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The agreement also establishes a framework for cooperation between our environmental authorities, with the aim of developing general management plans for the whole of the Barents Sea. 
The agreement also establishes a framework for cooperation between our environmental authorities, with the aim of developing general management plans for the whole of the Barents Sea.
Today it can be considered one of the best managed stocks in the world. 
Today it can be considered one of the best managed stocks in the world.
The military cooperation plan for 2011 is more expansive than ever. 
The military cooperation plan for 2011 is more expansive than ever.
It includes more than 20 visits on different levels, including that of the Russian Chief of the General Staff to Norway and our Chief of Defence to Russia. 
It includes more than 20 visits on different levels, including that of the Russian Chief of the General Staff to Norway and our Chief of Defence to Russia.
For the third time the Russian-Norwegian exercise “Pomor” was successfully carried out in May 2011 in the Barents and Norwegian Seas, with the participation of a Norwegian and a Russian ship, as well as Norwegian and Russian fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft. 
For the third time the Russian-Norwegian exercise “Pomor” was successfully carried out in May 2011 in the Barents and Norwegian Seas, with the participation of a Norwegian and a Russian ship, as well as Norwegian and Russian fighter jets and maritime patrol aircraft.
The military cooperation – an important part of our bilateral relations – builds confidence as partners in the High North and develops skills for future cooperation. 
The military cooperation – an important part of our bilateral relations – builds confidence as partners in the High North and develops skills for future cooperation.
Last year Norway and Russia also signed an agreement on local border traffic under the Schengen regime. 
Last year Norway and Russia also signed an agreement on local border traffic under the Schengen regime.
Once it is ratified, the agreement will provide for freer movement across the border for citizens living within 30 kilometres on both sides. 
Once it is ratified, the agreement will provide for freer movement across the border for citizens living within 30 kilometres on both sides.
Border crossings have increased from a few thousand people in 1990 to more than 140 000 last year. 
Border crossings have increased from a few thousand people in 1990 to more than 140 000 last year.
Today the region is marked by vibrant and growing cross-border cooperation in all fields – trade, culture, education, local politics, etc. 
Today the region is marked by vibrant and growing cross-border cooperation in all fields – trade, culture, education, local politics, etc.
More than 40 Norwegian companies are represented in the Murmansk region. 
More than 40 Norwegian companies are represented in the Murmansk region.
In fact, the Barents region was recently singled out by the trendy journal Monocle as one of the world’s five most promising areas for doing business. 
In fact, the Barents region was recently singled out by the trendy journal Monocle as one of the world’s five most promising areas for doing business.
To sum up this point: We must acknowledge the obvious: Russia’s position as a key player in the Arctic as well as in shaping policies for the Arctic. 
To sum up this point: We must acknowledge the obvious: Russia’s position as a key player in the Arctic as well as in shaping policies for the Arctic.
Norway and Russia have agreed on an important, fundamental principle– the importance of approaching this vast region on the basis of key principles of international law. 
Norway and Russia have agreed on an important, fundamental principle– the importance of approaching this vast region on the basis of key principles of international law.
We have demonstrated that good neighbours resolve complex issues in the Arctic by means of peaceful negotiations. 
We have demonstrated that good neighbours resolve complex issues in the Arctic by means of peaceful negotiations.
Norway and Russia have common challenges – and common responsibilities – up here in the North, and they call for common solutions. 
Norway and Russia have common challenges – and common responsibilities – up here in the North, and they call for common solutions.
This is important experience to share with the NATO Alliance, since other countries may have other experience in terms of their relations with Russia. 
This is important experience to share with the NATO Alliance, since other countries may have other experience in terms of their relations with Russia.
It shows the strength of NATO. 
It shows the strength of NATO.
Slide: Melkøya, photo. 
Slide: Melkøya, photo.
I have defined Norwegian-Russian relations as one of the key drivers behind Norway’s Arctic policy. 
I have defined Norwegian-Russian relations as one of the key drivers behind Norway’s Arctic policy.
Another one is the natural resources – and business possibilities. 
Another one is the natural resources – and business possibilities.
I spoke briefly about the healthy fisheries sector. 
I spoke briefly about the healthy fisheries sector.
The melting ice in the Arctic Ocean is also making other resources more accessible. 
The melting ice in the Arctic Ocean is also making other resources more accessible.
Some estimates indicate that the region may have more than 20% of the world’s total undiscovered petroleum resources. 
Some estimates indicate that the region may have more than 20% of the world’s total undiscovered petroleum resources.
However, there is great uncertainty attached to these estimates (as they are based on discovery probability estimates and geological scenarios rather than technical field data). 
However, there is great uncertainty attached to these estimates (as they are based on discovery probability estimates and geological scenarios rather than technical field data).
At the same time, there is general agreement that much of these undiscovered resources are likely to be in the form of natural gas and to be found mainly in the West Siberian Basin and East Barents Basin, on both the Russian and the Norwegian side. 
At the same time, there is general agreement that much of these undiscovered resources are likely to be in the form of natural gas and to be found mainly in the West Siberian Basin and East Barents Basin, on both the Russian and the Norwegian side.
Significant petroleum production is already taking place in the Arctic, primarily onshore in Russia, but also in Norway and in several of the other Arctic states. 
Significant petroleum production is already taking place in the Arctic, primarily onshore in Russia, but also in Norway and in several of the other Arctic states.
The Norwegian Snow White field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field, and the LNG processing facility on Melkøya Island off the northern coast of Norway (see photo behind me) is the first – and so far only – plant for liquefied natural gas in the Arctic region. 
The Norwegian Snow White field in the Barents Sea is the world’s northernmost offshore gas field, and the LNG processing facility on Melkøya Island off the northern coast of Norway (see photo behind me) is the first – and so far only – plant for liquefied natural gas in the Arctic region.
Statoil recently struck hydrocarbons in a reservoir containing between 25 and 50 million standard cubic metres of recoverable oil, and 2–7 billion standard cubic metres of recoverable gas. 
Statoil recently struck hydrocarbons in a reservoir containing between 25 and 50 million standard cubic metres of recoverable oil, and 2–7 billion standard cubic metres of recoverable gas.
As (I believe) the Statoil representative told you, this is the biggest and most important discovery in many years – and it will help to secure energy supply to Europe at a time when the future of nuclear energy is – once again – being debated. 
As (I believe) the Statoil representative told you, this is the biggest and most important discovery in many years – and it will help to secure energy supply to Europe at a time when the future of nuclear energy is – once again – being debated.
The well is being drilled about 110 kilometres north of the Snow White field. 
The well is being drilled about 110 kilometres north of the Snow White field.
This shows how petroleum activities are gradually being introduced in the Arctic. 
This shows how petroleum activities are gradually being introduced in the Arctic.
With Russia we have established a project for the harmonisation of health, safety and environmental standards for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea. 
With Russia we have established a project for the harmonisation of health, safety and environmental standards for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
The project is essentially financed by industry partners with a modest contribution from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 
The project is essentially financed by industry partners with a modest contribution from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The project represents Norwegian offshore expertise combined with Russian cold-climate expertise – a highly successful collaboration. 
The project represents Norwegian offshore expertise combined with Russian cold-climate expertise – a highly successful collaboration.
Slide: Map - Northern Sea Route. 
Slide: Map - Northern Sea Route.
Let me also comment on some of the effects of the melting ice in the Arctic. 
Let me also comment on some of the effects of the melting ice in the Arctic.
Let me stress that the key message of melting ice is that global warming is happening – it is happening fast – and there are no place you can observe it more strikingly than in the North. 
Let me stress that the key message of melting ice is that global warming is happening – it is happening fast – and there are no place you can observe it more strikingly than in the North.
So, above all this should be a clarion call for action – action to steer the international climate negotiations forward. 
So, above all this should be a clarion call for action – action to steer the international climate negotiations forward.
There is a real impact of warmer weather for the Arctic region, as Dr Winther presented to you, but let us not forget that the most dramatic consequences for people will not happen here in the High North – but rather in Africa – or elsewhere where the global weather patterns will go through dramatic changes. 
There is a real impact of warmer weather for the Arctic region, as Dr Winther presented to you, but let us not forget that the most dramatic consequences for people will not happen here in the High North – but rather in Africa – or elsewhere where the global weather patterns will go through dramatic changes.
At the same time, the melting of the ice is also opening up new opportunities for international shipping (see map behind me). 
At the same time, the melting of the ice is also opening up new opportunities for international shipping (see map behind me).
This may have important commercial implications. 
This may have important commercial implications.
The journey from Shanghai to Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route, which runs along the coast of Russia, is 6 400 kilometres shorter than the route via the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, saving almost 40% of the time generally spent, close to 20% of the fuel – and of course money. 
The journey from Shanghai to Hamburg via the Northern Sea Route, which runs along the coast of Russia, is 6 400 kilometres shorter than the route via the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, saving almost 40% of the time generally spent, close to 20% of the fuel – and of course money.
The Northern Sea Route would also make it possible to avoid bottlenecks like the Suez and Panama canals, and there are security benefits entailed in avoiding the Gulf of Aden. 
The Northern Sea Route would also make it possible to avoid bottlenecks like the Suez and Panama canals, and there are security benefits entailed in avoiding the Gulf of Aden.
However, the seas are stormy and navigation is difficult due to fog, ice forming on the deck, and the need to pass through narrow, shallow straits, particularly along the “inner” Northern Sea Route along the Russian coast. 
However, the seas are stormy and navigation is difficult due to fog, ice forming on the deck, and the need to pass through narrow, shallow straits, particularly along the “inner” Northern Sea Route along the Russian coast.
The sea ice conditions also vary from year to year, both in time and place. 
The sea ice conditions also vary from year to year, both in time and place.
For the time being, ships going through the North Sea Route are reliant on icebreakers. 
For the time being, ships going through the North Sea Route are reliant on icebreakers.
Last summer, a cargo ship (Nordic Barents), carrying 41 000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate, sailed successfully from Kirkenes in the north of Norway to China, accompanied by two icebreakers from the Russian company Atomflot. 
Last summer, a cargo ship (Nordic Barents), carrying 41 000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate, sailed successfully from Kirkenes in the north of Norway to China, accompanied by two icebreakers from the Russian company Atomflot.
More knowledge is essential for addressing the challenges that Arctic shipping entails. 
More knowledge is essential for addressing the challenges that Arctic shipping entails.
It is especially important to maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area. 
It is especially important to maintain effective search and rescue services in such a large sea area.
As I mentioned, for this reason, the Arctic Council Foreign Ministers signed at the meeting in Nuuk (in May) a legally binding agreement on cooperation on and coordination of search and rescue services. 
As I mentioned, for this reason, the Arctic Council Foreign Ministers signed at the meeting in Nuuk (in May) a legally binding agreement on cooperation on and coordination of search and rescue services.
The “Barents Watch” project is also very interesting and relevant here. 
The “Barents Watch” project is also very interesting and relevant here.
We are also developing new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in the Arctic, as well as clear guidelines for the training of personnel. 
We are also developing new regulations and standards for the design and equipment of ships operating in the Arctic, as well as clear guidelines for the training of personnel.
Together with all our partners represented here today and others, Norway is working actively through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region. 
Together with all our partners represented here today and others, Norway is working actively through the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a mandatory polar code for ships operating in the Arctic region.
The development of Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities may be accompanied by a greater risk of oil spills. 
The development of Arctic shipping and hydrocarbon activities may be accompanied by a greater risk of oil spills.
The Arctic Council has established a special task force with a mandate to negotiate an international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response, and define geographical areas of responsibility, mutual assistance procedures and logistics. 
The Arctic Council has established a special task force with a mandate to negotiate an international instrument for prevention, preparedness and response, and define geographical areas of responsibility, mutual assistance procedures and logistics.
These measures show that the coastal states and the Arctic Council take a holistic approach to the sustainable use of the Arctic. 
These measures show that the coastal states and the Arctic Council take a holistic approach to the sustainable use of the Arctic.
We are not focused exclusively on our rights but are conscious of our responsibilities as well. 
We are not focused exclusively on our rights but are conscious of our responsibilities as well.
“High North – low tension”. 
“High North – low tension”.
Slide: ”Blue green map”. 
Slide: ”Blue green map”.
Finally – let me sum up, with my favourite map – but also by challenging something else – namely your “mental maps” – the predisposed views of relations and facts in the North. 
Finally – let me sum up, with my favourite map – but also by challenging something else – namely your “mental maps” – the predisposed views of relations and facts in the North.
Because we see it constantly – that we define this region with “cold war instincts”. 
Because we see it constantly – that we define this region with “cold war instincts”.
It is wise, of course, not to abandon assumptions without thoroughly examining them. 
It is wise, of course, not to abandon assumptions without thoroughly examining them.
But here in the North, we need to do two things: remember why we had tensions and still may have tensions – but also look forward, towards the new realities that help shaping our room to work together. 
But here in the North, we need to do two things: remember why we had tensions and still may have tensions – but also look forward, towards the new realities that help shaping our room to work together.
This is also why we regard Russia as a partner. 
This is also why we regard Russia as a partner.
We all know that the High North used to be a “cold war theatre”, an area where military tensions could be felt, which was the focus of international attention. 
We all know that the High North used to be a “cold war theatre”, an area where military tensions could be felt, which was the focus of international attention.
Times changed, and after the end of the Cold War the Arctic was gradually relegated to the background, until we again began to focus on the region due – mainly – to the consequences of climate change. 
Times changed, and after the end of the Cold War the Arctic was gradually relegated to the background, until we again began to focus on the region due – mainly – to the consequences of climate change.
Today, the Arctic is a peaceful region. 
Today, the Arctic is a peaceful region.
There are no military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived. 
There are no military threats in the classical sense of the word, actual or perceived.
There are, however, challenges – and possibilities – we need to face and handle together – melting ice, sustainable use of natural resources, scientific cooperation, business opportunities, etc. 
There are, however, challenges – and possibilities – we need to face and handle together – melting ice, sustainable use of natural resources, scientific cooperation, business opportunities, etc.
Greater interest in the region is not conducive to conflict. 
Greater interest in the region is not conducive to conflict.
I therefore continue to brand our vision in this way: “High North – Low tension”. 
I therefore continue to brand our vision in this way: “High North – Low tension”.
Our priority is to ensure that this continues to be the case despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail in the North. 
Our priority is to ensure that this continues to be the case despite the changes that increased human activity is bound to entail in the North.
The policies and mechanisms that have been established in the region will ensure that close cooperation will continue: the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Nordic cooperation, bilateral arrangements, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, etc. 
The policies and mechanisms that have been established in the region will ensure that close cooperation will continue: the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Nordic cooperation, bilateral arrangements, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, etc.
Cooperative policies, agreed legal instruments and well functioning institutions make the High North an area of low tension. 
Cooperative policies, agreed legal instruments and well functioning institutions make the High North an area of low tension.
Slide: Kystvakten. 
Slide: Kystvakten.
To underpin this it is necessary to exercise jurisdiction, sovereign rights and authority in a credible, consistent and predictable manner in the High North. 
To underpin this it is necessary to exercise jurisdiction, sovereign rights and authority in a credible, consistent and predictable manner in the High North.
Knowledge, presence and capabilities – keywords for Norway’s High North strategy – promote stability and predictability. 
Knowledge, presence and capabilities – keywords for Norway’s High North strategy – promote stability and predictability.
NATO has an inherent role in the High North as a defence alliance, based on the principle that all parts of NATO territory enjoy equal security. 
NATO has an inherent role in the High North as a defence alliance, based on the principle that all parts of NATO territory enjoy equal security.
NATO’s presence and exercises in the High North are everyday business – as it has always been - and NATO is an integrated partner in our exercise of sovereignty. 
NATO’s presence and exercises in the High North are everyday business – as it has always been - and NATO is an integrated partner in our exercise of sovereignty.
NATO needs a knowledgeable, updated understanding of the High North – the reason why you are here – and NATO performs its role – as a security provider – in a transparent manner. 
NATO needs a knowledgeable, updated understanding of the High North – the reason why you are here – and NATO performs its role – as a security provider – in a transparent manner.
Times are changing and the relationship between Russia and NATO is evolving. 
Times are changing and the relationship between Russia and NATO is evolving.
NATO and Russia are now seeking joint approaches to common challenges. 
NATO and Russia are now seeking joint approaches to common challenges.
The NATO-Russia-Council (NRC) is an important forum. 
The NATO-Russia-Council (NRC) is an important forum.
This steadily growing cooperation - and shared sense of responsibility for security and safety in the transatlantic area – are something we also bring with us with respect to common High North issues. 
This steadily growing cooperation - and shared sense of responsibility for security and safety in the transatlantic area – are something we also bring with us with respect to common High North issues.
Slide: Return to title slide. 
Slide: Return to title slide.
A hundred years ago, large parts of the Arctic – as well as the Antarctic – had not even been explored. 
A hundred years ago, large parts of the Arctic – as well as the Antarctic – had not even been explored.
In 2011 we are commemorating some of those pioneers – polar explorers, scientists – who opened up these regions to us: 
In 2011 we are commemorating some of those pioneers – polar explorers, scientists – who opened up these regions to us:
We are celebrating that it is 150 years since Fridtjof Nansen – the humanist, politician, diplomat, polar explorer – was born, and we celebrate that his colleague Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole 100 years ago – on 14 December 1911. 
We are celebrating that it is 150 years since Fridtjof Nansen – the humanist, politician, diplomat, polar explorer – was born, and we celebrate that his colleague Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole 100 years ago – on 14 December 1911.
We are also celebrating – together with our Russian friends – the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. 
We are also celebrating – together with our Russian friends – the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov.
Their expeditions had scientific purposes and they used the cutting edge technology of their time – and the best and most multi-talented and experienced men they could find. 
Their expeditions had scientific purposes and they used the cutting edge technology of their time – and the best and most multi-talented and experienced men they could find.