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· Today, Brazil is the world’s seventh largest economy and has huge global political influence.
· Today, Brazil is the world’s seventh largest economy and has huge global political influence.
The world is changing, and it is my responsibility to see to it that Norway develops good relations and alliances with countries like Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.
The world is changing, and it is my responsibility to see to it that Norway develops good relations and alliances with countries like Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.
· The Government and many civil society actors have together developed a broader view of Brazil and a more comprehensive agenda for our cooperation.
· The Government and many civil society actors have together developed a broader view of Brazil and a more comprehensive agenda for our cooperation.
We see and acknowledge the importance of Brazil in different areas.
We see and acknowledge the importance of Brazil in different areas.
And I believe that this process – the fact that we see Brazil not only as a business partner, but also as a partner in the fight against climate change, efforts to protect the environment, and other global challenges – will be a big asset for us.
And I believe that this process – the fact that we see Brazil not only as a business partner, but also as a partner in the fight against climate change, efforts to protect the environment, and other global challenges – will be a big asset for us.
· The strategy sets out what Norway has to offer.
· The strategy sets out what Norway has to offer.
It emphasises the importance of partnership between two countries that have many common interests and goals.
It emphasises the importance of partnership between two countries that have many common interests and goals.
Our relations are characterised by complementarity rather than competition.
Our relations are characterised by complementarity rather than competition.
We can offer a lot of what Brazil needs in order to reach its ambitious targets.
We can offer a lot of what Brazil needs in order to reach its ambitious targets.
Our petroleum and maritime experience, to mention the obvious.
Our petroleum and maritime experience, to mention the obvious.
At the same time Brazil has much to offer us.
At the same time Brazil has much to offer us.
Not only an interesting and developing market, but also knowledge and experience that we can learn from.
Not only an interesting and developing market, but also knowledge and experience that we can learn from.
The strategy makes it clear that Brazil and Norway can develop a closer partnership.
The strategy makes it clear that Brazil and Norway can develop a closer partnership.
This is the Government’s ambition and the strategy will be an important tool in this work.
This is the Government’s ambition and the strategy will be an important tool in this work.
· The strategy touches on four main areas, discussed in four chapters: 1) private sector cooperation, and trade and investment; 2) climate and environmental issues, and sustainable development; 3) global challenges; and 4) knowledge exchange and social development.
· The strategy touches on four main areas, discussed in four chapters: 1) private sector cooperation, and trade and investment; 2) climate and environmental issues, and sustainable development; 3) global challenges; and 4) knowledge exchange and social development.
· Your focus in this process has naturally been on the first area – business and investments.
· Your focus in this process has naturally been on the first area – business and investments.
It is true that the business sector engagement is the main pillar of our relations today.
It is true that the business sector engagement is the main pillar of our relations today.
You just need to open a Norwegian business newspaper to see evidence of that.
You just need to open a Norwegian business newspaper to see evidence of that.
Trade between our countries increased by 200% in the last decade.
Trade between our countries increased by 200% in the last decade.
Over 100 Norwegian companies are now operating in Brazil (a 100% increase since 2005).
Over 100 Norwegian companies are now operating in Brazil (a 100% increase since 2005).
Estimates indicate that Norwegian private sector investments and commitments amount to more than USD 25 billion.
Estimates indicate that Norwegian private sector investments and commitments amount to more than USD 25 billion.
· However, before I say more about this area of cooperation, I would like to emphasise that strong, long-lasting relations are not built on one pillar alone.
· However, before I say more about this area of cooperation, I would like to emphasise that strong, long-lasting relations are not built on one pillar alone.
Countries are not only markets; they are also made up of people, cultures and traditions.
Countries are not only markets; they are also made up of people, cultures and traditions.
The importance of developing ties and fostering exchanges at different levels should not be underestimated.
The importance of developing ties and fostering exchanges at different levels should not be underestimated.
During this process, you have made it very clear that the secret of success in Brazil is understanding its culture and how things work here.
During this process, you have made it very clear that the secret of success in Brazil is understanding its culture and how things work here.
Therefore the strategy is not just a business strategy.
Therefore the strategy is not just a business strategy.
It is more ambitious and it reaches further.
It is more ambitious and it reaches further.
· There are of course synergies between the different areas covered by the strategy.
· There are of course synergies between the different areas covered by the strategy.
Cooperation in higher education and research will be beneficial for other areas, including the business sector.
Cooperation in higher education and research will be beneficial for other areas, including the business sector.
We need more Norwegians who speak Portuguese and are familiar with Brazil.
We need more Norwegians who speak Portuguese and are familiar with Brazil.
We would like Brazilians to know more about Norway.
We would like Brazilians to know more about Norway.
We would like to see more institutional cooperation.
We would like to see more institutional cooperation.
We are aiming for more dynamism, closer relations and more dialogue between our politicians and diplomats.
We are aiming for more dynamism, closer relations and more dialogue between our politicians and diplomats.
And we would like more cultural exchanges.
And we would like more cultural exchanges.
I hope that the strategy will stimulate all of this.
I hope that the strategy will stimulate all of this.
It will not happen overnight, but this is what we are working towards.
It will not happen overnight, but this is what we are working towards.
· Already at this early stage, I am pleased that discussions are underway on offering Brazilian Portuguese language courses at the University of Oslo.
· Already at this early stage, I am pleased that discussions are underway on offering Brazilian Portuguese language courses at the University of Oslo.
There is a budding cooperation in sports, for example in women’s handball, and many ambitious cultural projects are being developed.
There is a budding cooperation in sports, for example in women’s handball, and many ambitious cultural projects are being developed.
I hope this is just the beginning.
I hope this is just the beginning.
· Now let’s turn to the business sector.
· Now let’s turn to the business sector.
Most of you are managing very well on your own.
Most of you are managing very well on your own.
Nevertheless, the strategy acknowledges some of the challenges you have to deal with.
Nevertheless, the strategy acknowledges some of the challenges you have to deal with.
In Brazil you have to play it the Brazilian way.
In Brazil you have to play it the Brazilian way.
At the same time, the Government will do whatever it can to assist you in this important market.
At the same time, the Government will do whatever it can to assist you in this important market.
We will:
We will:
-strengthen the dialogue with the Brazilian authorities at different levels;
-strengthen the dialogue with the Brazilian authorities at different levels;
-seek to improve market access and framework conditions for Norwegian companies in Brazil and provide support through the bodies established for this purpose;
-seek to improve market access and framework conditions for Norwegian companies in Brazil and provide support through the bodies established for this purpose;
-consider initiating negotiations on a free trade agreement and request the start of negotiations on a bilateral shipping agreement;
-consider initiating negotiations on a free trade agreement and request the start of negotiations on a bilateral shipping agreement;
-launch an initiative for the establishment of a bilateral economic commission;
-launch an initiative for the establishment of a bilateral economic commission;
-facilitate private sector cooperation between Norway and Brazil in those sectors where the potential mutual benefits are greatest;
-facilitate private sector cooperation between Norway and Brazil in those sectors where the potential mutual benefits are greatest;
-facilitate cooperation on capacity-building and increased industry-oriented research; and
-facilitate cooperation on capacity-building and increased industry-oriented research; and
-promote a sound environmental and social profile in business activities in Brazil.
-promote a sound environmental and social profile in business activities in Brazil.
· We have pointed to sectors that we think offer the greatest opportunities for future development.
· We have pointed to sectors that we think offer the greatest opportunities for future development.
This reflects what an interesting market Brazil is, and shows just how great the potential is for Norwegian companies.
This reflects what an interesting market Brazil is, and shows just how great the potential is for Norwegian companies.
· The strategy also stresses corporate social responsibility.
· The strategy also stresses corporate social responsibility.
Norwegian businesses in Brazil should be associated with quality, expertise, environmental awareness and CSR.
Norwegian businesses in Brazil should be associated with quality, expertise, environmental awareness and CSR.
I am proud that the strategy is so clear on this.
I am proud that the strategy is so clear on this.
You know what we expect, and you know that we are confident that Norwegian companies can deliver in this area too.
You know what we expect, and you know that we are confident that Norwegian companies can deliver in this area too.
· We believe that a bilateral economic commission would be a very useful forum, since our economic relations have developed so rapidly.
· We believe that a bilateral economic commission would be a very useful forum, since our economic relations have developed so rapidly.
We hope that you agree.
We hope that you agree.
· We believe that trade relations may be stimulated further, and will therefore consider the possibility of initiating negotiations on a free trade agreement.
· We believe that trade relations may be stimulated further, and will therefore consider the possibility of initiating negotiations on a free trade agreement.
This is a discussion we will have to have at home, and as I am sure you understand it is a complex question, where Norway has different interests to take into account.
This is a discussion we will have to have at home, and as I am sure you understand it is a complex question, where Norway has different interests to take into account.
· The possibility of a bilateral maritime agreement was discussed during Mr Giske’s visit here in February.
· The possibility of a bilateral maritime agreement was discussed during Mr Giske’s visit here in February.
This was also an issue I raised with Mr Patriota yesterday, and the process will start soon.
This was also an issue I raised with Mr Patriota yesterday, and the process will start soon.
Such an agreement will strengthen cooperation and economic relations between Brazil and Norway in the field of maritime transport, and help to provide predictability and transparency for all parties.
Such an agreement will strengthen cooperation and economic relations between Brazil and Norway in the field of maritime transport, and help to provide predictability and transparency for all parties.
· You now have the strategy – in three different languages – and you will have time to study it in more detail.
· You now have the strategy – in three different languages – and you will have time to study it in more detail.
What is important for me to say in conclusion is that this is not the end of the process.
What is important for me to say in conclusion is that this is not the end of the process.
Indeed it is the beginning.
Indeed it is the beginning.
We will develop an action plan and create a Brazil forum, open to all interests, to Norwegians and Brazilians.
We will develop an action plan and create a Brazil forum, open to all interests, to Norwegians and Brazilians.
We will stimulate research cooperation and support projects aiming at educating young people and providing you with skilled labour at the same time.
We will stimulate research cooperation and support projects aiming at educating young people and providing you with skilled labour at the same time.
The project Dream, Learn, Work here in Rio, which we support, is a good example of private–public cooperation and a great success.
The project Dream, Learn, Work here in Rio, which we support, is a good example of private–public cooperation and a great success.
Let this inspire us to look for new ideas and new projects that are of a win-win character.
Let this inspire us to look for new ideas and new projects that are of a win-win character.
· Our missions here in Rio and in Brasilia will focus on the implementation of the strategy in the time ahead.
· Our missions here in Rio and in Brasilia will focus on the implementation of the strategy in the time ahead.
Diplomatic and local staff at both missions will be strengthened.
Diplomatic and local staff at both missions will be strengthened.
Our Embassy will soon be bigger and look a lot better than it does today.
Our Embassy will soon be bigger and look a lot better than it does today.
We want to be at your service, and, together with Innovation Norway, Intsok and the Seafood Export Council, to be useful partners for you.
We want to be at your service, and, together with Innovation Norway, Intsok and the Seafood Export Council, to be useful partners for you.
· Sturla Henriksen of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association said at the launch in Oslo that the challenge is not to put together a strategy, but to remember where you put it.
· Sturla Henriksen of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association said at the launch in Oslo that the challenge is not to put together a strategy, but to remember where you put it.
· We will remember where we have put it, and I hope that you will too.
· We will remember where we have put it, and I hope that you will too.
Let us work together towards a new dynamic partnership.
Let us work together towards a new dynamic partnership.
Presentation of Norway’s Brazil Strategy in Rio de Janeiro
Presentasjon av Brasilstrategien i Rio de Janeiro
The presentation took place in Oslo 18 January.
Lanseringen fant sted i Oslo 18. januar.
Dear friends of independent media and free speech.
Dear friends of independent media and free speech.
I am pleased to see so many here this morning.
I am pleased to see so many here this morning.
It gives me great pleasure to present to you Norway's new strategy for the promotion of freedom of expression and independent media in our foreign and development policy.
It gives me great pleasure to present to you Norway's new strategy for the promotion of freedom of expression and independent media in our foreign and development policy.
Freedom of expression is essential for the self-fulfilment of each and one of us.
Freedom of expression is essential for the self-fulfilment of each and one of us.
But it is also so much more.
But it is also so much more.
It is necessary for the realisation of other human rights, such as freedom of assembly and freedom of religion.
It is necessary for the realisation of other human rights, such as freedom of assembly and freedom of religion.
We need free exchanges of opinion if we are to choose the best policy options.
We need free exchanges of opinion if we are to choose the best policy options.
And we need access to information if we are to hold our governments accountable.
And we need access to information if we are to hold our governments accountable.
If recent history has taught us anything, it is that political crises and human rights violations are two sides of the same coin.
If recent history has taught us anything, it is that political crises and human rights violations are two sides of the same coin.
We have seen it again and again: censorship, repression of free speech and increased use of propaganda are often signs of an impending crisis.
We have seen it again and again: censorship, repression of free speech and increased use of propaganda are often signs of an impending crisis.
We must become better at seeing these signs – and responding to them.
We must become better at seeing these signs – and responding to them.
And we must recognise that inclusive dialogue and the free exchange of opinions is our best – and sometimes the only – alternative to repression, violence and conflict.
And we must recognise that inclusive dialogue and the free exchange of opinions is our best – and sometimes the only – alternative to repression, violence and conflict.
For these reasons, Norway is committed to increase our efforts in support of freedom of expression as part of our foreign policy and in our development assistance.
For these reasons, Norway is committed to increase our efforts in support of freedom of expression as part of our foreign policy and in our development assistance.
Regrettably, freedom of expression is increasingly under pressure from both state and non-state actors.
Regrettably, freedom of expression is increasingly under pressure from both state and non-state actors.
The terrorist attacks last year against Charlie Hebdo in Paris, and in Copenhagen, are stark reminders that freedom of expression must never be taken for granted.
The terrorist attacks last year against Charlie Hebdo in Paris, and in Copenhagen, are stark reminders that freedom of expression must never be taken for granted.
Neither in Europe nor elsewhere in the world.
Neither in Europe nor elsewhere in the world.
According to the Freedom House report for 2015, freedom of the press is declining.
According to the Freedom House report for 2015, freedom of the press is declining.
Today, only 14 % of the world's population live in countries with a free press in the 21st century.
Today, only 14 % of the world's population live in countries with a free press in the 21st century.
It is surreal.
It is surreal.
Although the challenges vary within countries and between regions, some trends are clear:
Although the challenges vary within countries and between regions, some trends are clear:
All too often, individuals who use their freedom of expression are subject to intimidation, harassment and arbitrary detention.
All too often, individuals who use their freedom of expression are subject to intimidation, harassment and arbitrary detention.
Impunity for perpetrators prevails.
Impunity for perpetrators prevails.
Censorship and blocking of social media is widespread.
Censorship and blocking of social media is widespread.
Self-censorship is increasing.
Self-censorship is increasing.
I have witnessed this with my own eyes.
I have witnessed this with my own eyes.
In many countries, I have met brave journalists, bloggers, activists and others who at great risk to themselves are determined not to be silenced.
In many countries, I have met brave journalists, bloggers, activists and others who at great risk to themselves are determined not to be silenced.
In some cases, human rights obligations are not respected because states are too weak and lack the means to do so.
In some cases, human rights obligations are not respected because states are too weak and lack the means to do so.
But just as often, it is due to a lack of political will.
But just as often, it is due to a lack of political will.
Governments, whose responsibility it is to protect and implement human rights, are instead imposing laws and policies that undermine freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
Governments, whose responsibility it is to protect and implement human rights, are instead imposing laws and policies that undermine freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
Others misuse existing legislation to prevent criticism and dissent, or to restrict access to information.
Others misuse existing legislation to prevent criticism and dissent, or to restrict access to information.
Unfortunately, governments that limit the space for free debate and information sharing are learning from and copying each other.
Unfortunately, governments that limit the space for free debate and information sharing are learning from and copying each other.
'Worst practices' are being shared between countries.
'Worst practices' are being shared between countries.
These trends need to be reversed.
These trends need to be reversed.
Freedom of expression must be safeguarded and promoted - tirelessly, every day and in every country.
Freedom of expression must be safeguarded and promoted - tirelessly, every day and in every country.
The Norwegian Parliament has on several occasions made it clear that promoting freedom of expression is an important part of Norway's foreign policy.
The Norwegian Parliament has on several occasions made it clear that promoting freedom of expression is an important part of Norway's foreign policy.
Norway has a track record as a fearless defender of human rights.
Norway has a track record as a fearless defender of human rights.
We are the main sponsor of the UN resolutions on human rights defenders.
We are the main sponsor of the UN resolutions on human rights defenders.
Norway can and should make a difference.
Norway can and should make a difference.
We will focus our efforts on three key areas.
We will focus our efforts on three key areas.
1) First, we will support independent media.
1) First, we will support independent media.
There must be room for a wide range of voices and channels of expression, including artistic expressions and specialised media with controversial viewpoints.
There must be room for a wide range of voices and channels of expression, including artistic expressions and specialised media with controversial viewpoints.
Both online and offline.
Both online and offline.
Protection of sources and digital security are crucial for journalists in their work.
Protection of sources and digital security are crucial for journalists in their work.
Norway will work to ensure good conditions for independent media.
Norway will work to ensure good conditions for independent media.
It is important that journalists have the skills they need to seek, analyse and communicate information in a factual manner.
It is important that journalists have the skills they need to seek, analyse and communicate information in a factual manner.
Norway will therefore support the training of media leaders, journalists and other media staff.
Norway will therefore support the training of media leaders, journalists and other media staff.
2) The second focus area is protection.
2) The second focus area is protection.
Regardless of whether people are fighting for freedom of religion or indigenous rights, advocating for gender equality or LGBT rights, Norway will insist on their right to make their voice heard.
Regardless of whether people are fighting for freedom of religion or indigenous rights, advocating for gender equality or LGBT rights, Norway will insist on their right to make their voice heard.