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The two countries have been involved in a conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region in Azerbaijan since 1988. 
De to landene har siden 1988 vært i konflikt om regionen Nagorno-Karabakh i Aserbajdsjan.
Since the 1990s, international negotiations aimed at finding a peaceful settlement to the conflict have been carried out under the auspices of the Minsk Group under the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). 
Internasjonale forhandlinger for å søke en løsning på konflikten har siden 1990-tallet pågått i regi av den såkalte Minsk-gruppen innen rammen av Organisasjonen for sikkerhet og samarbeid i Europa (OSSE).
The Group is co-chaired by the US, Russia and France. 
Gruppen ledes av USA, Russland og Frankrike.
Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan were already high before these recent developments. 
Spenningen mellom Armenia og Aserbajdsjan var allerede i utgangspunktet høy.
Any actions that exacerbate the situation and undermine efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the region are regrettable. 
Ethvert skritt som bidrar til å skjerpe frontene og vanskeliggjøre bestrebelsene for å fremme fred og forsoning i regionen, er uheldig.
This matter was also discussed at the meeting of the Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Vilnius yesterday,” said Mr Støre. 
Dette var et tema som også opptok oss på møtet mellom de nordiske og baltiske utenriksministre i Vilnius i går, sier Støre.
Press contact: Assistant Director General Frode Andersen: + 47 917 22 022 
Pressekontakt: Underdirektør Frode Andersen 917 22 022
Yerevan State University, 9 November 2011 
Jerevan State University, 9. november 2011
Nansen’s relevance today is reflected in two important dimensions of Norwegian foreign policy: the High North and what we call our policy of engagement, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech at the University in Yerevan, Armenia. 
Nansen’s relevance today is reflected in two important dimensions of Norwegian foreign policy: the High North and what we call our policy of engagement, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre bl.a. i sin tale på Universitetet i Jerevan i Armenia.
Slide: Nansen, Norway and Armenia. 
Slide: Nansen, Norway and Armenia.
Dear rector and deans, students and faculty, 
Dear rector and deans, students and faculty,
It is a pleasure and honour for me to visit Armenia and Yerevan State University – for the first time. 
It is a pleasure and honour for me to visit Armenia and Yerevan State University – for the first time.
Not only is this the most prestigious Armenian institution of higher learning. 
Not only is this the most prestigious Armenian institution of higher learning.
It also has ties to Norway, through its cooperation with the University of Bergen (in environmental microbiology, I have been told). 
It also has ties to Norway, through its cooperation with the University of Bergen (in environmental microbiology, I have been told).
When I look at you, I am reminded of the young Armenian faces in a photograph that I saw this summer: A snapshot taken in Yerevan shortly after the terrorist attacks in Norway on 22 July. 
When I look at you, I am reminded of the young Armenian faces in a photograph that I saw this summer: A snapshot taken in Yerevan shortly after the terrorist attacks in Norway on 22 July.
The picture showed local people, many of them young, maybe students like you, gathered in a public square around an improvised collection of flowers, candles and Norwegian flags, assembled as a gesture of sympathy. 
The picture showed local people, many of them young, maybe students like you, gathered in a public square around an improvised collection of flowers, candles and Norwegian flags, assembled as a gesture of sympathy.
This and countless similar manifestations of sympathy around the world were deeply appreciated in Norway. 
This and countless similar manifestations of sympathy around the world were deeply appreciated in Norway.
When I saw this photograph, it struck me that this was beyond anything I would have expected to see in a country so far – geographically – from my own country. 
When I saw this photograph, it struck me that this was beyond anything I would have expected to see in a country so far – geographically – from my own country.
It suggests that the world is “small”, that there is no place really “far away”, that both the global media and the social media bring you every dramatic event in a second, and also: that there is something more that binds our two countries together. 
It suggests that the world is “small”, that there is no place really “far away”, that both the global media and the social media bring you every dramatic event in a second, and also: that there is something more that binds our two countries together.
And I think this “something” may be the man we are celebrating this year, both in Norway and in Armenia: Fridtjof Nansen, who was born 150 years ago. 
And I think this “something” may be the man we are celebrating this year, both in Norway and in Armenia: Fridtjof Nansen, who was born 150 years ago.
I am very pleased indeed that we have with us today Nansen’s granddaughter, Marit Greve. 
I am very pleased indeed that we have with us today Nansen’s granddaughter, Marit Greve.
We see Nansen’s footprint in many aspects of relations between our countries. 
We see Nansen’s footprint in many aspects of relations between our countries.
One is at the official level, such as my participation in some of the Nansen anniversary events here in Armenia. 
One is at the official level, such as my participation in some of the Nansen anniversary events here in Armenia.
But we also see it at the grassroots level, for example in the contact between a school in the Norwegian county of Vestfold and the Arek Nazan Waldorf School here in Yerevan. 
But we also see it at the grassroots level, for example in the contact between a school in the Norwegian county of Vestfold and the Arek Nazan Waldorf School here in Yerevan.
I am sure it is no coincidence that one of the places in Norway that their students have visited is the Nansen Academy in Lillehammer. 
I am sure it is no coincidence that one of the places in Norway that their students have visited is the Nansen Academy in Lillehammer.
I would like to take this opportunity to speak about Nansen’s significance in his own time – for both Armenia and Norway – and on his relevance today. 
I would like to take this opportunity to speak about Nansen’s significance in his own time – for both Armenia and Norway – and on his relevance today.
His relevance is reflected in two important dimensions of Norwegian foreign policy – the High North (the Arctic region) and what we call our policy of engagement. 
His relevance is reflected in two important dimensions of Norwegian foreign policy – the High North (the Arctic region) and what we call our policy of engagement.
In both cases, the lines running from 2011 back to Nansen’s life and work are easy to see. 
In both cases, the lines running from 2011 back to Nansen’s life and work are easy to see.
There are many reasons why Nansen, born in 1861, became a national icon and international celebrity of his time. 
There are many reasons why Nansen, born in 1861, became a national icon and international celebrity of his time.
He was a polar explorer – a scientist – a diplomat – and an international humanitarian – and much more. 
He was a polar explorer – a scientist – a diplomat – and an international humanitarian – and much more.
In all of these capacities his accomplishments were tremendous. 
In all of these capacities his accomplishments were tremendous.
And the acclaim he won was well deserved. 
And the acclaim he won was well deserved.
Slide: 17 May parade, “Fram” expedition, Arctic Ocean, 1895. 
Slide: 17 May parade, “Fram” expedition, Arctic Ocean, 1895.
Now, firstly, in Norway, it was probably his achievements as an Arctic explorer that attracted most attention and popular enthusiasm during his lifetime. 
Now, firstly, in Norway, it was probably his achievements as an Arctic explorer that attracted most attention and popular enthusiasm during his lifetime.
This is not surprising, considering that Norway was a young nation then, and did not gain full independence (from Sweden) until 1905. 
This is not surprising, considering that Norway was a young nation then, and did not gain full independence (from Sweden) until 1905.
The Norwegian people had a craving for national heroes, idols. 
The Norwegian people had a craving for national heroes, idols.
What then could be better than spectacular Norwegian expeditions in the Arctic? 
What then could be better than spectacular Norwegian expeditions in the Arctic?
Crossing Greenland on skis, leaving a polar vessel behind in the ice, not looking back, and penetrating farther north than any human being had ever been. 
Crossing Greenland on skis, leaving a polar vessel behind in the ice, not looking back, and penetrating farther north than any human being had ever been.
No wonder Nansen – and his men – were celebrated as heroes. 
No wonder Nansen – and his men – were celebrated as heroes.
But I should also mention Nansen’s merits as a scientist and university professor. 
But I should also mention Nansen’s merits as a scientist and university professor.
He was active in several disciplines, ranging from oceanography to history and sociology. 
He was active in several disciplines, ranging from oceanography to history and sociology.
He was truly multi-talented. 
He was truly multi-talented.
And with regard to Nansen’s achievements as a diplomat, he played a key role as a diplomatic envoy, and later as an ambassador, at a critical time for Norway. 
And with regard to Nansen’s achievements as a diplomat, he played a key role as a diplomatic envoy, and later as an ambassador, at a critical time for Norway.
These were the years around 1905 when our union with Sweden came to an end. 
These were the years around 1905 when our union with Sweden came to an end.
Nansen’s international standing – his global network to use a modern term - gave him a unique platform for advocating Norway’s cause in Europe, which he did very effectively. 
Nansen’s international standing – his global network to use a modern term - gave him a unique platform for advocating Norway’s cause in Europe, which he did very effectively.
Slide: Nansen at a summer camp for Armenian orphans, Gyumri, 1925. 
Slide: Nansen at a summer camp for Armenian orphans, Gyumri, 1925.
Second. 
Second.
As Armenians know – maybe better than anyone – Nansen’s greatest accomplishments internationally lay elsewhere. 
As Armenians know – maybe better than anyone – Nansen’s greatest accomplishments internationally lay elsewhere.
In terms of the number of people who benefited directly – hundreds of thousands in several countries – it is fair to say that his most important work was as an international humanitarian, fundraiser, negotiator and the first High Commissioner for Refugees of the League of Nations. 
In terms of the number of people who benefited directly – hundreds of thousands in several countries – it is fair to say that his most important work was as an international humanitarian, fundraiser, negotiator and the first High Commissioner for Refugees of the League of Nations.
There is no need for me to tell you about Nansen’s work among displaced Armenians, who were suffering severely after the tragic events of the First World War. 
There is no need for me to tell you about Nansen’s work among displaced Armenians, who were suffering severely after the tragic events of the First World War.
His work seems to have made a lasting imprint in the collective memory of the Armenian people. 
His work seems to have made a lasting imprint in the collective memory of the Armenian people.
I sense that Nansen still has a place in Armenian hearts – as we could see in the picture of Armenians gathered in front of flowers, candles and Norwegian flags in the square in Yerevan this summer. 
I sense that Nansen still has a place in Armenian hearts – as we could see in the picture of Armenians gathered in front of flowers, candles and Norwegian flags in the square in Yerevan this summer.
Fridtjof Nansen’s life and work is a very special tie between our two countries. 
Fridtjof Nansen’s life and work is a very special tie between our two countries.
Many Norwegians are not fully aware of this link. 
Many Norwegians are not fully aware of this link.
The celebration of this year’s Nansen anniversary will help refresh our memory. 
The celebration of this year’s Nansen anniversary will help refresh our memory.
But Nansen is much more than just a historical figure. 
But Nansen is much more than just a historical figure.
He is, as I said, still relevant. 
He is, as I said, still relevant.
You could say that he still serves as a source of inspiration for Norwegian foreign policy. 
You could say that he still serves as a source of inspiration for Norwegian foreign policy.
Slide: Nansen portrait from Mr Støre’s office in Oslo. 
Slide: Nansen portrait from Mr Støre’s office in Oslo.
Actually, I am reminded of this in a very direct manner every day. 
Actually, I am reminded of this in a very direct manner every day.
In my office at the Foreign Ministry in Oslo, there is a large portrait of Fridtjof Nansen painted by his close friend Erik Werenskiold in 1913 (so Nansen is 52 years old). 
In my office at the Foreign Ministry in Oslo, there is a large portrait of Fridtjof Nansen painted by his close friend Erik Werenskiold in 1913 (so Nansen is 52 years old).
As you can see, it is a full-size portrait, showing Nansen with his dog, well dressed, outside his home near Oslo. 
As you can see, it is a full-size portrait, showing Nansen with his dog, well dressed, outside his home near Oslo.
He seems to be looking at me – at us – and asking: “Have you done enough today?” 
He seems to be looking at me – at us – and asking: “Have you done enough today?”
It makes me think. 
It makes me think.
As I mentioned, at least two dimensions of Nansen’s life and work seem particularly relevant to Norwegian foreign policy today. 
As I mentioned, at least two dimensions of Nansen’s life and work seem particularly relevant to Norwegian foreign policy today.
Firstly, his exploration of the High North, and secondly, his work as an international humanitarian, striving to improve the situation of refugees and displaced people. 
Firstly, his exploration of the High North, and secondly, his work as an international humanitarian, striving to improve the situation of refugees and displaced people.
Both can be related to priorities in Norwegian foreign policy today. 
Both can be related to priorities in Norwegian foreign policy today.
Let me explain. 
Let me explain.
Slide: The High North seen from the north/from “above”. 
Slide: The High North seen from the north/from “above”.
Now, let us briefly turn to the north. 
Now, let us briefly turn to the north.
One of the Norwegian Government’s most important priorities now and in the years ahead will be to explore new opportunities in the High North – and to meet the important challenges of this region. 
One of the Norwegian Government’s most important priorities now and in the years ahead will be to explore new opportunities in the High North – and to meet the important challenges of this region.
In Nansen’s time, much of the Arctic was terra incognita – blank areas on the map. 
In Nansen’s time, much of the Arctic was terra incognita – blank areas on the map.
This is no longer the case. 
This is no longer the case.
But today the Arctic is changing in ways that are creating new challenges – the fact that the ice is melting is one – as well as new opportunities. 
But today the Arctic is changing in ways that are creating new challenges – the fact that the ice is melting is one – as well as new opportunities.
It is in the north that we are seeing the most rapid developments in our immediate neighbourhood. 
It is in the north that we are seeing the most rapid developments in our immediate neighbourhood.
This is why the High North is such a high priority for Norway. 
This is why the High North is such a high priority for Norway.
Of course, we are not alone here. 
Of course, we are not alone here.
We see increased general interest in the High North, for example from our neighbours in the north – Russia, Canada, the United States, our Nordic neighbours Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Finland – but also from actors like the European Union. 
We see increased general interest in the High North, for example from our neighbours in the north – Russia, Canada, the United States, our Nordic neighbours Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Finland – but also from actors like the European Union.
This growing attention and interest reflects the increasing geopolitical attention given to this region. 
This growing attention and interest reflects the increasing geopolitical attention given to this region.
Russia is an important neighbour and partner for Norway. 
Russia is an important neighbour and partner for Norway.
Before 1917, there was lively trade and lots of contact between our countries in the north. 
Before 1917, there was lively trade and lots of contact between our countries in the north.
Then, in Soviet times, the border was closed. 
Then, in Soviet times, the border was closed.
But since 1990, the border has again been open, and normal, neighbourly relations are gradually being re-established. 
But since 1990, the border has again been open, and normal, neighbourly relations are gradually being re-established.
Now tens of thousands of people cross this border in the High North every year (3 000 in 1990, 110 000 in 2010). 
Now tens of thousands of people cross this border in the High North every year (3 000 in 1990, 110 000 in 2010).
Business relations, education and culture projects and many forms of cooperation are prospering. 
Business relations, education and culture projects and many forms of cooperation are prospering.
Not only between Norway and Russia; other countries in the region are also actively engaged. 
Not only between Norway and Russia; other countries in the region are also actively engaged.
The Arctic Council is fast becoming the centrepiece of political cooperation around the Arctic. 
The Arctic Council is fast becoming the centrepiece of political cooperation around the Arctic.
Another example is the broad regional cooperation that has been successfully developed since 1993 in what we call the Barents Euro-Arctic Region. 
Another example is the broad regional cooperation that has been successfully developed since 1993 in what we call the Barents Euro-Arctic Region.
Our border with Russia is no longer a sharp line that divides. 
Our border with Russia is no longer a sharp line that divides.
It is now a line that unites common interests. 
It is now a line that unites common interests.
Last year – after 40 years of negotiations – we agreed on the maritime boundary with Russia in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. 
Last year – after 40 years of negotiations – we agreed on the maritime boundary with Russia in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
This creates further opportunities for cooperation between our countries. 
This creates further opportunities for cooperation between our countries.
Education and research have become key sectors in our cooperation with Russia. 
Education and research have become key sectors in our cooperation with Russia.
Especially in a region of such rapid change, all stand to gain from uniting forces in developing our common knowledge base, and from teachers and students getting to know one other. 
Especially in a region of such rapid change, all stand to gain from uniting forces in developing our common knowledge base, and from teachers and students getting to know one other.
Slide: Surface water on the ice sheet, dog sledge 
Slide: Surface water on the ice sheet, dog sledge
One of the major challenges in the High North today is climate change. 
One of the major challenges in the High North today is climate change.
The warming climate – which can be very clearly observed and studied in the High North – offers new opportunities, but also presents new risks to the environment. 
The warming climate – which can be very clearly observed and studied in the High North – offers new opportunities, but also presents new risks to the environment.
One example is the Northern Sea Route. 
One example is the Northern Sea Route.
Slide: Northern Sea Route. 
Slide: Northern Sea Route.
As the polar ice retreats, this alternative – and quicker – route from Europe to Asia, or vice versa, from China to Norway, is becoming commercially interesting, reducing the time by 40%. 
As the polar ice retreats, this alternative – and quicker – route from Europe to Asia, or vice versa, from China to Norway, is becoming commercially interesting, reducing the time by 40%.
But increased shipping traffic in these waters also carries the risk of pollution and accidents. 
But increased shipping traffic in these waters also carries the risk of pollution and accidents.
There is a great need for effective measures to safeguard the vulnerable Arctic environment. 
There is a great need for effective measures to safeguard the vulnerable Arctic environment.
This too calls for international cooperation. 
This too calls for international cooperation.
Whereas the effects of climate change may first be seen in the Arctic, they are often most severely felt elsewhere, in Africa for instance. 
Whereas the effects of climate change may first be seen in the Arctic, they are often most severely felt elsewhere, in Africa for instance.
I will now turn to Norway’s policy of engagement. 
I will now turn to Norway’s policy of engagement.
Here too, Nansen is an important source of inspiration. 
Here too, Nansen is an important source of inspiration.
What do I mean by “policy of engagement”? 
What do I mean by “policy of engagement”?
It is a broad concept. 
It is a broad concept.
It refers to a way of working in fields such as humanitarian assistance, human rights, development cooperation, global health, environment, peace, disarmament and security. 
It refers to a way of working in fields such as humanitarian assistance, human rights, development cooperation, global health, environment, peace, disarmament and security.
It reflects the fact that we share the global interest in combating suffering and deprivation. 
It reflects the fact that we share the global interest in combating suffering and deprivation.
It also reflects the fact that this interest coincides with specific national interests, such as security and stability. 
It also reflects the fact that this interest coincides with specific national interests, such as security and stability.
And I also believe that we have a moral obligation to assist other people when we – as in Norway’s case – have the instruments and resources to make a difference. 
And I also believe that we have a moral obligation to assist other people when we – as in Norway’s case – have the instruments and resources to make a difference.
In practice, we achieve good results when we combine our role in multilateral institutions – like the UN – with a leading role on specific topics or in regional initiatives. 
In practice, we achieve good results when we combine our role in multilateral institutions – like the UN – with a leading role on specific topics or in regional initiatives.
Our policy of engagement is perhaps best described through some examples. 
Our policy of engagement is perhaps best described through some examples.
Slide: Mine field. 
Slide: Mine field.
First, over the years, the Norwegian Government has developed a broad approach to what may be called humanitarian disarmament. 
First, over the years, the Norwegian Government has developed a broad approach to what may be called humanitarian disarmament.
Disarmament is crucial to meeting humanitarian needs, promoting development, and increasing security. 
Disarmament is crucial to meeting humanitarian needs, promoting development, and increasing security.