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This has to be reflected not only in the modalities for agriculture and NAMA, but also in all other areas integral to the Single Undertaking.
This has to be reflected not only in the modalities for agriculture and NAMA, but also in all other areas integral to the Single Undertaking.
We need to deliver on the Special and Differential Treatment Agenda as part of the Single Undertaking.
We need to deliver on the Special and Differential Treatment Agenda as part of the Single Undertaking.
We agree that our primary focus should be modalities for agriculture and NAMA.
We agree that our primary focus should be modalities for agriculture and NAMA.
We should, however, not forget the other issues within the agreed scope, the so-called in-between issues.
We should, however, not forget the other issues within the agreed scope, the so-called in-between issues.
Let me briefly touch on some of them.
Let me briefly touch on some of them.
One of these is services.
One of these is services.
Efficient services sectors are essential to any economy and are key to economic growth and social development.
Efficient services sectors are essential to any economy and are key to economic growth and social development.
In this context, I am pleased to note that we are close to addressing the issue of LDC (least developed countries) modalities in a meaningful manner.
In this context, I am pleased to note that we are close to addressing the issue of LDC (least developed countries) modalities in a meaningful manner.
We are also looking forward to participating in the Signalling Conference later this week, where we hope for a true two-way exchange of views, to which we will contribute positively.
We are also looking forward to participating in the Signalling Conference later this week, where we hope for a true two-way exchange of views, to which we will contribute positively.
The second issue I would like to touch on, Mr Chairman, is rules.
The second issue I would like to touch on, Mr Chairman, is rules.
It is our firm belief that we cannot close this round without updating and strengthening the rules, in particular those related to anti-dumping.
It is our firm belief that we cannot close this round without updating and strengthening the rules, in particular those related to anti-dumping.
After all, this is a rules-based organisation.
After all, this is a rules-based organisation.
Equally, we support the development of rules that will have a real impact on overcapacity and overfishing.
Equally, we support the development of rules that will have a real impact on overcapacity and overfishing.
On agriculture and NAMA, I too would first of all like to express our gratitude to the two chairmen.
On agriculture and NAMA, I too would first of all like to express our gratitude to the two chairmen.
Thanks to their tireless efforts we have two comprehensive draft modalities papers as a basis for our negotiations.
Thanks to their tireless efforts we have two comprehensive draft modalities papers as a basis for our negotiations.
In the NAMA negotiations, Norway has always advocated an ambitious result, and we have been prepared to be even more ambitious than the current text envisages.
In the NAMA negotiations, Norway has always advocated an ambitious result, and we have been prepared to be even more ambitious than the current text envisages.
While our main export interests are in other developed countries, we are also expecting a real contribution from emerging economies.
While our main export interests are in other developed countries, we are also expecting a real contribution from emerging economies.
We do, however, accept the need for flexibilities that enable countries to address their legitimate sensitivities and particular development needs, and fully support the concept of “less than full reciprocity”.
We do, however, accept the need for flexibilities that enable countries to address their legitimate sensitivities and particular development needs, and fully support the concept of “less than full reciprocity”.
On agriculture, Mr Chairman, our agricultural sector is vulnerable and not able to compete with areas that are blessed with more space, better soil, more sun and less snow.
On agriculture, Mr Chairman, our agricultural sector is vulnerable and not able to compete with areas that are blessed with more space, better soil, more sun and less snow.
We are ready to climb a mountain, but our challenge is that we have farmers living on those mountains, and we want them to be able to live there.
We are ready to climb a mountain, but our challenge is that we have farmers living on those mountains, and we want them to be able to live there.
We import more than half of the food we consume, and our agricultural exports are negligible.
We import more than half of the food we consume, and our agricultural exports are negligible.
While our agricultural sector may be small in terms of its economic impact, agriculture is vital in many other respects beyond food production, employment, economics and environment, not least by constituting the backbone of our rural communities.
While our agricultural sector may be small in terms of its economic impact, agriculture is vital in many other respects beyond food production, employment, economics and environment, not least by constituting the backbone of our rural communities.
This is why we need a result that is not tailored to somebody else’s red lines, but a package that will enable us to maintain a viable agricultural sector throughout our long country.
This is why we need a result that is not tailored to somebody else’s red lines, but a package that will enable us to maintain a viable agricultural sector throughout our long country.
That is the bottom line.
That is the bottom line.
In the negotiations on agriculture, we appreciate the Chairman’s efforts to accommodate the special needs of the members, including Norwegian concerns.
In the negotiations on agriculture, we appreciate the Chairman’s efforts to accommodate the special needs of the members, including Norwegian concerns.
However, we are still faced with a package that comes at an extremely high price.
However, we are still faced with a package that comes at an extremely high price.
Some of the options that are still on the table are beyond what we can bear, in particular, but not only, as regards market access.
Some of the options that are still on the table are beyond what we can bear, in particular, but not only, as regards market access.
We will revert to these issues, in good faith, in more detail at a later stage.
We will revert to these issues, in good faith, in more detail at a later stage.
Norway is ready to do its share.
Norway is ready to do its share.
Over the next few days we will, as we always have done, engage constructively to find balanced solutions that everybody can accept.
Over the next few days we will, as we always have done, engage constructively to find balanced solutions that everybody can accept.
WTO.
WTO.
Preliminary Conclusions of the IMF mission
IMF med ny vurdering av norsk økonomi
– I am pleased that the IMF broadly supports the government’s economic policy.
- Det er gledelig at IMF i hovedsak støtter regjeringens økonomiske politikk.
The IMF particularly welcomes that Norway for the first time in the 2007 Budget stayed on the 4 percent rule of the Government Pension Fund - Global (GPF).
IMF er spesielt godt fornøyd med at bruken av oljepenger i budsjettet for 2007 for første gang ikke overstiger 4 prosent av kapitalen i Statens pensjonsfond – Utland (Handlingsregelen).
The press conference is available via web-TV
Pressekonferansen kan du se i reprise på nett-tv.
2007 Article IV Consultation for Norway
2007 Article IV Consultation for Norway
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, 9 April 2014
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington, 9. april 2014
"The Norwegian approach to energy security is quite simple.
- The Norwegian approach to energy security is quite simple.
We are a reliable and predictable provider of energy – and we will remain so.
We are a reliable and predictable provider of energy – and we will remain so.
Making politics out of the energy markets will profit neither consumers – nor producers", Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, said in his address.
Making politics out of the energy markets will profit neither consumers – nor producers, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin innledning.
Chceck against delivery
Chceck against delivery
Mapping the global energy landscape is vital for understanding the world we live in.
Mapping the global energy landscape is vital for understanding the world we live in.
In order to grasp modern geopolitics, we need to examine the ways in which we produce and consume energy.
In order to grasp modern geopolitics, we need to examine the ways in which we produce and consume energy.
This is why we are here today.
This is why we are here today.
I am grateful to CSIS and my good friend John Hamre for giving me this opportunity to discuss with you how energy markets influence world politics – and vice versa.
I am grateful to CSIS and my good friend John Hamre for giving me this opportunity to discuss with you how energy markets influence world politics – and vice versa.
Events in Ukraine have reminded us of the importance of transatlantic unity and the values we share.
Events in Ukraine have reminded us of the importance of transatlantic unity and the values we share.
Allow me to say some words about this dramatic situation, which is far from irrelevant to the geopolitics of energy.
Allow me to say some words about this dramatic situation, which is far from irrelevant to the geopolitics of energy.
Today, in the heart of Europe, we are confronted with serious violations of the most basic principles of international law.
Today, in the heart of Europe, we are confronted with serious violations of the most basic principles of international law.
Russia’s actions and calculations belong to a century far removed from ours.
Russia’s actions and calculations belong to a century far removed from ours.
The message from the international community is clear – as it should be.
The message from the international community is clear – as it should be.
The use of force to redraw borders is unacceptable and must have consequences.
The use of force to redraw borders is unacceptable and must have consequences.
In the current situation, Ukraine deserves our full political and economic support.
In the current situation, Ukraine deserves our full political and economic support.
These dramatic events have also reinforced existing concerns about energy security in Europe, which is something I will address in a moment.
These dramatic events have also reinforced existing concerns about energy security in Europe, which is something I will address in a moment.
In a situation where global energy demand is expected to increase by 35 percent over the next twenty years, the interplay between energy, power and politics will continue to affect foreign policy-making.
In a situation where global energy demand is expected to increase by 35 percent over the next twenty years, the interplay between energy, power and politics will continue to affect foreign policy-making.
Economic factors play a decisive role in shaping our world.
Economic factors play a decisive role in shaping our world.
This was a fact even Adam Smith and Karl Marx could agree on.
This was a fact even Adam Smith and Karl Marx could agree on.
Energy supply and demand are extremely important in this context.
Energy supply and demand are extremely important in this context.
A journey through the geopolitics of energy takes us west, east and south –and not least up to the High North.
A journey through the geopolitics of energy takes us west, east and south –and not least up to the High North.
Let me begin in the east.
Let me begin in the east.
The global map of economic and political power is shifting, and the energy landscape is changing along with it.
The global map of economic and political power is shifting, and the energy landscape is changing along with it.
China is about to become the world’s biggest importer of oil.
China is about to become the world’s biggest importer of oil.
India is forecast to be the biggest importer of coal by 2020.
India is forecast to be the biggest importer of coal by 2020.
This development comes as no surprise.
This development comes as no surprise.
What is surprising, however, is the second feature of the new landscape:
What is surprising, however, is the second feature of the new landscape:
The American Revolution – this time an energy revolution.
The American Revolution – this time an energy revolution.
It is astonishing to see how US crude oil production has increased by 65% and gas production by 34% - in just ten years.
It is astonishing to see how US crude oil production has increased by 65% and gas production by 34% - in just ten years.
After decades of dependency on the Middle East, who would have predicted that the US will soon be second only to Saudi Arabia in terms of oil production and second only to Russia in terms of gas production?
After decades of dependency on the Middle East, who would have predicted that the US will soon be second only to Saudi Arabia in terms of oil production and second only to Russia in terms of gas production?
I look forward to the launch of the CSIS study tomorrow.
I look forward to the launch of the CSIS study tomorrow.
I am sure your discussion will provide interesting insights into the geopolitical consequences of unconventional oil and gas –and prove valuable for US foreign policy decision-makers.
I am sure your discussion will provide interesting insights into the geopolitical consequences of unconventional oil and gas –and prove valuable for US foreign policy decision-makers.
Even though the shale boom is bound to have geopolitical consequences, I still believe that the Middle East will remain a region of geopolitical significance.
Even though the shale boom is bound to have geopolitical consequences, I still believe that the Middle East will remain a region of geopolitical significance.
Not just due to its abundance of cheap oil, but also due to the extremely complex political situation there.
Not just due to its abundance of cheap oil, but also due to the extremely complex political situation there.
Given the stakes involved, discussions on the geopolitics of energy easily end up focusing on the potential for conflict.
Given the stakes involved, discussions on the geopolitics of energy easily end up focusing on the potential for conflict.
Without ignoring such concerns, I would like to propose a somewhat different perspective.
Without ignoring such concerns, I would like to propose a somewhat different perspective.
The Norwegian approach to energy security is quite simple.
The Norwegian approach to energy security is quite simple.
We believe the role of politicians should be to provide the predictable regulatory framework necessary to allow companies to operate on a sound commercial basis.
We believe the role of politicians should be to provide the predictable regulatory framework necessary to allow companies to operate on a sound commercial basis.
Making politics out of the energy markets will profit neither consumers – nor producers.
Making politics out of the energy markets will profit neither consumers – nor producers.
Companies need predictability and functioning markets in order to finance the huge investments necessary for future energy production.
Companies need predictability and functioning markets in order to finance the huge investments necessary for future energy production.
Norway is the third-largest exporter of gas globally.
Norway is the third-largest exporter of gas globally.
We are also in the major league when it comes to oil exports (7th).
We are also in the major league when it comes to oil exports (7th).
We are the 6th largest producer of hydropower – on a par with India.
We are the 6th largest producer of hydropower – on a par with India.
Norway is the second largest exporter of gas to Europe after Russia.
Norway is the second largest exporter of gas to Europe after Russia.
When Norway became a major producer of oil and gas, we made sure that the main beneficiary of the revenues would be the people.
When Norway became a major producer of oil and gas, we made sure that the main beneficiary of the revenues would be the people.
We have developed a system where the marginal tax rate on petroleum production is 78 percent, something which does not prevent high international interest in exploiting our resources.
We have developed a system where the marginal tax rate on petroleum production is 78 percent, something which does not prevent high international interest in exploiting our resources.
Based on our petroleum income, we have established the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world – the Norwegian Government Pension Fund.
Based on our petroleum income, we have established the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world – the Norwegian Government Pension Fund.
In a given situation, Norway could increase its short term gas production by up to 10 percent.
In a given situation, Norway could increase its short term gas production by up to 10 percent.
It would, however, be difficult to maintain such an increase over a long period.
It would, however, be difficult to maintain such an increase over a long period.
More than 70 percent of Norwegian gas resources remain to be produced.
More than 70 percent of Norwegian gas resources remain to be produced.
We are maintaining a high level of exploration activities.
We are maintaining a high level of exploration activities.
We will continue to see secure, predictable deliveries as the best contribution we can make to energy security.
We will continue to see secure, predictable deliveries as the best contribution we can make to energy security.
In addition, we strongly emphasise energy saving and efficiency, and are working to develop technological solutions for combatting climate change.
In addition, we strongly emphasise energy saving and efficiency, and are working to develop technological solutions for combatting climate change.
We are making our experience and technology in the fields of fossil fuels and renewables available to developing countries, helping to combat energy poverty and assisting in their integration into world markets.
We are making our experience and technology in the fields of fossil fuels and renewables available to developing countries, helping to combat energy poverty and assisting in their integration into world markets.
Exporters and importers depend on each other – and we fully understand that consumers want to diversify their sources.
Exporters and importers depend on each other – and we fully understand that consumers want to diversify their sources.
When the First Lord of the Admiralty made the historic decision to convert British battleships from being coal-fired to oil-fired in 1911, he also stated that the Royal Navy could not rely on the deliveries from one oil field - or one country.
When the First Lord of the Admiralty made the historic decision to convert British battleships from being coal-fired to oil-fired in 1911, he also stated that the Royal Navy could not rely on the deliveries from one oil field - or one country.
“Safety and certainty in oil lie in variety - and variety alone”, he said.
“Safety and certainty in oil lie in variety - and variety alone”, he said.
This was not the only time Winston Churchill recognised a fundamental truth before most people.
This was not the only time Winston Churchill recognised a fundamental truth before most people.
The European Union has started an ambitious project to find ways of improving the continent’s energy security.
The European Union has started an ambitious project to find ways of improving the continent’s energy security.
There can be no quick fixes to the issue of energy security.
There can be no quick fixes to the issue of energy security.
It takes a long time to change energy systems and corresponding energy flows.
It takes a long time to change energy systems and corresponding energy flows.
We believe that gas should continue to be a key component in Europe’s energy mix.
We believe that gas should continue to be a key component in Europe’s energy mix.
Gas emits 50 percent less CO2 than coal when burned.
Gas emits 50 percent less CO2 than coal when burned.
Trade strengthens interdependence between nations.
Trade strengthens interdependence between nations.
Trade in energy is no exception.
Trade in energy is no exception.
We live in an increasingly globalised world.
We live in an increasingly globalised world.
In most cases, win-win solutions trump zero-sum thinking.
In most cases, win-win solutions trump zero-sum thinking.
Since 1970, the value of world trade has increased eight times.
Since 1970, the value of world trade has increased eight times.
We are all in the same boat – and the boat is 8 times bigger now than it was in 1970.
We are all in the same boat – and the boat is 8 times bigger now than it was in 1970.
We all have a shared interest in not rocking this boat.
We all have a shared interest in not rocking this boat.
We still live in a world of competition – but national interests are better served by cooperation than confrontation.
We still live in a world of competition – but national interests are better served by cooperation than confrontation.
We enter into trade agreements and bind ourselves to common sets of rules because we benefit from doing so.
We enter into trade agreements and bind ourselves to common sets of rules because we benefit from doing so.
Even in authoritarian states, there is a growing realisation that old-fashioned zero-sum thinking runs contrary to national interests.
Even in authoritarian states, there is a growing realisation that old-fashioned zero-sum thinking runs contrary to national interests.
Russia’s actions towards Ukraine and other aspects of its approach to its neighbours indicate, however, that some are still clinging to zero-sum perspectives.
Russia’s actions towards Ukraine and other aspects of its approach to its neighbours indicate, however, that some are still clinging to zero-sum perspectives.
What the Russian people need, in the long run, is a modern, diversified economy in which the current dependency on oil and gas is reduced.
What the Russian people need, in the long run, is a modern, diversified economy in which the current dependency on oil and gas is reduced.
The road to prosperity is through innovation - and inviting other countries to engage in voluntary trade.
The road to prosperity is through innovation - and inviting other countries to engage in voluntary trade.
In order for trade to flourish, stable and friendly relations between neighbours are needed.
In order for trade to flourish, stable and friendly relations between neighbours are needed.
The rise of Asia shows that a strong economy is what increases political power – not attempts to change borders by military means.
The rise of Asia shows that a strong economy is what increases political power – not attempts to change borders by military means.
Even if power is currently moving east and south – the world has not been turned upside down.
Even if power is currently moving east and south – the world has not been turned upside down.
We are entering a world where the US and China are more influential than others, but we are not heading for a repetition of the bipolar world of the Cold War.
We are entering a world where the US and China are more influential than others, but we are not heading for a repetition of the bipolar world of the Cold War.
The US and China are too interdependent for such a comparison to be helpful.
The US and China are too interdependent for such a comparison to be helpful.
During the financial crisis, China played a fundamental role in securing the world economy.
During the financial crisis, China played a fundamental role in securing the world economy.
At the same time, China’s export engine cannot thrive if there is stagnation in the US or elsewhere.
At the same time, China’s export engine cannot thrive if there is stagnation in the US or elsewhere.