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Today, these global institutions are facing severe challenges in terms of governance, partly due to the shift in global power.
Today, these global institutions are facing severe challenges in terms of governance, partly due to the shift in global power.
I have seen this in my years as foreign minister.
I have seen this in my years as foreign minister.
To illustrate: The WTO ministerial meeting in Geneva last month.
To illustrate: The WTO ministerial meeting in Geneva last month.
Nothing in global trade negotiations today can be agreed unless China, India and the other BRICS countries are on board.
Nothing in global trade negotiations today can be agreed unless China, India and the other BRICS countries are on board.
The days when the West dictated the outcome are gone.
The days when the West dictated the outcome are gone.
To many outside the West, the “anomaly” of the 20th century is gradually being replaced with a level playing field.
To many outside the West, the “anomaly” of the 20th century is gradually being replaced with a level playing field.
To us westerners of the post-war period this may seem like the advent of a new era.
To us westerners of the post-war period this may seem like the advent of a new era.
But we should bear in mind that it is not totally new.
But we should bear in mind that it is not totally new.
For instance, China is not so much emerging, as re-emerging.
For instance, China is not so much emerging, as re-emerging.
Third: When will China overtake the US as the world’s leading economy?
Third: When will China overtake the US as the world’s leading economy?
The really interesting question is what kind of global leadership we will we see in the coming decades.
The really interesting question is what kind of global leadership we will we see in the coming decades.
Never in history has a country – or a civilisation – failed to translate economic and technological power into political power.
Never in history has a country – or a civilisation – failed to translate economic and technological power into political power.
Fourth: The US for its part: relative decline?
Fourth: The US for its part: relative decline?
In the 1990s the US was the only remaining superpower.
In the 1990s the US was the only remaining superpower.
Since the Bush years we have witnessed US “overstretch”, and the emergence of multipolarity.
Since the Bush years we have witnessed US “overstretch”, and the emergence of multipolarity.
Has the US economy turned the corner since 2008/2009?
Has the US economy turned the corner since 2008/2009?
Too early to tell, but indicators provide some comfort.
Too early to tell, but indicators provide some comfort.
We can see how a modern economy and political institutions are interlinked, and all the more in an election year.
We can see how a modern economy and political institutions are interlinked, and all the more in an election year.
There have been many previous predictions of “the fall of the United States” – which have not come to fruition.
There have been many previous predictions of “the fall of the United States” – which have not come to fruition.
I believe the US will continue to be the strongest single nation for a long time ahead.
I believe the US will continue to be the strongest single nation for a long time ahead.
In military terms, the US will continue to be the only superpower capable of operating on a global scale.
In military terms, the US will continue to be the only superpower capable of operating on a global scale.
The US regularly demonstrates its ability to achieve technological breakthroughs and revitalise its economy.
The US regularly demonstrates its ability to achieve technological breakthroughs and revitalise its economy.
And the US still possesses some of the world’s most innovative industrial clusters.
And the US still possesses some of the world’s most innovative industrial clusters.
This is why it is such an attractive partner for Norway.
This is why it is such an attractive partner for Norway.
Now, let me conclude:
Now, let me conclude:
It is a fact that the United States remains Norway’s most important ally and our second largest export market after the EU, and that we enjoy excellent bilateral relations – not least here in Houston, thanks to you – and many other partners.
It is a fact that the United States remains Norway’s most important ally and our second largest export market after the EU, and that we enjoy excellent bilateral relations – not least here in Houston, thanks to you – and many other partners.
We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation.
We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation.
Developing technology, building business and creating value are key aspects of our relations.
Developing technology, building business and creating value are key aspects of our relations.
How can we develop our bilateral ties further?
How can we develop our bilateral ties further?
Let me give a few illustrations – or ideas:
Let me give a few illustrations – or ideas:
First: The existing organisations.
First: The existing organisations.
Priority number one for the Consulate General here in Houston (Jostein and his staff) is to help Norwegian businesses to succeed in the United States.
Priority number one for the Consulate General here in Houston (Jostein and his staff) is to help Norwegian businesses to succeed in the United States.
They work closely with Innovation Norway, INTSOK and the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC).
They work closely with Innovation Norway, INTSOK and the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC).
Now, my message to you is: use all these organisations and their knowledge and networks well.
Now, my message to you is: use all these organisations and their knowledge and networks well.
I would like to thank the NACC and the Norwegian Consulate General in organising this breakfast session.
I would like to thank the NACC and the Norwegian Consulate General in organising this breakfast session.
Second: Broaden the view/the sectors.
Second: Broaden the view/the sectors.
While energy, shipping and finance have been our strong suits in Houston, I am pleased to note that this year’s Transatlantic Science Week – to be held here in Houston in November – will focus on energy as well as medicine/health and innovation.
While energy, shipping and finance have been our strong suits in Houston, I am pleased to note that this year’s Transatlantic Science Week – to be held here in Houston in November – will focus on energy as well as medicine/health and innovation.
The purpose is to build new networks between American and Norwegian research and higher education institutions and knowledge-based businesses.
The purpose is to build new networks between American and Norwegian research and higher education institutions and knowledge-based businesses.
For example: Texas is a global leader in medical technology.
For example: Texas is a global leader in medical technology.
The Houston Medical Centre is the largest – and the best?
The Houston Medical Centre is the largest – and the best?
– of its kind in the world.
– of its kind in the world.
Health care seems to be the fastest growing sector in most developed countries.
Health care seems to be the fastest growing sector in most developed countries.
Dependence on new advanced medical technology is critical – to fight disease and improve quality of life but also to improve efficiency and limit expenditure.
Dependence on new advanced medical technology is critical – to fight disease and improve quality of life but also to improve efficiency and limit expenditure.
My point is this: It is my hope that the successful collaboration developed between our two nations in the field of energy can be extended to the field of healthcare and medical technologies.
My point is this: It is my hope that the successful collaboration developed between our two nations in the field of energy can be extended to the field of healthcare and medical technologies.
Third: We should look at the interrelated areas of business, industry, innovation and culture.
Third: We should look at the interrelated areas of business, industry, innovation and culture.
One example: I am impressed by the initiative taken by the City of Clifton (often referred to as the “official Norwegian capital of Texas”) in its recent launch of the Cleng Peerson Institute.
One example: I am impressed by the initiative taken by the City of Clifton (often referred to as the “official Norwegian capital of Texas”) in its recent launch of the Cleng Peerson Institute.
The Institute will build on the heritage of early Norwegian immigrants to Texas in the 1850s, spearheaded by the “father of Norwegian emigration to the US” – Cleng Peerson from Rogaland and founder of Clifton.
The Institute will build on the heritage of early Norwegian immigrants to Texas in the 1850s, spearheaded by the “father of Norwegian emigration to the US” – Cleng Peerson from Rogaland and founder of Clifton.
What makes this new initiative so interesting and innovative is the forward-looking promotion of Norwegian–American collaboration in business, education and culture.
What makes this new initiative so interesting and innovative is the forward-looking promotion of Norwegian–American collaboration in business, education and culture.
Fourth: We also need new initiatives, new ideas, and we need more public–private partnerships.
Fourth: We also need new initiatives, new ideas, and we need more public–private partnerships.
One idea – among many others – could be to establish a kind of a Transatlantic “committee” or “forum” with a view – particularly – to studying or evaluating strategic, long-term proposals for creating new knowledge-driven, innovative business initiatives in the fields of, for example, medical technology, information technology and energy.
One idea – among many others – could be to establish a kind of a Transatlantic “committee” or “forum” with a view – particularly – to studying or evaluating strategic, long-term proposals for creating new knowledge-driven, innovative business initiatives in the fields of, for example, medical technology, information technology and energy.
These would be collaborative initiatives between the United States and Norway.
These would be collaborative initiatives between the United States and Norway.
We could look at what kind of initiatives would need initial public–private seed funding.
We could look at what kind of initiatives would need initial public–private seed funding.
Well, I leave this up to you – for further discussions – and I suggest that the organisers of the forthcoming Transatlantic Science Week in Houston in November consider whether this issue should be put on their agenda in some way or another.
Well, I leave this up to you – for further discussions – and I suggest that the organisers of the forthcoming Transatlantic Science Week in Houston in November consider whether this issue should be put on their agenda in some way or another.
My point is this: thriving industry is based on the effective application of science and innovation – it all starts with ideas.
My point is this: thriving industry is based on the effective application of science and innovation – it all starts with ideas.
There is a striking similarity between Norway and Texas: We may differ on many issues, such as taxation and redistribution of wealth, but we both enjoy relative prosperity and economic progress although we are surrounded by states in the midst of a severe economic crisis.
There is a striking similarity between Norway and Texas: We may differ on many issues, such as taxation and redistribution of wealth, but we both enjoy relative prosperity and economic progress although we are surrounded by states in the midst of a severe economic crisis.
In oil and gas, shipping and some other sectors that contribute substantially to our GDPs, we are still seeing growth.
In oil and gas, shipping and some other sectors that contribute substantially to our GDPs, we are still seeing growth.
But we must also be aware that we are not immune to the turmoil in our neighbourhoods.
But we must also be aware that we are not immune to the turmoil in our neighbourhoods.
You have to be strong to weather good times as well.
You have to be strong to weather good times as well.
Our situation makes it imperative for us to keep our economy in order and ensure its long-term competitiveness.
Our situation makes it imperative for us to keep our economy in order and ensure its long-term competitiveness.
And we must respond to our neighbours who are facing far greater challenges than we are.
And we must respond to our neighbours who are facing far greater challenges than we are.
Responsibility is key –the Norwegian Government conveys high expectations to the business community with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR) – an agenda that is based on four pillars: human rights, the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption.
Responsibility is key –the Norwegian Government conveys high expectations to the business community with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR) – an agenda that is based on four pillars: human rights, the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption.
We expect the business community to set high standards in all these areas.
We expect the business community to set high standards in all these areas.
I welcome any questions or comments.
I welcome any questions or comments.
Making a Difference – The Importance of Business, Industry, Creating Value and Innovation in Norway’s Foreign Policy
Making a Difference – The Importance of Business, Industry, Creating Value and Innovation in Norway’s Foreign Policy
Iran pays damages to the Norwegian Embassy in Teheran
Iran betaler for skadene på Norges ambassade i Teheran
On 8 May this year, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, visited Norway.
Den 8. mai besøkte Irans utenriksminister Mottaki Norge.
Norway House, Houston, 5 January 2012
Norway House, Houston, 5. januar 2012
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre gave these introductory remarks at the Global Health Roundtable in Houston 5 January 2012.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre holdt dette åpningsinnlegget ved et rundebord om global helse i Houston 5. januar 2012.
The Minister based his remarks on some of the following points (check against delivery)
The Minister based his remarks on some of the following points (check against delivery)
It is a great pleasure for me to be able to join such a distinguished group of health experts, representing some of the world’s most respected medical institutions.
It is a great pleasure for me to be able to join such a distinguished group of health experts, representing some of the world’s most respected medical institutions.
The location for this roundtable could not have been better.
The location for this roundtable could not have been better.
Houston is a medical hub with a medical centre that comprises around 50 different medical institutions and has over 120 000 employees.
Houston is a medical hub with a medical centre that comprises around 50 different medical institutions and has over 120 000 employees.
18 000 international patients are treated in Houston every day.
18 000 international patients are treated in Houston every day.
This shows that in a global world, health is no longer a domestic issue, but something that needs to be dealt with at a global level.
This shows that in a global world, health is no longer a domestic issue, but something that needs to be dealt with at a global level.
With so much expertise concentrated in one place, there is great opportunity to learn from one another, and to develop new ways of treating diseases and illnesses.
With so much expertise concentrated in one place, there is great opportunity to learn from one another, and to develop new ways of treating diseases and illnesses.
The partnership between medical institutions and educational institutions in the Texas Medical Center is a valuable model for teaching the next generation of medical workers.
The partnership between medical institutions and educational institutions in the Texas Medical Center is a valuable model for teaching the next generation of medical workers.
I particularly like the slogan of the MD Anderson Center: Making Cancer History, in which the word “cancer” has been crossed out for added emphasis.
I particularly like the slogan of the MD Anderson Center: Making Cancer History, in which the word “cancer” has been crossed out for added emphasis.
Houston’s excellence in the realm of medical knowledge can be attributed to precisely this kind of attitude.
Houston’s excellence in the realm of medical knowledge can be attributed to precisely this kind of attitude.
All the institutions have programmes or projects within global health, a field in which Norway is actively engaged and a priority area for the Norwegian Government.
All the institutions have programmes or projects within global health, a field in which Norway is actively engaged and a priority area for the Norwegian Government.
My key focus here: The linkages between global health and foreign policy.
My key focus here: The linkages between global health and foreign policy.
But first a few remarks on US-Norwegian cooperation in this field, which – I would say - stands out as one of the most fruitful bilateral partnerships in the world when it comes to addressing global health challenges.
But first a few remarks on US-Norwegian cooperation in this field, which – I would say - stands out as one of the most fruitful bilateral partnerships in the world when it comes to addressing global health challenges.
US – Norwegian cooperation
US – Norwegian cooperation
I am pleased to hear that contacts have already been established between some of you and institutions in Norway, such as the collaboration between the MD Anderson Center and the Norwegian Radium Hospital.
I am pleased to hear that contacts have already been established between some of you and institutions in Norway, such as the collaboration between the MD Anderson Center and the Norwegian Radium Hospital.
Baylor College of Medicine has a history of collaboration with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Oslo University Hospital in the area of tropical medicine.
Baylor College of Medicine has a history of collaboration with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Oslo University Hospital in the area of tropical medicine.
Furthermore, it has recently established contact with the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research with a view to exploring further partnership opportunities.
Furthermore, it has recently established contact with the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research with a view to exploring further partnership opportunities.
At governmental level, Norway and the United States have cooperated closely for a long time on global health issues – and this is an area where we have achieved a great deal together during the last years.
At governmental level, Norway and the United States have cooperated closely for a long time on global health issues – and this is an area where we have achieved a great deal together during the last years.
Our two governments are in the process of extending this partnership even further, particularly in the area of women’s and children’s health.
Our two governments are in the process of extending this partnership even further, particularly in the area of women’s and children’s health.
Last year, the US and Norway, together with other partners, initiated the programme Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development.
Last year, the US and Norway, together with other partners, initiated the programme Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development.
The Saving Lives at Birth initiative has succeeded in focusing energy and innovation on the challenge of protecting mothers and newborns in the poorest places on earth during their most vulnerable hour.
The Saving Lives at Birth initiative has succeeded in focusing energy and innovation on the challenge of protecting mothers and newborns in the poorest places on earth during their most vulnerable hour.
Furthermore, Norway and the US cooperate fruitfully within the framework of the UN Secretary-General’s Every Woman, Every Child campaign, which aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015.
Furthermore, Norway and the US cooperate fruitfully within the framework of the UN Secretary-General’s Every Woman, Every Child campaign, which aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015.
An exciting new academic collaboration has just been launched between the University of Oslo, the Harvard Global Health Institute and the Lancet: a Commission on Global Governance for Health will develop recommendations on how to improve global governance processes for health.
An exciting new academic collaboration has just been launched between the University of Oslo, the Harvard Global Health Institute and the Lancet: a Commission on Global Governance for Health will develop recommendations on how to improve global governance processes for health.
Their findings will be presented in 2013.
Their findings will be presented in 2013.
Foreign Policy and Global Health
Foreign Policy and Global Health
Global health is a priority in Norway’s foreign policy.
Global health is a priority in Norway’s foreign policy.
Why do I as Foreign Minister put so much emphasis on global health?
Why do I as Foreign Minister put so much emphasis on global health?
Because I have experienced and learned how health challenges, health threats and health opportunities have an impact far beyond the area of health.
Because I have experienced and learned how health challenges, health threats and health opportunities have an impact far beyond the area of health.
I have learned how they even have significance in the field of security and foreign policy.
I have learned how they even have significance in the field of security and foreign policy.
In short, that the interdependence created by health challenges, threats and opportunities is one of the most striking effects of globalisation.
In short, that the interdependence created by health challenges, threats and opportunities is one of the most striking effects of globalisation.
From Julio Frenk’s notes (Ideas Lab Davos 2010): What is our point of departure?
From Julio Frenk’s notes (Ideas Lab Davos 2010): What is our point of departure?
The 20th century: A revolution in global health – based on knowledge.
The 20th century: A revolution in global health – based on knowledge.
We know the correlation between income and health – “if you’re wealthier you’re healthier” - but we also need to focus on the importance of knowledge.
We know the correlation between income and health – “if you’re wealthier you’re healthier” - but we also need to focus on the importance of knowledge.
In the 20th century, mankind experienced more gains in life expectancy than in the whole of human history put together before that time.
In the 20th century, mankind experienced more gains in life expectancy than in the whole of human history put together before that time.
Key driver: Knowledge.
Key driver: Knowledge.
In low- to middle-income countries today, life expectancy is not far from the average in the developed world.
In low- to middle-income countries today, life expectancy is not far from the average in the developed world.
My point here: We have the knowledge to extend these gains even further.
My point here: We have the knowledge to extend these gains even further.
And it is an investment worth entering into, not least because we have begun to recognise the links between health challenges and conflicts.
And it is an investment worth entering into, not least because we have begun to recognise the links between health challenges and conflicts.
Many countries today face what is called “the triple burden” of health challenges:
Many countries today face what is called “the triple burden” of health challenges:
The unfinished agenda of common infections, malnutrition, maternal health and so on;
The unfinished agenda of common infections, malnutrition, maternal health and so on;