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Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – linking Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden. 
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – linking Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden.
Today there are 18 trains in each direction – which is less than needed. 
Today there are 18 trains in each direction – which is less than needed.
Our aim is to increase capacity to 27 trains. 
Our aim is to increase capacity to 27 trains.
At the same time, the upgrading of the E105 road between Kirkenes and Murmansk is continuing on both sides of the border, as a result of close cooperation between the Norwegian and Russian authorities. 
At the same time, the upgrading of the E105 road between Kirkenes and Murmansk is continuing on both sides of the border, as a result of close cooperation between the Norwegian and Russian authorities.
The desire to improve transport networks is shared by all the Barents countries. 
The desire to improve transport networks is shared by all the Barents countries.
This will be the first joint plan between all Barents countries ever made. 
This will be the first joint plan between all Barents countries ever made.
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource rich Barents region demands that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this Region are respected. 
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource rich Barents region demands that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this Region are respected.
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and within a framework that respect the rights of this regions indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage. 
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and within a framework that respect the rights of this regions indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.
Neither should we forget that some new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change. 
Neither should we forget that some new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change.
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not know the real long term consequences of it. 
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not know the real long term consequences of it.
Therefore, it is vital to integrate the climate dimension into all parts of the Barents Cooperation. 
Therefore, it is vital to integrate the climate dimension into all parts of the Barents Cooperation.
We must both adapt and limit the emissions that cause it. 
We must both adapt and limit the emissions that cause it.
This is why we are now developing an action plan for climate change in the Barents region. 
This is why we are now developing an action plan for climate change in the Barents region.
The Barents region has a legacy of recourse-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with. 
The Barents region has a legacy of recourse-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with.
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental hotspots have been eliminated. 
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental hotspots have been eliminated.
For example, a large quantity of toxic pesticides stored in the Russian Republic of Karelia has been safely destroyed in Finland. 
For example, a large quantity of toxic pesticides stored in the Russian Republic of Karelia has been safely destroyed in Finland.
The work on further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue. 
The work on further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue.
On 4th of June this year, when our Prime Ministers will meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration. 
On 4th of June this year, when our Prime Ministers will meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration.
The new declaration is not meant to replace, but to supplement the one from 1993. 
The new declaration is not meant to replace, but to supplement the one from 1993.
The model of the Barents cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, locally and regionally anchored. 
The model of the Barents cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, locally and regionally anchored.
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross boarder activity and development to prosper. 
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross boarder activity and development to prosper.
Input from this conference will form part of the final process to negotiate the declaration. 
Input from this conference will form part of the final process to negotiate the declaration.
But as highlighted, I believe important emphasis will be on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – Issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region. 
But as highlighted, I believe important emphasis will be on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – Issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region.
But in Kirkenes we shall also celebrate – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe. 
But in Kirkenes we shall also celebrate – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe.
The High North represents today a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe. 
The High North represents today a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe.
Take employment as an example. 
Take employment as an example.
In Europe’s most Sothern region Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the work force is out of work. 
In Europe’s most Sothern region Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the work force is out of work.
In Europe’s north eastern corner – Sør Varanger county with Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1,7 per cent. 
In Europe’s north eastern corner – Sør Varanger county with Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1,7 per cent.
This is no accident – it represents a trend in the High North compared to the south of Europe. 
This is no accident – it represents a trend in the High North compared to the south of Europe.
Finally, let me express our sincere thanks for Parliamentarian’s contributions to shaping the Barents region. 
Finally, let me express our sincere thanks for Parliamentarian’s contributions to shaping the Barents region.
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be an important dimension in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North. 
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be an important dimension in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North.
It is important that you continue to play this role in the time to come. 
It is important that you continue to play this role in the time to come.
The Barents Parliamentary Conference 
Barents parlamentarikerkonferanse
Harstad, 24 April 2013 
Harstad, 24. april 2013
- I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you, said State Secretary Torgeir Larsen in his speech at the 6th Barents parlamentary conference in Harstad. 
- I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you, sa statssekretær Torgeir Larsen i åpningen av sitt innlegg på den 6. parlamentariske Barentskonferansen i Harstad.
Dear colleagues and partners, 
Dear colleagues and partners,
I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you. 
I am very pleased to be back in Harstad – and to be able to celebrate 20 years of successful cooperation in the Barents region with you.
As we now move into the future, we have concrete and historic results to build on. 
As we now move into the future, we have concrete and historic results to build on.
Cross-border contact at intergovernmental level within the region – not least between Norway and Russia – was still limited, even though northern counties and municipalities had initiated cross-border cooperation. 
Cross-border contact at intergovernmental level within the region – not least between Norway and Russia – was still limited, even though northern counties and municipalities had initiated cross-border cooperation.
It was this regional vision rooted at the local level that Stoltenberg, Kozyrev, Väyrynen and other foreign ministers were able to give national priority – and geopolitical importance – when they established the Barents Cooperation 20 years ago. 
It was this regional vision rooted at the local level that Stoltenberg, Kozyrev, Väyrynen and other foreign ministers were able to give national priority – and geopolitical importance – when they established the Barents Cooperation 20 years ago.
This was a unique initiative and the timing was perfect. 
This was a unique initiative and the timing was perfect.
However, changing mental maps is challenging. 
However, changing mental maps is challenging.
The ambitious cross-border vision was initially met with scepticism – not least among cynical Cold Warriors. 
The ambitious cross-border vision was initially met with scepticism – not least among cynical Cold Warriors.
But history has proven them all wrong. 
But history has proven them all wrong.
An army-to army perspective was replaced by a people-to-people one. 
An army-to army perspective was replaced by a people-to-people one.
The northern regions – with their indigenous peoples – became the main drivers in promoting cooperation across borders. 
The northern regions – with their indigenous peoples – became the main drivers in promoting cooperation across borders.
Decisions on cross-border cooperation were to be made closer to the people in the northern regions, often without the prior approval of their capitals. 
Decisions on cross-border cooperation were to be made closer to the people in the northern regions, often without the prior approval of their capitals.
Interpersonal cooperation developed, and started to break down deep-rooted suspicion. 
Interpersonal cooperation developed, and started to break down deep-rooted suspicion.
Putting people-to-people cooperation first remains one of the key strengths of today’s Barents cooperation. 
Putting people-to-people cooperation first remains one of the key strengths of today’s Barents cooperation.
The Barents Cooperation has been important not just for Norway, and not just for the Barents Region. 
The Barents Cooperation has been important not just for Norway, and not just for the Barents Region.
It has been important for Europe as a whole – because it has served as an example of successful post-Cold War cooperation across old dividing lines. 
It has been important for Europe as a whole – because it has served as an example of successful post-Cold War cooperation across old dividing lines.
As for Norway and Russia, it is obvious that our 2010 agreement on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea was inspired by the atmosphere of increased cooperation and trust created by the Barents Cooperation. 
As for Norway and Russia, it is obvious that our 2010 agreement on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea was inspired by the atmosphere of increased cooperation and trust created by the Barents Cooperation.
The agreement also demonstrates to the world how neighbours in the High North are able to resolve disagreements: peacefully and based on international law. 
The agreement also demonstrates to the world how neighbours in the High North are able to resolve disagreements: peacefully and based on international law.
Regional authorities, indigenous peoples and local communities remain vital. 
Regional authorities, indigenous peoples and local communities remain vital.
These groups are the DNA of the Barents Cooperation, which today covers a wide variety of activities, geographically and thematically - ranging from the environment, to business, to culture. 
These groups are the DNA of the Barents Cooperation, which today covers a wide variety of activities, geographically and thematically - ranging from the environment, to business, to culture.
Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters that could affect their rights, their development and their traditional land. 
Indigenous peoples have the right to participate in decision-making in matters that could affect their rights, their development and their traditional land.
I therefore support a further strengthening of indigenous peoples’ representation within the Barents Cooperation. 
I therefore support a further strengthening of indigenous peoples’ representation within the Barents Cooperation.
In this Cooperation, the main task for governments should continue to be the facilitation of regionally and locally based cross-border cooperation. 
In this Cooperation, the main task for governments should continue to be the facilitation of regionally and locally based cross-border cooperation.
I believe there are four areas of the Barents Cooperation that will be of key importance in the years to come. 
I believe there are four areas of the Barents Cooperation that will be of key importance in the years to come.
Cross-border mobility 
Cross-border mobility
Education and research 
Education and research
Infrastructure 
Infrastructure
A lot has been accomplished, but further facilitation of the cross-border movement of persons, goods and services will and must continue to be a cornerstone of our cooperation. 
A lot has been accomplished, but further facilitation of the cross-border movement of persons, goods and services will and must continue to be a cornerstone of our cooperation.
The method used should be the same as before, practical and step by step. 
The method used should be the same as before, practical and step by step.
Such as the simplified Norwegian-Russian local border traffic regulations that were introduced last year. 
Such as the simplified Norwegian-Russian local border traffic regulations that were introduced last year.
In this context, the experience of our Barents neighbour and Schengen partner Finland has been important for Norway. 
In this context, the experience of our Barents neighbour and Schengen partner Finland has been important for Norway.
In Norway, too, we are witnessing a substantial increase in cross-border traffic. 
In Norway, too, we are witnessing a substantial increase in cross-border traffic.
In 2012, this number was 252 000. 
In 2012, this number was 252 000.
The Barents region has, due to its resources, significant potential as an engine for economic growth in Europe. 
The Barents region has, due to its resources, significant potential as an engine for economic growth in Europe.
This is a region of resources: minerals, energy, fisheries and other renewable marine resources. 
This is a region of resources: minerals, energy, fisheries and other renewable marine resources.
Again, the future role of the Barents Cooperation is to further facilitate activity in the region, and cooperation on education and research will be key. 
Again, the future role of the Barents Cooperation is to further facilitate activity in the region, and cooperation on education and research will be key.
Skilled and educated citizens from all parts of the Barents region are needed. 
Skilled and educated citizens from all parts of the Barents region are needed.
In order for us to make use of our common potential we need to stimulate the generation of knowledge – and the right competence. 
In order for us to make use of our common potential we need to stimulate the generation of knowledge – and the right competence.
The populations in the north are relatively small, which means that shared knowledge and strategic cooperation on education and research are vital. 
The populations in the north are relatively small, which means that shared knowledge and strategic cooperation on education and research are vital.
We are on the right track – the number of students participating in exchange programmes and cooperation programmes has increased. 
We are on the right track – the number of students participating in exchange programmes and cooperation programmes has increased.
Let me give you one example – the number of Russian students registered at Norwegian higher education institutions: in the autumn of 2000 there were 183; in the autumn of 2012 there were 1500. 
Let me give you one example – the number of Russian students registered at Norwegian higher education institutions: in the autumn of 2000 there were 183; in the autumn of 2012 there were 1500.
I am sure other Barents countries can report similar developments. 
I am sure other Barents countries can report similar developments.
What we in particular need to see more of is collaboration at the institutional level across borders. 
What we in particular need to see more of is collaboration at the institutional level across borders.
Closer cooperation among the educational institutions in the North will be key to developing the knowledge and networks needed for grasping the opportunities in this region and for effective economic cooperation. 
Closer cooperation among the educational institutions in the North will be key to developing the knowledge and networks needed for grasping the opportunities in this region and for effective economic cooperation.
The ongoing trilateral cooperation between the University in Tromsø, the Northern Federal University in Arkhangelsk and Umeå University can serve as an example of good practice. 
The ongoing trilateral cooperation between the University in Tromsø, the Northern Federal University in Arkhangelsk and Umeå University can serve as an example of good practice.
Together, these institutions are building centres of competence in biotechnology, law and pharmacy - areas of importance to the Barents region. 
Together, these institutions are building centres of competence in biotechnology, law and pharmacy - areas of importance to the Barents region.
We would like to see this cooperation expanded to include other universities in the Barents region, such as Oulu University in Finland. 
We would like to see this cooperation expanded to include other universities in the Barents region, such as Oulu University in Finland.
Third, enhanced economic activity in the region requires improved infrastructure. 
Third, enhanced economic activity in the region requires improved infrastructure.
There can be no doubt about this: the infrastructure networks between east and west need to be further strengthened. 
There can be no doubt about this: the infrastructure networks between east and west need to be further strengthened.
This month, my government presented a white paper on transport. 
This month, my government presented a white paper on transport.
We plan to improve railway lines and cross-border roads in the Barents region. 
We plan to improve railway lines and cross-border roads in the Barents region.
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – this line links Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden. 
Increasing the capacity of the Ofoten railway line is one of our priorities – this line links Narvik in Norway to Kiruna in Sweden.
Today there are 18 trains running in each direction – but there is a need for more. 
Today there are 18 trains running in each direction – but there is a need for more.
We have therefore taken the initiative to develop a joint transport plan for the whole region, as explained yesterday by Mr Torbjørn Naimak from our Public Roads Administration. 
We have therefore taken the initiative to develop a joint transport plan for the whole region, as explained yesterday by Mr Torbjørn Naimak from our Public Roads Administration.
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource-rich Barents region requires that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this region are respected. 
Lastly – but not least: Sustainable development of the resource-rich Barents region requires that the limits of the fragile environment and the integrity of the ecosystems in this region are respected.
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and to do so within a framework that respects the rights of this region’s indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage. 
It is vital to strike the right balance between economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources and responsible exploitation of non-renewables – and to do so within a framework that respects the rights of this region’s indigenous peoples and their cultural heritage.
Neither should we forget that some of the new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change. 
Neither should we forget that some of the new opportunities in the Barents region are partly a result of climate change.
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not yet know the real long-term consequences of it. 
Climate change is bad news for all of us – as we do not yet know the real long-term consequences of it.
We must both adapt to the changing climate and limit the emissions that cause climate change. 
We must both adapt to the changing climate and limit the emissions that cause climate change.
The Barents region has a legacy of resource-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with. 
The Barents region has a legacy of resource-related industrial pollution that we still have to deal with.
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental “hot spots” have been eliminated. 
Together, the countries of the Barents region are addressing some of the main environmental problems in the region together, and I am glad to say that the first environmental “hot spots” have been eliminated.
The work on the further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue. 
The work on the further elimination of environmental hot spots is a key task and must continue.
To sum up, 
To sum up,
It’s been 20 years since the Kirkenes Declaration was signed. 
It’s been 20 years since the Kirkenes Declaration was signed.
On 4 June this year, when our prime ministers meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration. 
On 4 June this year, when our prime ministers meet in Kirkenes, they will sign a new declaration.
The new declaration is not meant to replace the one from 1993, but rather to supplement it. 
The new declaration is not meant to replace the one from 1993, but rather to supplement it.
The model of the Barents Cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, and rooted at the local and regional levels. 
The model of the Barents Cooperation should remain the same – pragmatic, concrete, and rooted at the local and regional levels.
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross-border activity and development to prosper. 
Our main job, as national governments, is to provide the framework needed for cross-border activity and development to prosper.
Input from this conference will form part of the final process of negotiating the declaration. 
Input from this conference will form part of the final process of negotiating the declaration.