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During our Presidency, we are prepared to explore new ways and platforms for continuing this good relationship, together with the BSPC. 
During our Presidency, we are prepared to explore new ways and platforms for continuing this good relationship, together with the BSPC.
Norway has chosen Maritime Policy as one of its main priorities and will chair the CBSS Expert Group on Maritime Policy for the year. 
Norway has chosen Maritime Policy as one of its main priorities and will chair the CBSS Expert Group on Maritime Policy for the year.
The Expert Group was newly established in 2009 and marks a new direction for the Council’s work. 
The Expert Group was newly established in 2009 and marks a new direction for the Council’s work.
One priority set by Norway in the coming year will be the use and distribution of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Baltic shipping. 
One priority set by Norway in the coming year will be the use and distribution of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Baltic shipping.
Could you talk about your other plans for the group and the resonance that maritime issues has in particular to Norway? 
Could you talk about your other plans for the group and the resonance that maritime issues has in particular to Norway?
I doubt that it will come as a surprise when I say that maritime policy resonates strongly in a maritime nation such as Norway, and that this will be reflected in the actions of the CBSS during our presidency. 
I doubt that it will come as a surprise when I say that maritime policy resonates strongly in a maritime nation such as Norway, and that this will be reflected in the actions of the CBSS during our presidency.
The Baltic Sea is one of the areas in the world with the highest density of ships, and maritime activities are central to the economic development of the region. 
The Baltic Sea is one of the areas in the world with the highest density of ships, and maritime activities are central to the economic development of the region.
There are, however, challenges related to the negative environmental effects of increased shipping that need to be dealt with. 
There are, however, challenges related to the negative environmental effects of increased shipping that need to be dealt with.
It is important that the maritime industry develops as a sustainable transport alternative without reducing its competitiveness. 
It is important that the maritime industry develops as a sustainable transport alternative without reducing its competitiveness.
Concern has been voiced regarding new environmental regulations. 
Concern has been voiced regarding new environmental regulations.
In our opinion we should not reopen the debate on Annex VI in the IMO, concerning prevention of air pollution from shipping. 
In our opinion we should not reopen the debate on Annex VI in the IMO, concerning prevention of air pollution from shipping.
It would not be politically defendable or acceptable to postpone or modify the requirements, nor would it serve the long-term interests of the environment or of shipping. 
It would not be politically defendable or acceptable to postpone or modify the requirements, nor would it serve the long-term interests of the environment or of shipping.
To avoid negative effects of the forthcoming regulations on Emission Control Areas, existing technologies should be developed as alternatives to the use of high-priced low-sulphur bunker oil. 
To avoid negative effects of the forthcoming regulations on Emission Control Areas, existing technologies should be developed as alternatives to the use of high-priced low-sulphur bunker oil.
One of these alternatives is an increased use of LNG in Baltic shipping, and will, as you mention, be a priority. 
One of these alternatives is an increased use of LNG in Baltic shipping, and will, as you mention, be a priority.
Although the Expert Group has existed for a little more than a year, it has already identified several other important focus areas. 
Although the Expert Group has existed for a little more than a year, it has already identified several other important focus areas.
An interactive communication dimension will be developed to complement a data bank on maritime policy in the region. 
An interactive communication dimension will be developed to complement a data bank on maritime policy in the region.
This will be developed into a virtual communication platform on the CBSS website, and will also be available for the general public. 
This will be developed into a virtual communication platform on the CBSS website, and will also be available for the general public.
Another task for the Expert Group during this period is to initiate and facilitate the development of maritime economic clusters in the Baltic Sea region. 
Another task for the Expert Group during this period is to initiate and facilitate the development of maritime economic clusters in the Baltic Sea region.
The aim will be to combine and co-ordinate regional interests, strengthen visibility and enable a regional maritime policy dialogue between business and political decision-makers. 
The aim will be to combine and co-ordinate regional interests, strengthen visibility and enable a regional maritime policy dialogue between business and political decision-makers.
With this in view, we should facilitate stronger interaction and cooperation between the maritime clusters in the region. 
With this in view, we should facilitate stronger interaction and cooperation between the maritime clusters in the region.
During the Norwegian Presidency this activity is to become more focused and more concrete. 
During the Norwegian Presidency this activity is to become more focused and more concrete.
When it comes to projects, the group has already entered into a regular and constructive dialogue on cross-sector pilot projects in maritime policy within the framework of transnational cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. 
When it comes to projects, the group has already entered into a regular and constructive dialogue on cross-sector pilot projects in maritime policy within the framework of transnational cooperation in the Baltic Sea region.
During the Norwegian chairmanship of the Expert Group, our aim is to make this cooperation more concrete, for instance by raising project results to the political level, as appropriate. 
During the Norwegian chairmanship of the Expert Group, our aim is to make this cooperation more concrete, for instance by raising project results to the political level, as appropriate.
Staying with Maritime Policy, in his address at the 8th Baltic Sea States Summit Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg noted the linkage between sea transport, energy and the environment, and he also commended the Finnish Prime Minister for bringing the environmental challenges of increased shipping traffic to the table - one of those challenges being the potential for oil spillage in the Baltic Sea Region, which has become more pertinent since the Mexican Gulf disaster this summer. 
Staying with Maritime Policy, in his address at the 8th Baltic Sea States Summit Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg noted the linkage between sea transport, energy and the environment, and he also commended the Finnish Prime Minister for bringing the environmental challenges of increased shipping traffic to the table - one of those challenges being the potential for oil spillage in the Baltic Sea Region, which has become more pertinent since the Mexican Gulf disaster this summer.
Could you perhaps detail how closer links could be forged between the cooperation mechanisms in the region like the Helsinki Commission, the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, the CBSS Expert Group on Sustainable Development - Baltic 21, the Baltic Sea Region Energy Cooperation (BASREC) and the recently established Northern Dimension Partnership on Transport and Logistics as well as recently adopted flagship projects under the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, to meet these challenges? 
Could you perhaps detail how closer links could be forged between the cooperation mechanisms in the region like the Helsinki Commission, the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, the CBSS Expert Group on Sustainable Development - Baltic 21, the Baltic Sea Region Energy Cooperation (BASREC) and the recently established Northern Dimension Partnership on Transport and Logistics as well as recently adopted flagship projects under the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, to meet these challenges?
There are many good reasons why Norway has chosen maritime policy as one of its priorities for its Presidency. 
There are many good reasons why Norway has chosen maritime policy as one of its priorities for its Presidency.
I have already mentioned that shipping is very important for the economic development of the region. 
I have already mentioned that shipping is very important for the economic development of the region.
Norway is a shipping nation with long traditions, also in the Baltic Sea. 
Norway is a shipping nation with long traditions, also in the Baltic Sea.
The EU has adopted an integrated maritime policy, for which it will use the Baltic Sea as a testing and implementation area. 
The EU has adopted an integrated maritime policy, for which it will use the Baltic Sea as a testing and implementation area.
Moreover, the Russian Federation is a key shipping player in the Baltic Sea and we all need to listen carefully to Russian views on how safe shipping can best serve all the countries in the region. 
Moreover, the Russian Federation is a key shipping player in the Baltic Sea and we all need to listen carefully to Russian views on how safe shipping can best serve all the countries in the region.
There is no doubt that the oil spill disaster in the Mexican Gulf has made a deep impression, also in our region. 
There is no doubt that the oil spill disaster in the Mexican Gulf has made a deep impression, also in our region.
We need to be prepared for a worst case scenario in the Baltic Sea. 
We need to be prepared for a worst case scenario in the Baltic Sea.
Focus must therefore be placed on preparedness, safety and security. 
Focus must therefore be placed on preparedness, safety and security.
The CBSS Expert Group on Maritime Policy needs more time to define its role and overall functions. 
The CBSS Expert Group on Maritime Policy needs more time to define its role and overall functions.
But there will be a strong link to both environment and energy. 
But there will be a strong link to both environment and energy.
There are already relevant organisations and strategies, such as HELCOM and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, that are focusing on maritime-related issues. 
There are already relevant organisations and strategies, such as HELCOM and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, that are focusing on maritime-related issues.
There is no point in doing overlapping work. 
There is no point in doing overlapping work.
Thus, the Expert Group should adapt its work and role to what is going on already. 
Thus, the Expert Group should adapt its work and role to what is going on already.
Norway gives high priority to the fight against trafficking in human beings which is reflected by your choice to highlight this work as the other main focus area for the year. 
Norway gives high priority to the fight against trafficking in human beings which is reflected by your choice to highlight this work as the other main focus area for the year.
Norway is chairing the Task Force against Trafficking in Human Beings and will continue to implement the strategy and project activities agreed under the Danish Presidency until the end of the 2010. 
Norway is chairing the Task Force against Trafficking in Human Beings and will continue to implement the strategy and project activities agreed under the Danish Presidency until the end of the 2010.
In your address at the 15th Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States held in Elsinore in June of 2009 you gave firm support to the work done in this area by the CBSS and stressed the need for countries to ratify the Council of Europe Convention and strive to set up independent monitoring mechanisms to measure the progress our countries are making. 
In your address at the 15th Ministerial Session of the Council of the Baltic Sea States held in Elsinore in June of 2009 you gave firm support to the work done in this area by the CBSS and stressed the need for countries to ratify the Council of Europe Convention and strive to set up independent monitoring mechanisms to measure the progress our countries are making.
Trafficking is a global problem, looking further afield now for a moment what do you see as the pressing issues when tackling this crime? 
Trafficking is a global problem, looking further afield now for a moment what do you see as the pressing issues when tackling this crime?
Human trafficking has been a cause of deep international concern for many years now. 
Human trafficking has been a cause of deep international concern for many years now.
We have managed to establish a global international framework for combating trafficking with the Palermo Protocol, and a strong regional instrument with the Council of Europe Convention. 
We have managed to establish a global international framework for combating trafficking with the Palermo Protocol, and a strong regional instrument with the Council of Europe Convention.
The challenges addressed in these international documents still remain the most pressing issues: the prevention of trafficking, the prosecution of criminals and the protection of victims. 
The challenges addressed in these international documents still remain the most pressing issues: the prevention of trafficking, the prosecution of criminals and the protection of victims.
In short, we must implement the commitments we have all undertaken. 
In short, we must implement the commitments we have all undertaken.
Concerning preventive measures, we need to strengthen and continue efforts to reduce recruitment in countries of origin. 
Concerning preventive measures, we need to strengthen and continue efforts to reduce recruitment in countries of origin.
Norway supports projects in transit countries and countries of origin with this in view. 
Norway supports projects in transit countries and countries of origin with this in view.
In addition to preventive measures, we must reinforce international cooperation between the police and prosecution authorities. 
In addition to preventive measures, we must reinforce international cooperation between the police and prosecution authorities.
Common strategies must be developed, and joint investigations carried out. 
Common strategies must be developed, and joint investigations carried out.
Above all, we are committed to a human-rights based approach to trafficking. 
Above all, we are committed to a human-rights based approach to trafficking.
Two of the main challenges are identifying victims and giving them appropriate assistance and protection. 
Two of the main challenges are identifying victims and giving them appropriate assistance and protection.
Countries still have a long way to go in achieving these aims. 
Countries still have a long way to go in achieving these aims.
The Task Force against Trafficking in Human Beings has recently begun to focus on the issue of trafficking for labour exploitation. 
The Task Force against Trafficking in Human Beings has recently begun to focus on the issue of trafficking for labour exploitation.
It is understood that as this is one of the identified trends in the region that warrants attention, it will be a central aspect of the TF-THB strategy for 2011. 
It is understood that as this is one of the identified trends in the region that warrants attention, it will be a central aspect of the TF-THB strategy for 2011.
What else would Norway like to concentrate on within the work of this group specifically as well as in general in the Council when tackling this issue? 
What else would Norway like to concentrate on within the work of this group specifically as well as in general in the Council when tackling this issue?
The expert group will need to put a lot of effort into the broad topic of labour exploitation. 
The expert group will need to put a lot of effort into the broad topic of labour exploitation.
Developing efficient training schemes and enhancing cooperation between relevant authorities, for example between the police and labour inspectorates, is demanding work. 
Developing efficient training schemes and enhancing cooperation between relevant authorities, for example between the police and labour inspectorates, is demanding work.
There can be no doubt that labour trafficking is on the rise in our countries, and all CBSS countries must now fully recognise this problem and share experiences. 
There can be no doubt that labour trafficking is on the rise in our countries, and all CBSS countries must now fully recognise this problem and share experiences.
The expert group should develop ideas for information campaigns against trafficking, drawing on experiences from the pilot information campaign in Sweden. 
The expert group should develop ideas for information campaigns against trafficking, drawing on experiences from the pilot information campaign in Sweden.
The work on identifying gaps in data collection mechanisms in the region will continue, as well as cooperation with researchers. 
The work on identifying gaps in data collection mechanisms in the region will continue, as well as cooperation with researchers.
But, I reiterate, the key issue is putting an end to trafficking for labour exploitation. 
But, I reiterate, the key issue is putting an end to trafficking for labour exploitation.
We cannot accept the spread of this evil, which brings misery to so many people in our region. 
We cannot accept the spread of this evil, which brings misery to so many people in our region.
Taking a look at the organisation as a whole against the background of the changes brought about by the process of reform, how does Norway see the future of the organisation in terms of building a project portfolio which is both strategic and important for the region and which will complement the existing projects in the portfolio? 
Taking a look at the organisation as a whole against the background of the changes brought about by the process of reform, how does Norway see the future of the organisation in terms of building a project portfolio which is both strategic and important for the region and which will complement the existing projects in the portfolio?
Developing the CBSS into more of a project organisation is certainly a considerable challenge. 
Developing the CBSS into more of a project organisation is certainly a considerable challenge.
The organisation does not have a tradition of project work; it has limited experience, and no project fund of its own to draw on. 
The organisation does not have a tradition of project work; it has limited experience, and no project fund of its own to draw on.
Building up such a fund in the present financial circumstances will be very difficult for the CBSS member countries. 
Building up such a fund in the present financial circumstances will be very difficult for the CBSS member countries.
To succeed in developing a project portfolio, the CBSS therefore needs to cooperate closely with other organisations in the region and mobilise external financial resources. 
To succeed in developing a project portfolio, the CBSS therefore needs to cooperate closely with other organisations in the region and mobilise external financial resources.
And there are several such organisations, some of which have available funds and the necessary expertise to implement projects. 
And there are several such organisations, some of which have available funds and the necessary expertise to implement projects.
The CBSS will also need to develop its own organisation, with a stronger emphasis in the future on recruiting more staff members with project management experience. 
The CBSS will also need to develop its own organisation, with a stronger emphasis in the future on recruiting more staff members with project management experience.
Again, overlapping work must be avoided and the CBSS should pay heed to the work and functions of other cooperation entities in the region. 
Again, overlapping work must be avoided and the CBSS should pay heed to the work and functions of other cooperation entities in the region.
Norway currently hosts the Secretariats of two other organisations in the region, the Arctic Council in Tromsø and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Kirkenes on the Russian border. 
Norway currently hosts the Secretariats of two other organisations in the region, the Arctic Council in Tromsø and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Kirkenes on the Russian border.
After some 40 years of negotiations, Norway has this year reached an agreement with another CBSS Member State, Russia, on the bilateral maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean which opens up “new prospects for cooperation in the north on resources, trade and industry, employment opportunities and people-to-people cooperation” in the words of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. 
After some 40 years of negotiations, Norway has this year reached an agreement with another CBSS Member State, Russia, on the bilateral maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean which opens up “new prospects for cooperation in the north on resources, trade and industry, employment opportunities and people-to-people cooperation” in the words of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
How do you see this potential and the cooperation needs of the far North developing in the future, especially with regards to climate change, trade and energy? 
How do you see this potential and the cooperation needs of the far North developing in the future, especially with regards to climate change, trade and energy?
The agreement on the delimitation in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean offers great potential for future development of resources in the High North. 
The agreement on the delimitation in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean offers great potential for future development of resources in the High North.
Continued bilateral, regional and international cooperation is important to ensure that we develop this vulnerable region in the best possible way for future generations. 
Continued bilateral, regional and international cooperation is important to ensure that we develop this vulnerable region in the best possible way for future generations.
A strengthened role for the Arctic Council will be key in these efforts. 
A strengthened role for the Arctic Council will be key in these efforts.
With regard to climate change, the Arctic is experiencing some of the most rapid effects of climate change in the world. 
With regard to climate change, the Arctic is experiencing some of the most rapid effects of climate change in the world.
The rate and severity of these changes are expected to increase. 
The rate and severity of these changes are expected to increase.
Changes in the Arctic will also affect the weather and ecosystems all over the globe such as the Asian monsoons and the deserts of Africa. 
Changes in the Arctic will also affect the weather and ecosystems all over the globe such as the Asian monsoons and the deserts of Africa.
The Arctic region is therefore very important for international climate change research and for international cooperation in order to secure a peaceful, stable and economically sustainable region also for the future. 
The Arctic region is therefore very important for international climate change research and for international cooperation in order to secure a peaceful, stable and economically sustainable region also for the future.
Historically, there has been a fair amount of trade across national borders in the Arctic region, for example the “Pomor” trade between Russia and Norway. 
Historically, there has been a fair amount of trade across national borders in the Arctic region, for example the “Pomor” trade between Russia and Norway.
One of the goals of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy is to increase trade and commercial activity in the north. 
One of the goals of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy is to increase trade and commercial activity in the north.