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But as highlighted, I believe emphasis will be placed on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region. 
But as highlighted, I believe emphasis will be placed on mobility, education, environment, research and infrastructure – issues of importance to all forms of activity and development in the region.
But Kirkenes will also be a scene of celebration – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe. 
But Kirkenes will also be a scene of celebration – because there is reason for all of us to be proud of what has been accomplished in this part of Europe.
Today, the High North represents a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe. 
Today, the High North represents a beacon of hope and ambition in Europe.
In Europe’s most southern region, Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the workforce is out of work. 
In Europe’s most southern region, Andalucía in Spain, 36 per cent of the workforce is out of work.
In Europe’s north-eastern corner – Sør Varanger county, which includes Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1.7 per cent. 
In Europe’s north-eastern corner – Sør Varanger county, which includes Kirkenes and the Barents secretariats – the unemployment rate is 1.7 per cent.
This is no accident – it shows that there has been a different trend in the High North than in the south of Europe. 
This is no accident – it shows that there has been a different trend in the High North than in the south of Europe.
Finally, I would like to express our appreciation for the contributions made by our members of parliament to shaping the Barents region. 
Finally, I would like to express our appreciation for the contributions made by our members of parliament to shaping the Barents region.
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be crucial in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North. 
Parliamentary involvement has proved to be crucial in promoting cooperation across the borders in the North.
Future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation 
Future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, the Barents Summit in Kirkenes has adopted a new declaration, 20 years after the start of the Barents cooperation. 
Barentstoppmøtet i Kirkenes har under ledelse av statsminister Jens Stoltenberg vedtatt en ny erklæring, 20 år etter at Barentssamarbeidet først ble opprettet.
The first Kirkenes Declaration was signed in 1993 and opened the way for cooperation across borders that had previously been closed. 
Den første Kirkeneserklæringen kom i 1993 og åpnet opp for samarbeid over tidligere stengte grenser.
This will continue to promote confidence-building between the countries at local, regional and national levels. 
Dette vil fortsette å styrke tilliten mellom landene på lokalt, regionalt og nasjonalt nivå.
The treaty on maritime delimitation with Russia is an example of the results that can be achieved by building confidence in this way. 
Delelinjeavtalen med Russland er et eksempel på hvilke resultater slik tillit kan bidra til.
The new declaration also emphasises the need for improved transport networks in the Barents region, in particular the further development of east–west transport networks. 
Erklæringen fremhever også behovet for bedre transportnettverk i Barentsregionen, med vekt på øst-vestforbindelser.
Following an initiative by Norway, work has begun on a joint transport plan for the Barents region as a whole. 
Arbeid med en felles transportplan for hele regionen er satt i gang på norsk initiativ.
The declaration emphasises the importance of cooperation on business development, but it also stresses the need to protect the environment. 
Samtidig som erklæringen vektlegger samarbeid om næringsutvikling, understreker den også behovet for å beskytte miljøet.
It is made clear that the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples can contribute to the sustainable development of resources, and that indigenous peoples must continue to play an active role in the development of the region. 
Det blir vist til at urfolks tradisjonelle kunnskap kan bidra til en bærekraftig utvikling av ressursene, og at urfolk må fortsette å spille en aktiv rolle i utviklingen av regionen.
The declaration advocates the further development of cooperation in the fields of education and research. 
Det tas til orde for videreutvikling av samarbeid innen utdanning og forskning.
It also emphasises the crucial role played by civil society actors, particularly NGOs, youth organisations and the media, in a range of areas. 
Erklæringen fremhever også den viktige rollen det sivile samfunn spiller på en rekke områder, det gjelder særlig frivillige organisasjoner, ungdomsorganisasjoner og media.
Read the whole declaration here. (pdf) 
Les hele erklæringen her.
The people of Syria are now entering their fifth year of war. 
- Folket i Syria går nå inn i sitt femte år med krig.
The war must be brought to an end, and civilians must be given access to emergency aid. 
Krigen må ta slutt og sivile må få tilgang til nødhjelp.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende condemns the use of chlorine weapons in Syria 
Utenriksminister Børge Brende fordømmer bruk av klorvåpen i Syria
We regularly receive reports that the Assad regime is dropping barrel bombs on towns and villages. 
- Vi mottar regelmessige rapporter om at Assad-regimet bruker tønnebomber i byer.
Anne Enger Lahnstein leads Equal Pay Commission 
Anne Enger Lahnstein leder av Likelønnskommisjonen
Minister of Children and Equality Karita Bekkemellem today presented the new Norwegian Equal Pay Commission. 
Barne- og likestillingsminister Karita Bekkemellem presenterte i dag den nye likelønnskommisjonen i Norge.
"It is highly regrettable that pay disparities remain between the sexes in Norway. 
At vi fortsatt har lønnsforskjeller mellom kjønnene i Norge er svært beklagelig.
• The Commission shall provide an overall description of pay differences between men and women based on available statistics and research. 
- Kommisjonen skal gi en samlet beskrivelse av lønnsforskjellene mellom kvinner og menn basert på tilgjengelig statistikk og forskning.
• The Commission shall consult a reference group of employer and employee representatives. 
- Kommisjonen skal konsultere en referansegruppe sammensatt av partene i arbeidslivet.
The Commission shall confer with the reference group during the course of its work and set up arenas for discussion and communication. 
Kommisjonen skal rådføre seg med referansegruppen under arbeidet, arrangere felles møteplasser for diskusjon og kommunikasjon.
• The Commission is to submit its report by 1 March 2008. 
- Kommisjonen skal levere sin rapport innen 1.mars 2008.
The Norwegian Equal Pay Commission is chaired by Anne Enger Lahnstein, the County Governor of Østfold County. 
Likelønnskommisjonens leder er Anne Enger Lahnstein, Fylkesmann i Østfold
Its members are: 
Medlemmene er:
"We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do. 
"We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do.
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it", State Secretary Erik Lahnstein said in his opening speech at the first meeting of the Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council in Oslo 7 December 2011. 
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it, sa statssekretær Lahnstein bl.a. i sin åpningstale ved det første møte i Barentsrådet under det norske formannskapet.
Dear members of the Committee of Senior Officials, Dear Chairs and co-chairs of the Working Groups. 
Dear members of the Committee of Senior Officials, Dear Chairs and co-chairs of the Working Groups.
It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to welcome you to Oslo. 
It is a great pleasure for me to have this opportunity to welcome you to Oslo.
You - the Committee of Senior Officials and the working groups – are the key instruments of the Barents cooperation - the back bone for action. 
You - the Committee of Senior Officials and the working groups – are the key instruments of the Barents cooperation - the back bone for action.
There has been fantastic progress in our cooperation and it is important for the political leadership to demonstrate how much we put into this. 
There has been fantastic progress in our cooperation and it is important for the political leadership to demonstrate how much we put into this.
The working groups build real content into political will. 
The working groups build real content into political will.
With so much accomplished, it is important to redefine and strengthen the Barents cooperation and put new ideas on the table. 
With so much accomplished, it is important to redefine and strengthen the Barents cooperation and put new ideas on the table.
I would encourage you not to be too modest. 
I would encourage you not to be too modest.
It is easy for the Norwegian government to give its wholehearted support to your work. 
It is easy for the Norwegian government to give its wholehearted support to your work.
As you might know, the High North is the most important strategic foreign policy priority for the Norwegian Government. 
As you might know, the High North is the most important strategic foreign policy priority for the Norwegian Government.
In this the Barents Euro-Arctic Region is a corner stone. 
In this the Barents Euro-Arctic Region is a corner stone.
It has taken cooperation in the region a huge step forward. 
It has taken cooperation in the region a huge step forward.
Two and a half weeks ago, the government presented its white paper on the High North, giving due recognition to the work of the BEAC. 
Two and a half weeks ago, the government presented its white paper on the High North, giving due recognition to the work of the BEAC.
Because of its success, the Barents cooperation is a true source of inspiration for other international organizations. 
Because of its success, the Barents cooperation is a true source of inspiration for other international organizations.
Throughout my travels and meetings, it is very encouraging to hear so many people talk of the Barents cooperation. 
Throughout my travels and meetings, it is very encouraging to hear so many people talk of the Barents cooperation.
Which brings us to the core of where it all started. 
Which brings us to the core of where it all started.
In 1987, Gorbachev delivered his historic speech in Murmansk, raising high hopes few people dared to believe in. 
In 1987, Gorbachev delivered his historic speech in Murmansk, raising high hopes few people dared to believe in.
Only a few years later, we sat down together and signed off the first Kirkenes-declaration. 
Only a few years later, we sat down together and signed off the first Kirkenes-declaration.
Today, we pay tribute to all the achievements of the past 20 years, many of which are a concrete and direct product of the Barents cooperation. 
Today, we pay tribute to all the achievements of the past 20 years, many of which are a concrete and direct product of the Barents cooperation.
But the Barents Region is not only a region of peace and cooperation, but also a region with very promising possibilities. 
But the Barents Region is not only a region of peace and cooperation, but also a region with very promising possibilities.
We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do. 
We have achieved a lot, but there is more to do.
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it. 
We must build on what has already been achieved, expand it and redefine it.
Our work will be characterized by three main priorities: 
Our work will be characterized by three main priorities:
First, we want to foster environmentally friendly industrial development. 
First, we want to foster environmentally friendly industrial development.
The extraction and processing of metals and minerals is becoming an ever more important activity in the region. 
The extraction and processing of metals and minerals is becoming an ever more important activity in the region.
In 2012, Norway will publish its own mineral strategy. 
In 2012, Norway will publish its own mineral strategy.
We look forward to cooperating with our Barents friends on this issue. 
We look forward to cooperating with our Barents friends on this issue.
We will allocate new funds for mapping mineral resources and we will build on the good work done by the Swedish chairmanship. 
We will allocate new funds for mapping mineral resources and we will build on the good work done by the Swedish chairmanship.
We will continue to develop new projects together in the field of research and infrastructure. 
We will continue to develop new projects together in the field of research and infrastructure.
This leads me to the question of transport solutions, which Norway will continue to develop actively during its chairmanship. 
This leads me to the question of transport solutions, which Norway will continue to develop actively during its chairmanship.
The development of new transport links and improved logistics is a prerequisite for industrial development. 
The development of new transport links and improved logistics is a prerequisite for industrial development.
I am therefore glad that the transport partnership has been established within the Northern Dimension and look forward to explore all possible synergies. 
I am therefore glad that the transport partnership has been established within the Northern Dimension and look forward to explore all possible synergies.
In the person of Oddgeir Danielsen, I know we have a good, hard-working Norwegian established at the head of the NDPTL secretariat in Helsinki. 
In the person of Oddgeir Danielsen, I know we have a good, hard-working Norwegian established at the head of the NDPTL secretariat in Helsinki.
I am glad the NDTPL fund has been established and now I look forward to travel to Moscow to see how we can further strengthen the financial basis of the NDTPL. 
I am glad the NDTPL fund has been established and now I look forward to travel to Moscow to see how we can further strengthen the financial basis of the NDTPL.
As a maritime country, it is important for Norway that offshore activities have onshore implications. 
As a maritime country, it is important for Norway that offshore activities have onshore implications.
This is an opportunity for all Barents countries and cross-border cooperation within the BEAC framework can play a key role in this. 
This is an opportunity for all Barents countries and cross-border cooperation within the BEAC framework can play a key role in this.
Our second priority: High environmental standards. 
Our second priority: High environmental standards.
Our aim is to implement the highest environmental standards by using and further developing the scientific potential of the region. 
Our aim is to implement the highest environmental standards by using and further developing the scientific potential of the region.
Continued support will be given to renewable energy and energy efficiency. 
Continued support will be given to renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Regarding the Barents “hot spots”, it was encouraging that 3 of the 42 hot-spots were removed from the list at the last meeting of the environmental ministers. 
Regarding the Barents “hot spots”, it was encouraging that 3 of the 42 hot-spots were removed from the list at the last meeting of the environmental ministers.
This is a great achievement and an important milestone for the Working Group of the Environment. 
This is a great achievement and an important milestone for the Working Group of the Environment.
We need a systemic approach and I would like to seize the occasion to remind you of Norway’s considerable experience with the integrated management of marine resources. 
We need a systemic approach and I would like to seize the occasion to remind you of Norway’s considerable experience with the integrated management of marine resources.
Norway will give high priority to the work on an action plan for climate change in the Barents region. 
Norway will give high priority to the work on an action plan for climate change in the Barents region.
Of course, when drafting the action plan for climate change, we will work closely with the Arctic Council. 
Of course, when drafting the action plan for climate change, we will work closely with the Arctic Council.
Our third priority: The human dimension 
Our third priority: The human dimension
Since the beginning, activities and contacts between ordinary citizens has been the foundation of the Barents cooperation. 
Since the beginning, activities and contacts between ordinary citizens has been the foundation of the Barents cooperation.
The broad cultural cooperation is vital. 
The broad cultural cooperation is vital.
The people-to-people dimension of the Barents cooperation got the most important results most quickly. 
The people-to-people dimension of the Barents cooperation got the most important results most quickly.
We will continue to encourage and support this during our chairmanship. 
We will continue to encourage and support this during our chairmanship.
I will put forward only one example out of many to illustrate this. 
I will put forward only one example out of many to illustrate this.
In the early 90’s, the number of border crossings between Russia and Norway was limited to a few thousand. 
In the early 90’s, the number of border crossings between Russia and Norway was limited to a few thousand.
We now have more than 100000 and the numbers continue to grow. 
We now have more than 100000 and the numbers continue to grow.
I am confident that the agreement on Facilitation of Mutual Travel for Border Residents will further increase the number of border crossings. 
I am confident that the agreement on Facilitation of Mutual Travel for Border Residents will further increase the number of border crossings.
People-to-people cooperation in the Barents Region has matured. 
People-to-people cooperation in the Barents Region has matured.
People make friends, find work, some even marry across the border. 
People make friends, find work, some even marry across the border.
In many ways, this dimension of the Barents cooperation goes on by itself. 
In many ways, this dimension of the Barents cooperation goes on by itself.
It is therefore sensible to build on this and put more of our active efforts into job and value creation for the benefit of all citizens of the Barents Region. 
It is therefore sensible to build on this and put more of our active efforts into job and value creation for the benefit of all citizens of the Barents Region.
Extraction and processing of metals and minerals is becoming more important. 
Extraction and processing of metals and minerals is becoming more important.
We must strike the right balance between different interests, between the interests of indigenous peoples on the one side and the extraction of metals and minerals on the other. 
We must strike the right balance between different interests, between the interests of indigenous peoples on the one side and the extraction of metals and minerals on the other.
Corporate social responsibility and ethical standards must therefore be put firmly on the agenda. 
Corporate social responsibility and ethical standards must therefore be put firmly on the agenda.
Interaction between the national and regional levels is a particular feature of the Barents cooperation. 
Interaction between the national and regional levels is a particular feature of the Barents cooperation.
Norway looks forward to work with the new chair of the Barents Regional Council, Norrbotten and ensure that we stay coordinated in our efforts. 
Norway looks forward to work with the new chair of the Barents Regional Council, Norrbotten and ensure that we stay coordinated in our efforts.
Finally, it is our aim to coordinate the work in the BEAC with other regional organizations and bodies, the Arctic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Northern Dimension. 
Finally, it is our aim to coordinate the work in the BEAC with other regional organizations and bodies, the Arctic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States, the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Northern Dimension.
I am glad to learn there will be good participation at the coordination meeting between the four regional organizations and partners of the Northern Dimension to be held here in Oslo on the 19th of January. 
I am glad to learn there will be good participation at the coordination meeting between the four regional organizations and partners of the Northern Dimension to be held here in Oslo on the 19th of January.
There is one person we should be particularly aware of at this meeting: That Is Alexander Ignatiev, the head of the international Barents Secretariat. 
There is one person we should be particularly aware of at this meeting: That Is Alexander Ignatiev, the head of the international Barents Secretariat.
You are in many ways the embodiment of this work. 
You are in many ways the embodiment of this work.
I have had the pleasure of meeting you on many occasions and know very well of the tremendous work you have done for the Barents Region. 
I have had the pleasure of meeting you on many occasions and know very well of the tremendous work you have done for the Barents Region.
I wish to thank you on behalf of the Norwegian and I am glad that you will carry on with your involvement in the High North as editor in chief of the Arctic Herald. 
I wish to thank you on behalf of the Norwegian and I am glad that you will carry on with your involvement in the High North as editor in chief of the Arctic Herald.
In 2013 we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Barents Cooperation. 
In 2013 we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Barents Cooperation.
This will be an occasion to look back and take stock, but first and foremost to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities presenting themselves in the next 20 years. 
This will be an occasion to look back and take stock, but first and foremost to look ahead at the challenges and opportunities presenting themselves in the next 20 years.
A new Kirkenes declaration will be called for and together we will define future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation. 
A new Kirkenes declaration will be called for and together we will define future strategic priorities for the Barents cooperation.
I wish you a warm welcome and a productive two days here in Oslo. 
I wish you a warm welcome and a productive two days here in Oslo.
Opening speech at the first meeting of the Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council 
Første møte i Barentsrådet under det norske formannskapet
This is revealed in the White Paper regarding Svalbard presented by the government today. 
Det kommer frem i regjeringens stortingsmelding som ble lagt frem i dag.
This is in addition to the NOK 50 million to secure work places and restructuring that was granted in 2015. 
Dette kommer i tillegg til de 50 millioner kronene som ble bevilget i nysalderingen i 2015 til arbeidsplasser og omstilling i Longyearbyen.
The government has also facilitated an operation rest with reference to the Svea and Lunckefjell mines up to three years from 2017 which will allow more time to restructuring. 
Regjeringen har også lagt til rette for driftshvile i Svea og Lunckefjellgruva i inntil tre år fra 2017, noe som gir mer tid til omstilling.
In addition, we will facilitate a development of a more versatile business within the frames of the Svalbard policy, says Anundsen. 
I tillegg vil vi legge til rette for utvikling av et mer allsidig næringsliv innenfor rammene av svalbardpolitikken, sier Anundsen.
– A clear Norwegian host role based on professional leadership in relevant fields is important. 
– Det er viktig med en tydelig norsk vertskapsrolle med faglig ledelse på relevante områder.
To contribute to this, changes will be made in relation to organizing and running of the research activity in Ny- Ålesund, says Anundsen. 
For å bidra til dette vil det bli gjort endringer i organisering og drift av forskningsvirksomheten i Ny-Ålesund, sier Anundsen.
White paper on the future of Svalbard 
Stortingsmelding om videre politikk for Svalbard