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Some of the most important developments of the 1990s in our region were the birth of new forms of cooperation, such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States in 1992, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in 1993, the Arctic Council in 1996 and the EU Northern Dimension in 1997. 
Some of the most important developments of the 1990s in our region were the birth of new forms of cooperation, such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States in 1992, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in 1993, the Arctic Council in 1996 and the EU Northern Dimension in 1997.
The EU became a more important factor in the region through the membership of Finland and Sweden in 1994, and the EEA agreements with Norway and Iceland. 
The EU became a more important factor in the region through the membership of Finland and Sweden in 1994, and the EEA agreements with Norway and Iceland.
I feel honoured to be in the presence today of some of the architects of these cooperation structures. 
I feel honoured to be in the presence today of some of the architects of these cooperation structures.
Structures that contributed so much to the confidence building and integration processes that we set up in our region together with Russia. 
Structures that contributed so much to the confidence building and integration processes that we set up in our region together with Russia.
All these developments were products of the post-Cold War geopolitical reality. 
All these developments were products of the post-Cold War geopolitical reality.
Products of initiative, opportunity and innovation. 
Products of initiative, opportunity and innovation.
The regional structures helped bring about cooperation and low tension to replace polarisation and strategic competition. 
The regional structures helped bring about cooperation and low tension to replace polarisation and strategic competition.
Significantly, Russia is and continues to be an equal partner in all of them. 
Significantly, Russia is and continues to be an equal partner in all of them.
In our view, these forms of cooperation should continue to play an important role in promoting constructive and practical cooperation between Russia and the Nordic countries. 
In our view, these forms of cooperation should continue to play an important role in promoting constructive and practical cooperation between Russia and the Nordic countries.
This is particularly important in a time when relations between Russia and large parts of the international community are strained. 
This is particularly important in a time when relations between Russia and large parts of the international community are strained.
This is the core of our current challenges: Russia has violated international law and challenged the international legal order. 
This is the core of our current challenges: Russia has violated international law and challenged the international legal order.
The annexation of Crimea and destabilisation in eastern Ukraine, have changed the security landscape in our region. 
The annexation of Crimea and destabilisation in eastern Ukraine, have changed the security landscape in our region.
Tensions and concern have grown. 
Tensions and concern have grown.
There was no choice but to respond. 
There was no choice but to respond.
For the first time on the European continent since WW II, a country – our neighbour – seized a part of a neighbouring country by military means. 
For the first time on the European continent since WW II, a country – our neighbour – seized a part of a neighbouring country by military means.
An absence of response in this situation would imply a tacit acceptance of violations of international law – and that might prevails over right. 
An absence of response in this situation would imply a tacit acceptance of violations of international law – and that might prevails over right.
This would have been unacceptable and utterly dangerous for international relations in the 21 century. 
This would have been unacceptable and utterly dangerous for international relations in the 21 century.
Our response is well known. 
Our response is well known.
We have suspended military cooperation, aligned ourselves with EU’s restrictive measures, and supported various steps taken by NATO. 
We have suspended military cooperation, aligned ourselves with EU’s restrictive measures, and supported various steps taken by NATO.
However, as neighbouring countries, we need to continue important forms of practical cooperation. 
However, as neighbouring countries, we need to continue important forms of practical cooperation.
It is in our interest to ensure continued border cooperation, sound fisheries management and to continue our cooperation on environment, nuclear safety, and search and rescue in the Barents Sea. 
It is in our interest to ensure continued border cooperation, sound fisheries management and to continue our cooperation on environment, nuclear safety, and search and rescue in the Barents Sea.
Less than two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to discuss these and other issues with First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov here in Oslo. 
Less than two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to discuss these and other issues with First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov here in Oslo.
This was part of the ongoing dialogue we maintain with Russia at various levels. 
This was part of the ongoing dialogue we maintain with Russia at various levels.
Norway also wishes to maintain people-to-people contact and regional cooperation. 
Norway also wishes to maintain people-to-people contact and regional cooperation.
This has helped to forge valuable and longstanding ties across our common border in the north. 
This has helped to forge valuable and longstanding ties across our common border in the north.
We will continue to engage Russia in constructive cooperation in the Arctic Council, the Barents cooperation, the Baltic Sea cooperation and in other regional forums. 
We will continue to engage Russia in constructive cooperation in the Arctic Council, the Barents cooperation, the Baltic Sea cooperation and in other regional forums.
Consequently, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to put its activities in Northwest Russia on hold. 
Consequently, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to put its activities in Northwest Russia on hold.
This is most unfortunate and regrettable. 
This is most unfortunate and regrettable.
The Nordic Council of Ministers has maintained a presence in Russia spanning 20 years. 
The Nordic Council of Ministers has maintained a presence in Russia spanning 20 years.
Its offices have made significant contributions to establishing contacts between authorities, organisations and companies in the Nordic countries and Northwest Russia. 
Its offices have made significant contributions to establishing contacts between authorities, organisations and companies in the Nordic countries and Northwest Russia.
They have been important points of contact and support for Russian civil society, not least in the spheres of culture and education. 
They have been important points of contact and support for Russian civil society, not least in the spheres of culture and education.
The suspension of the offices’ activities is therefore a loss for all parties. 
The suspension of the offices’ activities is therefore a loss for all parties.
The Nordic countries are meeting the present situation through solidarity and enhanced cooperation. 
The Nordic countries are meeting the present situation through solidarity and enhanced cooperation.
Our cooperation rests on shared values and a determination to address common challenges together. 
Our cooperation rests on shared values and a determination to address common challenges together.
Although our affiliations differ, we cooperate closely within the frameworks of the EU and NATO. 
Although our affiliations differ, we cooperate closely within the frameworks of the EU and NATO.
The increased security policy significance of the Baltic Sea region makes Nordic and Nordic-Baltic cooperation even more relevant. 
The increased security policy significance of the Baltic Sea region makes Nordic and Nordic-Baltic cooperation even more relevant.
NATOs partnerships with Finland and Sweden are extensive and have the potential for further development. 
NATOs partnerships with Finland and Sweden are extensive and have the potential for further development.
At the same time, Norway welcomes the increased importance of the EU in security and defence matters. 
At the same time, Norway welcomes the increased importance of the EU in security and defence matters.
Increased EU-NATO cooperation is essential. 
Increased EU-NATO cooperation is essential.
Our Russia policy follows a dual track: On the one side defending our values and principles - loud and clear, if need be. 
Our Russia policy follows a dual track: On the one side defending our values and principles - loud and clear, if need be.
And on the other side seeking pragmatic and practical cooperation of mutual interest. 
And on the other side seeking pragmatic and practical cooperation of mutual interest.
We seek to be clear and consistent in our message, predictable and firm in our approach. 
We seek to be clear and consistent in our message, predictable and firm in our approach.
We will continue to pursue this policy. 
We will continue to pursue this policy.
But we need to be clear on why cooperation and contact with Russia today is more difficult than a couple a years ago. 
But we need to be clear on why cooperation and contact with Russia today is more difficult than a couple a years ago.
The answer is Russia’s actions in Ukraine and worsening conditions for democracy, human rights and the rule of law. 
The answer is Russia’s actions in Ukraine and worsening conditions for democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
We will, however, continue practical cooperation where we have common interest. 
We will, however, continue practical cooperation where we have common interest.
A deep political cooperation will require a return to common values and the path of international law. 
A deep political cooperation will require a return to common values and the path of international law.
Our common vision should be that the relations to Russia one day should be as close and good as between the Nordic countries. 
Our common vision should be that the relations to Russia one day should be as close and good as between the Nordic countries.
It is a long way to go and a large gap to fill. 
It is a long way to go and a large gap to fill.
But we should all move in the right direction. 
But we should all move in the right direction.
By engaging in cooperation, promoting people-to-people contact, supporting civil societies and respecting human rights, we contribute to trust, peace and security in our part of the world. 
By engaging in cooperation, promoting people-to-people contact, supporting civil societies and respecting human rights, we contribute to trust, peace and security in our part of the world.
I sincerely hope that this conference will bring us closer to our goal and I wish you a stimulating conference. 
I sincerely hope that this conference will bring us closer to our goal and I wish you a stimulating conference.
Russia and the Nordic Countries – Relations and Cooperations 
Russia and the Nordic Countries – Relations and Cooperations
Oslo, Lysebu, 26 October 2015 
Oslo, Lysebu, 26. oktober 2015
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's opening address at a conference 26 October 2015 on Russia and the Nordic Countries. 
Statssekretær Tore Hattrems åpningstale ved en konferanse 26. oktober 2015 om Russland og de nordiske landene.
Russia confirms “freeze” 
Russland bekrefter ”frys”
Translation of the Russian statement: 
Les bekreftelsen her.
Russia takes over the chairmanship of the health collaboration under the Northern Dimension 
Russland overtar ledelsen av helsesamarbeidet under Den nordlige dimensjon
November 25 Norway hosted the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being’s Annual Conference. 
Norge er 25. november vertskap for årskonferansen til Den nordlige dimensjons partnerskap for helse og livskvalitet.
At the conference, Russia formally took over the chairmanship of the Partnership from Norway. 
På møtet vil Russland formelt overta formannskapet i Partnerskapet etter Norge.
In connection with the conference, the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen and the Russian Deputy Minister for Health and Social Development, Dr. Veronika Skvortsova held bilateral talks November 24. 
I forbindelse med konferansen hadde helse- og omsorgsminister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen og Russlands visehelseminister med ansvar for helse, Veronika Skvortsova, bilaterale samtaler 24. november.
Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen and the Russian Deputy Minister for Health and Social Development, Dr. Veronika Skvortsova. 
Helse- og omsorgsminister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen sammen med Russlands visehelseminister Veronika Skvortsova.
Download photo from Flickr. 
Last ned bildet fra Flickr.
The next two years, Russia will chair the Partnership with Finland as the co-chair. 
De neste to årene vil Russland overta som formann for Partnerskapet med Finland som viseformann.
”Norway and Russia are continuously developing a closer cooperation in important fields. 
– Norge og Russland utvikler stadig tettere samarbeid på viktige områder.
“This year’s catch quota for cod is historically large - 1 million tons. 
– Årets fangstkvote for torsk er historisk høy - 1 million tonn.
Fisheries are of major importance to the economy of both countries, in particular as a business for the population up north. 
Fisket har stor betydning for begge lands økonomier og spesielt som levevei for befolkningen i nord.
The maritime delimitation treaty secures that the good fisheries collaboration between our countries may continue, and also offers new possibilities for economic activities. 
Delelinjeavtalen sikrer fortsatt godt fiskerisamarbeid mellom våre land, i tillegg til at den gir nye muligheter for økonomisk virksomhet.
The activity we have seen so far indicate what we may expect in the future”, Stoltenberg said after the meeting. 
Aktiviteten vi har sett så langt gir en indikasjon på hva vi kan se i fremtiden, sa Stoltenberg etter møtet.
Medvedev and Stoltenberg also discussed the Barents Anniversary in Kirkenes 3-4 June. 
Medvedjev og Stoltenberg diskuterte også Barents-jubileet i Kirkenes 3.-4. juni.
“We talked about the Barents Anniversary in Kirkenes in June. 
– Vi snakket om Barents-jubileet i Kirkenes i juni.
There participant states will mark the 20th anniversary of the Barents Region Cooperation and sign a new Kirkenes Declaration. 
Der skal deltakerlandene markere 20 års-jubileet for Barents-samarbeidet og undertegne en ny Kirkeneserklæring.
The 1993 Declaration has contributed to increased confidence and cooperation between participant states and their regions up north. 
Erklæringen fra 1993 har bidratt til økt samarbeid og tillit mellom statene og regionene i nord.
The new declaration will take this further, with a particular emphasis on promoting business cooperation”, Stoltenberg said. 
Den nye erklæringen skal videreføre dette, med spesiell vekt på å fremme næringssamarbeid, sa statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
In the meeting with Medvedev Stoltenberg also brought up restrictions towards the civil society in Russia. 
Stoltenberg tok i møtet også opp tilstramninger overfor det sivile samfunn i Russland.
We see that such legal changes have already had their impact on the cooperation between Norwegian and Russian voluntary organisations”, said Stoltenberg. 
Vi ser at lovendringene allerede har fått innvirkning på samarbeid mellom norske og russiske frivillige organisasjoner, sa Stoltenberg.
“I also discussed the serious situation in the Korean Peninsula with Medvedev. 
– Jeg har diskutert den alvorlige situasjonen på den koreanske halvøy med Medvedjev.
We are both concerned for the situation and the possible consequences for regional stability and security in East Asia. 
Vi er bekymret for situasjonen og hvilke konsekvenser den kan få for regional stabilitet og sikkerhet i Øst-Asia.
Russia has played an important role as participant in the Six-Party Talks on North Korea. 
Russland har spilt en viktig rolle som deltaker i sekspartsforhandlingene.
North Korea has the main responsibility to lower the conflict level and return to the negotiation table”, said Stoltenberg. 
Nord-Korea har hovedansvaret for å dempe konfliktnivået og komme tilbake til forhandlingsbordet, sa Stoltenberg.
Today’s meeting between Medvedev and Stoltenberg took place after the Environmental Protection Conference in St. Petersburg. 
Møtet mellom Medvedjev og Stoltenberg fant sted i etterkant av miljøkonferansen Environmental Protection i St.
Russia presently holds the presidency of the Baltic Sea Council. 
Petersburg.
“The Baltic Sea is still ecologically out of balance, due long-term destructive emissions from agriculture, industry and households. 
– Østersjøen er fortsatt i økologisk ubalanse på grunn av skadelige utslipp over lang tid fra landbruk, industri og husholdninger.
I am happy to see that the Baltic Sea Council countries are increasingly becoming aware that the future development in the region should be based on environmentally sustainable efforts. 
Jeg er glad for at landene i Østersjørådet i økende grad ser at fremtidig utvikling i regionen må baseres på bærekraftige miljøtiltak.
Norway is actively contributing to reduce emissions”, said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. 
Norge arbeider aktivt på flere områder for å bidra til å redusere utslippene, sier Stoltenberg.
Photos on Flickr 
Se bilder fra besøket på Flickr
Ranks and insignia (pdf, 806 kb.) 
Grader og distinksjoner (pdf, 215 kb.)
Photo: Norway MFA/Espen Røst. 
Foto: Utenriksdepartementet/Espen Røst.
Live streaming of the opening speeches 
Nett-TV fra åpningstalene ved utdanningskonferansen
Foreign Minister Støre comments on Russian elections 
Støre om valget i Russland
President Putin’s United Russia party appears to have won over 63 per cent of the vote in the Russian Duma elections held on 2 December. 
Dumavalget i Russland 2. desember viser så langt at president Putins parti Forente Russland har fått over 63 prosent av stemmene.
This is enough to secure United Russia two-thirds of the seats in the Duma, and thereby a constitutional majority. 
Dette er tilstrekkelig for å gi Forente Russland 2/3 av mandatene i Dumaen og et såkalt konstitusjonelt flertall.
“Nevertheless, the election result reflects broad support for President Putin and his Government’s policies. 
- Samtidig er valgresultatet et uttrykk for bred støtte til Putin og hans regjerings politikk.
I expect that the declaration of confidence that President Putin and United Russia have now been given will provide a basis for stability and constructive relations with other countries,” said Mr Støre. 
Jeg regner med at tillitserklæringen president Putin og Forente Russland nå har fått, vil gi grunnlag for stabilitet og et konstruktivt forhold til omverdenen, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Støre was in Moscow as recently as 21 November, when he met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. 
Utenriksminister Støre var i Moskva senest den 21. november og møtte den russiske utenriksministeren Sergej Lavrov.
“Norway is looking forward to continued close and wide-ranging cooperation with Russia in the years ahead,” said Mr Støre. 
- Fra norsk side ser vi frem til et fortsatt nært og bredt samarbeid med Russland i tiden fremover, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Today Russia became the World Trade Organization’s 156th member. 
Russland ble i dag Verdens handelsorganisasjons 156. medlem.
The protocol of accession was signed in Geneva on 16 December 2011 after nearly 18 years of negotiations. 
Tiltredelsesprotokollen til Russland ble signert i Genève 16. desember 2011 etter nesten 18 års forhandlinger.
“The fact that our countries are now bound by the same global trade rules means greater predictability for Norwegian companies. 
- At våre to land er bundet av det samme globale handelspolitiske regelverket gir større forutsigbarhet for norske bedrifter.
We look forward to constructive cooperation in the WTO,” said Mr Støre. 
Vi ser frem til et konstruktivt samarbeid i WTO, sier utenriksministeren.
Russia is Norway’s largest single export market for fish and Norway’s 19th largest export market in general, totalling NOK 7.7 billion in 2011. 
Russland er Norges største enkeltmarked for fisk og Norges 19. største eksportmarked totalt, med en total eksport på 7,7 milliarder kroner i 2011.
The export of machinery and transport equipment is growing rapidly. 
Eksporten av maskiner og transportutstyr er i kraftig vekst.
In 2011, Norway imported goods amounting to NOK 10.5 billion from Russia, mainly oil and aluminium. 
Norge importerte i 2011 for 10,5 milliarder fra Russland, i første rekke olje og aluminium.
Russia is Norway’s 14th most important import country. 
Russland er Norges 14. største importland.
Norway will study the measures closely. 
Norge vil studere tiltakene nøye.
‘The EU’s new restrictive measures against Russia reflect the gravity of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine. 
- EUs nye restriktive tiltak overfor Russland viser alvoret i den stadig forverrede situasjonen i Ukraina.
The EU’s new package of measures entails restrictions on certain forms of cooperation and economic exchanges with Russia in several new areas. 
EUs nye tiltak innebærer restriksjoner på visse former for samarbeid og økonomisk samkvem med Russland på flere nye områder.
‘Ever since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in March, the Government has made it clear that Norway needs to stand together with its allies and partners in responding to Russia’s unlawful actions in Ukraine. 
- Helt siden Russlands ulovlige anneksjon av Krimhalvøya i mars har regjeringen vært klar på at Norge må stå sammen med sine allierte og partnere i reaksjonene på landets folkerettsstridige opptreden i Ukraina.
The development of the conflict in Ukraine is deeply worrying, not least because of the active support Russia has given to pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine. 
Utviklingen av konflikten i Ukraina er svært bekymringsfull, ikke minst på grunn av Russlands aktive støtte til prorussiske opprørere.
There is little doubt that the rebels have received advanced weapons and equipment from Russia. 
Det er nå liten tvil om at opprørerne har fått både avanserte våpen og materiell fra Russland.
This has served to escalate the conflict and must cease immediately,’ Mr Brende said. 
Dette bidrar til å eskalere konflikten, og må opphøre øyeblikkelig, sier utenriksministeren.
Despite strong appeals from the international community, Russia has shown no willingness to seek to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. 
Til tross for sterke henstillinger, har ikke Russland vist noen vilje til å bidra til å dempe konflikten i Ukraina.
‘In a situation like this, we have no choice but to respond. 
- I en slik situasjon er vi nødt til å reagere.
The EU has now done so in a forceful manner,’ Mr Brende said. 
Det er det EU nå har gjort på en kraftfull måte, sier Brende.
Norway welcomes Russia’s extension of moratorium on executions 
Norge ønsker velkommen russisk moratorium mot dødsstraff
Russia’s Constitutional Court decided on 19 November to extend the moratorium on executions indefinitely. 
Russlands grunnlovsdomstol besluttet den 19. november å forlenge moratoriet mot dødsstraff på ubestemt tid.
“I am pleased to note that Russia’s Constitutional Court decided on 19 November to extend the moratorium on executions indefinitely. 
- Jeg registrerer med glede at Russlands grunnlovsdomstol den 19. november besluttet å forlenge moratoriet mot dødsstraff på ubestemt tid.
Norway is working to promote the universal abolition of the death penalty. 
Norge arbeider for universell avskaffelse av dødsstraff.
Russian-French mathematician receives the Abel Prize 
Abelprisen til russisk-fransk matematiker
- With its deep and unusually original ideas Gromov has had great influence on modern mathematics. 
– Med sine dype og usedvanlig originale ideer har Gromov hatt stor påvirkning på moderne matematikk.