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But the Government is not democratically elected, it is a political compromise. 
Men denne regjeringen er ikke demokratisk valgt, den er et politisk kompromiss.
The goal must be a new constitution and free and fair elections within a few years”, Stoltenberg said. 
Målet må være en ny grunnlov og frie og rettferdige valg i løpet av noen få år, sa Stoltenberg.
Norway has for many years supported human rights organisations and activities aimed at promoting democracy and reconciliation in Zimbabwe. 
Norge har i mange år støttet menneskerettsorganisasjoner og aktiviteter for å fremme demokrati og forsoning i Zimbabwe.
Jens Stoltenberg og Morgan Tsvangirai at a meeting in South Africa in April 2008. 
Jens Stoltenberg og Morgan Tsvangirai møttes forrige gang i Sør-Afrika i april 2008.
All photos: Office of the Prime Minister. 
Alle foto: Statsministerens kontor.
Thank you, Dean Atwood, for inviting me to speak here today and for your warm words of welcome. 
Thank you, Dean Atwood, for inviting me to speak here today and for your warm words of welcome.
Let me start with a very personal reflection. 
Let me start with a very personal reflection.
Last week I spent a few days of my Easter holiday up in the Norwegian mountains, at our family cottage in Tunhovd, in the valley of Numedal, located in the northern part of the county of Buskerud. 
Last week I spent a few days of my Easter holiday up in the Norwegian mountains, at our family cottage in Tunhovd, in the valley of Numedal, located in the northern part of the county of Buskerud.
These are very traditional Norwegian moments, going skiing in the eternal and peaceful mountains, reflecting on so many things. 
These are very traditional Norwegian moments, going skiing in the eternal and peaceful mountains, reflecting on so many things.
Then on Good Friday I went to the local church in Tunhovd. 
Then on Good Friday I went to the local church in Tunhovd.
Outside the entry a modest stone has been erected bearing a telling inscription: “Senator Herbjørn Strøm – 1846–1917, North Dakota”. 
Outside the entry a modest stone has been erected bearing a telling inscription: “Senator Herbjørn Strøm – 1846–1917, North Dakota”.
For the rest of those Easter days, I kept reflecting on the life of Herbjørn Strøm. 
For the rest of those Easter days, I kept reflecting on the life of Herbjørn Strøm.
The view of the valley I had from the mountain tops must be almost the same as the one young Herbjørn saw from those same mountain tops in the 1850s. 
The view of the valley I had from the mountain tops must be almost the same as the one young Herbjørn saw from those same mountain tops in the 1850s.
And I asked myself: How was it to grow up in Tunhovd in the middle of the 19th century? 
And I asked myself: How was it to grow up in Tunhovd in the middle of the 19th century?
What made him leave his childhood valley, what were his dreams and fears? 
What made him leave his childhood valley, what were his dreams and fears?
What did he encounter on the other side of the Atlantic, and what was he made of – this son of Norway who rose to such a high office in his new home state of North Dakota? 
What did he encounter on the other side of the Atlantic, and what was he made of – this son of Norway who rose to such a high office in his new home state of North Dakota?
There were many more like him. 
There were many more like him.
Their emigration shaped the country they left behind – as it shaped the country they reached. 
Their emigration shaped the country they left behind – as it shaped the country they reached.
Today Norwegian-Americans outnumber Norway’s own population of 4.6 million. 
Today Norwegian-Americans outnumber Norway’s own population of 4.6 million.
So in a way I feel that I am not so much in “Little Norway”, but rather in the centre of “Greater Norway”. 
So in a way I feel that I am not so much in “Little Norway”, but rather in the centre of “Greater Norway”.
And it feels good. 
And it feels good.
There are two main topics that I would like to highlight this afternoon. 
There are two main topics that I would like to highlight this afternoon.
Firstly, a further reflection on the special ties between Norway and the United States, and why this partnership matters so much to us. 
Firstly, a further reflection on the special ties between Norway and the United States, and why this partnership matters so much to us.
And secondly, I would like to address a few of the international issues that lie ahead of us and that require the best efforts that international partnerships – such as ours – can mobilise. 
And secondly, I would like to address a few of the international issues that lie ahead of us and that require the best efforts that international partnerships – such as ours – can mobilise.
Let me return to that extraordinary period of emigration. 
Let me return to that extraordinary period of emigration.
Most of the people who left were poor, but they established a history that was rich in adventure. 
Most of the people who left were poor, but they established a history that was rich in adventure.
I thought about it as I spent those Easter days with my wife and children. 
I thought about it as I spent those Easter days with my wife and children.
My three sons are growing up in one of the richest countries of the world. 
My three sons are growing up in one of the richest countries of the world.
Herbjørn Strøm and Vice President Mondale’s grandparents left one of Europe’s poorest countries. 
Herbjørn Strøm and Vice President Mondale’s grandparents left one of Europe’s poorest countries.
What a profound change in a couple of generations. 
What a profound change in a couple of generations.
Between1900 and 1910 alone, a total of 190 000 people emigrated from Norway, most of them to the United States. 
Between1900 and 1910 alone, a total of 190 000 people emigrated from Norway, most of them to the United States.
And this was out of a total population of little more than 2 million. 
And this was out of a total population of little more than 2 million.
If we look at the local perspective, at the end of the 19th century around 180 people were living in the village of Tunhovd in Numedal. 
If we look at the local perspective, at the end of the 19th century around 180 people were living in the village of Tunhovd in Numedal.
During the latter part of the century more than 200 had left for the United States. 
During the latter part of the century more than 200 had left for the United States.
Imagine what that did to the village. 
Imagine what that did to the village.
The country they had left was poor, and there were great social disparities. 
The country they had left was poor, and there were great social disparities.
There were, for example, more children registered as industrial employees in Norway than in Sweden, the UK or the US. 
There were, for example, more children registered as industrial employees in Norway than in Sweden, the UK or the US.
Most Norwegians came to the Midwest, embraced their new fatherland and at the same time retained their own identity. 
Most Norwegians came to the Midwest, embraced their new fatherland and at the same time retained their own identity.
North Dakota Senator Herbjørn Strøm wrote two books about his emigration from the valley of Numedal. 
North Dakota Senator Herbjørn Strøm wrote two books about his emigration from the valley of Numedal.
Since then the Midwest has been fertile ground for the extensive bonds and wide range of ties between our two countries: between families, friends, schools and businesses. 
Since then the Midwest has been fertile ground for the extensive bonds and wide range of ties between our two countries: between families, friends, schools and businesses.
All these contacts – with their strong human dimension – have proven to be a firm pillar in what is Norway’s unique relationship with another country. 
All these contacts – with their strong human dimension – have proven to be a firm pillar in what is Norway’s unique relationship with another country.
In short, our strong ties with the United States are based on a shared history and culture and common values. 
In short, our strong ties with the United States are based on a shared history and culture and common values.
This is reflected in our close cooperation in all areas of importance. 
This is reflected in our close cooperation in all areas of importance.
We know each other well, which makes it easy to further develop our relations. 
We know each other well, which makes it easy to further develop our relations.
And sometimes, when we do disagree, we do so on friendly terms, like friends, as democracies do. 
And sometimes, when we do disagree, we do so on friendly terms, like friends, as democracies do.
Inspired by all these bonds of history, we need to look ahead. 
Inspired by all these bonds of history, we need to look ahead.
How can we further develop our partnership? 
How can we further develop our partnership?
How can we transform what served us well in the past into modes of cooperation and interaction that will grasp the opportunities of the future? 
How can we transform what served us well in the past into modes of cooperation and interaction that will grasp the opportunities of the future?
A modern government needs to ask such questions constantly, an observation which brings me to the question of representation – of official Norway’s presence right here in Minnesota and other states in the Midwest. 
A modern government needs to ask such questions constantly, an observation which brings me to the question of representation – of official Norway’s presence right here in Minnesota and other states in the Midwest.
Let us make no secret of it – this is an issue that has engaged Norwegian-American friends on both sides of the Atlantic during recent months. 
Let us make no secret of it – this is an issue that has engaged Norwegian-American friends on both sides of the Atlantic during recent months.
I have received and answered many letters, emails and phone calls, and I have received delegations in my office. 
I have received and answered many letters, emails and phone calls, and I have received delegations in my office.
And I have been looking forward to this opportunity to say very clearly to you: 
And I have been looking forward to this opportunity to say very clearly to you:
Norway is not “closing down” in the Midwest. 
Norway is not “closing down” in the Midwest.
We are building a new and robust representation to serve common interests for new generations. 
We are building a new and robust representation to serve common interests for new generations.
There is so much to build on: a history full of dedication and effort, a presence full of activity and commitment, and a future full of ambition and opportunities. 
There is so much to build on: a history full of dedication and effort, a presence full of activity and commitment, and a future full of ambition and opportunities.
Right here, in the Midwest, Norwegians and Americans have invested together – in education, in research, in culture and in business. 
Right here, in the Midwest, Norwegians and Americans have invested together – in education, in research, in culture and in business.
These are investments for the future, and I promise you that we will be here with you to reap the benefits – and to invest further. 
These are investments for the future, and I promise you that we will be here with you to reap the benefits – and to invest further.
The key notion is that of partnership. 
The key notion is that of partnership.
As Foreign Minister, responsible for Norway’s diplomatic service, I – like other Foreign Ministers – have to adapt our resources and put our diplomats to work where there are problems to be solved and diplomatic challenges to be addressed. 
As Foreign Minister, responsible for Norway’s diplomatic service, I – like other Foreign Ministers – have to adapt our resources and put our diplomats to work where there are problems to be solved and diplomatic challenges to be addressed.
It is my responsibility to identify where the challenges and tasks do not specifically require “diplomatic resources”, but where other kinds of experience, expertise and resources are not only needed but perhaps even better placed to do the job. 
It is my responsibility to identify where the challenges and tasks do not specifically require “diplomatic resources”, but where other kinds of experience, expertise and resources are not only needed but perhaps even better placed to do the job.
So here is our approach: We will tailor a presence here in the Midwest that will develop and deepen the partnerships we all value. 
So here is our approach: We will tailor a presence here in the Midwest that will develop and deepen the partnerships we all value.
No one better personifies this ambition than Vice President Mondale. 
No one better personifies this ambition than Vice President Mondale.
Norway is proud and honoured that he has agreed to serve as Norway’s leading representative in the Midwest. 
Norway is proud and honoured that he has agreed to serve as Norway’s leading representative in the Midwest.
Vice President Mondale and I have agreed to create a “Consulate General for the 21st Century”: a modern office that is innovative and focused on partnerships. 
Vice President Mondale and I have agreed to create a “Consulate General for the 21st Century”: a modern office that is innovative and focused on partnerships.
When Vice President Mondale takes up his duties on 1 August 2008, he will be joined by Mr Gary Gandrud. 
When Vice President Mondale takes up his duties on 1 August 2008, he will be joined by Mr Gary Gandrud.
I am very pleased that he has accepted our offer to be our Honorary Consul. 
I am very pleased that he has accepted our offer to be our Honorary Consul.
To support the mission we will appoint a special assistant to assist the Honorary Consul in his work. 
To support the mission we will appoint a special assistant to assist the Honorary Consul in his work.
We will then seek to engage two experts to follow up projects in the fields of higher education and research, innovation and business development. 
We will then seek to engage two experts to follow up projects in the fields of higher education and research, innovation and business development.
And I hope and believe one of them will be a Norwegian. 
And I hope and believe one of them will be a Norwegian.
With Mr Mondale and Mr Gandrud and the team we will build together – actively supported by Ambassador Strømmen and his mission in Washington DC – we will have a set-up here in the Midwest that will continue to serve not only as a bridge, but also as a source of inspiration and new initiatives. 
With Mr Mondale and Mr Gandrud and the team we will build together – actively supported by Ambassador Strømmen and his mission in Washington DC – we will have a set-up here in the Midwest that will continue to serve not only as a bridge, but also as a source of inspiration and new initiatives.
In this picture, it is vital to maintain the close academic ties between Norway and the US, which both our countries have benefited from for so many years. 
In this picture, it is vital to maintain the close academic ties between Norway and the US, which both our countries have benefited from for so many years.
15 years ago almost 2 500 Norwegians studied in the US, but now the figure is less than 1 500. 
15 years ago almost 2 500 Norwegians studied in the US, but now the figure is less than 1 500.
We need to reverse that trend. 
We need to reverse that trend.
Three years ago the US and Norway signed a bilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of science and technology. 
Three years ago the US and Norway signed a bilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of science and technology.
A consortium of US colleges and universities has been established with a view to increasing the number of student exchanges. 
A consortium of US colleges and universities has been established with a view to increasing the number of student exchanges.
A Norwegian Centennial Interdisciplinary Chair has also been set up, in collaboration between the University of Minnesota and the University of Life Sciences at Ås. 
A Norwegian Centennial Interdisciplinary Chair has also been set up, in collaboration between the University of Minnesota and the University of Life Sciences at Ås.
The University of Minnesota has also been very generous in granting in-state tuition to students from Norway. 
The University of Minnesota has also been very generous in granting in-state tuition to students from Norway.
There is no easy answer to the question of how to increase the number of Norwegian students in the US. 
There is no easy answer to the question of how to increase the number of Norwegian students in the US.
But let us be creative: A web portal to aid recruitment and better financial arrangements may be part of the answer. 
But let us be creative: A web portal to aid recruitment and better financial arrangements may be part of the answer.
I am pleased to learn of some recent initiatives that have already taken by the University of Minnesota. 
I am pleased to learn of some recent initiatives that have already taken by the University of Minnesota.
We must do what we can to create a connection between new generations from Norway and the US, further building the special relationship. 
We must do what we can to create a connection between new generations from Norway and the US, further building the special relationship.
Then there is business, research and financial investments. 
Then there is business, research and financial investments.
And there is our common desire to nurture both history and traditions now that we have moved into the third century since the first emigration. 
And there is our common desire to nurture both history and traditions now that we have moved into the third century since the first emigration.
Believe me, we share your ambition to value, deepen and further develop all of these opportunities. 
Believe me, we share your ambition to value, deepen and further develop all of these opportunities.
Let me then devote the rest of my address to a few perspectives on key political challenges that lie ahead for both Norway and the United States – and where our cooperation could and should help make a difference. 
Let me then devote the rest of my address to a few perspectives on key political challenges that lie ahead for both Norway and the United States – and where our cooperation could and should help make a difference.
And let me briefly start with your upcoming presidential elections. 
And let me briefly start with your upcoming presidential elections.
There is an old saying in Norway that a US presidential election is more important to Norway than Norway’s own parliamentary elections. 
There is an old saying in Norway that a US presidential election is more important to Norway than Norway’s own parliamentary elections.
I have always thought that this was an exaggeration. 
I have always thought that this was an exaggeration.
But the events of American democracy inspire so much interest, including in my country. 
But the events of American democracy inspire so much interest, including in my country.
What an extraordinary interaction of politics, ambition, dedication and campaigning. 
What an extraordinary interaction of politics, ambition, dedication and campaigning.
And, of course, the results of the November elections will matter far beyond the United States. 
And, of course, the results of the November elections will matter far beyond the United States.
They will matter to the whole world – and they will matter to Norway. 
They will matter to the whole world – and they will matter to Norway.
Please take the following observation as praise to the capacity of the United States: I can think of no global challenge that can be adequately addressed without the active engagement of the United States. 
Please take the following observation as praise to the capacity of the United States: I can think of no global challenge that can be adequately addressed without the active engagement of the United States.
In order to meet almost all key global issues today, we need the engagement of America’s political strength, the engagement of America’s innovative potential and the engagement of America’s ability to mobilise the contribution of other countries. 
In order to meet almost all key global issues today, we need the engagement of America’s political strength, the engagement of America’s innovative potential and the engagement of America’s ability to mobilise the contribution of other countries.
We need to turn the tide of climate change, to lift the left-behind millions out of poverty, to fight the scourge of international terror, to prevent and contain the spread of disease, to secure effective non-proliferation, to safeguard a reliable disarmament regime, to engage in the settlement of armed conflicts and to create energy security and climate security at the same time. 
We need to turn the tide of climate change, to lift the left-behind millions out of poverty, to fight the scourge of international terror, to prevent and contain the spread of disease, to secure effective non-proliferation, to safeguard a reliable disarmament regime, to engage in the settlement of armed conflicts and to create energy security and climate security at the same time.
No nation can face these challenges alone. 
No nation can face these challenges alone.
No single state, no matter how big and powerful, can mobilise the sustained effort that is needed to address each and every one of the survival issues of our times. 
No single state, no matter how big and powerful, can mobilise the sustained effort that is needed to address each and every one of the survival issues of our times.
I believe that foreign policy-makers from most corners of the world reflect on very similar questions: how can we enable the international system to respond to global challenges? 
I believe that foreign policy-makers from most corners of the world reflect on very similar questions: how can we enable the international system to respond to global challenges?
How can we mobilise the necessary strength to share the burdens and make a real difference? 
How can we mobilise the necessary strength to share the burdens and make a real difference?
Acting alone will not do. 
Acting alone will not do.
But we need better systems for doing the jobs together. 
But we need better systems for doing the jobs together.
My point is this: the challenges of the 21st century can only be met through collective action. 
My point is this: the challenges of the 21st century can only be met through collective action.
Yes, the nation-state is still the key player in world politics. 
Yes, the nation-state is still the key player in world politics.
And yes, there is always the chance of sliding back into traditional rivalry and positioning between nation states. 
And yes, there is always the chance of sliding back into traditional rivalry and positioning between nation states.
But this kind of approach will do little to help us address climate change, fight poverty, deal with energy security and meet global health threats. 
But this kind of approach will do little to help us address climate change, fight poverty, deal with energy security and meet global health threats.
Because dealing with all these challenges successfully requires participation by nearly all state players, and by many non-state players as well, and it requires a system for sharing burdens equitably. 
Because dealing with all these challenges successfully requires participation by nearly all state players, and by many non-state players as well, and it requires a system for sharing burdens equitably.
Let me then now focus on climate change and energy security – two issues that are so closely linked together. 
Let me then now focus on climate change and energy security – two issues that are so closely linked together.
How we address them will be key to the future of our civilisation. 
How we address them will be key to the future of our civilisation.