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Webcast from the press conference
Pressekonferansen kan også sees på: Nett-TV på regjeringen.no
Concluding statement of the IMF mission
Concluding statement of the IMF mission
IMF presents views on the Norwegian economy
IMF med vurdering av norsk økonomi
The IMF concludes that the Norwegian economy continues to perform well.
IMF-delegasjonen konkluderer med at norsk økonomi klarer seg godt.
I fully agree that it is important to avoid off-budget spending", says Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen.
Det er jeg glad for, sier finansminister Sigbjørn Johnsen.
The IMF delegation also welcomes the newly released alternatives for strengthening risk weights for house loans and the proposed tax changes in the petroleum tax scheme and the proposal to limit the preferential tax treatment for non-owner occupied homes.
De ønsker også velkommen de nylig fremlagte alternativene for å styrke risikovektene for boliglån, de foreslåtte endringene i petroleumsbeskatningen og forslaget til endringer i verdsetting av sekundærboliger og næringseiendom i formuesskatten.
IMF further underlines the need for cooperation within the Nordic region on financial stability and macroprudential measures for banks.
Videre understreker IMF viktigheten av at de nordiske landene samarbeider om tiltak for å sikre finansiell stabilitet.
The IMF notes that Norway needs to further address the long run fiscal challenges of an ageing population.
Delegasjonen merker seg at en aldrende befolkning bidrar til langsiktige utfordringer i finanspolitikken.
Besides prudent macroeconomic policies, this underlines the need for policies that ensure high labor participation and bolster employment.
Dette understreker behovet for tilbakeholdenhet i bruken av oljeinntekter og for tiltak som understøtter høy sysselsetting.
Webcast from the press conference
Nett-TV fra pressekonferansen
Statement from IMF
Les uttalelsen fra IMF
Important cooperation agreement between Norway and Poland
Viktig samarbeidsavtale mellom Norge og Polen
The agreement marks steadily closer cooperation within the defence sector between Norway and Poland.
Avtalen markerer et stadig tettere samarbeid innen forsvarssektoren mellom Norge og Polen.
Morten Tiller, in discussion with his polish counterpart Marcin Idzik, also laid stress on the possibilities offered by this agreement.
Tiller la også vekt på mulighetene denne avtalen gir i samtale med materielldirektør Idzik.
Norway has already announced that we will contribute NOK 30 million to the emergency relief effort,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Norge varsler derfor allerede nå at vi vil bidra med 30 millioner kroner til nødhjelpsarbeidet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
'Nearly one thousand people are reported to have died in today's earthquake in Nepal, and even more have been injured.
- Opp mot tusen mennesker skal være omkommet i dagens jordskjelv i Nepal, og enda flere såret.
Our thoughts go to all those who have been affected and to the people of Nepal.
Våre tanker går til dem som er rammet og til det nepalske folk.
Many have lost loved ones, and even more have been injured and seen their homes and communities destroyed.
Det er mange som har mistet sine kjære og enda flere som er skadet og som opplever store ødeleggelser av hjem og byer.
A massive earthquake hit Nepal and the neighbouring countries earlier today.
Et massivt jordskjelv rammet tidligere i dag Nepal og nabolandene.
Sources indicated that the epicentre was between the capital Kathmandu and the second largest city, Pokhara.
Ifølge nyhetskilder var episenteret mellom hovedstaden Kathmandu og byen Pokhara.
So far, there has been little information from the area around the epicentre, but several buildings in Kathmandu are reported to have collapsed.
Lite informasjon har så langt kommet ut fra området rundt selve episenteret, men flere bygninger i Kathmandu skal være kollapset.
The earthquake has also set off an avalanche at Base Camp, the starting point for climbing Mount Everest.
Jordskjelvet skal ha utløst et skred ved Base Camp som er utgangspunktet for bestigningen av Mount Everest.
'It is important to gain an overview of what is needed so that relief efforts can be started as quickly and effectively as possible.
- Det er nå viktig å få oversikt over hva som er behovene slik at hjelpeinnsatsen kan settes inn så raskt og effektivt som mulig.
The funding from Norway will be channelled through the UN system and various NGOs.
Midlene vil bli kanalisert gjennom FN-systemet og frivillige organisasjoner.
We are following the situation closely and will consider providing more assistance when we know more,' said Mr Brende.
Vi følger situasjonen tett og vil vurdere å bidra ytterligere når vi vet mer, sier Brende.
Norway is already one of the largest donors to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and the Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Norge er allerede en av de store giverne til FNs nødhjelpsfond CERF og Den internasjonale Røde Kors-føderasjonens Nødhjelpsfond.
These are funds that the UN and IFRC can draw on immediately when major humanitarian crises arise.
Dette er midler som FN og det internasjonale Røde Kors kan trekke på umiddelbart ved store humanitære kriser.
The Norwegian Refugee Council's emergency standby roster Norcap has already been asked to assist, and is preparing to deploy a team.
Den norske beredskapsstyrken Norcap forbereder nå sin respons, og har allerede mottatt forespørsel om å bistå.
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection is ready to send personnel through the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) and the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism, but has not yet received a request.
Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap er i beredskap for å sende ut personell gjennom UNDAC og EUs samordningsmekanisme, men de har ennå ikke fått forespørsel.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close contact with the Embassy in Kathmandu and is compiling a list of Norwegian citizens in Nepal.
Utenriksdepartementet har løpende kontakt med ambassaden i Kathmandu og arbeider for å få oversikt over norske borgere i Nepal.
As Norwegians are not obliged to register travel or stays abroad, it is difficult to gain a full overview.
Siden det ikke er noen plikt for nordmenn til å registrere utenlandsreiser eller –opphold er det vanskelig å få full oversikt.
The telephone network in Nepal is unstable and the electricity supply is down at times.
Telefonnettet i Nepal er ustabilt og strømnettet er delvis nede.
Manning at the Foreign Service Response Centre has been increased in response to the many enquires in connection with the earthquake.
Departementet har styrket UDs operative senter på grunn av mange henvendelser i forbindelse med jordskjelvet.
As far as we know, no Norwegian citizens have been injured or killed, but several have been affected by the earthquake.
Vi har så langt ikke informasjon om skadede eller omkomne norske borger, men flere har blitt berørt av skjelvet.
'The international community needs to take immediate action.
- Nå må det internasjonale samfunnet trå til for å hjelpe.
Immigration authorities have considered Norwegian PEN’s request
Utlendingsmyndighetene har behandlet Norsk PENs henvendelse
However, this only applies to persons who qualify for refuge in the so-called Cities of Asylum for persecuted writers.
Dette gjelder imidlertid bare skribenter som omfattes av den såkalte fribyordningen.
The Ministry forwarded the request from Norwegian PEN to the Directorate of Immigration for consideration and response.
Departementet oversendte henvendelsen fra Norsk PEN til UDI for vurdering og besvarelse.
Minister of Justice and Public Security Grete Faremo commented, “I have noted the Directorate of Immigration’s response to Norwegian PEN regarding the resettlement of Edward Snowden to Norway.
– Jeg har merket meg UDIs svar til Norsk PEN vedrørende overføring av Edward Snowden til Norge, sier justis- og beredskapsminister Grete Faremo.
“I would like to add that the US has requested the extradition of Mr Snowden for criminal prosecution.
– Jeg vil tilføye at Snowden er ønsket utlevert av USA i anledning strafforfølgning.
On Monday, Mr Snowden’s application for asylum in Norway was turned down by the Directorate of Immigration.
Edward Joseph Snowden fikk mandag avslag av UDI på en søknad om asyl i Norge.
The decision can be appealed against to the Immigration Appeals Board.
Avslaget kan påklages til UNE.
Response from The Ministry of Justice and Public Security to Norwegian PEN (in Norwegian).
Departementets svar på henvendelsen fra PEN.
The Minister’s remarks were based on the following points
The Minister’s remarks were based on the following points
Purpose of this meeting.
Purpose of this meeting.
The “Refleks series”.
The “Refleks series”.
Norway’s foreign policy.
Norway’s foreign policy.
New approaches.
New approaches.
Last year the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its Platform for an Integrated Africa Policy.
Last year the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its Platform for an Integrated Africa Policy.
The platform addresses a number of issues – from private investments and trade, climate change, the fight against illicit small arms and cluster munitions, the promotion of democracy and human rights, the role of the UN.
The platform addresses a number of issues – from private investments and trade, climate change, the fight against illicit small arms and cluster munitions, the promotion of democracy and human rights, the role of the UN.
Only towards the very end there is a chapter on Norway’s development cooperation with Africa.
Only towards the very end there is a chapter on Norway’s development cooperation with Africa.
Development cooperation is no longer the only key element in Norway’s relations with the continent.
Development cooperation is no longer the only key element in Norway’s relations with the continent.
Now climate change, security, investments, empowerment, etc. are also important.
Now climate change, security, investments, empowerment, etc. are also important.
Norway has strong ties with Africa.
Norway has strong ties with Africa.
Traditionally they were based on aid, which has contributed to a better life for many.
Traditionally they were based on aid, which has contributed to a better life for many.
Development cooperation is still a mainstay of cooperation with Africa, but relations are expanding into new areas.
Development cooperation is still a mainstay of cooperation with Africa, but relations are expanding into new areas.
And what we mean by development is broader than before.
And what we mean by development is broader than before.
One example: there will be no development unless there is security.
One example: there will be no development unless there is security.
I believe capacity building for African security – including human security for women and children – is an important contribution to development.
I believe capacity building for African security – including human security for women and children – is an important contribution to development.
Norway and its African partners are building capacity for the African Standby Force and training African personnel for peace operations in Darfur, in Somalia and elsewhere.
Norway and its African partners are building capacity for the African Standby Force and training African personnel for peace operations in Darfur, in Somalia and elsewhere.
And the people we have trained are now training Norwegian police officers that will serve in UNAMID.
And the people we have trained are now training Norwegian police officers that will serve in UNAMID.
That’s how we like capacity building to work.
That’s how we like capacity building to work.
The importance of building capacity.
The importance of building capacity.
Focus on people.
Focus on people.
Today relations cover a full range of foreign policy issues, from global health threats, climate change, economic crisis, trade and Norwegian investments to role of the UN.
Today relations cover a full range of foreign policy issues, from global health threats, climate change, economic crisis, trade and Norwegian investments to role of the UN.
Our policies and dialogue must reflect this.
Our policies and dialogue must reflect this.
African countries and Africans should be partners, not clients.
African countries and Africans should be partners, not clients.
We do not believe in “victimising” Africa.
We do not believe in “victimising” Africa.
Only Africa can solve Africa’s problems, and outsiders can merely assist.
Only Africa can solve Africa’s problems, and outsiders can merely assist.
Our dialogue should reflect this too.
Our dialogue should reflect this too.
But that takes real African commitment.
But that takes real African commitment.
Only if Africa commits resources, personnel and funds will our joint programmes be sustainable.
Only if Africa commits resources, personnel and funds will our joint programmes be sustainable.
We must not regard Africa as a single entity.
We must not regard Africa as a single entity.
It consists of a large number of different countries.
It consists of a large number of different countries.
Norway and Africa have common interests.
Norway and Africa have common interests.
Conflicts and failing states may lead to large-scale migration and extremism.
Conflicts and failing states may lead to large-scale migration and extremism.
Peace and security in Africa also have a bearing on our own security.
Peace and security in Africa also have a bearing on our own security.
The best way to pursue these common interests is through a strong multilateral system.
The best way to pursue these common interests is through a strong multilateral system.
We need to cooperate with Africa to strengthen the UN and other multilateral forums.
We need to cooperate with Africa to strengthen the UN and other multilateral forums.
Norway has no colonial past and supported the fight against apartheid.
Norway has no colonial past and supported the fight against apartheid.
We therefore enjoy goodwill in Africa.
We therefore enjoy goodwill in Africa.
But for new generations in Africa this is less important.
But for new generations in Africa this is less important.
Political dialogue requires more than historical ties; it must address current and emerging challenges.
Political dialogue requires more than historical ties; it must address current and emerging challenges.
The economic crisis: Africa not to blame, but is hard hit.
The economic crisis: Africa not to blame, but is hard hit.
Pressure on incomes and jobs.
Pressure on incomes and jobs.
May undermine gains in education and health.
May undermine gains in education and health.
Threatens to undo recent progress by reducing investment, exports and aid.
Threatens to undo recent progress by reducing investment, exports and aid.
African nations must do their part by continuing to address corruption, reduce obstacles to growth and invest in the social sectors.
African nations must do their part by continuing to address corruption, reduce obstacles to growth and invest in the social sectors.
But international support is crucial.
But international support is crucial.
However, the crisis could also stimulate innovative thinking and action.
However, the crisis could also stimulate innovative thinking and action.
An opportunity to rethink old ways.
An opportunity to rethink old ways.
Protectionism must be avoided.
Protectionism must be avoided.
Not repeat the mistakes of the 1930s.
Not repeat the mistakes of the 1930s.
WTO negotiations must be resumed and concluded as soon as possible.
WTO negotiations must be resumed and concluded as soon as possible.
Important to maintain an open investment climate.
Important to maintain an open investment climate.
Development assistance and other resource flows: we should not polarise the debate.
Development assistance and other resource flows: we should not polarise the debate.
Not aid or trade, not market or state.
Not aid or trade, not market or state.
Rather: how can these elements be optimised together?
Rather: how can these elements be optimised together?
Looking beyond the current crisis.
Looking beyond the current crisis.
Africa’s prospects are better than ever.
Africa’s prospects are better than ever.
The continent abounds in natural and human resources and vast areas of unused cultivable land.
The continent abounds in natural and human resources and vast areas of unused cultivable land.
Domestic revenue is now the most significant source of development financing in Africa.
Domestic revenue is now the most significant source of development financing in Africa.
In 2006 foreign investment overtook aid for the first time.
In 2006 foreign investment overtook aid for the first time.
Aid alone can never bring sustainable development.
Aid alone can never bring sustainable development.
But aid commitments must be honoured.
But aid commitments must be honoured.
Foreign companies must demonstrate social responsibility and have a broader perspective than profits when operating in Africa.
Foreign companies must demonstrate social responsibility and have a broader perspective than profits when operating in Africa.
High priority for Norway.
High priority for Norway.
Africa represents less than 2% of world trade.
Africa represents less than 2% of world trade.
Trade can be an engine of growth and lift millions out of poverty.
Trade can be an engine of growth and lift millions out of poverty.
While discussions on aid volumes continue unabated, still remarkably little attention is paid to illicit capital flows, tax evasion and corruption by African politicians.
While discussions on aid volumes continue unabated, still remarkably little attention is paid to illicit capital flows, tax evasion and corruption by African politicians.
We urge African countries to play an active role in this fight.
We urge African countries to play an active role in this fight.
China’s growing engagement means increased investment and more trade.
China’s growing engagement means increased investment and more trade.
China’s engagement offers economic opportunities, but also political challenges.
China’s engagement offers economic opportunities, but also political challenges.
Political development and conflicts: peace, security and well-functioning states are essential for sustainable development.
Political development and conflicts: peace, security and well-functioning states are essential for sustainable development.
Conflicts and weak governance are the worst enemies of poverty reduction.
Conflicts and weak governance are the worst enemies of poverty reduction.
Democracy is a process, not an event.
Democracy is a process, not an event.
It is a mistake to talk about one African voice.
It is a mistake to talk about one African voice.
As in Norway, views and interests vary enormously.
As in Norway, views and interests vary enormously.
But Africa's democratic gains cannot be taken for granted.
But Africa's democratic gains cannot be taken for granted.
Across the continent, democracy remains fragile.
Across the continent, democracy remains fragile.
It is important that the AU maintains a principled position by condemning military coups and other unconstitutional means of taking power.
It is important that the AU maintains a principled position by condemning military coups and other unconstitutional means of taking power.
We welcome the shift from the former OAU policy of “non-interference” in internal affairs to the new AU policy of “non-indifference”.
We welcome the shift from the former OAU policy of “non-interference” in internal affairs to the new AU policy of “non-indifference”.
Gender equality remains high on our agenda, and is very relevant for Africa.
Gender equality remains high on our agenda, and is very relevant for Africa.
Follow-up on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
Follow-up on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
Africa in international forums and processes: Africa's poverty has historically put it at a disadvantage in dealing with global and transnational problems like pandemics, climate change and security threats.
Africa in international forums and processes: Africa's poverty has historically put it at a disadvantage in dealing with global and transnational problems like pandemics, climate change and security threats.
Increased geopolitical importance has led to greater self-awareness, which we welcome.
Increased geopolitical importance has led to greater self-awareness, which we welcome.
Norway and African states have a common interest in a strong multilateral system.
Norway and African states have a common interest in a strong multilateral system.
Both Africa and Norway benefit from a strong UN.
Both Africa and Norway benefit from a strong UN.
However, UN deliberations are often characterised by polarisation between North and South.
However, UN deliberations are often characterised by polarisation between North and South.
We need closer cooperation between the AU and the international community.
We need closer cooperation between the AU and the international community.
A more multipolar world gives African countries more options in terms of alliances.
A more multipolar world gives African countries more options in terms of alliances.
The global economic crisis demonstrates the need for strong international organisations.
The global economic crisis demonstrates the need for strong international organisations.
We welcome the G20’s initiatives.
We welcome the G20’s initiatives.
But although the G20 is more representative than the G8, Africa’s voice is still weak.
But although the G20 is more representative than the G8, Africa’s voice is still weak.
All states must get an opportunity to be heard.
All states must get an opportunity to be heard.
Further process must continue in global institutions.
Further process must continue in global institutions.
Institutions like NATO may also have a role to play in supporting conflict resolution in Africa.
Institutions like NATO may also have a role to play in supporting conflict resolution in Africa.
NATO can add value to the AU in areas like strategic airlift capability and provide valuable expertise in the development of the African Standby Force.
NATO can add value to the AU in areas like strategic airlift capability and provide valuable expertise in the development of the African Standby Force.
Climate change: Africa hardest hit, but this is a truly global challenge.
Climate change: Africa hardest hit, but this is a truly global challenge.
The UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December will be a major test.
The UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December will be a major test.
Climate change is perhaps the greatest threat to sustainable development.
Climate change is perhaps the greatest threat to sustainable development.
It is a brutal paradox that those who have contributed least to global warming are the ones who stand to suffer most.
It is a brutal paradox that those who have contributed least to global warming are the ones who stand to suffer most.
Climate change could have serious security implications: large-scale migration, resource-based conflicts and humanitarian disasters.
Climate change could have serious security implications: large-scale migration, resource-based conflicts and humanitarian disasters.
Climate change may exacerbate development challenges and security threats.
Climate change may exacerbate development challenges and security threats.
Norway in engaged in active dialogue and cooperation with African partners through the AU and other bodies on how to support the process of adopting a joint African climate position at the AU summit this summer.
Norway in engaged in active dialogue and cooperation with African partners through the AU and other bodies on how to support the process of adopting a joint African climate position at the AU summit this summer.
See a recording of the meeting and the Minister’s remarks
See a recording of the meeting and the Minister’s remarks
The impact of Africa – political partner and global actor
The impact of Africa – political partner and global actor
Important agreement for Norway
- Viktig avtale for Norge