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So, why are we here?
So, why are we here?
Why have I come all the way from Oslo to be here?
Why have I come all the way from Oslo to be here?
Money laundering, corruption, tax crime and other financial crime can threaten the strategic, political and economic interest of our countries.
Money laundering, corruption, tax crime and other financial crime can threaten the strategic, political and economic interest of our countries.
Financial crime undermines the effective governing of the society and the economic life.
Financial crime undermines the effective governing of the society and the economic life.
It may undermine the democratic control of the development of societies.
It may undermine the democratic control of the development of societies.
It means less resources to public benefits or that others must pay a larger part of the public expenditures.
It means less resources to public benefits or that others must pay a larger part of the public expenditures.
It hurts business life because competition does not happen on equal terms.
It hurts business life because competition does not happen on equal terms.
It threatens government revenues throughout the world.
It threatens government revenues throughout the world.
Revenues needed to secure and build infrastructure and the standard of living for everyone.
Revenues needed to secure and build infrastructure and the standard of living for everyone.
In short, we are here to fight unfairness and foolishness.
In short, we are here to fight unfairness and foolishness.
To build a better future.
To build a better future.
And most of you people here, are working with different parts of this subject full-time.
And most of you people here, are working with different parts of this subject full-time.
In my eyes, you are heroes!
In my eyes, you are heroes!
Then, what do we need to succeed?
Then, what do we need to succeed?
We need three tools in this combat:
We need three tools in this combat:
Firstly: Knowledge.
Firstly: Knowledge.
Government authorities and agencies must understand the features in our society that may result in increased risks for financial crime.
Government authorities and agencies must understand the features in our society that may result in increased risks for financial crime.
There is a general need to know more about the use of tax havens and the relationships between tax havens and capital flows, and also the financial flows between developing countries and tax havens.
There is a general need to know more about the use of tax havens and the relationships between tax havens and capital flows, and also the financial flows between developing countries and tax havens.
Under the Norwegian Research Council, there has been launched a five-year multidisciplinary research programme connected to challenges posed by tax havens in relation to financial flows from developing countries.
Under the Norwegian Research Council, there has been launched a five-year multidisciplinary research programme connected to challenges posed by tax havens in relation to financial flows from developing countries.
The goal of this programme is twofold: to achieve new knowledge on the challenges that tax havens and capital flows create in developing countries, and to strengthen the multidisciplinary competence in this field.
The goal of this programme is twofold: to achieve new knowledge on the challenges that tax havens and capital flows create in developing countries, and to strengthen the multidisciplinary competence in this field.
The programme goals are to contribute to capacity building in Norway and in developing countries, as well as to stimulate closer cooperation and exchange of knowledge between authorities and researchers in Norway and in the South.
The programme goals are to contribute to capacity building in Norway and in developing countries, as well as to stimulate closer cooperation and exchange of knowledge between authorities and researchers in Norway and in the South.
The programme contains three different projects.
The programme contains three different projects.
Firstly, the role of Tax Havens in global governance and regulation, secondly, systems of tax evasion and laundering - locating global wealth chains in the international political economy, and thirdly sustainable tax governance in developing countries through global tax transparency.
Firstly, the role of Tax Havens in global governance and regulation, secondly, systems of tax evasion and laundering - locating global wealth chains in the international political economy, and thirdly sustainable tax governance in developing countries through global tax transparency.
This is only one research program.
This is only one research program.
Today we have been presented for a lot of other competence building projects.
Today we have been presented for a lot of other competence building projects.
I am sure that these projects will give us valuable knowledge.
I am sure that these projects will give us valuable knowledge.
Secondly, our second tool is cooperation.
Secondly, our second tool is cooperation.
Joining forces is crucial in combating economic crime.
Joining forces is crucial in combating economic crime.
This is in line with what we discussed in last years conference.
This is in line with what we discussed in last years conference.
Fighting economic crime requires greater transparency and improved cooperation between government agencies.
Fighting economic crime requires greater transparency and improved cooperation between government agencies.
The aim of such cooperation is to prevent, detect and prosecute economic crime.
The aim of such cooperation is to prevent, detect and prosecute economic crime.
This fight must be fought both domestically and internationally.
This fight must be fought both domestically and internationally.
Tax authorities and law enforcement agencies in each country should join forces.
Tax authorities and law enforcement agencies in each country should join forces.
The same authorities in different countries should also join forces, regardless of national frontiers.
The same authorities in different countries should also join forces, regardless of national frontiers.
On this background, we find it particularly helpful that the Task Force has worked out a document describing effective inter-agency cooperation in fighting tax crime and other financial crimes.
On this background, we find it particularly helpful that the Task Force has worked out a document describing effective inter-agency cooperation in fighting tax crime and other financial crimes.
This report, the Rome report – presented and released here in “the eternal City” today describes the current position with respect to domestic inter-agency cooperation in 32 countries.
This report, the Rome report – presented and released here in “the eternal City” today describes the current position with respect to domestic inter-agency cooperation in 32 countries.
It is important to consider how cooperation can be made more effective within the existing framework.
It is important to consider how cooperation can be made more effective within the existing framework.
In this light, we will start up a project in my country aimed at developing joint education for control authorities related to tax crime and other financial crime.
In this light, we will start up a project in my country aimed at developing joint education for control authorities related to tax crime and other financial crime.
One of the challenges is to develop a education program for civil agencies that do not exercise ordinary police powers and methods.
One of the challenges is to develop a education program for civil agencies that do not exercise ordinary police powers and methods.
As we have heard here today, different countries already have developed such education programs, like for instance the FLETC education program in the US.
As we have heard here today, different countries already have developed such education programs, like for instance the FLETC education program in the US.
In my belief, joint education programs will be one important step in fighting financial crime in the future.
In my belief, joint education programs will be one important step in fighting financial crime in the future.
I hope that the report launched here in Rome will inspire countries to analyse and evolve new methods and systems of cooperation in the future.
I hope that the report launched here in Rome will inspire countries to analyse and evolve new methods and systems of cooperation in the future.
Also, I believe it will be helpful if the document itself, in some way may be updated as countries evolve and start up new legislation and models for cooperation.
Also, I believe it will be helpful if the document itself, in some way may be updated as countries evolve and start up new legislation and models for cooperation.
As we have heard earlier today there will be launched a capacity building programme, in form of a Italian training centre primarily for developing countries to train their criminal tax investigators.
As we have heard earlier today there will be launched a capacity building programme, in form of a Italian training centre primarily for developing countries to train their criminal tax investigators.
In my view this is an excellent, practical outcome of the third pillar of the Oslo Dialogue and the follow up here in Rome.
In my view this is an excellent, practical outcome of the third pillar of the Oslo Dialogue and the follow up here in Rome.
And also an excellent way of joining forces – countries helping each other, in making the most out of our common resources.
And also an excellent way of joining forces – countries helping each other, in making the most out of our common resources.
We very much appreciate the Italian initiative to host the pilot programme on capacity building, and the US-support in developing training materials for the programme.
We very much appreciate the Italian initiative to host the pilot programme on capacity building, and the US-support in developing training materials for the programme.
I am also pleased to announce that the Norwegian Government is ready to contribute financially in establishing the training centre.
I am also pleased to announce that the Norwegian Government is ready to contribute financially in establishing the training centre.
Thirdly, we need improved, dynamic legislation.
Thirdly, we need improved, dynamic legislation.
We welcome the revision of the FATF Recommendations (International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation - the FATF Recommendations) finalised in February this year.
We welcome the revision of the FATF Recommendations (International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation - the FATF Recommendations) finalised in February this year.
The revised standards are designed to improve transparency and more effective international cooperation, including exchange of information between relevant authorities.
The revised standards are designed to improve transparency and more effective international cooperation, including exchange of information between relevant authorities.
The Tax and Crime Forum in Oslo last year endorsed the inclusion of tax crime as a predicate offence to money laundering.
The Tax and Crime Forum in Oslo last year endorsed the inclusion of tax crime as a predicate offence to money laundering.
Meaning that tax crime may give a legal basis for pursuing potential money laundering of the proceeds of that tax crime.
Meaning that tax crime may give a legal basis for pursuing potential money laundering of the proceeds of that tax crime.
The expansion of the scope of money laundering offences, with the revised standards, is a welcome and important step towards greater cooperation and information exchange between national anti money laundering and tax authorities, especially in countries which have not already criminalised the laundering of proceeds of tax crimes.
The expansion of the scope of money laundering offences, with the revised standards, is a welcome and important step towards greater cooperation and information exchange between national anti money laundering and tax authorities, especially in countries which have not already criminalised the laundering of proceeds of tax crimes.
Norway take over the presidency in FATF in July, and the FATF Objectives Paper for 2012-2013 will be presented by the incoming president to the FATF Plenary here in Rome on Friday 22 of June.
Norway take over the presidency in FATF in July, and the FATF Objectives Paper for 2012-2013 will be presented by the incoming president to the FATF Plenary here in Rome on Friday 22 of June.
A main task for FATF during the Norwegian presidency will be to promote and facilitate the implementation of the revised standards, included to follow up on the inclusion of tax as a predicate offence.
A main task for FATF during the Norwegian presidency will be to promote and facilitate the implementation of the revised standards, included to follow up on the inclusion of tax as a predicate offence.
It is my opinion that that tax crime as a predicate offence for anti- money laundering measures also widens the scope for an active role in this area for other international organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank.
It is my opinion that that tax crime as a predicate offence for anti- money laundering measures also widens the scope for an active role in this area for other international organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank.
Continued coordination and cooperation between FATF, OECD and other relevant bodies is vital in the fight against financial crime.
Continued coordination and cooperation between FATF, OECD and other relevant bodies is vital in the fight against financial crime.
So, to sum up – let`s keep up the good work for knowledge, cooperation and new legislation.
So, to sum up – let`s keep up the good work for knowledge, cooperation and new legislation.
Let us raise our glasses for joining forces.
Let us raise our glasses for joining forces.
As you say in Italian – Salute!
As you say in Italian – Salute!
Thank You for your attention!
Thank You for your attention!
Speech at Official Ceremony at Los Pinos
Speech at Official Ceremony at Los Pinos
Mexico City, 9 April 2010
Mexico City, 9 April 2010
Señor Presidente, Señora Zavala, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
Señor Presidente, Señora Zavala, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
On this very day in 1912, the Noruega set sail from Oslo, the capital of Norway, to Veracruz here in Mexico.
On this very day in 1912, the Noruega set sail from Oslo, the capital of Norway, to Veracruz here in Mexico.
The Noruega was one of the four vessels of the Norway-Mexico Gulf Line that shipped cargo and passengers between Norway and the New World in the early twentieth century.
The Noruega was one of the four vessels of the Norway-Mexico Gulf Line that shipped cargo and passengers between Norway and the New World in the early twentieth century.
The Norway-Mexico Gulf Line created a bond between our two countries at a time when both our nations were still young.
The Norway-Mexico Gulf Line created a bond between our two countries at a time when both our nations were still young.
The Norway-Mexico Line illustrates how the ocean, rather than keeping us apart, has linked Norway and Mexico together.
The Norway-Mexico Line illustrates how the ocean, rather than keeping us apart, has linked Norway and Mexico together.
In fact Norwegians owe our lives to Mexico and the Gulf Stream.
In fact Norwegians owe our lives to Mexico and the Gulf Stream.
Without the Gulf Stream,
Without the Gulf Stream,
Without the warm water that Mexico lavishes, on our cold coast,
Without the warm water that Mexico lavishes, on our cold coast,
life would be impossible at our latitudes.
life would be impossible at our latitudes.
The ocean has been generous to both Norway and Mexico.
The ocean has been generous to both Norway and Mexico.
In the past thirty years petroleum from below the seabed has surpassed traditional trades like fishing and shipping, as our most important source of income.
In the past thirty years petroleum from below the seabed has surpassed traditional trades like fishing and shipping, as our most important source of income.
And the petroleum industry has become the most important area of cooperation between our two countries.
And the petroleum industry has become the most important area of cooperation between our two countries.
Today, another issue is at the top of our bilateral agenda.
Today, another issue is at the top of our bilateral agenda.
On top of the international agenda.
On top of the international agenda.
An issue directly related to the state of the oceans,
An issue directly related to the state of the oceans,
Indeed, to our way of life.
Indeed, to our way of life.
President Calderón,
President Calderón,
I have already had the pleasure of discussing climate change with you on a number of occasions.
I have already had the pleasure of discussing climate change with you on a number of occasions.
I commend you for providing true leadership as the host of the next UN conference on climate change at the end of the year.
I commend you for providing true leadership as the host of the next UN conference on climate change at the end of the year.
I can assure you that Norway will support Mexico as we seek ways of committing the world to fight climate change.
I can assure you that Norway will support Mexico as we seek ways of committing the world to fight climate change.
And I am pleased to say that Norway and Mexico see eye to eye on this issue, and on many of the other global challenges we are facing today.
And I am pleased to say that Norway and Mexico see eye to eye on this issue, and on many of the other global challenges we are facing today.
President Calderón, ladies and gentlemen,
President Calderón, ladies and gentlemen,
I am delighted to visit Mexico this year, when you are celebrating both the bicentenary of independence, and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution.
I am delighted to visit Mexico this year, when you are celebrating both the bicentenary of independence, and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution.
These events changed the course of your history and laid the foundations of modern Mexico.
These events changed the course of your history and laid the foundations of modern Mexico.
I congratulate Mexico on the double anniversary.
I congratulate Mexico on the double anniversary.
Norway and Mexico have enjoyed more than one hundred years of diplomatic relations.
Norway and Mexico have enjoyed more than one hundred years of diplomatic relations.
When Norway gained its independence in 1905, Mexico was one of the first countries outside Europe with which we exchanged ambassadors.
When Norway gained its independence in 1905, Mexico was one of the first countries outside Europe with which we exchanged ambassadors.
Our relations have remained stable and friendly ever since.
Our relations have remained stable and friendly ever since.
My wife Ingrid and I greatly enjoy this opportunity to visit Mexico.
My wife Ingrid and I greatly enjoy this opportunity to visit Mexico.
A fascinating country.
A fascinating country.
With a unique culture.
With a unique culture.
And a rich history.
And a rich history.
Under your leadership, Mr President, Mexico has made great economic strides.
Under your leadership, Mr President, Mexico has made great economic strides.
Your results are truly impressive.
Your results are truly impressive.
I am proud of the political partnership we have developed.
I am proud of the political partnership we have developed.
I hope that my visit will create opportunities for closer cooperation between our two countries in many fields.
I hope that my visit will create opportunities for closer cooperation between our two countries in many fields.
I look forward to even closer ties between our two countries in the next hundred years.
I look forward to even closer ties between our two countries in the next hundred years.
Muchas gracias.
Muchas gracias.
In Jens Stoltenberg, NATO has found a strong, unifying Secretary General.
Med ham får NATO en sterk og samlende generalsekretær.
Today, Jens Stoltenberg has been given an important task that carries a great deal of responsibility.
Det er et stort og ansvarsfullt oppdrag Stoltenberg har fått i dag.
I am confident that he will carry out this task to the benefit of all NATO countries.
Jeg er trygg på at han vil utføre denne oppgaven til beste for alle NATO-land.
The Government looks forward to cooperating closely with him in his new role,” said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Regjeringen ser frem til å samarbeide tett med ham i den nye rollen, sier statsminister Erna Solberg.
“I would like to congratulate Jens Stoltenberg on his appointment as Secretary General of NATO.
– Jeg vil gratulere Jens Stoltenberg med utnevnelsen som ny generalsekretær i NATO.
“Jens Stoltenberg is one of our leading politicians and he has been an excellent Prime Minister for Norway, during some of our country’s most difficult times.
– Jens Stoltenberg er en av våre ledende politikere og har vært en fremragende statsminister for Norge, også gjennom landets tyngste stunder.
“Cooperation with our NATO Allies is the best possible security guarantee for Norway.
– Samarbeidet med våre allierte i NATO er den fremste garantien for norsk sikkerhet.
Throughout its long history, NATO has proved its worth as a defence alliance and as the mainstay of Norway’s security policy.
NATO har gjennom sin lange historie bevist sin verdi som forsvarsallianse og sikkerhetspolitisk ankerfeste for Norge.
For Norway, it is encouraging to have a NATO Secretary General who is well-informed about the challenges in Norway’s neighbouring areas.
Det er positivt for Norge å ha en generalsekretær i NATO som har god kunnskap om utfordringene i Norges nærområder.
This is particularly important given the current situation and the need to safeguard stability and security in Europe,” said Ms Solberg.
Dette er spesielt viktig med dagens situasjon, hvor vi må sikre stabilitet og sikkerhet i Europa, sier statsministeren.
“NATO is an undisputed success.
– NATO er en ubestridt suksess.
Having said this, we need to work together to modernise the Alliance and maintain the combined defence capabilities of the member countries.
Samtidig må vi arbeide sammen for å modernisere alliansen og opprettholde medlemslandenes samlede forsvarsevne.
Norway is one of the countries that has invested substantially in NATO, and our engagement sends an unequivocal signal that we are willing to invest in our collective defence,” said Ms Solberg.
Norge er et av landene som har satset betydelig på NATO og vårt engasjement sender et tydelig signal om vår vilje til å investere i vårt kollektive forsvar, sier Solberg.
Mr Stoltenberg is due to succeed Mr Fogh Rasmussen as Secretary General of NATO on 1 October 2014.
Det er planlagt at Jens Stoltenberg overtar etter Fogh Rasmussen 1. oktober 2014.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg congratulates Jens Stoltenberg on appointment as NATO Secretary General
Gratulerer Stoltenberg som ny generalsekretær i NATO
Speech at Offshore Northern Seas 2010
Tale på Offshore Northern Seas 2010
Stavanger, 24 August 2010
Stavanger, 24. august 2010
"We are facing major challenges in the energy sector.
- We are facing major challenges in the energy sector.
If we are to meet our energy needs and achieve our environmental goals, both the energy industry and the government must do their part", the Prime Minister stated at the ONS conference in Stavanger.
If we are to meet our energy needs and achieve our environmental goals, both the energy industry and the government must do their part, sa Stoltenberg under årets ONS-konferanse i Stavanger.
Your Majesty, ladies and gentlemen
Your Majesty, ladies and gentlemen
It is a pleasure for me to be here at Offshore Northern Seas, and to speak to such a distinguished audience.
It is a pleasure for me to be here at Offshore Northern Seas, and to speak to such a distinguished audience.
I have been asked to speak about the energy challenges the world is facing today.
I have been asked to speak about the energy challenges the world is facing today.