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The five seminars today will explore new opportunities for further strengthening our bilateral relationship in five areas.
The five seminars today will explore new opportunities for further strengthening our bilateral relationship in five areas.
I will make a few remarks on each of these areas.
I will make a few remarks on each of these areas.
Maritime and Offshore
Maritime and Offshore
The maritime sector has always been at the core of our cooperation.
The maritime sector has always been at the core of our cooperation.
But shipping and fisheries are not just central to our bilateral relationship.
But shipping and fisheries are not just central to our bilateral relationship.
They are also sectors in which Norway and Japan are world leaders.
They are also sectors in which Norway and Japan are world leaders.
The first Norwegian ship to call at a Japanese port was the Minerva, which called at Yokohama in 1865, just 11 years after the Meiji Restoration opened Japanese ports to foreign ships.
The first Norwegian ship to call at a Japanese port was the Minerva, which called at Yokohama in 1865, just 11 years after the Meiji Restoration opened Japanese ports to foreign ships.
Many Norwegian ships followed.
Many Norwegian ships followed.
In 1948 Norwegian shipowners placed their first shipbuilding orders in Japan.
In 1948 Norwegian shipowners placed their first shipbuilding orders in Japan.
Today, Norwegian high-tech ships transport Japanese high-quality cars to export markets all over the world.
Today, Norwegian high-tech ships transport Japanese high-quality cars to export markets all over the world.
Japan has been a key partner for Norway both in maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Japan has been a key partner for Norway both in maritime transport and shipbuilding.
We also have strong relations in the offshore sector.
We also have strong relations in the offshore sector.
Japanese companies have been present on the Norwegian Continental Shelf since the 1990s.
Japanese companies have been present on the Norwegian Continental Shelf since the 1990s.
Their technologies and expertise have been important for the successful development of the Norwegian oil and gas sector.
Their technologies and expertise have been important for the successful development of the Norwegian oil and gas sector.
I welcome the recent approval of the Norwegian classification company, DNV to operate in Japan.
I welcome the recent approval of the Norwegian classification company, DNV to operate in Japan.
Japan and Norway are already seeing the dramatic effects of climate change.
Japan and Norway are already seeing the dramatic effects of climate change.
In the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard, the ice is melting more rapidly than anywhere else in the Arctic.
In the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard, the ice is melting more rapidly than anywhere else in the Arctic.
And rapid changes are also taking place in Antarctica.
And rapid changes are also taking place in Antarctica.
But these changes also represent opportunities.
But these changes also represent opportunities.
The Northern Sea Route between Japan and Europe is 40 % shorter than the traditional route through Suez.
The Northern Sea Route between Japan and Europe is 40 % shorter than the traditional route through Suez.
We already work closely on polar issues.
We already work closely on polar issues.
Japan opened a research station in Svalbard in Norway’s High North in 1990.
Japan opened a research station in Svalbard in Norway’s High North in 1990.
I welcome the signing of the agreement between our Polar research institutes later today on further expansion of cooperation.
I welcome the signing of the agreement between our Polar research institutes later today on further expansion of cooperation.
Fish and seafood are important sources of food and income for both our countries.
Fish and seafood are important sources of food and income for both our countries.
The numbers speak for themselves.
The numbers speak for themselves.
Japan is the number one importer and Norway the number two exporter of seafood in the world.
Japan is the number one importer and Norway the number two exporter of seafood in the world.
A quarter of a century ago, the first Norwegian salmon was used for sushi.
A quarter of a century ago, the first Norwegian salmon was used for sushi.
Thanks to the global appeal of sushi, Norwegian salmon has been introduced to markets around the world.
Thanks to the global appeal of sushi, Norwegian salmon has been introduced to markets around the world.
And Norwegian fish farms have thrived.
And Norwegian fish farms have thrived.
One might say sushi means jobs in Norwegian.
One might say sushi means jobs in Norwegian.
Today Norwegians embrace sushi like as though it was our own invention.
Today Norwegians embrace sushi like as though it was our own invention.
You now find more sushi restaurants than hamburger restaurants in Oslo.
You now find more sushi restaurants than hamburger restaurants in Oslo.
This is a good illustration of our mutually beneficial cooperation.
This is a good illustration of our mutually beneficial cooperation.
We brought you the fish.
We brought you the fish.
And you created something of great value out of it.
And you created something of great value out of it.
Energy – we are facing a dilemma
Energy – we are facing a dilemma
The world needs more energy to alleviate poverty and create employment.
The world needs more energy to alleviate poverty and create employment.
The dilemma is that we also need to reduce emissions.
The dilemma is that we also need to reduce emissions.
According to the UN Climate Panel, we need to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases by more than 50 % by 2050.
According to the UN Climate Panel, we need to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases by more than 50 % by 2050.
At the same time the global population is expected to increase by 50 % – from 6 billion to 9 billion in 2050 – which means more demand for energy.
At the same time the global population is expected to increase by 50 % – from 6 billion to 9 billion in 2050 – which means more demand for energy.
How do we meet this formidable challenge?
How do we meet this formidable challenge?
The short answer is: by a whole range of different measures.
The short answer is: by a whole range of different measures.
By increasing energy efficiency,
By increasing energy efficiency,
by stopping deforestation,
by stopping deforestation,
by developing new technologies,
by developing new technologies,
by making our economies more energy efficient,
by making our economies more energy efficient,
and by investing in renewable energy and promoting natural gas as an alternative to far more polluting sources of energy.
and by investing in renewable energy and promoting natural gas as an alternative to far more polluting sources of energy.
The agreement that will be signed later today between Statoil and Hitachi on the use of Norwegian offshore technology for wind farms in Japan is another example of a mutually beneficial cooperation for both our countries and the climate.
The agreement that will be signed later today between Statoil and Hitachi on the use of Norwegian offshore technology for wind farms in Japan is another example of a mutually beneficial cooperation for both our countries and the climate.
Norwegians and Japanese share a love of nature, and a desire to live in harmony with the environment.
Norwegians and Japanese share a love of nature, and a desire to live in harmony with the environment.
Maybe because our two countries have such an abundance of natural beauty.
Maybe because our two countries have such an abundance of natural beauty.
Attracted by our fjords, the northern lights or aurora borealis and the midnight sun, close to one hundred thousand Japanese tourists visit Norway every year.
Attracted by our fjords, the northern lights or aurora borealis and the midnight sun, close to one hundred thousand Japanese tourists visit Norway every year.
We are happy to host all of you.
We are happy to host all of you.
We want you to keep coming.
We want you to keep coming.
Women’s participation in the workforce
Women’s participation in the workforce
In more and more countries, labour force is ageing.
In more and more countries, labour force is ageing.
A growing proportion of the population will depend on a shrinking labour force.
A growing proportion of the population will depend on a shrinking labour force.
Giving more women opportunities to complete their education and find a job helps them to realise their rights.
Giving more women opportunities to complete their education and find a job helps them to realise their rights.
The value the participation of women in the Norwegian workforce represents is higher than that of our oil and gas resources.
The value the participation of women in the Norwegian workforce represents is higher than that of our oil and gas resources.
So even those who do not care about women’s rights, just about profit and economic prosperity, should be keen to get more women into the labour force.
So even those who do not care about women’s rights, just about profit and economic prosperity, should be keen to get more women into the labour force.
Norwegian women not only work more than in the OECD as a whole, they also give birth to more children than in most developed countries.
Norwegian women not only work more than in the OECD as a whole, they also give birth to more children than in most developed countries.
This is the result of an active family policy.
This is the result of an active family policy.
Such measures as day care centres for children and maternal leave give women more opportunities to combine children and a career.
Such measures as day care centres for children and maternal leave give women more opportunities to combine children and a career.
I am very happy to see representatives of so many Norwegian and Japanese companies here today.
I am very happy to see representatives of so many Norwegian and Japanese companies here today.
All of you have an instrumental role to play in ensuring successful Norwegian–Japanese partnerships.
All of you have an instrumental role to play in ensuring successful Norwegian–Japanese partnerships.
Politicians create opportunities.
Politicians create opportunities.
But it is your joint efforts and commitment that produce results.
But it is your joint efforts and commitment that produce results.
And the prospects for expanding our cooperation are great.
And the prospects for expanding our cooperation are great.
I am confident that today’s seminars will provide inspiration and concrete results for the future.
I am confident that today’s seminars will provide inspiration and concrete results for the future.
Preparing for a broader assessment of the alternatives for raising the submarine wreck off Fedje
Åpner for en bredere vurdering av hevingsalternativet for ubåtvraket ved Fedje
In its report to the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has considered several alternatives designed to eliminate pollution from the wreck.
Kystverket har i sin rapport til Fiskeri- og kystdepartementet vurdert flere alternativer for å eliminere forurensningen fra vraket.
Speech at Delhi Sustainable Development Summit
Tale på Delhi Sustainable Development Summit
India has a key role in securing a sustainable future", Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg told the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi today.
India har en ledende rolle i å sikre en bærekraftig utvikling", sa statsminister Jens Stoltenberg på Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, i New Delhi i dag.
Excellencies, distinguished panel members, ladies and gentlemen,
Excellencies, distinguished panel members, ladies and gentlemen,
I come to India with respect and admiration.
I come to India with respect and admiration.
I come to see what India has achieved in recent years.
I come to see what India has achieved in recent years.
And I come to witness the human and economic progress that is the hallmark of India today.
And I come to witness the human and economic progress that is the hallmark of India today.
I am impressed with what I see.
I am impressed with what I see.
In his Nobel lecture, Dr Pachauri reminded us of a basic fact: It is the poor who will be most affected by climate change.
In his Nobel lecture, Dr Pachauri reminded us of a basic fact: It is the poor who will be most affected by climate change.
The Himalayas is a case in point.
The Himalayas is a case in point.
The melting of ice and snow poses a serious threat to the supply of fresh water to millions of people in Asia.
The melting of ice and snow poses a serious threat to the supply of fresh water to millions of people in Asia.
Tomorrow I will visit the Himalayas to learn more about the impacts this may have.
Tomorrow I will visit the Himalayas to learn more about the impacts this may have.
The Himalayas is often referred to as “the third pole”.
The Himalayas is often referred to as “the third pole”.
Two weeks ago I visited the South Pole, the Antarctica.
Two weeks ago I visited the South Pole, the Antarctica.
Here the climate changes of the past are recorded in kilometre-deep layers of ice.
Here the climate changes of the past are recorded in kilometre-deep layers of ice.
And this is a valuable source of knowledge on how the climate is changing now.
And this is a valuable source of knowledge on how the climate is changing now.
We are also gaining important insight from the Arctic, where scientists are performing extensive research.
We are also gaining important insight from the Arctic, where scientists are performing extensive research.
We are delighted that Indian scientists have joined in this quest, as an Indian research station is being established on Spitsbergen.
We are delighted that Indian scientists have joined in this quest, as an Indian research station is being established on Spitsbergen.
The secrets to understanding climate change lie in the ice.
The secrets to understanding climate change lie in the ice.
And changes in the ice mass can also bring about some of the most dramatic consequences.
And changes in the ice mass can also bring about some of the most dramatic consequences.
Climate change is happening twice as fast in the Polar regions as elsewhere in the world.
Climate change is happening twice as fast in the Polar regions as elsewhere in the world.
In the past few years, the average temperature in the Norwegian part of the Arctic has been more than 5 degrees higher than normal.
In the past few years, the average temperature in the Norwegian part of the Arctic has been more than 5 degrees higher than normal.
In a not too distant future the North Pole may be ice free during summer.
In a not too distant future the North Pole may be ice free during summer.
If the whole Antarctic ice cap melts, the global sea levels would increase with 70 metres.
If the whole Antarctic ice cap melts, the global sea levels would increase with 70 metres.
No one believes that this will happen.
No one believes that this will happen.
But if only one percent of the ice cap melts, the sea level will increase with 70 centimetres.
But if only one percent of the ice cap melts, the sea level will increase with 70 centimetres.
Even that will be dramatic.
Even that will be dramatic.
It is easy to be paralysed by the overwhelming global threats to our way of life.
It is easy to be paralysed by the overwhelming global threats to our way of life.
But we must not loose faith in the human capacity for change and our ability for common action.
But we must not loose faith in the human capacity for change and our ability for common action.
A month ago the world agreed on a “roadmap” in Bali.
A month ago the world agreed on a “roadmap” in Bali.
This is an important step forward.
This is an important step forward.
We need an ambitious agreement – with more countries participating.
We need an ambitious agreement – with more countries participating.
We can only avoid serious impacts of climate change if appropriate mitigation actions are taken by all major emitters.
We can only avoid serious impacts of climate change if appropriate mitigation actions are taken by all major emitters.
At the same time, developing economies have a right to develop.
At the same time, developing economies have a right to develop.
The new agreement should therefore offer them strong incentives and rich rewards for developing their economies in a more climate friendly manner.
The new agreement should therefore offer them strong incentives and rich rewards for developing their economies in a more climate friendly manner.
It is the rich world that has created the problem.
It is the rich world that has created the problem.
And the rich world must shoulder the main responsibility for solving it.
And the rich world must shoulder the main responsibility for solving it.
Those who produce greenhouse gas emissions impose costs on the world.
Those who produce greenhouse gas emissions impose costs on the world.
However, if a price is put on carbon, businesses and individuals will be encouraged to invest in low-carbon alternatives.
However, if a price is put on carbon, businesses and individuals will be encouraged to invest in low-carbon alternatives.
An effective carbon pricing regime would realise significant mitigation potentials in all sectors.
An effective carbon pricing regime would realise significant mitigation potentials in all sectors.
Our objective should be to establish a global carbon price and a global market for carbon trading.
Our objective should be to establish a global carbon price and a global market for carbon trading.
Increased carbon trading will also stimulate investment in developing countries.
Increased carbon trading will also stimulate investment in developing countries.
And it will stimulate the transfer of funds and technology from rich countries to poor countries.
And it will stimulate the transfer of funds and technology from rich countries to poor countries.
With a single measure, we can address two problems: climate change and poverty.
With a single measure, we can address two problems: climate change and poverty.
The Clean Development Mechanism is an instrument for transfer of cleaner technology to developing countries.
The Clean Development Mechanism is an instrument for transfer of cleaner technology to developing countries.
Already more than 900 projects have been accepted, with another 2000 in the pipeline.
Already more than 900 projects have been accepted, with another 2000 in the pipeline.
The Clean Development Mechanism is a success.
The Clean Development Mechanism is a success.
It has the potential of providing billions of tons of emission reductions in developing countries.
It has the potential of providing billions of tons of emission reductions in developing countries.
Knowledge is a key driver for action.
Knowledge is a key driver for action.
I therefore applaud Prime Minister Singh’s initiative to establish a Council on Climate Change and a national centre of excellence to develop India’s response.
I therefore applaud Prime Minister Singh’s initiative to establish a Council on Climate Change and a national centre of excellence to develop India’s response.
The world cannot choose between development and environment.
The world cannot choose between development and environment.
India has a key role in securing a sustainable future.
India has a key role in securing a sustainable future.
We appreciate the initiative you have taken in hosting this conference today.
We appreciate the initiative you have taken in hosting this conference today.
The people of the world need Indian leadership to combat climate change.
The people of the world need Indian leadership to combat climate change.
Speech at dinner for President Lee, South Korea
Tale på middag for Sør-Koreas president
Akershus Palace, Oslo, 11 September 2012
Akershus slott, 11. september 2012
Your Excellency, President Lee
Your Excellency, President Lee
We warmly welcome you to Norway.
We warmly welcome you to Norway.
It is an honour to receive you here at Akershus Castle.
It is an honour to receive you here at Akershus Castle.
Visitors to Korea are always impressed by the politeness and hospitality of your people.
Visitors to Korea are always impressed by the politeness and hospitality of your people.
This was also my experience when I visited Seoul in March for the Nuclear Security Summit.
This was also my experience when I visited Seoul in March for the Nuclear Security Summit.
Tonight, I hope to return at least some of this kindness and hospitality.
Tonight, I hope to return at least some of this kindness and hospitality.
In geographical distance we are far apart.
In geographical distance we are far apart.
But in politics and economics we are growing closer and closer.
But in politics and economics we are growing closer and closer.
And even the geographical distance between us is becoming shorter.
And even the geographical distance between us is becoming shorter.
The Northern Sea Route offers tremendous opportunities for increased trade and cooperation.
The Northern Sea Route offers tremendous opportunities for increased trade and cooperation.
In the Arctic we are already working together.
In the Arctic we are already working together.
The Republic of Korea is Norway’s second largest trading partner in Asia.
The Republic of Korea is Norway’s second largest trading partner in Asia.
We enjoy close cooperation in shipping and the offshore industry.
We enjoy close cooperation in shipping and the offshore industry.
We also see developing ties in new areas like seafood, technology and energy.
We also see developing ties in new areas like seafood, technology and energy.
Our ambition is to further strengthen our political, economic and research cooperation.
Our ambition is to further strengthen our political, economic and research cooperation.
More than 60 years ago, Norway responded to a call from the UN to help defend peace and security in your country.
More than 60 years ago, Norway responded to a call from the UN to help defend peace and security in your country.
623 Norwegian women and men served in NORMASH – the Norwegian Army Surgical Hospital – between 1951 and 1954.
623 Norwegian women and men served in NORMASH – the Norwegian Army Surgical Hospital – between 1951 and 1954.
War is always ugly.
War is always ugly.
But the long-lasting friendships between Koreans and NORMASH Norwegians are many and beautiful.
But the long-lasting friendships between Koreans and NORMASH Norwegians are many and beautiful.
Nils Egelien, the President of the Norwegian Korean War Veterans Association, who is present this evening, has called Korea his second home country.
Nils Egelien, the President of the Norwegian Korean War Veterans Association, who is present this evening, has called Korea his second home country.
He has said that, “The Republic of Korea has a world record in showing gratitude to the foreign war veterans.”
He has said that, “The Republic of Korea has a world record in showing gratitude to the foreign war veterans.”
We are also happy to have Chul-Ho Lee, or Mr Lee as he is known in Norway, with us this evening.
We are also happy to have Chul-Ho Lee, or Mr Lee as he is known in Norway, with us this evening.
16 years old he was severely injured by a shell splinter in the Korean War.
16 years old he was severely injured by a shell splinter in the Korean War.
It was uncertain whether he would survive.
It was uncertain whether he would survive.
But he was brought to Norway and successfully operated on in Oslo.
But he was brought to Norway and successfully operated on in Oslo.
He decided to stay in Norway.
He decided to stay in Norway.
With two empty hands he established several successful business ventures.
With two empty hands he established several successful business ventures.
He introduced Korean noodles and innovations such as Ginseng bread to the Norwegian people.
He introduced Korean noodles and innovations such as Ginseng bread to the Norwegian people.
And always with a big smile.
And always with a big smile.
We are also happy to have Synne Sun Løes present.
We are also happy to have Synne Sun Løes present.