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Nevertheless, an art exhibition constitutes a privileged arena for dialogue – one where even painful or sensitive subjects may be broached. 
Nevertheless, an art exhibition constitutes a privileged arena for dialogue – one where even painful or sensitive subjects may be broached.
For a significant work of art can challenge our mind-set and provide fresh insight. 
For a significant work of art can challenge our mind-set and provide fresh insight.
This is the enriching gift that Marian Heyerdahl has brought us in creating her Terracotta Woman project. 
This is the enriching gift that Marian Heyerdahl has brought us in creating her Terracotta Woman project.
Marian Heyerdahl’s work is a homage to the great cultural tradition and heritage of China. 
Marian Heyerdahl’s work is a homage to the great cultural tradition and heritage of China.
We in Norway are pleased that she has met with such a positive response from the Chinese artistic community, the public and the media. 
We in Norway are pleased that she has met with such a positive response from the Chinese artistic community, the public and the media.
I am certain that the exhibition’s European tour will be equally successful. 
I am certain that the exhibition’s European tour will be equally successful.
Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo, May 2008 
Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo, May 2008
International cultural engagement 
Internasjonal kulturinnsats
The Azerbaijani pro-democracy activist Rasul Jafarov was on Thursday sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment. 
Den aserbajdsjanske demokratiaktivisten Rasul Jafarov ble torsdag dømt til 6 1/2 års fengsel.
Mr Jafarov became internationally known through his 'Sing for Democracy' campaign, which he launched in connection with the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku in 2012. 
Jafarov ble internasjonalt kjent gjennom sitt initiativ "Sing for Democracy" i forbindelse med finalen i Eurovision Song Contest i Baku i 2012.
He was planning a similar initiative in the lead-up to the major sporting event European Games, to be held in Baku this summer. 
Han planla et lignende initiativ forut for sommerens store idrettsarrangement "European Games" i Baku.
Rasul Jafarov is one of the most courageous and outspoken young pro-democracy activists in Azerbaijan. 
- Jafarov er en modig stemme blant Aserbajdsjans unge demokratiforkjempere.
Azerbaijan must fulfil its obligations to respect fundamental human rights,’ said Mr Pedersen. 
Aserbajdsjan må leve opp til sine forpliktelser til å respektere grunnleggende rettigheter, sier Pedersen.
Norway concerned over sentencing of Azerbaijani human rights lawyer 
Norge bekymret over dom mot aserbajdsjansk menneskerettighetsadvokat
Norway concerned over jailing of Azerbaijani pro-democracy activist 
Norge bekymret over fengsling av aserbajdsjansk demokratiaktivist
‘The jailing of Rasul Jafarov adds to our concern over the situation for democracy and human rights in Azerbaijan,’ said State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bård Glad Pedersen. 
- Fengslingen av Rasul Jafarov forsterker ytterligere vår uro over situasjonen for demokrati og menneskerettigheter i Aserbajdsjan, sier statssekretær Bård Glad Pedersen.
Norway concerned about arrests in Iran 
Norge bekymret for arrestasjoner i Iran
“Norway is very concerned about the arrests of documentary filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi and photographer Maryam Majd,” said State Secretary Erik Lahnstein. 
- Norge er sterkt bekymret for arrestasjonene av dokumentarfilmskaperen Mahnaz Mohammadi og fotografen Maryam Majd, sier statssekretær Erik Lahnstein.
Ms Mohammadi and Ms Majd are not only internationally recognised artists, but are also prominent women’s rights activists in Iran. 
Mohammadi og Majd er ikke bare internasjonalt anerkjente kunstnere, men også sentrale i arbeidet for å fremme kvinners rettigheter i Iran.
“We urge the Iranian authorities to release Ms Mohammadi and Ms Majd immediately, and to respect the right to freedom of expression in accordance with Iran’s international obligations,” said State Secretary Erik Lahnstein. 
- Vi oppfordrer iranske myndigheter til umiddelbart å løslate Mohammadi og Majd, og til å respektere ytringsfriheten i tråd med sine internasjonale forpliktelser, sier statssekretær Lahnstein.
The arrests of the two women are the two most recent examples of the increasing pressure that is being put on Iranian journalists and filmmakers. 
Arrestasjonene av kvinnene er de to seneste eksemplene på økende press mot iranske journalister og filmskapere.
The internationally recognised film directors Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof are also being prosecuted due to their artistic work. 
De internasjonalt anerkjente regissørene Jafar Panahi og Mohammed Rasoulof er også rettsforfulgte på grunn av sitt kunstneriske arbeid.
‘It is a pleasure for Norway to return a sculpture to the authorities in Myanmar. 
– Det er en glede for Norge å levere en skulptur tilbake til myndighetene i Myanmar.
We hope this will set an example for others to follow,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 
Med dette ønsker vi å være et eksempel til etterfølgelse, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Brende is today in the capital of Myanmar, Nay Pyi Taw. 
Utenriksministeren er i dag i Myanmars hovedstad Nay Pyi Taw.
At a formal ceremony with the Myanmar authorities, he will return a Buddha sculpture that was illicitly imported to Norway in 2011 via Thailand. 
Under en høytidelig seremoni med myndighetene skal han overlevere en Buddha-skulptur, som ble ulovlig innført via Thailand til Norge i 2011.
‘Norway wants to help ensure that stolen cultural artefacts are brought back to their countries of origin, in line with international agreements. 
- Norge ønsker å bidra til at stjålne kulturgjenstander blir bragt tilbake til opprinnelseslandet i tråd med internasjonale avtaler.
I am pleased that this beautiful sculpture is now finally back in Myanmar. 
Jeg er glad for at denne vakre skulpturen nå endelig er tilbake.
At the same time, I am concerned to see that the illicit trade in cultural objects is growing, that it is taking new forms, and that it often involves international criminal networks. 
Samtidig er jeg bekymret over at ulovlig handel med kulturgjenstander øker, stadig finner nye former og ofte skjer gjennom internasjonale kriminelle nettverk.
Profits from the illicit trade are also used to finance terrorist activities,’ said Mr Brende. 
Gevinsten fra ulovlig handel brukes også til å finansiere terrorvirksomhet, sier utenriksministeren.
The sculpture, which is between 150 and 200 years old and made of alabaster and decorated with varnish, gold and glass, was discovered by an observant customs officer in Drammen in 2011. 
Den mellom 150-200 år gamle skulpturen, laget av alabast, lakk, gull og glass, ble oppdaget av en oppmerksom tollbetjent i Drammen i 2011.
Since then, there has been an extensive process to trace its origins and finally return it to its country of origin. 
Siden har det vært en omfattende prosess for å få den sporet og til slutt ført tilbake til sitt opprinnelsesland.
‘We urge all countries to strengthen their efforts to protect and return cultural objects that have gone astray. 
- Vi oppfordrer alle land til å styrke innsatsen for å verne om og levere tilbake kulturgjenstander på avveie.
Countries in every part of the world experience art and cultural property crime. 
Land i alle deler av verden er utsatt for kunst- og kulturkriminalitet.
However, countries affected by wars, crises or natural disasters are particularly vulnerable to looting and this kind of crime, as has been seen in Iraq and Syria. 
Spesielt land rammet av krig, kriser eller naturkatastrofer er særlig sårbare for plyndring og kriminalitet, som Irak og Syria.
The UN has adopted a number of conventions to prevent and combat illicit trafficking in cultural property. 
FN har vedtatt en rekke konvensjoner for å forebygge og bekjempe ulovlig handel med kulturgjenstander.
Norway supports the work of Unesco and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in this area. 
Norge støtter arbeidet til Unesco og FNs kontor for narkotika og organisert kriminalitet (UNODC).
For more information, see the website of the Ministry of Culture. 
For mer informasjon, se Kulturdepartementets nettsider.
Pressekontakt: Astrid Sehl, astrid.sehl@mfa.no, mob 922 84 752 (med på reisen) 
Pressekontakt: Astrid Sehl, astrid.sehl@mfa.no, mob 922 84 752 (med på reisen)
Speech at the event of handing over of the Buddha statue in Myanmar 
Tale ved overlevering av Buddha-skulptur i Myanmar
The illicit trade in cultural artefacts is a global problem and helps to finance international crime. 
Ulovlig handel med kulturskatter er et globalt problem og bidrar til å finansiere internasjonal kriminalitet.
Norway to disburse withheld funds to Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund 
Norge utbetaler tilbakeholdte midler i Afghanistan
“I am pleased to see that the Afghan authorities have fulfilled several of the requirements set by the donor countries for resuming the payment of funds to the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF),” said State Secretary Espen Barth Eide. 
– Det er positivt at afghanske myndigheter har oppfylt flere av kravene giverlandene har satt for å gjenoppta utbetaling av midler til Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund, ARTF, sier statssekretær Espen Barth Eide.
This means that important projects in the areas of education, good governance and rural development will receive funding. 
Det gjør at viktige prosjekter innen utdanning, godt styresett og utvikling på landsbygda får finansiering.
However, we must continue to maintain the pressure in order to reduce the risk of corruption,” said State Secretary Espen Barth Eide. 
Vi må imidlertid fortsette å holde trykket oppe for å redusere risikoen for korrupsjon, sier statssekretær Espen Barth Eide.
Norway will disburse up to NOK 280 million to the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund in 2011. 
Norge vil utbetale inntil 280 millioner kroner til ARTF i 2011.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has presented the donor countries’ requirements, in connection with its negotiations on a new agreement with Afghanistan. 
Givernes krav til Afghanistan har blitt frontet av IMF i forbindelse med fondets forhandlinger om en ny avtale med Afghanistan.
“The fact that the donors have taken a concerted stand has been crucial for getting the Afghan authorities to take the necessary action in the Kabul Bank case. 
- Givernes felles opptreden har vært avgjørende for å få afghanske myndigheter til å ta de nødvendige grep i Kabul Bank-saken.
The IMF and the donors have noted that there has been significant progress in the cleanup efforts. 
IMF og giverne har registrert en betydelig fremgang i opprydningsarbeidet.
The audit of the second bank under scrutiny has been almost completed, without finding any circumstances that give grounds for suspicion of embezzlement. 
Revisjonen av den andre impliserte banken, Azizi Bank, er på det nærmeste gjennomført uten at det er fremkommet forhold som gir grunnlag for mistanke om underslag.
Furthermore, the Afghan parliament has decided to recapitalise Kabul Bank. 
Videre har det afghanske parlamentet fattet vedtak om rekapitalisering av Kabul Bank.
There has also been progress on the issue of recovering funds and prosecuting those involved in the scandal. 
Det har også vært fremgang i spørsmålet om tilbakeføring av midler og i straffeforfølgningen av involverte personer.
The IMF Executive Board is expected to consider a new agreement with Afghanistan in the middle of November. 
Det forventes at styret i IMF vil behandle en ny avtale med Afghanistan i midten av november.
Norway welcomes UN Security Council agreement on Syria 
Gledelig enighet i FNs sikkerhetsråd om Syria
Norway is considering how we can contribute to this work. 
Norge vurderer nå hvordan vi konkret kan bidra til dette arbeidet.
For some time now Norway has been calling for a robust, binding resolution in the Security Council on the conflict in Syria. 
Norge har lenge etterlyst en robust og bindende resolusjon i FNs sikkerhetsråd om Syria-konflikten.
The civil war in Syria can only be solved by political means, not military action,” said Mr Eide. 
Borgerkrigen i Syria kan bare løses politisk, og ikke militært, sier Eide.
Norwegian Prime Minister congratulates the OPCW on the Nobel Peace Prize 
Gratulerer OPCW med Nobels fredspris
Peace for Israel requires a strong Palestinian Authority 
Peace for Israel requires a strong Palestinian Authority
Article in The Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2009 
Kronikk i The Christian Science Monitor, 17. juni 2009
If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too, the Foreign Minister writes in an article in The Christian Science Monitor. 
If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too, skriver utenriksministeren i en kronikk i den amerikanske avisen The Christian Science Monitor.
If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too. 
If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too.
In Cairo, President Obama made an eloquent plea for peace in the Middle East, with a two-state solution at its heart. 
In Cairo, President Obama made an eloquent plea for peace in the Middle East, with a two-state solution at its heart.
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded last week with endorsement of a two-state solution in his speech. 
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded last week with endorsement of a two-state solution in his speech.
President Obama has urged Palestinians to focus on what they can build, "The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern." he said in his speech in Cairo. 
President Obama has urged Palestinians to focus on what they can build, "The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern." he said in his speech in Cairo.
The US president is right. 
The US president is right.
But how is such development to occur? 
But how is such development to occur?
That is the question the international donor group known as the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) aimed to answer at a recent high-level meeting in Oslo. 
That is the question the international donor group known as the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) aimed to answer at a recent high-level meeting in Oslo.
We assessed Palestine's dire economic situation, called on donors to live up to their pledges, and demanded that Israel lift restrictions that are crippling the Palestinian economy and the Palestinian Authority's process of reform. 
We assessed Palestine's dire economic situation, called on donors to live up to their pledges, and demanded that Israel lift restrictions that are crippling the Palestinian economy and the Palestinian Authority's process of reform.
We know now, as we knew in 1993 when the Oslo Accords were signed, that a strong, viable Palestinian Authority (PA) is the foundation upon which a future Palestinian state will stand. 
We know now, as we knew in 1993 when the Oslo Accords were signed, that a strong, viable Palestinian Authority (PA) is the foundation upon which a future Palestinian state will stand.
Palestinians are a hardworking people, and once there is an independent Palestinian state that can regulate commerce, have access to markets, and enable investment and job creation, they will gladly do without foreign aid. 
Palestinians are a hardworking people, and once there is an independent Palestinian state that can regulate commerce, have access to markets, and enable investment and job creation, they will gladly do without foreign aid.
But today, still under occupation, the PA is dependent on outside donors – and the PA is crumbling before our eyes. 
But today, still under occupation, the PA is dependent on outside donors – and the PA is crumbling before our eyes.
With a projected budget deficit approaching $400 million over the next few months, the PA is struggling to pay public salaries and cover utility bills. 
With a projected budget deficit approaching $400 million over the next few months, the PA is struggling to pay public salaries and cover utility bills.
And while it may be too soon to speak of donor fatigue, there is tangible donor frustration as the governance institutions we've worked so hard to build up are literally torn down in military operations in Gaza and the West Bank since 2000. 
And while it may be too soon to speak of donor fatigue, there is tangible donor frustration as the governance institutions we've worked so hard to build up are literally torn down in military operations in Gaza and the West Bank since 2000.
Make no mistake: If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too. 
Make no mistake: If the building blocks of the Palestinian state-in-waiting are allowed to fall apart, the prospects for peace will collapse, too.
After all, the international donor community's unwavering support to the Palestinians is political, not only humanitarian. 
After all, the international donor community's unwavering support to the Palestinians is political, not only humanitarian.
Our goal is a free and sovereign Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. 
Our goal is a free and sovereign Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security.
The billions of assistance dollars provided over the years since the Oslo Accords were intended to fortify the Palestinian economy and bolster a Palestinian state, not to keep the Palestinian territory's governing institutions on life support, even as conditions for the Palestinian people grow more desperate by the day. 
The billions of assistance dollars provided over the years since the Oslo Accords were intended to fortify the Palestinian economy and bolster a Palestinian state, not to keep the Palestinian territory's governing institutions on life support, even as conditions for the Palestinian people grow more desperate by the day.
What must be done to save the PA, and who must be held accountable? 
What must be done to save the PA, and who must be held accountable?
We need a new approach from every stakeholder in the peace process to rejuvenate commitment to a two-state solution and reverse the downward spiral. 
We need a new approach from every stakeholder in the peace process to rejuvenate commitment to a two-state solution and reverse the downward spiral.
From Israel, we need good faith. 
From Israel, we need good faith.
That means living up to the road map obligations, including a total freeze on settlement construction – provocative outposts on occupied land – and, just as essential, a readiness to engage in negotiations on a two-state solution. 
That means living up to the road map obligations, including a total freeze on settlement construction – provocative outposts on occupied land – and, just as essential, a readiness to engage in negotiations on a two-state solution.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech was a beginning which now needs concrete follow up through action on the ground. 
Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech was a beginning which now needs concrete follow up through action on the ground.
The scene is set for new negotiations, but urgent progress on the ground is needed in order to give much needed credibility to new negotiations. 
The scene is set for new negotiations, but urgent progress on the ground is needed in order to give much needed credibility to new negotiations.
The current lack of trust and confidence among Israelis and Palestinians alike is critical due to numerous setbacks and broken promises in the past. 
The current lack of trust and confidence among Israelis and Palestinians alike is critical due to numerous setbacks and broken promises in the past.
Israel must also abide by its pledge to lift the blockade on Gaza – a regime that bars staple foods like baby formula and tea, and that bans the import of construction materials needed to repair the tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed in the aerial bombardment earlier this year. 
Israel must also abide by its pledge to lift the blockade on Gaza – a regime that bars staple foods like baby formula and tea, and that bans the import of construction materials needed to repair the tens of thousands of homes damaged or destroyed in the aerial bombardment earlier this year.
As long as the current conditions persist, there can be no economic development, let alone security and peace. 
As long as the current conditions persist, there can be no economic development, let alone security and peace.
The only local growth-industries will be tunnel trafficking and extremism. 
The only local growth-industries will be tunnel trafficking and extremism.
From the Palestinians, we need unity of purpose and enhancement of security throughout occupied territories. 
From the Palestinians, we need unity of purpose and enhancement of security throughout occupied territories.
The competing Palestinian factions must bridge the river of mistrust between them. 
The competing Palestinian factions must bridge the river of mistrust between them.
Only a unified Palestinian national movement, ready to respect international norms, can credibly negotiate and implement a final-status agreement with Israel. 
Only a unified Palestinian national movement, ready to respect international norms, can credibly negotiate and implement a final-status agreement with Israel.
From the international community, we need resolve – and we need pressure. 
From the international community, we need resolve – and we need pressure.
Western and Arab donors alike must urgently honor their past financial commitments. 
Western and Arab donors alike must urgently honor their past financial commitments.
So far this year, international donors have cut their contributions to the PA by as much as half compared with 2008. 
So far this year, international donors have cut their contributions to the PA by as much as half compared with 2008.
While we all agree on the imperative of Palestinian reconciliation, we must not hold our assistance pledges hostage in the meantime – for there will be nothing left to reconcile if the PA falls apart. 
While we all agree on the imperative of Palestinian reconciliation, we must not hold our assistance pledges hostage in the meantime – for there will be nothing left to reconcile if the PA falls apart.
The AHLC is the only body left that can facilitate the required cooperation among these stakeholders. 
The AHLC is the only body left that can facilitate the required cooperation among these stakeholders.
For despite its name, the AHLC is anything but ad hoc: It is the last standing pillar of the Oslo peacemaking architecture that has enabled dialogue among the Israelis, Palestinians, and their international partners through all the ups and downs of the past 16 years. 
For despite its name, the AHLC is anything but ad hoc: It is the last standing pillar of the Oslo peacemaking architecture that has enabled dialogue among the Israelis, Palestinians, and their international partners through all the ups and downs of the past 16 years.
Our goal remains unchanged: a Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel, both peoples secure and at peace. 
Our goal remains unchanged: a Palestinian state, living side by side with Israel, both peoples secure and at peace.
But the largest obstacle is unchanged as well: a crippling lack of trust. 
But the largest obstacle is unchanged as well: a crippling lack of trust.
And time is running out. 
And time is running out.
If the PA dies, there will be no second chance. 
If the PA dies, there will be no second chance.
Let the clarion call go forth from Oslo: Support the PA now, or risk all prospects for peace. 
Let the clarion call go forth from Oslo: Support the PA now, or risk all prospects for peace.
Article in Disarmament Times, 30 September 2010 
Artikkel i Disarmament Times, 30. september 2010