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Also plans to build more search and rescue centres along the route. 
Also plans to build more search and rescue centres along the route.
The advantage of the NSR is the shorter distance (the Rotterdam–Yokohama route is 40% shorter through the NSR than through the Suez Canal), hence saving time, fuel and money. 
The advantage of the NSR is the shorter distance (the Rotterdam–Yokohama route is 40% shorter through the NSR than through the Suez Canal), hence saving time, fuel and money.
However, useful to compare these scenarios to the approximately 18 000 voyages annually through the Suez Canal. 
However, useful to compare these scenarios to the approximately 18 000 voyages annually through the Suez Canal.
The NSR may become an important alternative for certain types of goods, such as LNG and bulk transport (petroleum products, iron ore), but this is less likely for container transport, which requires more precision in terms of sailing time and arrival dates. 
The NSR may become an important alternative for certain types of goods, such as LNG and bulk transport (petroleum products, iron ore), but this is less likely for container transport, which requires more precision in terms of sailing time and arrival dates.
Climatic conditions, insurance costs, Russia’s demand for ice breaker assistance for parts of the journey and limited search and rescue capacity are other factors. 
Climatic conditions, insurance costs, Russia’s demand for ice breaker assistance for parts of the journey and limited search and rescue capacity are other factors.
For Singapore, as a littoral state of the Straits of Malacca, I would therefore not be too worried about competition from the NSR. 
For Singapore, as a littoral state of the Straits of Malacca, I would therefore not be too worried about competition from the NSR.
In fact, it might bring other opportunities for your ship and oil rig builders, as has already been demonstrated by the deal for Keppel Offshore & Marine to build two ice breakers for Russia’s Lukoil company in 2006. 
In fact, it might bring other opportunities for your ship and oil rig builders, as has already been demonstrated by the deal for Keppel Offshore & Marine to build two ice breakers for Russia’s Lukoil company in 2006.
There will also be greater demand for other ice class vessels, such as ice class rescue vessels and ice class floating storage and offloading units (FSOs). 
There will also be greater demand for other ice class vessels, such as ice class rescue vessels and ice class floating storage and offloading units (FSOs).
As more stringent environmental demands for shipping in Arctic waters come into place with the prospective Polar Code currently being developed by the IMO, Singapore’s green technology sector could also find opportunities in reducing carbon emissions and developing more energy efficient ships. 
As more stringent environmental demands for shipping in Arctic waters come into place with the prospective Polar Code currently being developed by the IMO, Singapore’s green technology sector could also find opportunities in reducing carbon emissions and developing more energy efficient ships.
Let us see this as an opportunity for Norway and Singapore, two major maritime partners, to continue to lead in the area of green shipping. 
Let us see this as an opportunity for Norway and Singapore, two major maritime partners, to continue to lead in the area of green shipping.
Knowledge as the key 
Knowledge as the key
This brings me to another crucial factor in the connection between Asia and the Arctic, namely knowledge. 
This brings me to another crucial factor in the connection between Asia and the Arctic, namely knowledge.
My Government has defined knowledge as being at the very core of our Arctic/High North strategy. 
My Government has defined knowledge as being at the very core of our Arctic/High North strategy.
The Arctic has an abundance of natural resources. 
The Arctic has an abundance of natural resources.
But it is not the resources in and of themselves that is the key to value creation and economic prosperity. 
But it is not the resources in and of themselves that is the key to value creation and economic prosperity.
It is the knowledge that enables us to understand, to innovate and to act. 
It is the knowledge that enables us to understand, to innovate and to act.
international maritime law, 
international maritime law,
sustainable resource management, and 
sustainable resource management, and
technology for deep sea petroleum extraction in tough climatic conditions. 
technology for deep sea petroleum extraction in tough climatic conditions.
But knowledge is not created in a vacuum. 
But knowledge is not created in a vacuum.
The best knowledge emerges in partnerships – with industry, with research centres, with other countries and with regional organisations. 
The best knowledge emerges in partnerships – with industry, with research centres, with other countries and with regional organisations.
This is where Asia is important. 
This is where Asia is important.
Asian countries such as Singapore, Japan, China, South Korea and India have technology and expertise in areas such as polar and climate research and green growth that is highly relevant and valuable for developments in the Arctic. 
Asian countries such as Singapore, Japan, China, South Korea and India have technology and expertise in areas such as polar and climate research and green growth that is highly relevant and valuable for developments in the Arctic.
Norway has world-leading knowledge in fields such as: ﻿ 
Norway has world-leading knowledge in fields such as: ﻿
Dialogue as a tool for increasing knowledge 
Dialogue as a tool for increasing knowledge
Dialogue is another principle of Norwegian foreign policy – in the Arctic just as much as in other areas. 
Dialogue is another principle of Norwegian foreign policy – in the Arctic just as much as in other areas.
Since 2004, dialogues on the Arctic have been initiated with a number of countries. 
Since 2004, dialogues on the Arctic have been initiated with a number of countries.
These dialogues may take different forms – for example bilateral meetings devoted to the Arctic, the inclusion of Arctic issues in other meeting agendas (as has been the case with our security policy dialogue with Singapore), and public diplomacy initiatives. 
These dialogues may take different forms – for example bilateral meetings devoted to the Arctic, the inclusion of Arctic issues in other meeting agendas (as has been the case with our security policy dialogue with Singapore), and public diplomacy initiatives.
This summer, for instance, we had the pleasure of having your Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs, Mr Kemal Siddique, as our guest on the annual “High North Study Tour” around the archipelago of Svalbard. 
This summer, for instance, we had the pleasure of having your Special Envoy for Arctic Affairs, Mr Kemal Siddique, as our guest on the annual “High North Study Tour” around the archipelago of Svalbard.
I am happy to see that he came home safely and is here today. 
I am happy to see that he came home safely and is here today.
We also see that other countries and organisations, not just in Asia, take an increasing interest in the Arctic. 
We also see that other countries and organisations, not just in Asia, take an increasing interest in the Arctic.
The most notable development over the past seven years is perhaps the increasing attention given to the Arctic by the Arctic states themselves – Russia, the US, Canada, and the Nordic countries. 
The most notable development over the past seven years is perhaps the increasing attention given to the Arctic by the Arctic states themselves – Russia, the US, Canada, and the Nordic countries.
All these actors have formulated specific Arctic strategies/policies in recent years. 
All these actors have formulated specific Arctic strategies/policies in recent years.
The EU is also increasing its focus on the Arctic. 
The EU is also increasing its focus on the Arctic.
Hence, it becomes important both to expand our Arctic dialogues to new actors and to deepen them with already existing ones. 
Hence, it becomes important both to expand our Arctic dialogues to new actors and to deepen them with already existing ones.
The aim of our Arctic dialogues is twofold: to shape the agenda in the Arctic, position ourselves as a major player and win respect and understanding for our views and interests in the Arctic; but also to increase our understanding of other countries’ positions in the Arctic, both to be better prepared for the emergence of the Arctic as a new geopolitical centre, and to develop concrete cooperation projects. 
The aim of our Arctic dialogues is twofold: to shape the agenda in the Arctic, position ourselves as a major player and win respect and understanding for our views and interests in the Arctic; but also to increase our understanding of other countries’ positions in the Arctic, both to be better prepared for the emergence of the Arctic as a new geopolitical centre, and to develop concrete cooperation projects.
In the case of Asia, the Government has recently allocated funding to a new research project entitled “Asia’s role in the High North”, led by two of Norway’s leading foreign policy institutes (the Fridtjov Nansen Institute and the Institute for Defence Studies). 
In the case of Asia, the Government has recently allocated funding to a new research project entitled “Asia’s role in the High North”, led by two of Norway’s leading foreign policy institutes (the Fridtjov Nansen Institute and the Institute for Defence Studies).
The project will look into four dimensions: the interests of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and India within the fields of security policy, energy policy, polar and climate research and new shipping routes. 
The project will look into four dimensions: the interests of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and India within the fields of security policy, energy policy, polar and climate research and new shipping routes.
These are crucial issues for the future development of the Arctic, but knowledge is sparse as Asian ventures into the Arctic are still at early and formative phases. 
These are crucial issues for the future development of the Arctic, but knowledge is sparse as Asian ventures into the Arctic are still at early and formative phases.
China has a strong polar research capacity (research station in Svalbard, transit of the “Xue Long”) and commercial interests in the natural resources in the Arctic (mining investments in Greenland) 
China has a strong polar research capacity (research station in Svalbard, transit of the “Xue Long”) and commercial interests in the natural resources in the Arctic (mining investments in Greenland)
Japan, the Republic of Korea and India are building up their polar research infrastructure both in the Arctic and the Antarctica and are investing more in research on the NSR. 
Japan, the Republic of Korea and India are building up their polar research infrastructure both in the Arctic and the Antarctica and are investing more in research on the NSR.
All over Asia seminars such as this one, devoted to the development in the Arctic, are appearing. 
All over Asia seminars such as this one, devoted to the development in the Arctic, are appearing.
Some examples of recent developments: 
Some examples of recent developments:
What does this newfound interest means for us as an Arctic state? 
What does this newfound interest means for us as an Arctic state?
And what do developments in the Arctic mean for Asia? 
And what do developments in the Arctic mean for Asia?
In order to answer these questions satisfactorily we need new partners and new arenas. 
In order to answer these questions satisfactorily we need new partners and new arenas.
Events such as this seminar are important in further enhancing our knowledge and understanding. 
Events such as this seminar are important in further enhancing our knowledge and understanding.
Situated as it is between powerful regional neighbours, Singapore is, in addition to being an important partner in its own right, also an important meeting place with a view to understanding developments in the region. 
Situated as it is between powerful regional neighbours, Singapore is, in addition to being an important partner in its own right, also an important meeting place with a view to understanding developments in the region.
I look forward to an engaging discussion. 
I look forward to an engaging discussion.
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The Arctic – the New Crossroads between Asia and the West 
The Arctic – the New Crossroads between Asia and the West
- Developments in the Arctic have global effects. 
- Developments in the Arctic have global effects.
Global actors have legitimate interests in the region and can make a valuable contribution. 
Global actors have legitimate interests in the region and can make a valuable contribution.
That is why we are here today, Minister Støre said in his speech about the Arctic and the High North in Beijing 30 August. 
That is why we are here today, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sitt foredrag om Arktis og Nordområdene under besøket til Beijing 30. august
The Minister based his speech at the following moments Check against delivery 
Utenriksministerens foredrag baserte seg på følgende momenter Sjekkes mot fremføring
Since my Government took office in 2005, the High North has been a strategic priority in Norwegian foreign policy. 
Since my Government took office in 2005, the High North has been a strategic priority in Norwegian foreign policy.
We set this priority because this region is vital for our current and future livelihoods. 
We set this priority because this region is vital for our current and future livelihoods.
And because we, as an Arctic nation, have a particular responsibility – as well as the ability – to make a difference here. 
And because we, as an Arctic nation, have a particular responsibility – as well as the ability – to make a difference here.
During my five years as Foreign Minister, I have taken note of the rising political interest in Arctic affairs. 
During my five years as Foreign Minister, I have taken note of the rising political interest in Arctic affairs.
The Arctic merits, and receives, increasing attention from many states – for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons. 
The Arctic merits, and receives, increasing attention from many states – for ecological, economic and geopolitical reasons.
We welcome this. 
We welcome this.
Developments in the Arctic have global effects. 
Developments in the Arctic have global effects.
That is why we are here today. 
That is why we are here today.
Because China is becoming a key player also in issues related to the Arctic, and we have regular meetings with Chinese officials to discuss such issues. 
Because China is becoming a key player also in issues related to the Arctic, and we have regular meetings with Chinese officials to discuss such issues.
As one of the top five countries in terms of resources allocated to Arctic research, China has impressive capabilities. 
As one of the top five countries in terms of resources allocated to Arctic research, China has impressive capabilities.
Your research vessel Snow Dragon set off on its fourth expedition to the Arctic Ocean this summer. 
Your research vessel Snow Dragon set off on its fourth expedition to the Arctic Ocean this summer.
On this picture we see the Yellow River research station in Ny Ålesund on the Svalbard archipelago, which is part of Norway. 
On this picture we see the Yellow River research station in Ny Ålesund on the Svalbard archipelago, which is part of Norway.
It is the world’s northernmost permanent settlement. 
It is the world’s northernmost permanent settlement.
The station, which opened in 2003, is another example of China’s pioneering Arctic research activities. 
The station, which opened in 2003, is another example of China’s pioneering Arctic research activities.
For Norway, our history of polar exploration and research is just one of several reasons for our deep involvement in polar research. 
For Norway, our history of polar exploration and research is just one of several reasons for our deep involvement in polar research.
Norway is also the only country with territories and maritime areas in both Polar Regions. 
Norway is also the only country with territories and maritime areas in both Polar Regions.
We are the world’s fifth polar research nation in terms of publications - the third in terms of Arctic research. 
We are the world’s fifth polar research nation in terms of publications - the third in terms of Arctic research.
Chinese and Norwegian researchers are continuously developing collaboration in this field. 
Chinese and Norwegian researchers are continuously developing collaboration in this field.
On 12 June this year, I addressed the Oslo Conference of the International Polar Year. 
On 12 June this year, I addressed the Oslo Conference of the International Polar Year.
It was attended by more than 2300 polar researchers from nearly 50 countries – making it the largest polar research conference to date. 
It was attended by more than 2300 polar researchers from nearly 50 countries – making it the largest polar research conference to date.
More important still is the broader cooperation that the Polar Year fostered. 
More important still is the broader cooperation that the Polar Year fostered.
Therefore I am delighted to hear that Norwegian and Chinese scientists will meet again at EXPO 2010 in Shanghai in September to discuss further bilateral cooperation. 
Therefore I am delighted to hear that Norwegian and Chinese scientists will meet again at EXPO 2010 in Shanghai in September to discuss further bilateral cooperation.
At this event, the Norwegian Polar Institute and the Polar Research Institute of China will also sign an agreement on polar research cooperation. 
At this event, the Norwegian Polar Institute and the Polar Research Institute of China will also sign an agreement on polar research cooperation.
Such agreements are important tools for developing our mutual understanding of the challenges we are facing in the Arctic. 
Such agreements are important tools for developing our mutual understanding of the challenges we are facing in the Arctic.
Because at the end of the day these challenges are common to us all. 
Because at the end of the day these challenges are common to us all.
Turning back to the north, so to speak, I will focus my intervention here today on three main topics: 
Turning back to the north, so to speak, I will focus my intervention here today on three main topics:
the key drivers behind the increased interest in the Arctic region: Russia, climate change and natural resources; 
the key drivers behind the increased interest in the Arctic region: Russia, climate change and natural resources;
the fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic; and 
the fundamentals of the legal and political situation in the Arctic; and
the main challenges and opportunities ahead of us, and the special responsibility of the Arctic coastal states. 
the main challenges and opportunities ahead of us, and the special responsibility of the Arctic coastal states.
But first, let me say a few words about our relationship with Russia. 
But first, let me say a few words about our relationship with Russia.
Both Norway and China have a border with Russia. 
Both Norway and China have a border with Russia.
And for both of us, Russia has been key to developments in our immediate neighbourhood. 
And for both of us, Russia has been key to developments in our immediate neighbourhood.
It is often said that Russia does not have a neighbourhood policy, but that Russia has many neighbours with whom it pursues different policies. 
It is often said that Russia does not have a neighbourhood policy, but that Russia has many neighbours with whom it pursues different policies.
Today I believe there are signs that Moscow is taking a new approach to international relations – if not a reset, at least a more modern approach to certain key issues. 
Today I believe there are signs that Moscow is taking a new approach to international relations – if not a reset, at least a more modern approach to certain key issues.
In a historical perspective we – Norway and Russia – are still in a phase of “rediscovering” each other. 
In a historical perspective we – Norway and Russia – are still in a phase of “rediscovering” each other.
The border where East met West during the Cold War – Norway was the only NATO country with a border to the Soviet Union – is now an area of increasing cross-border cooperation. 
The border where East met West during the Cold War – Norway was the only NATO country with a border to the Soviet Union – is now an area of increasing cross-border cooperation.
Border crossings have increased more than 30-fold these past 20 years – and we are working together with Russian authorities to facilitate cross-border activities even further. 
Border crossings have increased more than 30-fold these past 20 years – and we are working together with Russian authorities to facilitate cross-border activities even further.
Russia is actively engaged in High North and Arctic affairs. 
Russia is actively engaged in High North and Arctic affairs.
But while we note Russia’s increased level of activity, we also see that the country is complying with established norms and international law. 
But while we note Russia’s increased level of activity, we also see that the country is complying with established norms and international law.
Whereas our land border has remained fixed for centuries, our border at sea has been disputed – up to now. 
Whereas our land border has remained fixed for centuries, our border at sea has been disputed – up to now.
Earlier this year, we showed the world how good neighbours resolve border disputes: by means of peaceful negotiations firmly based on modern principles of international law. 
Earlier this year, we showed the world how good neighbours resolve border disputes: by means of peaceful negotiations firmly based on modern principles of international law.
On 27 April, during President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo, we reached agreement on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, after 40 years of negotiations. 
On 27 April, during President Medvedev’s visit to Oslo, we reached agreement on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, after 40 years of negotiations.
The agreement we reached, including the delimitation line you see illustrated here, is in full accordance with the law of the sea and international rules and principles for maritime delimitation. 
The agreement we reached, including the delimitation line you see illustrated here, is in full accordance with the law of the sea and international rules and principles for maritime delimitation.
Under the agreement, the disputed area of 175 000 square kilometres has been divided into two parts of approximately the same size. 
Under the agreement, the disputed area of 175 000 square kilometres has been divided into two parts of approximately the same size.
This will form the basis for determining the Norwegian and Russian zones and their continental shelves in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. 
This will form the basis for determining the Norwegian and Russian zones and their continental shelves in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
It will ensure clarity and stability with regard to jurisdiction, law enforcement and the management of resources. 
It will ensure clarity and stability with regard to jurisdiction, law enforcement and the management of resources.
The agreement is based on the law of the sea and international rules and principles for maritime delimitation. 
The agreement is based on the law of the sea and international rules and principles for maritime delimitation.
The agreement will have to be ratified by both the Norwegian Parliament – the Storting - and the Russian Duma before it enters into force. 
The agreement will have to be ratified by both the Norwegian Parliament – the Storting - and the Russian Duma before it enters into force.