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Economic growth must not continue at the expense of the environment and the climate.
Economic growth must not continue at the expense of the environment and the climate.
We must be able to realise both objectives at the same time through innovative policies and technology.
We must be able to realise both objectives at the same time through innovative policies and technology.
In all of these areas we can make a real difference together.
In all of these areas we can make a real difference together.
To achieve our goals, we need new partnerships between Asia and Europe.
To achieve our goals, we need new partnerships between Asia and Europe.
Global economic interdependence poses opportunities and challenges for all.
Global economic interdependence poses opportunities and challenges for all.
Norway will shoulder its part of the responsibility to create – and adhere to – balanced and predictable economic relations at the national, regional and global level.
Norway will shoulder its part of the responsibility to create – and adhere to – balanced and predictable economic relations at the national, regional and global level.
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Challenges & opportunities in Asia & Europe
Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Challenges & opportunities in Asia & Europe
ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting, New Delhi, 11 November 2013
Utenriksministermøte i Asem, New Delhi, 11. november 2013
First Plenary Session - “Promoting Financial and Economic Cooperation through Enhanced Europe–Asia Connectivity”
Innlegg under temabolken “Promoting Financial and Economic Cooperation through Enhanced Europe–Asia Connectivity”
Ministers, Excellencies,
Ministers, Excellencies,
Enhancing Europe–Asia connectivity is not a theoretical exercise.
Enhancing Europe–Asia connectivity is not a theoretical exercise.
It involves day-to-day cooperation that at its core is concrete and practical.
It involves day-to-day cooperation that at its core is concrete and practical.
The last ten years have brought rapid growth in Norwegian–Asian economic cooperation.
The last ten years have brought rapid growth in Norwegian–Asian economic cooperation.
Norwegian exports to Asia have almost tripled.
Norwegian exports to Asia have almost tripled.
Norwegian foreign direct investment in Asia has increased by 70 per cent.
Norwegian foreign direct investment in Asia has increased by 70 per cent.
There has been a surge in scientific cooperation between Norwegian and Asian universities.
There has been a surge in scientific cooperation between Norwegian and Asian universities.
Cooperation between European and Asian economies has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, created wealth and boosted welfare in both Europe and Asia.
Cooperation between European and Asian economies has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, created wealth and boosted welfare in both Europe and Asia.
We have shown that economic cooperation is not a zero sum game, but a win-win situation.
We have shown that economic cooperation is not a zero sum game, but a win-win situation.
Now we are facing another formidable challenge.
Now we are facing another formidable challenge.
ILO estimates that we need 600 million new jobs by 2020, jobs that will be vital to the dignity of people and the security of nations.
ILO estimates that we need 600 million new jobs by 2020, jobs that will be vital to the dignity of people and the security of nations.
And we are facing the challenge of creating these jobs in a situation where the IMF is telling us that growth is still anaemic, and in Europe to a worrying extent jobless.
And we are facing the challenge of creating these jobs in a situation where the IMF is telling us that growth is still anaemic, and in Europe to a worrying extent jobless.
One important part of the answer is trade.
One important part of the answer is trade.
We greatly appreciate the efforts to create an ASEAN common market by 2015.
We greatly appreciate the efforts to create an Asean common market by 2015.
This will be important not only for ASEAN members, but also outside the region.
This will be important not only for ASEAN members, but also outside the region.
The European and Asian economies are connected.
The European and Asian economies are connected.
A common market will provide greater predictability.
A common market will provide greater predictability.
It will facilitate even closer ties between Europe and Asia as well.
It will facilitate even closer ties between Europe and Asia as well.
The WTO also plays a crucial role.
The WTO also plays a crucial role.
It has shown its worth since 2008 as a bulwark against rising protectionist pressure.
It has shown its worth since 2008 as a bulwark against rising protectionist pressure.
What could have become a depression ended up as a serious recession.
What could have become a depression ended up as a serious recession.
Now our focus must be on breaking the current impasse in the negotiations.
Now our focus must be on breaking the current impasse in the negotiations.
The World Bank estimates that a successful outcome of the Doha development round will add up to 30 million new jobs to the world economy.
The World Bank estimates that a successful outcome of the Doha development round will add up to 30 million new jobs to the world economy.
This is crucial if we are to tackle the challenge of creating 600 million new jobs.
This is crucial if we are to tackle the challenge of creating 600 million new jobs.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
A number of conditions must be fulfilled if we are to achieve economic growth.
A number of conditions must be fulfilled if we are to achieve economic growth.
The Norwegian experience underlines the importance of a well-functioning state, full competition in domestic markets, the rule of law and full participation of women in the work force for achieving sustainable, inclusive and job-creating growth.
The Norwegian experience underlines the importance of a well-functioning state, full competition in domestic markets, the rule of law and full participation of women in the work force for achieving sustainable, inclusive and job-creating growth.
We should use the valuable ASEM process to develop solutions to this end.
We should use the valuable ASEM process to develop solutions to this end.
Norway will be a committed partner in securing healthy sustainable growth and enhancing Europe–Asia connectivity.
Norway will be a committed partner in securing healthy sustainable growth and enhancing Europe–Asia connectivity.
The Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Milan
Asia-Europa-toppmøtet (Asem) i Milano
Milan, 16 October 2014
Milano, 16. oktober 2014
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at the first plenary session 'Promoting Financial and Economic Cooperation through Enhanced Europe-Asia Connectivity' at the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Milan 16 October 2014.
Utenriksminister Brendes innlegg under temabolken “Promoting Financial and Economic Cooperation through Enhanced Europe–Asia Connectivity” under Asia-Europa-toppmøtet i Milano 16. oktober 2014.
Restructuring and innovation will be key themes.
Omstilling og innovasjon er sentrale temaer på reisen.
In Singapore, Prime Minister Solberg will open the Norway–Asia Business Summit 2016.
I Singapore åpner statsministeren næringslivskonferansen Norway Asia Business Summit 2016.
The summit will bring together Norwegian companies operating in various parts of Asia.
Konferansen samler norske bedrifter med tilhold i hele Asia.
Ms Solberg will also meet Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong for political talks.
I tillegg møter Solberg Singapores statsminister Lee Hsien Loong til politiske samtaler.
‘As one of the world’s most highly developed economies, Singapore is an attractive market and a key trading partner for Norway,’ said Ms Solberg.
– Som en av verdens mest utviklede økonomier er Singapore både et attraktivt marked og en sentral handelspartner for Norge, sier Solberg.
After Singapore, Ms Solberg will travel to South Korea, Norway’s second most important trading partner in Asia, and third most important export market outside the EU.
Fra Singapore går reisen videre til Sør-Korea, Norges nest viktigste handelspartner i Asia og tredje viktigste eksportmarked utenfor EU.
Trade between Norway and South Korea is mainly in the areas of shipbuilding and offshore supplies, but in recent years Norway’s exports of seafood to South Korea have increased significantly.
Samhandelen er dominert av skipsbygging og offshoreleveranser, og de senere årene har eksporten av sjømat til Sør-Korea økt kraftig.
In Seoul, Ms Solberg will meet President Park Geun-hye.
I Seoul møter Solberg president Park Geun-hye.
She will also visit the demilitarised zone between South Korea and North Korea.
I tillegg besøker hun den demilitariserte sonen på grensen mellom Sør-Korea og Nord-Korea.
‘I am looking forward to meeting representatives of the Norwegian and Asian business sectors in Asia.
– Jeg ser frem til å møte representanter for norsk og asiatisk næringsliv i Asia.
Ms Solberg is one of two co-chairs in the UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Group.
Erna Solberg er en av to ledere i FNs pådrivergruppe for bærekraftsmålene.
Prime Minister to visit Singapore and South Korea
Statsministeren til Singapore og Sør-Korea
Norway allocates NOK 20 million to Asia
Norge gir 20 millioner kroner til hjelpearbeidet i Asia
“Both Indonesia and the Philippines are requesting assistance after experiencing violent earthquakes and severe flooding.
- Både Indonesia og Filippinene ber om hjelp etter voldsomme jordskjelv og flom.
Norway is therefore allocating NOK 20 million to efforts to alleviate the effects of these devastating natural disasters,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim
Norge gir derfor 20 millioner kroner til arbeidet etter de ufattelige naturkatastrofene, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
Mr Solheim phoned Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Thursday to express his condolences following the earthquake in Padang.
Solheim ringte Indonesias visepresident Jusuf Kalla torsdag for å kondolere etter jordskjelvet i Padang.
“What is happening now in Indonesia and the Philippines is heartbreaking.
- Det som nå skjer i Indonesia og Filippinene er hjerteskjærende.
Children have lost their parents.
Barn har mistet foreldrene sine.
Parents and grandparents have lost their children,” said Mr Solheim.
Foreldre og besteforeldre har mistet barna sine, sier Solheim.
The Norwegian assistance will go to the UN, the Red Cross and NGOs that are present in the two countries.
Den norske støtten går til FN, Røde Kors og frivillige organisasjoner som er til stede i de to landene.
The funds will be used to strengthen the local relief effort.
Pengene skal styrke den lokale hjelpeinnsatsen.
The UN is already working together with the Indonesian and Philippine authorities to identify the needs of those affected.
FN jobber allerede med indonesiske og filippinske myndigheter for å kartlegge hva de rammede trenger.
Norway has also contributed NOK 300 million to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), which is used to assist countries affected by acute disasters such as these.
Norge har også bidratt med 300 millioner kroner til FNs nødhjelpsfond.
The Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund has also received Norwegian funds.
Røde Kors sitt nødhjelpsfond har også fått norsk støtte.
Press contact: Head of Information Trond Viken (MFA), mobile phone: +47 992 18 303.
Pressekontakt: Informasjonssjef Trond Viken (UD), mobil: 992 18 303.
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- The shift of economical power from the West to Asia is already a fact.
- The shift of economical power from the West to Asia is already a fact.
Have we in the West fully recognised this dramatic shift of power?, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre asked in his opening remarks at the conference.
Have we in the West fully recognised this dramatic shift of power?, spurte utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre i sitt åpningsinnlegg på Nupi-/Refleks-konferansen.
The Minister based his remarks on the following points (check against delivery – webTV).
The Minister based his remarks on the following points (check against delivery – webTV).
Distinguished speakers, friends,
Distinguished speakers, friends,
Thank you, Eva (Bratholm).
Thank you, Eva (Bratholm).
Wish you all welcome.
Wish you all welcome.
This conference is a part of the Ministry’s “Refleks Project”.
This conference is a part of the Ministry’s “Refleks Project”.
Purpose: “to test” our “foreign policy reflexes” in a world that is rapidly changing.
Purpose: “to test” our “foreign policy reflexes” in a world that is rapidly changing.
When the global focus moves to the East, we need reflection, dialogue and critical debate in order to study the consequences for Norwegian foreign policy.
When the global focus moves to the East, we need reflection, dialogue and critical debate in order to study the consequences for Norwegian foreign policy.
(Not only that the focus moves to the East, also to the North, the Arctic).
(Not only that the focus moves to the East, also to the North, the Arctic).
We meet – in the midst of Europe/euro crisis and US economy crisis.
We meet – in the midst of Europe/euro crisis and US economy crisis.
The Economist in 2010/2011: Never been so many optimists than now, but they live in the East, and not in the West.
The Economist in 2010/2011: Never been so many optimists than now, but they live in the East, and not in the West.
We hope this conference will foster more (facts and) knowledge, interest and public debate on the spectacular growth in Asia, but also on challenges there.
We hope this conference will foster more (facts and) knowledge, interest and public debate on the spectacular growth in Asia, but also on challenges there.
Themes: Economy/technology, politics/society, culture.
Themes: Economy/technology, politics/society, culture.
World order, regional order.
World order, regional order.
“The Asian factor”.
“The Asian factor”.
Three main points I would like to focus on:
Three main points I would like to focus on:
First: The shift of economical power from the West to Asia: is already a fact.
First: The shift of economical power from the West to Asia: is already a fact.
Have we in the West fully recognised this dramatic shift of power?
Have we in the West fully recognised this dramatic shift of power?
The significance and the many consequences are highly complex (we live in an interdependent world) – and: I believe this is a positive development.
The significance and the many consequences are highly complex (we live in an interdependent world) – and: I believe this is a positive development.
This is a historically new situation.
This is a historically new situation.
However: Asia’s role as the world’s economic engine is not new.
However: Asia’s role as the world’s economic engine is not new.
The shift represents a “recapture” of a long held Asian position.
The shift represents a “recapture” of a long held Asian position.
(The British economic historian Angus Maddisson has calculated that as far back as 2000 years ago, China and India together accounted for 59% of the world economy – a position they generally retained until the 18th century).
(The British economic historian Angus Maddisson has calculated that as far back as 2000 years ago, China and India together accounted for 59% of the world economy – a position they generally retained until the 18th century).
Today, China is the world’s second largest economy, Japan is the third and South Korea holds 14th place.
Today, China is the world’s second largest economy, Japan is the third and South Korea holds 14th place.
Emerging, or re-emerging economies in Asia – such as China, India, Indonesia and South Korea – have benefited greatly from globalisation in the past few decades.
Emerging, or re-emerging economies in Asia – such as China, India, Indonesia and South Korea – have benefited greatly from globalisation in the past few decades.
Hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty.
Hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty.
China, India, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia are all major economies in the G20, and their influence are expected to continue to grow.
China, India, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia are all major economies in the G20, and their influence are expected to continue to grow.
Taken the lead in the world’s economic development.
Taken the lead in the world’s economic development.
However – remember: the US economy is still almost three times larger than China’s, and the US and EU economies combined are today twice the size of the economies of China, India, Japan and the ASEAN countries put together.
However – remember: the US economy is still almost three times larger than China’s, and the US and EU economies combined are today twice the size of the economies of China, India, Japan and the ASEAN countries put together.
But, the point is that the gap between the Western and the Asian economies is narrowing, and with accelerating speed as the financial crisis continues to hit the US and European economies.
But, the point is that the gap between the Western and the Asian economies is narrowing, and with accelerating speed as the financial crisis continues to hit the US and European economies.
The complexity of a highly interdependent world makes it impossible to think in traditional terms, for example that the rise of some nations inevitably means the fall of others.
The complexity of a highly interdependent world makes it impossible to think in traditional terms, for example that the rise of some nations inevitably means the fall of others.
Today, there are few strategic certainties.
Today, there are few strategic certainties.
The international system appears (created just after the end of WWII) to be in a period of prolonged transition?
The international system appears (created just after the end of WWII) to be in a period of prolonged transition?
A world of “complex disorder”?
A world of “complex disorder”?
The crisis in the financial markets playing out: Is there enough effective international cooperation or “global leadership” to deal with it?
The crisis in the financial markets playing out: Is there enough effective international cooperation or “global leadership” to deal with it?
Fear of a resurgence of nationalism and protectionism?
Fear of a resurgence of nationalism and protectionism?
Nations looking inwards instead of cooperating?
Nations looking inwards instead of cooperating?
The financial crisis in developed economies is – of course – not good news for the booming Asian economies.
The financial crisis in developed economies is – of course – not good news for the booming Asian economies.
There is already a slowdown in Asian export-oriented economies as a result of decreasing European demand for import commodities.
There is already a slowdown in Asian export-oriented economies as a result of decreasing European demand for import commodities.
(Remember: The EU is the world’s biggest purchaser of Chinese goods, with a market value of about USD 380 billion last year).
(Remember: The EU is the world’s biggest purchaser of Chinese goods, with a market value of about USD 380 billion last year).
The debt crisis in the US and the euro zone could also affect growth in China.
The debt crisis in the US and the euro zone could also affect growth in China.
The relatively weak global outlook underscores the importance of transforming China’s economic growth model so that it relies more on domestic consumption.
The relatively weak global outlook underscores the importance of transforming China’s economic growth model so that it relies more on domestic consumption.
Stronger domestic demand in China would also help support the global economy.
Stronger domestic demand in China would also help support the global economy.
The same goes for India, where around 50% of GDP is generated by services.
The same goes for India, where around 50% of GDP is generated by services.
These new IT-based industries find their customers – their markets – in the US, Europe and, increasingly, in China.
These new IT-based industries find their customers – their markets – in the US, Europe and, increasingly, in China.
My second main point: The relative economic power shift to the East will inevitably be followed by a shift in political power.
My second main point: The relative economic power shift to the East will inevitably be followed by a shift in political power.
The Asian countries are not only the world’s economic engine, but also increasingly important international political players.
The Asian countries are not only the world’s economic engine, but also increasingly important international political players.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: the Asia-Pacific has become a key driver of global politics.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: the Asia-Pacific has become a key driver of global politics.
And I agree.
And I agree.
Most global issues – such as demography, poverty, climate change and the current financial crisis – cannot be resolved without Asia.
Most global issues – such as demography, poverty, climate change and the current financial crisis – cannot be resolved without Asia.
(WTO Doha Round, Hong Kong 2005/2006.
(WTO Doha Round, Hong Kong 2005/2006.
The players today.
The players today.
My talks with WTO/Lamy last week).
My talks with WTO/Lamy last week).
This is not new, but Asia is increasingly taking a leading role in addressing common challenges, which also means that its voice will get stronger in multilateral forums.
This is not new, but Asia is increasingly taking a leading role in addressing common challenges, which also means that its voice will get stronger in multilateral forums.
As our keynote speaker today, Professor Martin Jacques, author of the book When China Rules the World, suggests, China might want to challenge established perceptions of global systems and relations.
As our keynote speaker today, Professor Martin Jacques, author of the book When China Rules the World, suggests, China might want to challenge established perceptions of global systems and relations.
An example: Climate change: The world needs the combination of the technological capabilities of the West and the East.
An example: Climate change: The world needs the combination of the technological capabilities of the West and the East.
China is re-establishing itself as a technological super power.
China is re-establishing itself as a technological super power.
Takes a leading role in the development of the low carbon economy.
Takes a leading role in the development of the low carbon economy.
Means competition for Western companies, but China’s ambitions are good news for the world.
Means competition for Western companies, but China’s ambitions are good news for the world.
By way of example, China is most likely the country that will offer the world renewable energy technology at competitive prices.
By way of example, China is most likely the country that will offer the world renewable energy technology at competitive prices.
Asian countries are demanding a greater international political voice.
Asian countries are demanding a greater international political voice.
They already have an increased representation in global organisations.
They already have an increased representation in global organisations.
This trend will continue.
This trend will continue.
Important point: Western countries are no longer in the majority where important decisions are being made.
Important point: Western countries are no longer in the majority where important decisions are being made.
The financial crisis represented a shift of relevance from G7 to G20, clarifying the status of the world economic powers today.
The financial crisis represented a shift of relevance from G7 to G20, clarifying the status of the world economic powers today.
The world’s emerging economies are demanding a greater say in the IMF, and they will get it.
The world’s emerging economies are demanding a greater say in the IMF, and they will get it.
Managing Director might not be a European in the future.
Managing Director might not be a European in the future.