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She is the author of the first novel translated directly from Norwegian to Korean.
She is the author of the first novel translated directly from Norwegian to Korean.
She is an excellent representative of the many thousand adoptees from Korea.
She is an excellent representative of the many thousand adoptees from Korea.
They have given their Norwegian parents tremendous joy, and have helped build bridges between our countries.
They have given their Norwegian parents tremendous joy, and have helped build bridges between our countries.
In March I visited Panmunjeom inside the demilitarised zone.
In March I visited Panmunjeom inside the demilitarised zone.
I passed the famous Bridge of No Return.
I passed the famous Bridge of No Return.
I saw the gigantic North Korean flag.
I saw the gigantic North Korean flag.
And I literally looked the North Korean soldiers in the eye.
And I literally looked the North Korean soldiers in the eye.
The visit helped me understand your security challenges.
The visit helped me understand your security challenges.
It helped me understand even better your deep wish to see the Korean people reunited in a peaceful, democratic state.
It helped me understand even better your deep wish to see the Korean people reunited in a peaceful, democratic state.
Mr President, I want you and the Korean people to know that this is a wish we fully support and share.
Mr President, I want you and the Korean people to know that this is a wish we fully support and share.
We all admire the remarkable transformation of the Republic of Korea.
We all admire the remarkable transformation of the Republic of Korea.
Out of the ruins of a country ravaged by war, you have created a dynamic and highly sophisticated economy.
Out of the ruins of a country ravaged by war, you have created a dynamic and highly sophisticated economy.
We are impressed by your increasingly prominent role on the international stage.
We are impressed by your increasingly prominent role on the international stage.
You are member of the G20.
You are member of the G20.
And you are the home to some of the most competitive and well-known companies in the world.
And you are the home to some of the most competitive and well-known companies in the world.
A couple of generations ago, the Republic of Korea was a developing country.
A couple of generations ago, the Republic of Korea was a developing country.
Today you are a donor country.
Today you are a donor country.
Mr President, your own life is a good illustration of the Republic of Korea’s development.
Mr President, your own life is a good illustration of the Republic of Korea’s development.
From a humble beginning, you became the chief executive of a major company before you were elected to the highest office in your country.
From a humble beginning, you became the chief executive of a major company before you were elected to the highest office in your country.
Norwegians have very fond memories of the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Norwegians have very fond memories of the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Now we are eagerly waiting to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Now we are eagerly waiting to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
We know that once again you will host a well organised sport event that will impress the world.
We know that once again you will host a well organised sport event that will impress the world.
And Norway – again – hope to win many olympic medals…
And Norway – again – hope to win many olympic medals…
Your Excellency,
Your Excellency,
Once again, welcome to Norway.
Once again, welcome to Norway.
Thank you, and allow me to propose a toast in honor of our guests.
Thank you, and allow me to propose a toast in honor of our guests.
Akershus Palace, Oslo, 26 February 2013
Akershus slott, Oslo, 26. februar 2013
Welcome to Norway.
Welcome to Norway.
We are honoured that Norway is first stop on your first official visit to Europe.
We are honoured that Norway is first stop on your first official visit to Europe.
This sends a clear signal: Your Government wants to develop strong and extensive cooperation between our countries.
This sends a clear signal: Your Government wants to develop strong and extensive cooperation between our countries.
Mr President, my Government shares this aim.
Mr President, my Government shares this aim.
We have a long history of relations to build on.
We have a long history of relations to build on.
Way back in the 1850s, Norwegian ships were transporting tropical timber and rice from Burma.
Way back in the 1850s, Norwegian ships were transporting tropical timber and rice from Burma.
In 1882 alone, 41 Norwegian vessels called on Yangon, one of them was even named Birma.
In 1882 alone, 41 Norwegian vessels called on Yangon, one of them was even named Birma.
I am pleased to see that Norwegian companies again are investing in and trading with Myanmar.
I am pleased to see that Norwegian companies again are investing in and trading with Myanmar.
Tonight we are happy to have with us CEOs from major Norwegian companies – Statoil, Telenor, Yara, Statkraft, Wilh.
Tonight we are happy to have with us CEOs from major Norwegian companies – Statoil, Telenor, Yara, Statkraft, Wilh.
Wilhelmsen and DNV.
Wilhelmsen and DNV.
In 1940 Aung San – the father of Aung San Suu Kyi – left Burma on a Norwegian cargo ship to seek support for Burmese independence.
In 1940 Aung San – the father of Aung San Suu Kyi – left Burma on a Norwegian cargo ship to seek support for Burmese independence.
Last summer we could finally welcome Aung San Suu Kyi in Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Last summer we could finally welcome Aung San Suu Kyi in Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Over the last decades, we have hosted the Democratic Voice of Burma.
Over the last decades, we have hosted the Democratic Voice of Burma.
Tomorrow you will be interviewed by this broadcaster – one of the strongest voices against the former military regime.
Tomorrow you will be interviewed by this broadcaster – one of the strongest voices against the former military regime.
Now the Democratic Voice of Burma is preparing to relocate to Myanmar to help build a more open society.
Now the Democratic Voice of Burma is preparing to relocate to Myanmar to help build a more open society.
I think it is hard to find a better illustration of the positive changes taking place in your country.
I think it is hard to find a better illustration of the positive changes taking place in your country.
You have been courageous.
You have been courageous.
For decades, your country was best known for military rule and repression.
For decades, your country was best known for military rule and repression.
But your people never lost hope in a better future.
But your people never lost hope in a better future.
And two years ago you changed Myanmar’s course towards democracy and inclusiveness.
And two years ago you changed Myanmar’s course towards democracy and inclusiveness.
The changes in Myanmar under your leadership have been remarkable.
The changes in Myanmar under your leadership have been remarkable.
Finally, after 60 years of internal conflict, peace in the whole country seems within reach.
Finally, after 60 years of internal conflict, peace in the whole country seems within reach.
This will benefit Asia and the whole world.
This will benefit Asia and the whole world.
But first and foremost it will benefit your own citizens.
But first and foremost it will benefit your own citizens.
Still, the journey is far from over.
Still, the journey is far from over.
There are a lot of challenges to address.
There are a lot of challenges to address.
Long-term stability will depend on political reforms and more equitable distribution of wealth and income.
Long-term stability will depend on political reforms and more equitable distribution of wealth and income.
It will take time to recover from decades of economic stagnation and conflict.
It will take time to recover from decades of economic stagnation and conflict.
It will require strong political leadership, patience and hard work on the part of everyone in Myanmar.
It will require strong political leadership, patience and hard work on the part of everyone in Myanmar.
And it will require strong friendships in the international community.
And it will require strong friendships in the international community.
A successful transformation will again give Myanmar a place among the leading nations of Asia.
A successful transformation will again give Myanmar a place among the leading nations of Asia.
And it will demonstrate how peace and unity can be achieved in a country of great diversity.
And it will demonstrate how peace and unity can be achieved in a country of great diversity.
Norway has been a friend of Myanmar.
Norway has been a friend of Myanmar.
We will continue to be so.
We will continue to be so.
We are happy to share experience that can be of relevance.
We are happy to share experience that can be of relevance.
Both our countries are rich in natural resources.
Both our countries are rich in natural resources.
Sound resource management has been important for Norway’s prosperity.
Sound resource management has been important for Norway’s prosperity.
It will also be so for Myanmar.
It will also be so for Myanmar.
We are happy to share our experience in this area with you.
We are happy to share our experience in this area with you.
We will support the efforts and dialogue that are necessary to secure a just and lasting peace.
We will support the efforts and dialogue that are necessary to secure a just and lasting peace.
And as a friend we will speak up when developments give cause for concern.
And as a friend we will speak up when developments give cause for concern.
As a friend we will help to find solutions.
As a friend we will help to find solutions.
In November last year I visited your country.
In November last year I visited your country.
I saw firsthand the transformation taking place.
I saw firsthand the transformation taking place.
And I visited some of its extraordinary treasures.
And I visited some of its extraordinary treasures.
I will never forget my visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.
I will never forget my visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.
Its beauty and sheer size are breathtaking.
Its beauty and sheer size are breathtaking.
Tonight I hope to return some of the hospitality and friendliness extended to me, my wife and my delegation when we were in Myanmar.
Tonight I hope to return some of the hospitality and friendliness extended to me, my wife and my delegation when we were in Myanmar.
And I hope your visit to Norway will be useful and inspiring in your continued efforts to transform Myanmar into a dynamic economy and a true democracy.
And I hope your visit to Norway will be useful and inspiring in your continued efforts to transform Myanmar into a dynamic economy and a true democracy.
Once again, welcome to Norway Mr President.
Once again, welcome to Norway Mr President.
I propose a toast for successful long-term cooperation between our countries.
I propose a toast for successful long-term cooperation between our countries.
Introductory statement at Ecofin
Innlegg på Ecofin
Brussel, November 13, 2012
Brussel, 13. november 2012
The times are challenging for Europe.
The times are challenging for Europe.
We strongly sympathize with those hardest hit by the ongoing crisis.
We strongly sympathize with those hardest hit by the ongoing crisis.
Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the EFTA states, I thank you for this opportunity to exchanges view on the present economic and financial situation in Europe and the way forward.
On behalf of the EFTA states, I thank you for this opportunity to exchanges view on the present economic and financial situation in Europe and the way forward.
First, I will present the EFTA states' common views.
First, I will present the EFTA states' common views.
At the end of my intervention, I will also give a few more specific Norwegian comments.
At the end of my intervention, I will also give a few more specific Norwegian comments.
The high and rising unemployment in many countries is worrisome, in particular the high levels of youth unemployment.
The high and rising unemployment in many countries is worrisome, in particular the high levels of youth unemployment.
To break this destructive trend, there is a need for economic growth – job-rich growth.
To break this destructive trend, there is a need for economic growth – job-rich growth.
The interdependence between the real economy and the financial system is strong.
The interdependence between the real economy and the financial system is strong.
A well functioning financial sector is crucial for generating growth and jobs.
A well functioning financial sector is crucial for generating growth and jobs.
We also believe that market integration improves the functioning of our financial markets, given that financial stability is maintained.
We also believe that market integration improves the functioning of our financial markets, given that financial stability is maintained.
Sufficiently homogenous regulatory standards that can be accepted on a global scale are essential to achieve sufficient stability and contribute to a level playing field.
Sufficiently homogenous regulatory standards that can be accepted on a global scale are essential to achieve sufficient stability and contribute to a level playing field.
EU and EFTA economies are highly integrated.
EU and EFTA economies are highly integrated.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway take part in the internal market through the EEA agreement.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway take part in the internal market through the EEA agreement.
Switzerland has strong ties through bilateral agreements.
Switzerland has strong ties through bilateral agreements.
Thus, European economic and financial stability and the development of the common European market concern us all.
Thus, European economic and financial stability and the development of the common European market concern us all.
Important steps have been taken to tackle the problems in the euro area.
Important steps have been taken to tackle the problems in the euro area.
However, financial markets are still fragile and growth prospects are weak.
However, financial markets are still fragile and growth prospects are weak.
Photo:The Council of the European Union
Photo:The Council of the European Union
The EEA members among the EFTA states seek to include relevant new EU legislation in the EEA Agreement, and to implement such new EEA legislation in the national legal system in a timely manner.
The EEA members among the EFTA states seek to include relevant new EU legislation in the EEA Agreement, and to implement such new EEA legislation in the national legal system in a timely manner.
Switzerland is also committed to assess the need and options for adoption of an equivalent regulation with regard to EU-regulatory reforms.
Switzerland is also committed to assess the need and options for adoption of an equivalent regulation with regard to EU-regulatory reforms.
This in its efforts to timely and adequately implement international standards and to prevent regulatory arbitrage.
This in its efforts to timely and adequately implement international standards and to prevent regulatory arbitrage.
The level of economic and financial integration varies between countries participating in the internal market.
The level of economic and financial integration varies between countries participating in the internal market.
While the need for macro prudential instruments and other measures to mitigate risks may be similar, the use of such measures will often differ, in order to fit the circumstances in each individual country.
While the need for macro prudential instruments and other measures to mitigate risks may be similar, the use of such measures will often differ, in order to fit the circumstances in each individual country.
The EFTA countries wish to build their national regulation upon the Basel III framework, but they also wish to maintain the possibility to set higher capital requirements than the minimum requirements recommended in the Basel III framework.
The EFTA countries wish to build their national regulation upon the Basel III framework, but they also wish to maintain the possibility to set higher capital requirements than the minimum requirements recommended in the Basel III framework.
We therefore follow closely the discussion on how the EU plans to transpose the Basel III recommendations.
We therefore follow closely the discussion on how the EU plans to transpose the Basel III recommendations.
When banks operate in more than one jurisdiction through branches, the interface between home and host supervision may become complex.
When banks operate in more than one jurisdiction through branches, the interface between home and host supervision may become complex.
It may be challenging for the host authorities that most of the supervision takes place from the home country supervisor, especially when even systemically important banks may be organized as branches and not subsidiaries.
It may be challenging for the host authorities that most of the supervision takes place from the home country supervisor, especially when even systemically important banks may be organized as branches and not subsidiaries.
The three EEA EFTA states emphasize that the participation of their competent authorities in the three European Supervisory Authorities and in the European Systemic Risk Board is an important element for ensuring homogeneity and the well-functioning of the EEA financial market.
The three EEA EFTA states emphasize that the participation of their competent authorities in the three European Supervisory Authorities and in the European Systemic Risk Board is an important element for ensuring homogeneity and the well-functioning of the EEA financial market.
Norway and Iceland will, however, due to constitutional requirements, not be able to subject their entities to binding decisions taken by these authorities.
Norway and Iceland will, however, due to constitutional requirements, not be able to subject their entities to binding decisions taken by these authorities.
The EEA EFTA states will therefore take this opportunity to underline the need for a continued dialog to find a mutually acceptable solution allowing for the incorporation of the relevant legal acts into the EEA Agreement.
The EEA EFTA states will therefore take this opportunity to underline the need for a continued dialog to find a mutually acceptable solution allowing for the incorporation of the relevant legal acts into the EEA Agreement.
A solution which satisfies the constitutional requirements should be found as soon as possible.
A solution which satisfies the constitutional requirements should be found as soon as possible.
The EFTA states have noted the EU initiatives to establish a banking union, mandatory for the euro Member States and optional for the non-euro Member States.
The EFTA states have noted the EU initiatives to establish a banking union, mandatory for the euro Member States and optional for the non-euro Member States.
This will be an important step towards a higher degree of financial market integration, which may benefit both the participating Member States and their close neighbours.
This will be an important step towards a higher degree of financial market integration, which may benefit both the participating Member States and their close neighbours.
Both the established new European system of financial supervision and the proposed banking union will affect EFTA countries as well as banks operating in EFTA countries in numerous ways.
Both the established new European system of financial supervision and the proposed banking union will affect EFTA countries as well as banks operating in EFTA countries in numerous ways.
There is a need to explore the effects of a banking union also for EFTA countries, and it is essential to have an open dialogue on aspects of further integration of the financial sector.
There is a need to explore the effects of a banking union also for EFTA countries, and it is essential to have an open dialogue on aspects of further integration of the financial sector.
On behalf of the EFTA states:
Johnsen on behalf of the EFTA states:
Speech at Education for All - High level Group Meeting
Utdanning for alle
Oslo City Hall, 16 December 2008
Oslo rådhus, 16. desember 2008
"Since the turn of the century the number of children who have received education has increased by around 40 million.
- Siden årtusenskiftet har tallet på barn som har fått utdanning økt med om lag 40 millioner.
However, 75 million children are still not in school.
Likevel er det fortsatt 75 millioner barn som ikke går på skole.
To reach the UN Millennium Development Goal on education it is estimated that 9 billion dollars a year will be needed", Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said at the Education for All High level Group Meeting in Oslo.
For å nå tusenårsmålet om utdanning er det estimert at det er behov for 9 milliarder dollar per år, sa statsminister Jens Stoltenberg i åpningstalen på konferansen Education for All.
Your Majesties, President Wade, Your Royal Highness, Director General Matsuura, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Your Majesties, President Wade, Your Royal Highness, Director General Matsuura, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
We are honoured to host the High-level Meeting on Education for All.
We are honoured to host the High-level Meeting on Education for All.
Three months ago we met in New York to discuss the way ahead for the Millennium Development Goals.
Three months ago we met in New York to discuss the way ahead for the Millennium Development Goals.
I was honoured to lead the roundtable on education and health.
I was honoured to lead the roundtable on education and health.
We took concrete initiatives to build thousands of classrooms and train thousands of teachers.
We took concrete initiatives to build thousands of classrooms and train thousands of teachers.
Norway alone announced that we will allocate 150 million dollars to a Unicef programme for girls’ education.
Norway alone announced that we will allocate 150 million dollars to a Unicef programme for girls’ education.
Now we must make sure that the world delivers on these promises.
Now we must make sure that the world delivers on these promises.
So that we achieve the UN Millennium Development Goal number two: primary education for all by 2015.
So that we achieve the UN Millennium Development Goal number two: primary education for all by 2015.
Because although we are halfway in time, we are not halfway to our target.
Because although we are halfway in time, we are not halfway to our target.
Good progress has been made in achieving universal primary education.
Good progress has been made in achieving universal primary education.
Since the turn of the century the number of children who have received education has increased by around 40 million.
Since the turn of the century the number of children who have received education has increased by around 40 million.
However, 75 million children are still not in school.
However, 75 million children are still not in school.
To reach the UN Millennium Development Goal on education it is estimated that 9 billion dollars a year will be needed.
To reach the UN Millennium Development Goal on education it is estimated that 9 billion dollars a year will be needed.
But, in the words of Derek Bok, former President of Harvard University:
But, in the words of Derek Bok, former President of Harvard University:
Quite simply, education makes sense.
Quite simply, education makes sense.
Education pays off.
Education pays off.
It increases personal income.
It increases personal income.
And it increases national income.
And it increases national income.
Education reduces poverty and inequality.
Education reduces poverty and inequality.
It lays the foundation for sound governance and effective institutions.
It lays the foundation for sound governance and effective institutions.
In other words: no education, no development.
In other words: no education, no development.
And nothing is more conducive to development than investing in girls’ education.
And nothing is more conducive to development than investing in girls’ education.