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My message is this: our lessons from the north of Europe show that successful long-term cooperation needs to be based on people-to-people cooperation, cross-cultural exchange and partnerships between municipalities, regional authorities and the business community across borders, writes Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
My message is this: our lessons from the north of Europe show that successful long-term cooperation needs to be based on people-to-people cooperation, cross-cultural exchange and partnerships between municipalities, regional authorities and the business community across borders, skriver utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Full (*) version of the Minister’s article 
Full (*) version of the Minister’s article
Letter from the North Pictures and images count. 
Letter from the North Pictures and images count.
I recall watching the weather forecast for Europe on television during my years as a student in Paris in the 1980s, and seeing a continent that was cut off at 60 degrees north. 
I recall watching the weather forecast for Europe on television during my years as a student in Paris in the 1980s, and seeing a continent that was cut off at 60 degrees north.
Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki were as far north as the weather maps of Europe used to go. 
Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki were as far north as the weather maps of Europe used to go.
They were maps with large parts of Europe simply left out. 
They were maps with large parts of Europe simply left out.
This was not only the case in France. 
This was not only the case in France.
When I once asked a German scholar what he considered the High North to be, he replied “Schleswig-Holstein”. 
When I once asked a German scholar what he considered the High North to be, he replied “Schleswig-Holstein”.
I am mentioning this as a reminder that Europe is much more than most Europeans, in the past, perceived it to be. 
I am mentioning this as a reminder that Europe is much more than most Europeans, in the past, perceived it to be.
And because many of Europe’s peoples and resources – as well as its most vulnerable ecosystems – are to be found precisely in the parts of our continent above the 60th parallel north. 
And because many of Europe’s peoples and resources – as well as its most vulnerable ecosystems – are to be found precisely in the parts of our continent above the 60th parallel north.
Fortunately, the High North now seems to be back on the map, at least on the political map, due to climate change, ice melting and increased human activity in the region. 
Fortunately, the High North now seems to be back on the map, at least on the political map, due to climate change, ice melting and increased human activity in the region.
What, then, are the emerging perspectives of the High North that Europe needs to take into consideration? 
What, then, are the emerging perspectives of the High North that Europe needs to take into consideration?
The Arctic Ocean links the North American, European and Asian continents together. 
The Arctic Ocean links the North American, European and Asian continents together.
What was once purely the domain of polar heroes and expeditions, such as those of Fridtjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile, is now attracting worldwide interest because the region’s resources – both renewable and non-renewable – have become more accessible. 
What was once purely the domain of polar heroes and expeditions, such as those of Fridtjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile, is now attracting worldwide interest because the region’s resources – both renewable and non-renewable – have become more accessible.
Moreover, the international shipping industry has seen the potential in dramatically reducing the sailing routes between the Far East and the West – via the Northern Sea Route. 
Moreover, the international shipping industry has seen the potential in dramatically reducing the sailing routes between the Far East and the West – via the Northern Sea Route.
These opportunities may seem desirable, but they are caused by something far less so, namely climate change. 
These opportunities may seem desirable, but they are caused by something far less so, namely climate change.
The High North offers front-row seats for studying the effects of climate change, although these effects may be more apparent elsewhere in the world, for instance in the form of desertification in African nations and disruptions of monsoon patterns in Asia. 
The High North offers front-row seats for studying the effects of climate change, although these effects may be more apparent elsewhere in the world, for instance in the form of desertification in African nations and disruptions of monsoon patterns in Asia.
While governments such as Norway’s work to fight climate change, we also need to address its effects, in the Arctic and elsewhere – because these effects are already visible. 
While governments such as Norway’s work to fight climate change, we also need to address its effects, in the Arctic and elsewhere – because these effects are already visible.
As the ice retreats in the Arctic, economic activity in the High North is already increasing in the areas of fisheries, maritime transport and petroleum. 
As the ice retreats in the Arctic, economic activity in the High North is already increasing in the areas of fisheries, maritime transport and petroleum.
In the north we have learned from experience that we need to cooperate across borders in order to secure sustainable management of the rich resources in such a climatically vulnerable region. 
In the north we have learned from experience that we need to cooperate across borders in order to secure sustainable management of the rich resources in such a climatically vulnerable region.
Due to this experience, sustainable development has long been a mantra of Norwegian policy, and to an increasing extent on the world stage, ever since former Norwegian Prime Minister and Chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development, Gro Harlem Brundtland, submitted the report Our Common Future to the United Nations in 1987. 
Due to this experience, sustainable development has long been a mantra of Norwegian policy, and to an increasing extent on the world stage, ever since former Norwegian Prime Minister and Chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development, Gro Harlem Brundtland, submitted the report Our Common Future to the United Nations in 1987.
The key idea in the report, to secure “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, is as valid today as ever. 
The key idea in the report, to secure “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”, is as valid today as ever.
And this vision can also guide us in the further development of the Arctic region as a whole. 
And this vision can also guide us in the further development of the Arctic region as a whole.
Using sustainable development as the compass by which to steer in the High North requires the latest scientific knowledge. 
Using sustainable development as the compass by which to steer in the High North requires the latest scientific knowledge.
This is something that I believe we have readily available, in various reports from the Arctic Council as well as the report Melting snow and ice: A call for action presented by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former US Vice President Al Gore and myself at the COP15 meeting in Copenhagen in 2009. 
This is something that I believe we have readily available, in various reports from the Arctic Council as well as the report Melting snow and ice: A call for action presented by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former US Vice President Al Gore and myself at the COP15 meeting in Copenhagen in 2009.
Now, while Antarctica is a land mass surrounded by an ocean, the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by coastal states, and is therefore regulated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). 
Now, while Antarctica is a land mass surrounded by an ocean, the Arctic is an ocean surrounded by coastal states, and is therefore regulated by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
This provides the region with predictability and stability. 
This provides the region with predictability and stability.
Under UNCLOS, coastal states have special rights and obligations and must take steps to ensure that new activities that become possible as the sea ice retreats do not cause unnecessary environmental damage or represent a security risk. 
Under UNCLOS, coastal states have special rights and obligations and must take steps to ensure that new activities that become possible as the sea ice retreats do not cause unnecessary environmental damage or represent a security risk.
This is important, because when people talk about there being a race for the Arctic, or describe the Arctic as a “new battlefield” for great power rivalry, this is simply not true – not least due to this Convention, which provides us with the framework we need to resolve differences, regardless of whether we are small or great powers. 
This is important, because when people talk about there being a race for the Arctic, or describe the Arctic as a “new battlefield” for great power rivalry, this is simply not true – not least due to this Convention, which provides us with the framework we need to resolve differences, regardless of whether we are small or great powers.
The most recent example of how Arctic states can solve disputes is the agreement between Norway and Russia on maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, which I had the honour to sign together with my colleague Sergei Lavrov in Murmansk on 15 September 2010. 
The most recent example of how Arctic states can solve disputes is the agreement between Norway and Russia on maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, which I had the honour to sign together with my colleague Sergei Lavrov in Murmansk on 15 September 2010.
In the High North we are pragmatic and promote warm relations between neighbours. 
In the High North we are pragmatic and promote warm relations between neighbours.
This approach has led to the establishment of a number of well-functioning regional institutions such as the Arctic Council, the Barents Cooperation and the Northern Dimension. 
This approach has led to the establishment of a number of well-functioning regional institutions such as the Arctic Council, the Barents Cooperation and the Northern Dimension.
As I like to say from time to time, when meeting colleagues from other parts of the world, our regional organisations may be weak on preambular texts, but we are usually strong on practical measures and concrete results. 
As I like to say from time to time, when meeting colleagues from other parts of the world, our regional organisations may be weak on preambular texts, but we are usually strong on practical measures and concrete results.
My message is this: our lessons from the north of Europe show that successful long-term cooperation needs to be based on people-to-people cooperation, cross-cultural exchange and partnerships between municipalities, regional authorities and the business community across borders – and in accordance with international laws and conventions. 
My message is this: our lessons from the north of Europe show that successful long-term cooperation needs to be based on people-to-people cooperation, cross-cultural exchange and partnerships between municipalities, regional authorities and the business community across borders – and in accordance with international laws and conventions.
We have seen a tremendous increase in Russian¬–Norwegian cooperation since the 1990s. 
We have seen a tremendous increase in Russian¬–Norwegian cooperation since the 1990s.
We are dependent on each other in the High North. 
We are dependent on each other in the High North.
This is no zero-sum game. 
This is no zero-sum game.
Rather, what we have is a win-win situation, if we stick to the established mantras of sustainable development, international law and political cooperation. 
Rather, what we have is a win-win situation, if we stick to the established mantras of sustainable development, international law and political cooperation.
For the countries in the region – and for all parts of Europe. 
For the countries in the region – and for all parts of Europe.
(*) More information on the project (and for a shorter version of the Minister’s contribution), see: www.icorn.org and www.passaporta.be 
(*) More information on the project (and for a shorter version of the Minister’s contribution), see: www.icorn.org and www.passaporta.be
Illustration to the acction plan. 
Illustrasjon til handlingsplanen.
Credit: Kord AS 
Foto: Kord AS
Business and Human Rights 
Næringsliv og menneskerettigheter
'As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders', writes Minister Vidar Helgesen in a letter in Financial Times - about today's political situation in Hungary. 
- As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders, skriver statsråd Vidar Helgesen i dette innlegget i Financial Times - om politikken til dagens ungarske regjering.
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl once said that it was in Hungary that the first stone was removed from the Berlin Wall. 
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl once said that it was in Hungary that the first stone was removed from the Berlin Wall.
This month marks 25 years since Hungary opened its borders to the West and set the reunification of Europe in motion. 
This month marks 25 years since Hungary opened its borders to the West and set the reunification of Europe in motion.
Today, Hungary’s Government is turning its back on the West. 
Today, Hungary’s Government is turning its back on the West.
In a recent speech, Prime Minister Victor Orban said he wants to build a 'spiritual Iron Dome' against foreign influence, break with the dogmas and ideologies accepted in Western Europe and instead establish an illiberal state. 
In a recent speech, Prime Minister Victor Orban said he wants to build a 'spiritual Iron Dome' against foreign influence, break with the dogmas and ideologies accepted in Western Europe and instead establish an illiberal state.
Liberal democratic states, he claimed, cannot remain globally competitive. 
Liberal democratic states, he claimed, cannot remain globally competitive.
The very week that the European Union was discussing sanctions against Russia for its violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, Mr Orban held up Russia as a success story. 
The very week that the European Union was discussing sanctions against Russia for its violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, Mr Orban held up Russia as a success story.
Hungary’s journey towards becoming an illiberal state is already well under way. 
Hungary’s journey towards becoming an illiberal state is already well under way.
Since coming to power in 2010, the Hungarian Government has replaced heads of the judiciary and theatre and museum directors, tightened control over the media and changed the country’s election rules. 
Since coming to power in 2010, the Hungarian Government has replaced heads of the judiciary and theatre and museum directors, tightened control over the media and changed the country’s election rules.
This year, the Hungarian Government has launched a crackdown on civil society. 
This year, the Hungarian Government has launched a crackdown on civil society.
In the speech mentioned above, Prime Minister Orban attacked the Norwegian Government for funding Hungarian NGOs, claiming we are financing political activists to further our own interests. 
In the speech mentioned above, Prime Minister Orban attacked the Norwegian Government for funding Hungarian NGOs, claiming we are financing political activists to further our own interests.
Police action has since been taken against the NGO fund supported by Norway. 
Police action has since been taken against the NGO fund supported by Norway.
Similar funds supported by Norway exist in 15 other EU member states and are valued by NGOs and governments alike. 
Similar funds supported by Norway exist in 15 other EU member states and are valued by NGOs and governments alike.
Norway’s support to Hungary is part of the € 1.8 billion contribution made by the EEA EFTA countries to social and economic cohesion in Europe. 
Norway’s support to Hungary is part of the € 1.8 billion contribution made by the EEA EFTA countries to social and economic cohesion in Europe.
Hungary is now violating the terms of the agreement for these funds, most of which go to the Hungarian Government. 
Hungary is now violating the terms of the agreement for these funds, most of which go to the Hungarian Government.
While not a member of the European Union, Norway is closely integrated with the EU and deeply committed to the values that underpin European integration. 
While not a member of the European Union, Norway is closely integrated with the EU and deeply committed to the values that underpin European integration.
These values are now being challenged by the Hungarian Government, a member state and a recipient of massive funding from the EU. 
These values are now being challenged by the Hungarian Government, a member state and a recipient of massive funding from the EU.
Given this situation, I am puzzled and disappointed that a response from the EU institutions has been largely lacking. 
Given this situation, I am puzzled and disappointed that a response from the EU institutions has been largely lacking.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders. 
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU should demonstrate in no uncertain terms that it will not accept the re-establishment of an illiberal state within its borders.
EU: Time to stand up for the liberal society 
EU: Time to stand up for the liberal society
Letter in Financial Times, 28 August 2014 
Innlegg i Financial Times, 28. august 2014
No additional burdens for Norwegian consumers, and simplified registration arrangements for non-established operators 
Ikke ekstra belastning for norske privatpersoner
No new tax 
Ikke ny avgift
The proposal will not result in any changes for suppliers already registered in the Norwegian VAT Registry. 
Forslaget vil heller ikke medføre endringer for leverandørene som i dag er registrert i Merverdiavgiftsregisteret.
Suppliers opting to establish in Norway will have to register and charge VAT according the ordinary provisions in the VAT Act. 
Dersom leverandørene velger å etablere seg i merverdiavgiftsområdet, vil det foreligge registreringsplikt etter de alminnelige bestemmelsene i merverdiavgiftsloven,
The tables below outline the VAT treatment of electronic services prior to and after the proposed amendments (1 July 2011). 
Tabellene nedenfor gir en forenklet og skjematisk oversikt over merverdiavgiftsbehandling ved levering av elektroniske tjenester før og etter lovforslaget.
Electronic communication services are not included in the table. 
Oversikten gjelder ikke behandlingen av elektroniske kommunikasjonstjenester.
Table 1 – Supply of electronic services prior to the proposed amendments 
Tabell 1 – Levering av elektroniske tjenester før lovforslaget
Buyer 
Mottaker
VAT liable in Norway 
Merverdiavgifts-pliktig i Norge
Responsible for charging Norwegian VAT 
Ansvar for beregning og betaling av norsk mva
Domestic supply 
Innenlands omsetning
Business established in Norway 
Næringsdrivende i Norge
Consumer established in Norway 
Privatperson i Norge
Import 
Innførsel
Business established outside Norway 
Næringsdrivende utenfor Norge
Export 
Utførsel
Consumer established outside Norway 
Privatperson utenfor Norge
Table 2 – Supply of electronic services after to the proposed amendments 
Tabell 2 – Levering av elektroniske tjenester etter lovforslaget
Level playing field for suppliers of electronic services 
Endringer i e-momsen
Norwegian Government approves debt cancellation for Liberia 
Regjeringa slettar Liberia si gjeld til Norge
This constitutes 90 per cent of Liberia’s debt to Norway. 
Dette utgjer 90 prosent av gjelda landet har til Noreg.
Liberia is an example for them,” said Mr. Solheim. 
Liberia kan vere eit døme for desse.
Libyan election a milestone 
Valget i Libya en milepæl
“The elections to the Libyan General Nation Congress on 7 July are a milestone. 
Valget på Nasjonalkongressen i Libya 7. juli er en milepæl.
I congratulate the Libyan people on a well-run election,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Jeg gratulerer det libyske folk med et godt gjennomført valg, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
On Saturday Libya held its first nationwide election in decades. 
Libya avholdt lørdag sitt første landsomfattende valg på flere tiår.
“The Libyan Election Commission has done an impressive job. 
- Den libyske valgkommisjonen har gjort en imponerende jobb.
Libya has now taken another important step towards a democratic society,” said Mr Støre. 
Libya har nå tatt et viktig skritt videre mot et demokratisk samfunn, sier Støre.
Norway supports the Carter Center’s international election observation mission to Libya. 
Norge støtter internasjonal valgobservasjon i Libya gjennom Carter-senteret.
Concern over food situation in Libya 
Urolig for matvaresituasjonen i Libya
This is severely affecting the civilian population, and we must stand ready to provide assistance,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Dette rammer sivilbefolkningen hardt og vi må være rede til å hjelpe, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya Panos Moumtzis has referred to the food supply situation in Libya as a “ticking time bomb”. 
FNs humanitære koordinator, Panos Moumtzis, omtaler matvaresituasjonen i Libya som en ”tikkende bombe”.
The situation is not critical, but stocks are not being replaced as they are consumed. 
Foreløpig er ikke situasjonen kritisk, men lagrene som tømmes fylles ikke opp.
“The international community must deal with this situation before it become acute. 
- Det internasjonale samfunn må ta fatt i dette problemet før det blir akutt.
Norway has so far provided NOK 80 million to alleviate the humanitarian situation that has arisen in connection with the events in Libya. 
Norge har så langt gitt NOK 80 millioner til å avhjelpe den humanitære situasjonen i tilknytning til Libya.
Statement at Conference on Libya 
Innlegg på Libya-konferansen
London, 29 March 2011 
London, 29. mars 2011
Military action was and is still needed to protect civilians. 
- Bruk av militær makt var og er nødvendig for å beskytte sivilbefolkningen.
But there can be no military solution to the Libyan crisis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre said in his statement. 
Men militær makt vil ikke kunne skape en varig politisk løsning, sa Støre i sitt innlegg i London 29. mars.
The Minister based his address on the following speaking points 
The Minister based his address on the following speaking points
Norway is engaged in the implementation of all the main chapters of UN Security Council resolutions 1970 and 1973, politically, economically, militarily and through our humanitarian engagement. 
Norway is engaged in the implementation of all the main chapters of UN Security Council resolutions 1970 and 1973, politically, economically, militarily and through our humanitarian engagement.
We are taking part in the international coalition established to fulfil the UN mandate to protect civilians and stop further bloodshed. 
We are taking part in the international coalition established to fulfil the UN mandate to protect civilians and stop further bloodshed.
Military action was and is still needed to protect civilians. 
Military action was and is still needed to protect civilians.