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Europe is facing fierce global competition. 
Europe is facing fierce global competition.
We need to understand what is at stake for Europe, and act accordingly. 
We need to understand what is at stake for Europe, and act accordingly.
Britain is Europe's only truly global nation, with unrivalled global experience and a distinctly global outlook. 
Britain is Europe's only truly global nation, with unrivalled global experience and a distinctly global outlook.
Britain has one of the world's most diversified workforces, with human resources from most corners of the globe. 
Britain has one of the world's most diversified workforces, with human resources from most corners of the globe.
These are strengths in today's global and competitive world, and they are strengths that are much needed in shaping a globally competitive Europe. 
These are strengths in today's global and competitive world, and they are strengths that are much needed in shaping a globally competitive Europe.
In conclusion, I do not think the EEA/EFTA model is an adequate alternative for Britain. 
In conclusion, I do not think the EEA/EFTA model is an adequate alternative for Britain.
But the real issue is not future models of European integration. 
But the real issue is not future models of European integration.
The real issue is the future of Europe: its security, prosperity, welfare, and fundamentally, Europe's values. 
The real issue is the future of Europe: its security, prosperity, welfare, and fundamentally, Europe's values.
Europe is under pressure, in several ways. 
Europe is under pressure, in several ways.
From the global power shift and global competition; from fragile states, conflict and terrorism to the south; from military assertiveness and zero-sum thinking to the east; and from political extremism within. 
From the global power shift and global competition; from fragile states, conflict and terrorism to the south; from military assertiveness and zero-sum thinking to the east; and from political extremism within.
In mid-February, President Putin visited Hungary, a member of the EU. 
In mid-February, President Putin visited Hungary, a member of the EU.
Officially the visit was to mark the seventieth anniversary of the end of the second world war. 
Officially the visit was to mark the seventieth anniversary of the end of the second world war.
But in Budapest he also chose to honour the memory of Soviet soldiers who took part in the 1956 intervention to - in the words inscribed on the memorial - "fight counterrevolutionary forces" behind the popular uprising of that year. 
But in Budapest he also chose to honour the memory of Soviet soldiers who took part in the 1956 intervention to - in the words inscribed on the memorial - "fight counterrevolutionary forces" behind the popular uprising of that year.
It is a source of deep concern that various political forces in Europe are voicing support or understanding for Putin's policies and actions, while at the same time wanting to undermine European values, European integration and the EU. 
It is a source of deep concern that various political forces in Europe are voicing support or understanding for Putin's policies and actions, while at the same time wanting to undermine European values, European integration and the EU.
When we make choices about the future of Europe, it is worth considering what political forces will see themselves served by a weaker Europe and a weaker EU. 
When we make choices about the future of Europe, it is worth considering what political forces will see themselves served by a weaker Europe and a weaker EU.
British leadership is needed to help Europe counter such forces and emerge stronger, more free and more prosperous. 
British leadership is needed to help Europe counter such forces and emerge stronger, more free and more prosperous.
Brexit: a Norwegian view 
Brexit: a Norwegian view
Article in Open Democracy, 19 March 2015 
Artikkel i Open Democracy, 19. mars 2015
Briefing for Heads of Mission resident and not resident in Oslo 
Briefing for utenlandske ambassadører i Oslo
Oslo, 16 May 2011 
Oslo, 16. mai 2011
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støres briefing for Heads of Mission resident and not resident in Oslo, 16 May 2011. 
Utenriksminister Støres briefing for utenlandske ambassadører i Oslo 16. mai 2011.
The Minister based his briefing on the following points (check against delivery): 
The Minister based his briefing on the following points (check against delivery):
Welcome. 
Welcome.
Hope you all will have an enjoyable 17 May here in Oslo. 
Hope you all will have an enjoyable 17 May here in Oslo.
I will see you at the reception tomorrow afternoon. 
I will see you at the reception tomorrow afternoon.
On today’s meeting: First a few words about the current political situation in Norway: o Majority government for almost six years; longest period of stable majority government for half a century (since 1961) (with same foreign minister since 2005). o All political parties have now held their annual party congress. 
On today’s meeting: First a few words about the current political situation in Norway: o Majority government for almost six years; longest period of stable majority government for half a century (since 1961) (with same foreign minister since 2005). o All political parties have now held their annual party congress.
Local elections coming up. o Financial situation: sound, not only due to our petroleum revenues, but also not least due to our innovative labour market, strong ties with the social partners and reforms in the wake of challenges of the 1990s. 
Local elections coming up. o Financial situation: sound, not only due to our petroleum revenues, but also not least due to our innovative labour market, strong ties with the social partners and reforms in the wake of challenges of the 1990s.
Situation in Europe cause for concern. 
Situation in Europe cause for concern.
On the international scene: I will focus on three main topics: o High North/Arctic issues. o Middle East and North Africa, with emphasis on Norway’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and negotiations, as well as our participation in the international society’s response to the Libyan crisis. o International human rights issues/Norway’s membership of the UN Human Rights Council. 
On the international scene: I will focus on three main topics: o High North/Arctic issues. o Middle East and North Africa, with emphasis on Norway’s role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and negotiations, as well as our participation in the international society’s response to the Libyan crisis. o International human rights issues/Norway’s membership of the UN Human Rights Council.
Last week: Ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council in Nuuk, Greenland. 
Last week: Ministerial meeting of the Arctic Council in Nuuk, Greenland.
Historic meeting. 
Historic meeting.
Clinton and Lavrov among the ministers who attended. 
Clinton and Lavrov among the ministers who attended.
Strong US focus on the Arctic. 
Strong US focus on the Arctic.
A few words on the development of the Arctic Council’s role during the past 10 years. 
A few words on the development of the Arctic Council’s role during the past 10 years.
Remarkable. 
Remarkable.
Arctic Council permanent secretariat will be located in Tromsø. 
Arctic Council permanent secretariat will be located in Tromsø.
Increasing international attention on Arctic issues – climate change, new resources and transport routes, developments in Russia. 
Increasing international attention on Arctic issues – climate change, new resources and transport routes, developments in Russia.
Middle East/Israel-Palestine. 
Middle East/Israel-Palestine.
Norway chairs the AHLC (Arabs and Israelis around the same table). 
Norway chairs the AHLC (Arabs and Israelis around the same table).
A few words about the meeting in Brussels three weeks ago, and about my meeting with President Abbas (in Berlin) and the Israeli deputy foreign minister (in Oslo) last week. 
A few words about the meeting in Brussels three weeks ago, and about my meeting with President Abbas (in Berlin) and the Israeli deputy foreign minister (in Oslo) last week.
Support Palestinian state-building efforts. 
Support Palestinian state-building efforts.
Agreement between Fatah and Hamas. 
Agreement between Fatah and Hamas.
Good news, very welcome, but will have to look into it more closely. 
Good news, very welcome, but will have to look into it more closely.
Need to comply with existing agreements, peace with Israel. 
Need to comply with existing agreements, peace with Israel.
Reconciliation key. 
Reconciliation key.
Israel’s response will be crucial. 
Israel’s response will be crucial.
Hope for better outcome this time than in 2007 – also in the international community’s response. 
Hope for better outcome this time than in 2007 – also in the international community’s response.
Two-state solution. 
Two-state solution.
Recognise a Palestinian state. 
Recognise a Palestinian state.
Next AHLC meeting in New York in September, plans for a donor conference in Paris in June. 
Next AHLC meeting in New York in September, plans for a donor conference in Paris in June.
North Africa/Libya: Support for democratic voices. 
North Africa/Libya: Support for democratic voices.
Norway strongly condemns violence used by regimes against their own people. 
Norway strongly condemns violence used by regimes against their own people.
Norway participates actively in Libya, currently with six F-16 fighter planes. 
Norway participates actively in Libya, currently with six F-16 fighter planes.
Important that the international response is not only perceived as Western. 
Important that the international response is not only perceived as Western.
Historic Security Council resolution: Protection of civilians. 
Historic Security Council resolution: Protection of civilians.
Fulfilment of paragraphs 1 and 2 important. 
Fulfilment of paragraphs 1 and 2 important.
The political process. 
The political process.
Leads me to my third main topic: Human Rights Council, international human rights issues. 
Leads me to my third main topic: Human Rights Council, international human rights issues.
Norway member of the Human Rights Council since 2009. 
Norway member of the Human Rights Council since 2009.
Important UN body, e.g. through the screening of all countries – UPR process. 
Important UN body, e.g. through the screening of all countries – UPR process.
I participated myself. 
I participated myself.
Need to have non-Western parts of the international community on board. 
Need to have non-Western parts of the international community on board.
Human rights not a Western issue, and Western countries are in the minority in the Human Rights Council. 
Human rights not a Western issue, and Western countries are in the minority in the Human Rights Council.
Norway’s humanitarian agenda: Working with new partners, with new tools, on new fronts. 
Norway’s humanitarian agenda: Working with new partners, with new tools, on new fronts.
Coalition between Western and non-Western countries in international human rights efforts, humanitarian disarmament, and not least - human rights dialogues. 
Coalition between Western and non-Western countries in international human rights efforts, humanitarian disarmament, and not least - human rights dialogues.
Uprising in North Africa: Citizens demanding to exercise human rights. 
Uprising in North Africa: Citizens demanding to exercise human rights.
Need our support. 
Need our support.
Dialogue with new partners, e.g. earlier this month: Egyptian youth representatives visited Norway. 
Dialogue with new partners, e.g. earlier this month: Egyptian youth representatives visited Norway.
Briefing for the Ambassadors resident in Oslo from the Arctic Council Member States 
Briefing for the Ambassadors resident in Oslo from the Arctic Council Member States
Oslo, 26 March 2012 
Oslo 26. mars 2012
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre's briefing for the Ambassadors resident in Oslo from the Arctic Council Member States on 26 March 2012. 
Utenriksminister Støres innledning for ambassadører fra Arktisk Råds medlemsland i Oslo 26. mars 2012.
In general: 
In general:
The White Paper (The High North – Visions and strategies) will be debated in a plenary session in the Storting on 17 April. 
The White Paper (The High North – Visions and strategies) will be debated in a plenary session in the Storting on 17 April.
The White Paper is treated by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. 
The White Paper is treated by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence.
The Committee has the time until 11 April to deliver its comments and recommendations. 
The Committee has the time until 11 April to deliver its comments and recommendations.
The Foreign Ministry has established a group of experts, headed by Finn Bergesen jr., which will examine challenges and opportunities for Norway following the increased maritime activity in the North and the opening of new sailing routes. 
The Foreign Ministry has established a group of experts, headed by Finn Bergesen jr., which will examine challenges and opportunities for Norway following the increased maritime activity in the North and the opening of new sailing routes.
The group will deliver a report with recommendations in April 2013. 
The group will deliver a report with recommendations in April 2013.
MoU on the strengthening of UK-Norway cooperation on polar research and cultural heritage signed last December. 
MoU on the strengthening of UK-Norway cooperation on polar research and cultural heritage signed last December.
Cooperative activities include studies on the ecosystem of the Southern Ocean, Arctic research and conservation of the shared cultural heritage at South Georgia and in the Antarctica 
Cooperative activities include studies on the ecosystem of the Southern Ocean, Arctic research and conservation of the shared cultural heritage at South Georgia and in the Antarctica
MoU between Norway and Iceland from September last year to broaden the scope of Norwegian-Icelandic cooperation on Arctic research. 
MoU between Norway and Iceland from September last year to broaden the scope of Norwegian-Icelandic cooperation on Arctic research.
Key activities include a professorship on Arctic studies in Akureyri, grants for Icelandic students for studies at Svalbard and cooperation on Arctic research. 
Key activities include a professorship on Arctic studies in Akureyri, grants for Icelandic students for studies at Svalbard and cooperation on Arctic research.
Some projects (among others): 
Some projects (among others):
INTSOK’s “RU-NO Barents” project. 
INTSOK’s “RU-NO Barents” project.
Norwegian-Russian project supported by MFA (up to 6 NOK millions over 3 years). 
Norwegian-Russian project supported by MFA (up to 6 NOK millions over 3 years).
A number of industrial participants (Norway and Russia as well as international companies). 
A number of industrial participants (Norway and Russia as well as international companies).
Main aim to assess the gap between the technology currently available and the technology needed for extracting oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea in an environmentally sound and safe manner. 
Main aim to assess the gap between the technology currently available and the technology needed for extracting oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea in an environmentally sound and safe manner.
Research on Russia and the High North. 
Research on Russia and the High North.
Over a period of five years, a total of 105 NOK millions will be divided as follows: 45 NOK millions to research on Russia, 45 NOK millions to research on the High North and 15 NOK millions to studies that assess the implications of the increased Asian interest in the High North. 
Over a period of five years, a total of 105 NOK millions will be divided as follows: 45 NOK millions to research on Russia, 45 NOK millions to research on the High North and 15 NOK millions to studies that assess the implications of the increased Asian interest in the High North.
The funds will be channelled through the Research Council. 
The funds will be channelled through the Research Council.
“Barents Oil and Gas Cluster”: Transfer of knowledge and experience from Norway (Rogaland) to Murmansk and Arkhangelsk on how to build up an international petroleum industry. 
“Barents Oil and Gas Cluster”: Transfer of knowledge and experience from Norway (Rogaland) to Murmansk and Arkhangelsk on how to build up an international petroleum industry.
Project headed by Greater Stavanger, with Troms, Finnmark, Murmansk and Arkhangelsk counties as main partners. 
Project headed by Greater Stavanger, with Troms, Finnmark, Murmansk and Arkhangelsk counties as main partners.
MFA support 2.6 NOK millions to the first phase of the 3 year project. 
MFA support 2.6 NOK millions to the first phase of the 3 year project.
“Circumpolar knowledge sharing”. 
“Circumpolar knowledge sharing”.
DNV. 
DNV.
Continuation of the DNV-Gazprom Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) project. 
Continuation of the DNV-Gazprom Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) project.
Aim is to communicate the results and experience from this Norwegian-Russian project to other circumpolar states with a view to harmonizing the HSE-standards for off-shore petroleum activity in the Arctic. 
Aim is to communicate the results and experience from this Norwegian-Russian project to other circumpolar states with a view to harmonizing the HSE-standards for off-shore petroleum activity in the Arctic.
MFA support 3.8 NOK millions over 2 years. 
MFA support 3.8 NOK millions over 2 years.
Following-up issues after the NUUK meeting: 
Following-up issues after the NUUK meeting:
On permanent observers and China: Norway is looking forward to a constructive political dialogue with China on Arctic issues and other important issues of interest to both countries. 
On permanent observers and China: Norway is looking forward to a constructive political dialogue with China on Arctic issues and other important issues of interest to both countries.
Norway continues to support China’s application for permanent observer status in the Arctic Council. 
Norway continues to support China’s application for permanent observer status in the Arctic Council.
We hope to have a dialogue with China on this issue, as we have with other candidate countries. 
We hope to have a dialogue with China on this issue, as we have with other candidate countries.
On the Secretariat: We are working hard to implement the decision from the Nuuk Ministerial to establish a permanent Arctic Council secretariat in Tromsø. 
On the Secretariat: We are working hard to implement the decision from the Nuuk Ministerial to establish a permanent Arctic Council secretariat in Tromsø.
Aim is to be operational no later than at the beginning of the Canadian chairmanship in May 2013. 
Aim is to be operational no later than at the beginning of the Canadian chairmanship in May 2013.
This includes a Host Country Agreement on privileges and immunities, Term of Reference, Staff Rules, Budget, etc. 
This includes a Host Country Agreement on privileges and immunities, Term of Reference, Staff Rules, Budget, etc.
The new secretariat will be a major strengthening of the capacity of the Arctic Council. 
The new secretariat will be a major strengthening of the capacity of the Arctic Council.
International instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response: 
International instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response:
Norway, Russia and the US are co-chairing the work to develop an international instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response. 
Norway, Russia and the US are co-chairing the work to develop an international instrument on Arctic marine oil pollution preparedness and response.
The third meeting was held last week in Alaska. 
The third meeting was held last week in Alaska.
Pleased to note the progress so far. 
Pleased to note the progress so far.
The instrument will cover all kinds of oil spills and most likely be a binding agreement. 
The instrument will cover all kinds of oil spills and most likely be a binding agreement.
An excellent follow up of the Agreement on Search and Rescue in the Arctic signed in Nuuk last year. 
An excellent follow up of the Agreement on Search and Rescue in the Arctic signed in Nuuk last year.
Climate change: 
Climate change:
The Arctic is currently in a period of rapid change caused by drivers like climate change, demographic change and increased global demand for resources. 
The Arctic is currently in a period of rapid change caused by drivers like climate change, demographic change and increased global demand for resources.
Time has come for a comprehensive assessment of the effect on Arctic communities as a tool to prepare for the future. 
Time has come for a comprehensive assessment of the effect on Arctic communities as a tool to prepare for the future.
Mitigation important, but need to prepare adaptation strategies. 
Mitigation important, but need to prepare adaptation strategies.
Hope to get agreement among all Arctic states on starting the new project “Actions for a Changing Arctic”. 
Hope to get agreement among all Arctic states on starting the new project “Actions for a Changing Arctic”.
[Finally, the Minister commented on the visit of HR Ashton to Svalbard a few weeks ago (one main issue: research, knowledge), and on his visit to the European Parliament (AFET) 22 March]. 
[Finally, the Minister commented on the visit of HR Ashton to Svalbard a few weeks ago (one main issue: research, knowledge), and on his visit to the European Parliament (AFET) 22 March].
[Questions, discussion]. 
[Questions, discussion].
“I want to congratulate Warner on being awarded the Holberg Prize for 2015, says the minister of Education and Research, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen. 
–Eg vil gratulere Marina Warner med Holbergprisen 2015, seier kunnskapsminister Torbjørn Røe Isaksen.
Vinnar av Holbergprisen 2015, Marina Warner. 
Vinnar av Holbergprisen 2015, Marina Warner.
Credit: Dan Welldon 
Foto: Lars Svankjær
Broad interest for mature areas on the Norwegian shelf 
Stor interesse for modne områder på norsk sokkel
Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2010 
TFO 2010
-It is positive that companies show interest for our mature areas. 
-Det er gledelig å se at selskapene viser interesse for våre modne områder.
Access to prospective acreage together with interest from companies is a key to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf, says State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen in the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. 
Tilgang til leteareal sammen med selskapsinteresse er svært viktig for å opprettholde et stabilt aktivitetsnivå på norsk sokkel, sier statssekretær i olje- og energidepartementet Per Rune Henriksen.
-Exploration and access to acreage are conditions for future value creation and government revenues from the petroleum industry. 
-Leting og tilgang til interessant leteareal er en forutsetning for å sikre verdiskaping og statlige inntekter fra petroleumsvirksomheten også i fremtiden.
APA is pivotal in order to ensure the best possible exploitation of the resources on the mature parts of the continental shelf, continues Mr. Henriksen. 
TFO-ordningen er sentral for å sikre en best mulig utnyttelse av de modne områdene på sokkelen, fortsetter Henriksen.
The Norwegian Government announced the APA 2010 on February 19th 2010. 
Regjeringen lyste ut TFO 2010 19. februar 2010.
Broad interest in the 20th licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf 
Stor interesse for 20. konsesjonsrunde på norsk sokkel
By today’s deadline for applications in the 20th licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 46 qualified companies. 
Ved utløpet av søknadsfristen for 20. konsesjonsrunde på norsk kontinentalsokkel i dag har Olje- og energidepartementet mottatt søknader fra 46 selskaper.
-It is positive that this many companies want to aim towards new opportunities in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea. 
- Det er gledelig at mange selskaper ønsker å satse på nye muligheter i Barentshavet og Norskehavet.