our agreements provide for close cooperation.
Transport. 
Transport.
New opportunities for international shipping - may have important commercial implications. 
New opportunities for international shipping - may have important commercial implications.
Shanghai - Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route along the coast of Russia is 6 400 kilometres shorter than Strait of Malacca / Suez Canal - saving 40 % time - close to 20 % fuel. 
Shanghai - Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route along the coast of Russia is 6 400 kilometres shorter than Strait of Malacca / Suez Canal - saving 40 % time - close to 20 % fuel.
Keyword is safety of navigation - maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area. 
Keyword is safety of navigation - maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area.
Arctic Council Foreign Ministers in Nuuk: legally binding Search and rescue agreement. 
Arctic Council Foreign Ministers in Nuuk: legally binding Search and rescue agreement.
Together with Iceland and other partners we work in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region. 
Together with Iceland and other partners we work in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region.
We need new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in ice-filled waters including in the Arctic, in addition to guidelines for the training of personnel. 
We need new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in ice-filled waters including in the Arctic, in addition to guidelines for the training of personnel.
Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities could lead to greater risk of oil spills. 
Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities could lead to greater risk of oil spills.
At Nuuk we agreed on establishing an AC special task force - international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response 
At Nuuk we agreed on establishing an AC special task force - international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response
Measures to boost search and rescue, shipping standards, health, environment and safety standards and oil spill prevention are vital to enable the orderly, safe and secure use of the Arctic marine areas. 
Measures to boost search and rescue, shipping standards, health, environment and safety standards and oil spill prevention are vital to enable the orderly, safe and secure use of the Arctic marine areas.
Key driver 3: Russia. 
Key driver 3: Russia.
Russia is by far the largest Arctic state - 50% of the coastline, at least 50% of the resources. 
Russia is by far the largest Arctic state - 50% of the coastline, at least 50% of the resources.
Influential player in shaping Arctic policies. 
Influential player in shaping Arctic policies.
The Arctic used to be a “cold war theatre”. 
The Arctic used to be a “cold war theatre”.
Today - a peaceful region. 
Today - a peaceful region.
No military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived. 
No military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived.
Greater interest in the region is not resulting in more conflict. 
Greater interest in the region is not resulting in more conflict.
And there is no “race for the Arctic” either. 
And there is no “race for the Arctic” either.
This is why I often speak of “High North – low tension”. 
This is why I often speak of “High North – low tension”.
Our priority – as it is Iceland’s priority - is to ensure that this continues to be the case in the North despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail. 
Our priority – as it is Iceland’s priority - is to ensure that this continues to be the case in the North despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail.
Norway’s bilateral relations with Russia: we have lived in peace for over 1000 years. 
Norway’s bilateral relations with Russia: we have lived in peace for over 1000 years.
Whereas our land border with Russia has remained fixed since 1826, our boundary at sea had been disputed – up to last year. 
Whereas our land border with Russia has remained fixed since 1826, our boundary at sea had been disputed – up to last year.
Agreement on maritime delimitation in April 2010. 
Agreement on maritime delimitation in April 2010.
Treaty entered into force on 7 July 2011 – after 40 years of negotiations. 
Treaty entered into force on 7 July 2011 – after 40 years of negotiations.
175 000 square kilometres divided into two parts of roughly the same size, based on modern principles of international law. 
175 000 square kilometres divided into two parts of roughly the same size, based on modern principles of international law.
Establishes legal clarity for exploitation of natural resources. 
Establishes legal clarity for exploitation of natural resources.
Confirms the longstanding Russian-Norwegian fisheries cooperation, regulates cooperation on the management of transboundary hydrocarbon deposits. 
Confirms the longstanding Russian-Norwegian fisheries cooperation, regulates cooperation on the management of transboundary hydrocarbon deposits.
Demonstrates how good neighbours in the North can, peacefully and with patience, resolve overlapping claims in accordance with international law. 
Demonstrates how good neighbours in the North can, peacefully and with patience, resolve overlapping claims in accordance with international law.
Today: one of the best managed stocks in the world. 
Today: one of the best managed stocks in the world.
Through this agreement: We have demonstrated how good neighbours can resolve complex issues in the Arctic by means of peaceful negotiations. 
Through this agreement: We have demonstrated how good neighbours can resolve complex issues in the Arctic by means of peaceful negotiations.
“Big player – smaller player cooperation” through agreed principles and international law. 
“Big player – smaller player cooperation” through agreed principles and international law.
Important for Norway – as it is important for Iceland. 
Important for Norway – as it is important for Iceland.
Concluding remarks – knowledge is key 
Concluding remarks – knowledge is key
Knowledge is the key to understanding the changes in the Arctic. 
Knowledge is the key to understanding the changes in the Arctic.
That is why knowledge is at the core of our Arctic Policy and High North Strategy. 
That is why knowledge is at the core of our Arctic Policy and High North Strategy.
We need knowledge for management and to provide a basis for new and existing industries. 
We need knowledge for management and to provide a basis for new and existing industries.
This is why I am happy to address you here in Akureyri, where you have students and researchers of excellence in science and knowledge of the High North regions. 
This is why I am happy to address you here in Akureyri, where you have students and researchers of excellence in science and knowledge of the High North regions.
Through our knowledge, our presence and our activities here in these regions we aim to address the challenges and opportunities ahead. 
Through our knowledge, our presence and our activities here in these regions we aim to address the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We have a legal and institutional framework in place – the Convention on the law of the seas and the Arctic Council. 
We have a legal and institutional framework in place – the Convention on the law of the seas and the Arctic Council.
It is in both Iceland’s and Norway’s interest to develop and make best use of these frameworks in the future development of our common neighbourhood. 
It is in both Iceland’s and Norway’s interest to develop and make best use of these frameworks in the future development of our common neighbourhood.
At the end of this meeting, Össur and I will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening our cooperation on Arctic scientific research. 
At the end of this meeting, Össur and I will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on strengthening our cooperation on Arctic scientific research.
It is of course no coincidence that we are doing this here in Akureyri. 
It is of course no coincidence that we are doing this here in Akureyri.
I am confident that the University of Akureyri will benefit from closer cooperation, as will many of you present here today, and also researchers and students in Norway. 
I am confident that the University of Akureyri will benefit from closer cooperation, as will many of you present here today, and also researchers and students in Norway.
One of the elements of the MoU is the establishment of a visiting professorship here in Akureyri, named after the Norwegian polar explorer, scientist and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen. 
One of the elements of the MoU is the establishment of a visiting professorship here in Akureyri, named after the Norwegian polar explorer, scientist and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen.
Among his many achievements are several explorations beyond the arctic frontiers – as in June 1888, when he set out from Ísafjörður here in north-western Iceland, towards Greenland and the first crossing of the Greenland archipelago. 
Among his many achievements are several explorations beyond the arctic frontiers – as in June 1888, when he set out from Ísafjörður here in north-western Iceland, towards Greenland and the first crossing of the Greenland archipelago.
We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of his birth this year, and you will have an opportunity to acquaint yourselves with his life and work at the exhibition which we will be opening in a few minutes. 
We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of his birth this year, and you will have an opportunity to acquaint yourselves with his life and work at the exhibition which we will be opening in a few minutes.
Norwegian High North Policy 
Norsk nordområdepolitikk
Oslo, 21 November 2008 
Oslo, 21. november 2008
- We may come from two countries that are very different in terms of language, culture, climate and geography. 
- We may come from two countries that are very different in terms of language, culture, climate and geography.
But we live in a globalised world, and we share an ambition to ease tensions in today’s Middle East – and in particular to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech 21.11.08. 
But we live in a globalised world, and we share an ambition to ease tensions in today’s Middle East – and in particular to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, sa Støre i sin tale under besøket av prins Saud Al Faisal 21. november.
Your Royal Highness, 
Your Royal Highness,
ahlan wa sahlan – heartily welcome – velkommen! 
ahlan wa sahlan – heartily welcome – velkommen!
Or perhaps it would be appropriate to use the Muslim greeting of as-salaam alaykum – since we are in the building where the Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in a couple of weeks. 
Or perhaps it would be appropriate to use the Muslim greeting of as-salaam alaykum – since we are in the building where the Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in a couple of weeks.
In any case, it is a great pleasure for me to greet you for the first time in Norway – and, in fact, as the first foreign minister from Saudi Arabia to visit Norway. 
In any case, it is a great pleasure for me to greet you for the first time in Norway – and, in fact, as the first foreign minister from Saudi Arabia to visit Norway.
Arab hospitality is legendary, so I hope you feel as welcome in this country as I felt in yours, back in April. 
Arab hospitality is legendary, so I hope you feel as welcome in this country as I felt in yours, back in April.
And I appreciate your courage in visiting us at this time of year. 
And I appreciate your courage in visiting us at this time of year.
It may be cold outside, but let us take comfort in sharing a meal here in the Edvard Munch Room, where so many warm feelings have blossomed. 
It may be cold outside, but let us take comfort in sharing a meal here in the Edvard Munch Room, where so many warm feelings have blossomed.
For decades, it used to be the Town Hall’s wedding venue. 
For decades, it used to be the Town Hall’s wedding venue.
Countless couples have tied the knot in this very room. 
Countless couples have tied the knot in this very room.
The room takes its name from Norway’s greatest visual artist, Edvard Munch, due to the centrepiece you see on the wall. 
The room takes its name from Norway’s greatest visual artist, Edvard Munch, due to the centrepiece you see on the wall.
It is simply titled Livet – Life. 
It is simply titled Livet – Life.
Edvard Munch’s colourful and often symbolic paintings seldom need translation. 
Edvard Munch’s colourful and often symbolic paintings seldom need translation.
But when I think of the Arabian Peninsula’s rich contribution to the world’s cultural heritage, what first springs to mind is its great poetic tradition, and the Arabic language in which Prophet Muhammad received the Holy Quran. 
But when I think of the Arabian Peninsula’s rich contribution to the world’s cultural heritage, what first springs to mind is its great poetic tradition, and the Arabic language in which Prophet Muhammad received the Holy Quran.
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the Arab world, I believe we need more translations of its wide range of classic and modern literature into Norwegian. 
In order to gain a deeper understanding of the Arab world, I believe we need more translations of its wide range of classic and modern literature into Norwegian.
And, likewise, more Norwegian writers should seek readership in the Middle East. 
And, likewise, more Norwegian writers should seek readership in the Middle East.
We may come from two countries that are very different in terms of language, culture, climate and geography. 
We may come from two countries that are very different in terms of language, culture, climate and geography.
But we live in a globalised world, and we share an ambition to ease tensions in today’s Middle East – and in particular to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 
But we live in a globalised world, and we share an ambition to ease tensions in today’s Middle East – and in particular to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
As we know all too well, this conflict is having detrimental effects far beyond the region. 
As we know all too well, this conflict is having detrimental effects far beyond the region.
As Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, I consider the strong partnership with Saudi Arabia to be very important, and your engagement is essential. 
As Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, I consider the strong partnership with Saudi Arabia to be very important, and your engagement is essential.
As exporters of natural resources and capital, Norway and Saudi Arabia also have common interests in solving the current economic turmoil. 
As exporters of natural resources and capital, Norway and Saudi Arabia also have common interests in solving the current economic turmoil.
We must find joint solutions to the many challenges and problems we all share. 
We must find joint solutions to the many challenges and problems we all share.
– The world economy is in urgent need of repair. 
– The world economy is in urgent need of repair.
– The inconvenient truth of climate change must dealt with. 
– The inconvenient truth of climate change must dealt with.
– The threats to human security from violent conflicts, poverty, fragile states and terrorist acts must be met with the right responses. 
– The threats to human security from violent conflicts, poverty, fragile states and terrorist acts must be met with the right responses.
As one important step, I believe that if we enhance our dialogue with other nations and regions, we will also find that our values and perspectives converge. 
As one important step, I believe that if we enhance our dialogue with other nations and regions, we will also find that our values and perspectives converge.
Therefore, I appreciate the bold initiative taken by King Abdullah for an interfaith dialogue, which was discussed last week at the UN General Assembly in New York. 
Therefore, I appreciate the bold initiative taken by King Abdullah for an interfaith dialogue, which was discussed last week at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The discourse between religious groups has far too often been polarised and dominated by extremes. 
The discourse between religious groups has far too often been polarised and dominated by extremes.
We must ensure that the agenda is set by those who support peaceful and respectful dialogue. 
We must ensure that the agenda is set by those who support peaceful and respectful dialogue.
When the writer Amin Maalouf visited Oslo in June he said at a guest lecture, “We need to demonstrate that religion is about souls and values and the beauty of life; that is still able to fulfil its original task, which is to lead humankind towards salvation and, in this troubled world, towards survival.” 
When the writer Amin Maalouf visited Oslo in June he said at a guest lecture, “We need to demonstrate that religion is about souls and values and the beauty of life; that is still able to fulfil its original task, which is to lead humankind towards salvation and, in this troubled world, towards survival.”
Respect for fundamental and universal human rights is vital for creating a stable international legal order, for all countries and all human beings. 
Respect for fundamental and universal human rights is vital for creating a stable international legal order, for all countries and all human beings.
Respect for the individual, on the one hand, and efforts to bring about peace, development and justice, on the other, are inextricably linked. 
Respect for the individual, on the one hand, and efforts to bring about peace, development and justice, on the other, are inextricably linked.