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Our relationship with Russia is a central dimension of our High North policy. 
Our relationship with Russia is a central dimension of our High North policy.
Indeed this policy has three pillars – tri kita (“three whales”, according to Russian mythology, the earth rests on three whales), as I believe you would say: 1) Relations with Russia, 2) environment/climate change and 3) natural resources. 
Indeed this policy has three pillars – tri kita (“three whales”, according to Russian mythology, the earth rests on three whales), as I believe you would say: 1) Relations with Russia, 2) environment/climate change and 3) natural resources.
The management of our respective resources in the Barents Sea will always be at the heart of our cooperation with Russia. 
The management of our respective resources in the Barents Sea will always be at the heart of our cooperation with Russia.
As part of the follow-up of our High North policy, we initiated a project on the harmonisation of health, safety and environment standards for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea in 2007. 
As part of the follow-up of our High North policy, we initiated a project on the harmonisation of health, safety and environment standards for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea in 2007.
The intention of the project was to develop closer cooperation with Russia on sound exploitation of the petroleum resources in the Barents Sea. 
The intention of the project was to develop closer cooperation with Russia on sound exploitation of the petroleum resources in the Barents Sea.
However, it has attracted much broader interest than we had expected, including from third party countries. 
However, it has attracted much broader interest than we had expected, including from third party countries.
I believe this was the first important step of many that we need to take to ensure that future exploration and production activities in the Barents Sea are carried out in a sustainable manner on both sides of the border. 
I believe this was the first important step of many that we need to take to ensure that future exploration and production activities in the Barents Sea are carried out in a sustainable manner on both sides of the border.
I find this bottom-up approach interesting. 
I find this bottom-up approach interesting.
The involvement of industrial actors will help to ensure that these standards are viable for the industry. 
The involvement of industrial actors will help to ensure that these standards are viable for the industry.
Illustration: Arctic, melting of ice, 1979 – 2007. 
Illustration: Arctic, melting of ice, 1979 – 2007.
Changes in the Arctic will also affect the weather and ecosystems all over the globe. 
Changes in the Arctic will also affect the weather and ecosystems all over the globe.
And in June this year, the sea ice cover fell below the level recorded in June 2007. 
And in June this year, the sea ice cover fell below the level recorded in June 2007.
The same is happening at the world’s “third pole” – as it is sometimes called – in the Himalayas. 
The same is happening at the world’s “third pole” – as it is sometimes called – in the Himalayas.
Illustration: Energy resources, Arctic, USGS. 
Illustration: Energy resources, Arctic, USGS.
The prospect of developing the Arctic petroleum province is perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic over the last few years. 
The prospect of developing the Arctic petroleum province is perhaps the main reason for the increasing interest in the Arctic over the last few years.
The Norwegian Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field, and the liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility on the island of Melkøya off the north Norwegian coast is the first – and so far only – LNG plant in the Arctic region. 
The Norwegian Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field, and the liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility on the island of Melkøya off the north Norwegian coast is the first – and so far only – LNG plant in the Arctic region.
Our activities on the Norwegian continental shelf have enabled us to develop expertise and industries that are capable of pursuing operations in Arctic waters. 
Our activities on the Norwegian continental shelf have enabled us to develop expertise and industries that are capable of pursuing operations in Arctic waters.
For this is a region where expertise and know-how will most definitely be needed. 
For this is a region where expertise and know-how will most definitely be needed.
Exploiting energy resources in the Arctic is very demanding, in both technical and economic terms. 
Exploiting energy resources in the Arctic is very demanding, in both technical and economic terms.
The case in point is the vast Shtokman field – the largest offshore natural gas field in the world – which will be developed through collaboration between Gazprom, Total and the Norwegian company Statoil. 
The case in point is the vast Shtokman field – the largest offshore natural gas field in the world – which will be developed through collaboration between Gazprom, Total and the Norwegian company Statoil.
This also means that a higher level of investment is needed than in other petroleum provinces. 
This also means that a higher level of investment is needed than in other petroleum provinces.
Norwegian petroleum production has already moved north successfully. 
Norwegian petroleum production has already moved north successfully.
Illustration: New shipping lanes. 
Illustration: New shipping lanes.
The melting of the ice is also opening up new opportunities for international shipping. 
The melting of the ice is also opening up new opportunities for international shipping.
The journey from Shanghai to Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route is 6 400 kilometres shorter than the route via the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, saving time, fuel and money. 
The journey from Shanghai to Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route is 6 400 kilometres shorter than the route via the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, saving time, fuel and money.
Illustration: M/V Nordic Barents. 
Illustration: M/V Nordic Barents.
But for the time being, ships sailing through the Northeast Passage are reliant on ice breakers. 
But for the time being, ships sailing through the Northeast Passage are reliant on ice breakers.
On Saturday 4 September M/V Nordic Barents – which you can see on this picture – departed from Kirkenes bound for China, carrying 41 000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate. 
On Saturday 4 September M/V Nordic Barents – which you can see on this picture – departed from Kirkenes bound for China, carrying 41 000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate.
Illustration: Shipping lane and M/V Nordic Barents. 
Illustration: Shipping lane and M/V Nordic Barents.
The ship will pass through the Northeast Passage, accompanied by two icebreakers from Atomflot. 
The ship will pass through the Northeast Passage, accompanied by two icebreakers from Atomflot.
This journey involves cooperation with the Centre for High North Logistics, which was established with financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in collaboration with Norwegian businesses and research communities to develop efficient and environmentally sound logistical solutions for the Arctic. 
This journey involves cooperation with the Centre for High North Logistics, which was established with financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in collaboration with Norwegian businesses and research communities to develop efficient and environmentally sound logistical solutions for the Arctic.
We hope to extend this cooperation in the future to include the port of Archangelsk. 
We hope to extend this cooperation in the future to include the port of Archangelsk.
Norway is cooperating with The Non-commercial Partnership for the Northern Sea Route through Rogaland County and the Northern Maritime Corridor. 
Norway is cooperating with The Non-commercial Partnership for the Northern Sea Route through Rogaland County and the Northern Maritime Corridor.
And I appreciate our cooperation with Russia in this regard. 
And I appreciate our cooperation with Russia in this regard.
Illustration: Russian map, continental shelves, maritime zone. 
Illustration: Russian map, continental shelves, maritime zone.
The Arctic – unlike Antarctica – is an ocean surrounded by national states with sovereign rights to sea areas off their coasts, in accordance with international law. 
The Arctic – unlike Antarctica – is an ocean surrounded by national states with sovereign rights to sea areas off their coasts, in accordance with international law.
And, as I have already mentioned: people do live here. 
And, as I have already mentioned: people do live here.
Here on this picture you see the extent of the Russian maritime zone in the Arctic – and the projections for the Russian continental shelf. 
Here on this picture you see the extent of the Russian maritime zone in the Arctic – and the projections for the Russian continental shelf.
The five Arctic coastal states agree that an international legal framework is already in place, namely the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. 
The five Arctic coastal states agree that an international legal framework is already in place, namely the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The policies and mechanisms that are already in place will ensure that the Arctic continues to be a stable and peaceful region characterised by good neighbourly relations and scientific cooperation. 
The policies and mechanisms that are already in place will ensure that the Arctic continues to be a stable and peaceful region characterised by good neighbourly relations and scientific cooperation.
Illustration: Research. 
Illustration: Research.
EISCAT radar system. 
EISCAT radar system.
Researchers from Norway, Russia and other countries are continuously developing collaboration on polar research. 
Researchers from Norway, Russia and other countries are continuously developing collaboration on polar research.
It was attended by more than 2 300 polar researchers from nearly 50 countries – making it the largest polar research conference to date. 
It was attended by more than 2 300 polar researchers from nearly 50 countries – making it the largest polar research conference to date.
Agreements on polar research cooperation are important tools for developing our mutual understanding of the challenges we are facing in the Arctic. 
Agreements on polar research cooperation are important tools for developing our mutual understanding of the challenges we are facing in the Arctic.
Because at the end of the day, these challenges are common to us all. 
Because at the end of the day, these challenges are common to us all.
I would like to point out that science and research not only form the foundation for understanding the world we are living in today, but also provide the basic raw material for my profession – foreign policy and diplomacy – and for my job as Foreign Minister of Norway. 
I would like to point out that science and research not only form the foundation for understanding the world we are living in today, but also provide the basic raw material for my profession – foreign policy and diplomacy – and for my job as Foreign Minister of Norway.
We cannot take the right political actions unless the correct facts have been established. 
We cannot take the right political actions unless the correct facts have been established.
Our room for manoeuvre as politicians is and has to be shaped by the knowledge scientists produce. 
Our room for manoeuvre as politicians is and has to be shaped by the knowledge scientists produce.
And it has never been more timely for a Foreign Minister to commit him- or herself to science cooperation than it is today, given the character of many of the challenges the world is facing. 
And it has never been more timely for a Foreign Minister to commit him- or herself to science cooperation than it is today, given the character of many of the challenges the world is facing.
Among the most complex of these are, of course, climate change and the question of how to build sustainable economies and societies for the future. 
Among the most complex of these are, of course, climate change and the question of how to build sustainable economies and societies for the future.
It is obvious that international cooperation has a role in science, but as Foreign Minister I would also say that the opposite is true: that science has a role in international cooperation and foreign policy in general. 
It is obvious that international cooperation has a role in science, but as Foreign Minister I would also say that the opposite is true: that science has a role in international cooperation and foreign policy in general.
I would therefore like to say a few words about the links between the scientific community and the political system. 
I would therefore like to say a few words about the links between the scientific community and the political system.
Although we have distinctive roles to play, cooperation between us will be vital if we are to address the challenges of our time. 
Although we have distinctive roles to play, cooperation between us will be vital if we are to address the challenges of our time.
An outstanding example is the way that climate change has come to the forefront of foreign policy, international cooperation and diplomacy today. 
An outstanding example is the way that climate change has come to the forefront of foreign policy, international cooperation and diplomacy today.
This is the result of serious science and research in this area over time. 
This is the result of serious science and research in this area over time.
Politicians today know that we have to act in order to address this threat and that we have to base our difficult decisions on the best science and research available. 
Politicians today know that we have to act in order to address this threat and that we have to base our difficult decisions on the best science and research available.
Knowledge that is developed properly, shared fairly and used wisely is key. 
Knowledge that is developed properly, shared fairly and used wisely is key.
There will always be some uncertainty related to scientific results. 
There will always be some uncertainty related to scientific results.
In fact scientific development depends on debate and critical questions. 
In fact scientific development depends on debate and critical questions.
However, the “merchants of doubt” actively use this uncertainty to play down the issue. 
However, the “merchants of doubt” actively use this uncertainty to play down the issue.
I have myself experienced this when Al Gore and I presented our report on melting ice last year. 
I have myself experienced this when Al Gore and I presented our report on melting ice last year.
The recently released assessment of the UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has criticised the way the IPCC has been working. 
The recently released assessment of the UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has criticised the way the IPCC has been working.
I consider this assessment to be valuable in the ongoing efforts to improve quality in science. 
I consider this assessment to be valuable in the ongoing efforts to improve quality in science.
My point is that we must not focus so much on any such uncertainties that we fail to take any action at all. 
My point is that we must not focus so much on any such uncertainties that we fail to take any action at all.
On an issue such as climate change we have to let the precautionary principle lead the way. 
On an issue such as climate change we have to let the precautionary principle lead the way.
Norway has a long history of polar exploration and research and this is just one of several reasons for our deep involvement in polar research. 
Norway has a long history of polar exploration and research and this is just one of several reasons for our deep involvement in polar research.
Norway is also the only country with territories and maritime areas in both polar regions. 
Norway is also the only country with territories and maritime areas in both polar regions.
We are the world’s fifth polar research nation in terms of publications – the third in terms of Arctic research. 
We are the world’s fifth polar research nation in terms of publications – the third in terms of Arctic research.
In this connection I would like to mention the establishment of the EISCAT radar system (European Incoherent Scatter) in Svalbard – you can see it here – an installation that many international scientists are already using. 
In this connection I would like to mention the establishment of the EISCAT radar system (European Incoherent Scatter) in Svalbard – you can see it here – an installation that many international scientists are already using.
This is an excellent example of an international research platform taking advantage of Svalbard’s unique position at 78 degrees north and easy accessibility with regular flights. 
This is an excellent example of an international research platform taking advantage of Svalbard’s unique position at 78 degrees north and easy accessibility with regular flights.
Another important example of cooperation in the High North is the project Barents Watch – an integrated maritime surveillance system for the increased maritime traffic in the High North. 
Another important example of cooperation in the High North is the project Barents Watch – an integrated maritime surveillance system for the increased maritime traffic in the High North.
This will provide us with real-time information about environment, weather conditions, marine resources and human activity. 
This will provide us with real-time information about environment, weather conditions, marine resources and human activity.
I should also highlight our scientific cooperation with Russia. 
I should also highlight our scientific cooperation with Russia.
We have established a successful science-based resource management system for fish and marine resources with our Russian friends here in the High North. 
We have established a successful science-based resource management system for fish and marine resources with our Russian friends here in the High North.
Thus, the most recent figures from the Coast Guard suggest that in 2009 no such over-fishing was reported at all in these waters. 
Thus, the most recent figures from the Coast Guard suggest that in 2009 no such over-fishing was reported at all in these waters.
We need scientists to examine more closely the impact of developing new renewable and non-renewable resources in the Arctic and of using new commercial sea routes as the sea ice recedes further. 
We need scientists to examine more closely the impact of developing new renewable and non-renewable resources in the Arctic and of using new commercial sea routes as the sea ice recedes further.
Knowledge is key for developing the region. 
Knowledge is key for developing the region.
And if we don’t have the necessary knowledge, we must invest in new knowledge. 
And if we don’t have the necessary knowledge, we must invest in new knowledge.
NOK 615 million (approximately USD 100 million) of these funds is earmarked for research in the north in connection with follow-up the High North Strategy. 
NOK 615 million (approximately USD 100 million) of these funds is earmarked for research in the north in connection with follow-up the High North Strategy.
We believe that investing in research and science offers huge potential for developing further our constructive relations with Russia and other countries, as well as for our broader foreign policy efforts. 
We believe that investing in research and science offers huge potential for developing further our constructive relations with Russia and other countries, as well as for our broader foreign policy efforts.
One of the lessons we learned from the International Polar Year was that although our knowledge is increasing, there is still a great deal that we do not fully understand and that needs to be further studied. 
One of the lessons we learned from the International Polar Year was that although our knowledge is increasing, there is still a great deal that we do not fully understand and that needs to be further studied.
So the world needs scientists and their insights more than ever in order to ensure that we develop in the right direction. 
So the world needs scientists and their insights more than ever in order to ensure that we develop in the right direction.
We must ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts in the most important fields. 
We must ensure adequate and balanced recruitment and training of young experts in the most important fields.
That is what we seeking to achieve together with Russia. 
That is what we seeking to achieve together with Russia.
We hope the Norwegian presence in your wonderful city will be permanent and grow. 
We hope the Norwegian presence in your wonderful city will be permanent and grow.
And we welcome more Russian students and scientists to Norway. 
And we welcome more Russian students and scientists to Norway.
And of course all other guests from Archangelsk and the rest of your country. 
And of course all other guests from Archangelsk and the rest of your country.
Earlier today Norway opened an honorary consulate here in Archangelsk. 
Earlier today Norway opened an honorary consulate here in Archangelsk.
This reflects our commitment to further developing the ties between us. 
This reflects our commitment to further developing the ties between us.
In fact Norway had a consulate here from 1815 (together with Sweden until 1905) until 1937. 
In fact Norway had a consulate here from 1815 (together with Sweden until 1905) until 1937.
We have now returned to the Pomor capital. 
We have now returned to the Pomor capital.
A great deal of Russian–Norwegian activity is currently taking place in connection with the Margaratinskaya yarmarka (cultural festival). 
A great deal of Russian–Norwegian activity is currently taking place in connection with the Margaratinskaya yarmarka (cultural festival).
Several cooperation agreements will be and have already been signed, between Arkhangelskaya oblast and Norway’s northernmost counties, and between public and scientific institutions in both countries. 
Several cooperation agreements will be and have already been signed, between Arkhangelskaya oblast and Norway’s northernmost counties, and between public and scientific institutions in both countries.
We have also organised a network meeting for Norwegian and Russian companies, and next week the Norwegian–Russian cultural cooperation in the High North will be further strengthened by the launch of a bilateral cultural forum. 
We have also organised a network meeting for Norwegian and Russian companies, and next week the Norwegian–Russian cultural cooperation in the High North will be further strengthened by the launch of a bilateral cultural forum.
This bodes well for the future and I am confident that our cooperation will take important steps ahead. 
This bodes well for the future and I am confident that our cooperation will take important steps ahead.
Norway and Russia. 
Norway and Russia.
'When the terrorists attack Europe, they are not only attacking a city or a country. 
- When the terrorists attack Europe, they are not only attacking a city or a country.
They are attacking our common European values', Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, said in his speech in Brussels. 
They are attacking our common European values, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin tale.
Norway's future is inseparable from that of the rest of Europe. 
Norway's future is inseparable from that of the rest of Europe.
When Europe's security is challenged, Norway's security is challenged too. 
When Europe's security is challenged, Norway's security is challenged too.
A terrorist attack on Europe is more than an attack on a specific city or country. 
A terrorist attack on Europe is more than an attack on a specific city or country.
It is an attack on our common European values. 
It is an attack on our common European values.