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In all these forums we work closely with countries that share our mind-set and ambitions, such as Germany. 
In all these forums we work closely with countries that share our mind-set and ambitions, such as Germany.
To an increasing degree, we are seeing that it can be useful to cooperate more closely with countries that belong to other regional or political constellations. 
To an increasing degree, we are seeing that it can be useful to cooperate more closely with countries that belong to other regional or political constellations.
We are doing this through the Seven-Nation Initiative, as I mentioned above. 
We are doing this through the Seven-Nation Initiative, as I mentioned above.
The UN is the world’s most important normative organisation. 
The UN is the world’s most important normative organisation.
This also applies to arms control and disarmament. 
This also applies to arms control and disarmament.
We should therefore place great emphasis on strengthening the UN’s role as regards both norms and specific measures in this area. 
We should therefore place great emphasis on strengthening the UN’s role as regards both norms and specific measures in this area.
Norway wants the Security Council to retain its authority in the area of arms control, and to give it more visibility, but we would also like to see the General Assembly playing a stronger role. 
Norway wants the Security Council to retain its authority in the area of arms control, and to give it more visibility, but we would also like to see the General Assembly playing a stronger role.
We believe that the best way to enable the General Assembly to play the key role originally envisaged for it is to reach agreement on specific disarmament and non-proliferation measures. 
We believe that the best way to enable the General Assembly to play the key role originally envisaged for it is to reach agreement on specific disarmament and non-proliferation measures.
During our chairmanship of the UN First Committee in 2006, Norway’s main priority was to improve the committee’s effectiveness and efficiency. 
During our chairmanship of the UN First Committee in 2006, Norway’s main priority was to improve the committee’s effectiveness and efficiency.
I believe that discussions in the First Committee today are more focused and consensus-oriented than they used to be. 
I believe that discussions in the First Committee today are more focused and consensus-oriented than they used to be.
It is clear that the work of the UN Disarmament Commission and the Conference on Disarmament is not satisfactory. 
It is clear that the work of the UN Disarmament Commission and the Conference on Disarmament is not satisfactory.
These two UN bodies used to play important roles in achieving broad-based agreement on important arms control issues. 
These two UN bodies used to play important roles in achieving broad-based agreement on important arms control issues.
It is totally unacceptable that they have been obstructed in their efforts in recent years by a small number of countries. 
It is totally unacceptable that they have been obstructed in their efforts in recent years by a small number of countries.
Such methods are damaging both to the UN and to global disarmament efforts. 
Such methods are damaging both to the UN and to global disarmament efforts.
Some of the most successful disarmament accords are regional in nature. 
Some of the most successful disarmament accords are regional in nature.
The 1992 Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe has played a key role in safeguarding stability in post-Cold War Europe. 
The 1992 Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe has played a key role in safeguarding stability in post-Cold War Europe.
For Norway, the so-called flank limitations have been of particular importance, both in military terms and as confidence-building measures. 
For Norway, the so-called flank limitations have been of particular importance, both in military terms and as confidence-building measures.
The CFE Treaty, in its adapted version, should continue to be a cornerstone of European security in the future. 
The CFE Treaty, in its adapted version, should continue to be a cornerstone of European security in the future.
Norway therefore deeply regrets the unilateral Russian suspension of the CFE Treaty. 
Norway therefore deeply regrets the unilateral Russian suspension of the CFE Treaty.
At a time when there is increased tension between the Russian Federation and the West, the CFE Treaty is more important than ever. 
At a time when there is increased tension between the Russian Federation and the West, the CFE Treaty is more important than ever.
Neither the Vienna Document of 1999 nor the Open Skies Treaty of 2002 can compensate for the suspension of the CFE Treaty. 
Neither the Vienna Document of 1999 nor the Open Skies Treaty of 2002 can compensate for the suspension of the CFE Treaty.
I therefore urge Russia to return to the negotiating table so that we can find a mutually acceptable solution. 
I therefore urge Russia to return to the negotiating table so that we can find a mutually acceptable solution.
Ban on weapons that cause unacceptable human suffering 
Ban on weapons that cause unacceptable human suffering
Certain types of conventional weapons have particularly serious humanitarian consequences. 
Certain types of conventional weapons have particularly serious humanitarian consequences.
Ten years ago, attention was focused on the humanitarian- and development-related challenges posed by anti-personnel mines. 
Ten years ago, attention was focused on the humanitarian- and development-related challenges posed by anti-personnel mines.
Efforts in this field led to the Mine Ban Treaty, which was adopted in Oslo in 1997. 
Efforts in this field led to the Mine Ban Treaty, which was adopted in Oslo in 1997.
Norway will continue to actively promote and facilitate the fulfilment by all states parties of their obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty. 
Norway will continue to actively promote and facilitate the fulfilment by all states parties of their obligations under the Mine Ban Treaty.
The Treaty is a key instrument for both disarmament and humanitarian efforts. 
The Treaty is a key instrument for both disarmament and humanitarian efforts.
It prevents human suffering and ensures assistance for many landmine victims. 
It prevents human suffering and ensures assistance for many landmine victims.
Recently, the humanitarian agenda witnessed another landmark decision. 
Recently, the humanitarian agenda witnessed another landmark decision.
In Dublin, on 30 May 2008, 107 states agreed to the Cluster Munitions Convention, thus fulfilling the commitment they made in Oslo the previous year. 
In Dublin, on 30 May 2008, 107 states agreed to the Cluster Munitions Convention, thus fulfilling the commitment they made in Oslo the previous year.
The new convention prohibits all use, stockpiling, production and transfer of cluster munitions. 
The new convention prohibits all use, stockpiling, production and transfer of cluster munitions.
Separate articles in the Convention address assistance to victims, clearance of contaminated areas and destruction of stockpiles. 
Separate articles in the Convention address assistance to victims, clearance of contaminated areas and destruction of stockpiles.
The Convention is a result of the Oslo process, an open process that was launched in 2006 and included states, civil society, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN. 
The Convention is a result of the Oslo process, an open process that was launched in 2006 and included states, civil society, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN.
Countries like Norway and Germany engaged in cross-regional partnerships with affected countries and stockpilers, and achieved a result no one thought possible only a few years ago. 
Countries like Norway and Germany engaged in cross-regional partnerships with affected countries and stockpilers, and achieved a result no one thought possible only a few years ago.
The Cluster Munitions Convention will be open for signature in Oslo in December 2008. 
The Cluster Munitions Convention will be open for signature in Oslo in December 2008.
It is our ambition that the Convention will be signed by more than 100 states to ensure rapid entry in to force. 
It is our ambition that the Convention will be signed by more than 100 states to ensure rapid entry in to force.
Now that the Cluster Munitions Convention has been established as the international norm, we expect that states that are not party to the Convention will also respect its norms and principles and refrain from using cluster munitions in the future. 
Now that the Cluster Munitions Convention has been established as the international norm, we expect that states that are not party to the Convention will also respect its norms and principles and refrain from using cluster munitions in the future.
International organisations and civil society played important roles during the processes leading to the Mine Ban Treaty and the Cluster Munitions Convention, alongside the states that took part in the negotiations. 
International organisations and civil society played important roles during the processes leading to the Mine Ban Treaty and the Cluster Munitions Convention, alongside the states that took part in the negotiations.
They are also essential actors in securing implementation of the conventions. 
They are also essential actors in securing implementation of the conventions.
It is my belief that the engagement of civil society will be crucial if we are to overcome the huge challenges we face in our efforts to achieve both nuclear and conventional arms control and disarmament. 
It is my belief that the engagement of civil society will be crucial if we are to overcome the huge challenges we face in our efforts to achieve both nuclear and conventional arms control and disarmament.
This will be a vital step towards a world in which the security of countries, as well as individuals, is based more on international cooperation and international law, and less on fear and military force. 
This will be a vital step towards a world in which the security of countries, as well as individuals, is based more on international cooperation and international law, and less on fear and military force.
Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. 
Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
NATO, Russia and Tactical Nuclear Arms 
NATO, Russia and Tactical Nuclear Arms
Article in the International Herald Tribune, 15 May 2012 
Artikkel i International Herald Tribune, 15. mai 2012
The Chicago summit should send a strong signal of NATO’s resolve to engage with Russia on nuclear issues. 
The Chicago summit should send a strong signal of NATO’s resolve to engage with Russia on nuclear issues.
Our aim is to strengthen the partnership between NATO and Russia, and to contribute to Euro-Atlantic security, writes Foreign Minister Støre together with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. 
Our aim is to strengthen the partnership between NATO and Russia, and to contribute to Euro-Atlantic security, skriver utenriksminister Støre og Polens utenriksminister Radoslaw Sikorski i denne artikkelen.
At the 2010 Lisbon summit, NATO committed itself to the goal of creating conditions for a world without nuclear weapons. 
At the 2010 Lisbon summit, NATO committed itself to the goal of creating conditions for a world without nuclear weapons.
NATO should honor this commitment and seize the opportunity of the upcoming Chicago summit to look at its nuclear policy — and engage with Russia. 
NATO should honor this commitment and seize the opportunity of the upcoming Chicago summit to look at its nuclear policy — and engage with Russia.
Tactical nuclear weapons are not covered by any existing arms control regimes. 
Tactical nuclear weapons are not covered by any existing arms control regimes.
Thus, over two decades after the Cold War ended, thousands of tactical nuclear weapons remain in Europe. 
Thus, over two decades after the Cold War ended, thousands of tactical nuclear weapons remain in Europe.
We have still not managed to establish any credible system of accounting for these weapons. 
We have still not managed to establish any credible system of accounting for these weapons.
We do not know the exact size of the U.S. and Russian arsenals, nor are we certain of their storage locations. 
We do not know the exact size of the U.S. and Russian arsenals, nor are we certain of their storage locations.
It is true that, as a matter of policy, the alliance has been reducing its reliance on nuclear weapons and that the United States and Russia have cut their inventories of tactical nuclear weapons in Europe. 
It is true that, as a matter of policy, the alliance has been reducing its reliance on nuclear weapons and that the United States and Russia have cut their inventories of tactical nuclear weapons in Europe.
But the main dilemma lingers on: the uncontrolled continued existence of these weapons undermines the credibility of our commitment to a nuclear-weapons-free world. 
But the main dilemma lingers on: the uncontrolled continued existence of these weapons undermines the credibility of our commitment to a nuclear-weapons-free world.
In Chicago, NATO will conclude its Deterrence and Defense Posture Review. 
In Chicago, NATO will conclude its Deterrence and Defense Posture Review.
A readjustment of the mix of nuclear and conventional capabilities will, by necessity, reflect scarcer resources. 
A readjustment of the mix of nuclear and conventional capabilities will, by necessity, reflect scarcer resources.
But the new policy must also facilitate a serious and constructive nuclear weapons dialogue with Russia. 
But the new policy must also facilitate a serious and constructive nuclear weapons dialogue with Russia.
The ratification of the New Start treaty of 2010 raised expectations that arms control would be extended to cover tactical nuclear weapons. 
The ratification of the New Start treaty of 2010 raised expectations that arms control would be extended to cover tactical nuclear weapons.
Two years ago, Poland and Norway launched a debate on possible NATO efforts toward this end. 
Two years ago, Poland and Norway launched a debate on possible NATO efforts toward this end.
It is high time to hold a meaningful dialogue between NATO and Russia on nuclear issues in general, and on tactical nuclear weapons in particular. 
It is high time to hold a meaningful dialogue between NATO and Russia on nuclear issues in general, and on tactical nuclear weapons in particular.
Such talks could inject a positive note into NATO–Russia relations, bring about greater transparency and enhance mutual trust. 
Such talks could inject a positive note into NATO–Russia relations, bring about greater transparency and enhance mutual trust.
This would then increase the likelihood of further weapons reductions and bring us closer to our goal of eliminating tactical nuclear weapons from Europe. 
This would then increase the likelihood of further weapons reductions and bring us closer to our goal of eliminating tactical nuclear weapons from Europe.
Our aim is to strengthen the partnership between NATO and Russia, and to contribute to Euro-Atlantic security. 
Our aim is to strengthen the partnership between NATO and Russia, and to contribute to Euro-Atlantic security.
(Together with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski). 
(Skrevet sammen med Polens utenriksminister Radoslaw Sikorski).
Norway welcomes start of negotiations on new arms trade treaty 
Norge ønsker forhandlingsstart om ny våpenhandelsavtale
“Every day 2 000 people are killed by armed violence. 
- 2000 mennesker dør hver dag av væpnet vold.
The uncontrolled flow of weapons is a major reason for this,” said Foreign Minister Støre. 
Den ukontrollerte flyten av våpen er en viktig årsak til dette, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Norway working for international arms trade treaty 
Norge arbeider for internasjonal våpenhandelsavtale
“Irresponsible and illegal trade in arms costs many lives and causes great suffering every year. 
- Uansvarlig og ulovlig handel med våpen koster årlig mange menneskeliv og forårsaker store lidelser.
On Monday 18 March, a new round of negotiations on trade in conventional arms (the Arms Trade Treaty) starts at the UN headquarters in New York. 
Mandag 18. mars starter en ny forhandlingsrunde i FN i New York for å få til en internasjonal avtale om handel med konvensjonelle våpen (Arms Trade Treaty).
The negotiations will continue until 28 March. 
Forhandlingskonferansen vil strekke seg frem til 28. mars.
The previous round of negotiations in July 2012 stranded due to a failure to reach agreement and the request by some parties, for example the US, for more time. 
Forrige forhandlingsrunde i juli 2012 strandet på grunn av manglende enighet og anmodning om mer tid til forhandlinger, blant annet fra USAs side.
“The new round of negotiations may be the last one on this treaty under the auspices of the UN. 
- Den nye forhandlingsrunden om en våpenhandelsavtale kan bli den siste i sitt slag i regi av FN.
A strong agreement will reduce the humanitarian consequences associated with irresponsible and illegal trade in weapons,” said Mr Eide. 
En god avtale vil kunne redusere de humanitære konsekvensene forbundet med uansvarlig og ulovlig handel med våpen, sier utenriksminister Eide.
The negotiations will build on the progress made during the July conference. 
Forhandlingene vil bygge på det man oppnådde under konferansen i juli i fjor.
UN adopts new international arms trade treaty 
FN vedtar ny internasjonal avtale om våpenhandel
“Norway is relieved and pleased that the arms trade treaty has finally been approved,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. 
– Norge er lettet og glade over at våpenhandelsavtalen endelig er i havn, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
It is an important milestone for the UN in its efforts relating to arms control,” Mr Eide said. 
Den representerer en viktig milepæl for FN i arbeidet med våpenkontroll, sier utenriksminister Eide.
The new treaty covers a wide range of conventional weapons, including ammunition and components of conventional weapons. 
Den nye avtalen omfatter et bredt spekter av konvensjonelle våpen, inkludert ammunisjon og deler og komponenter til slike våpen.
“The treaty also includes important prohibitions and criteria relating to export licences, violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights, organised crime and terrorism in importing states,” Mr Eide said. 
- Avtalen inneholder også viktige forbud og kriterier knyttet til eksportlisenser, brudd på internasjonal humanitærrett, internasjonale menneskerettigheter, organisert kriminalitet og terrorisme i importstatene, sier utenriksminister Eide.
“This represents an important new start for efforts to strengthen international norms and rules for the trade in weapons,” Mr Eide commented. 
- Dette er en viktig start i arbeidet med å styrke internasjonale normer og regler for handel med våpen, sier utenriksminister Eide.
An earthly army of women with a message of peace 
An earthly army of women with a message of peace
Foreword by Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the book and exhibition “The Terracotta Woman”. 
Foreword by Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the book and exhibition “The Terracotta Woman”.
Marian Heyerdahl. 
Marian Heyerdahl.
Punkt Ø – Momentum Kunsthall, Moss, 14 June – 28 September 2008 
Punkt Ø – Momentum Kunsthall, Moss, 14 June – 28 September 2008
History, myths and chronicles have often concentrated on the men of war and glorified the bellicose princes, the victorious generals and the gallant soldiers. 
History, myths and chronicles have often concentrated on the men of war and glorified the bellicose princes, the victorious generals and the gallant soldiers.
In the Xi’an tombs, a silent army of men guard for eternity their warlord emperor, ever ready for yet another battle. 
In the Xi’an tombs, a silent army of men guard for eternity their warlord emperor, ever ready for yet another battle.
Marian Heyerdahl breaks this pattern in her project The Terracotta Woman, looking at history from a different angle and providing us with a deeper understanding of the story of human conflict. 
Marian Heyerdahl breaks this pattern in her project The Terracotta Woman, looking at history from a different angle and providing us with a deeper understanding of the story of human conflict.
She draws our attention to the often overlooked female participation in history, and the suffering of the innocent and forgotten victims of war, cruelty and injustice – the women and children. 
She draws our attention to the often overlooked female participation in history, and the suffering of the innocent and forgotten victims of war, cruelty and injustice – the women and children.
Her terracotta army is making an incisive plea for the protection of human rights. 
Her terracotta army is making an incisive plea for the protection of human rights.
The message that the artist conveys is one of peace. 
The message that the artist conveys is one of peace.
The Xi’an terracotta army is at the summit of China’s artistic achievement and one of the nation’s strongest cultural symbols. 
The Xi’an terracotta army is at the summit of China’s artistic achievement and one of the nation’s strongest cultural symbols.
Marian Heyerdahl has felt its fascination and power to inspire. 
Marian Heyerdahl has felt its fascination and power to inspire.
Working together with her Chinese fellow artists, craftsmen and craftswomen, she has, with great respect and sensitivity, reinvented the ancient warrior sculptures and created a new work of art, clearly stamped with her own personality as an artist and giving expression to the needs, concerns and vulnerabilities of our time. 
Working together with her Chinese fellow artists, craftsmen and craftswomen, she has, with great respect and sensitivity, reinvented the ancient warrior sculptures and created a new work of art, clearly stamped with her own personality as an artist and giving expression to the needs, concerns and vulnerabilities of our time.
The result is a complex and subtle work that is both in a dialogue with the past and highly relevant today. 
The result is a complex and subtle work that is both in a dialogue with the past and highly relevant today.
Based on the framework provided by Norway’s China strategy, Norway and China enjoy a broad and well-developed collaboration in most areas – from diplomacy, trade and science, to human rights and the arts. 
Based on the framework provided by Norway’s China strategy, Norway and China enjoy a broad and well-developed collaboration in most areas – from diplomacy, trade and science, to human rights and the arts.
In the cultural field, scholars and artists have worked and studied side by side, seminars and workshops have been organised, concerts and exhibitions held, films screened and plays produced – all thanks to direct contact between institutions, communities, artists and other individuals in the two countries. 
In the cultural field, scholars and artists have worked and studied side by side, seminars and workshops have been organised, concerts and exhibitions held, films screened and plays produced – all thanks to direct contact between institutions, communities, artists and other individuals in the two countries.
The arts further communication and exchange and give us a better understanding of the multi-layered cultural environment that is our global world today. 
The arts further communication and exchange and give us a better understanding of the multi-layered cultural environment that is our global world today.
They help to create a common ground of greater tolerance towards others and their ideas. 
They help to create a common ground of greater tolerance towards others and their ideas.
They bring people together. 
They bring people together.
Art has, of course, its own intrinsic value and is not merely a tool or means to an end. 
Art has, of course, its own intrinsic value and is not merely a tool or means to an end.