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We are currently negotiating agreements with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and, as I mentioned earlier, with India.
We are currently negotiating agreements with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and, as I mentioned earlier, with India.
We also signed a Joint Statement on the Asean–Norway Partnership last year.
We also signed a Joint Statement on the Asean–Norway Partnership last year.
This is intended to provide a foundation for broad cooperation, including political and economic cooperation.
This is intended to provide a foundation for broad cooperation, including political and economic cooperation.
We will also continue to monitor our export and guarantee schemes closely.
We will also continue to monitor our export and guarantee schemes closely.
We will make sure that we provide a competitive level of government export financing, which is especially crucial for our maritime and offshore export industries as these are currently facing challenging times.
We will make sure that we provide a competitive level of government export financing, which is especially crucial for our maritime and offshore export industries as these are currently facing challenging times.
Innovation Norway is strengthening its presence in emerging markets.
Innovation Norway is strengthening its presence in emerging markets.
With nine offices spread over Asia, Innovation Norway is actively promoting Norwegian business development in this region.
With nine offices spread over Asia, Innovation Norway is actively promoting Norwegian business development in this region.
Economic diplomacy is a priority for the Government, and Norwegian embassies and consulates have put business promotion, trade and investment higher up on the agenda than ever before.
Economic diplomacy is a priority for the Government, and Norwegian embassies and consulates have put business promotion, trade and investment higher up on the agenda than ever before.
This is very much the case for our embassy in New Delhi and Ambassador Eivind Homme.
This is very much the case for our embassy in New Delhi and Ambassador Eivind Homme.
Promoting Norway internationally as a magnet for investment and talent has also become an integral part of our Foreign Service's work.
Promoting Norway internationally as a magnet for investment and talent has also become an integral part of our Foreign Service's work.
And last but not least, we must not forget the importance of occasions such as this, where Norwegian businesses and representatives from the public sector come together to explore possibilities and challenges in new markets.
And last but not least, we must not forget the importance of occasions such as this, where Norwegian businesses and representatives from the public sector come together to explore possibilities and challenges in new markets.
The Norwegian economy and transition
The Norwegian economy and transition
Norway is a small and open economy.
Norway is a small and open economy.
This means that our expertise and specialised products have to compete in foreign markets, and global competition is not getting any easier.
This means that our expertise and specialised products have to compete in foreign markets, and global competition is not getting any easier.
This means that we can never stop improving ourselves.
This means that we can never stop improving ourselves.
The Norwegian economy needs more building blocks in its foundation.
The Norwegian economy needs more building blocks in its foundation.
Our prosperity and future growth are dependent on Norwegian companies continuing to be successful abroad, and on our ability to promote Norway as an attractive location for investment, education and research and development.
Our prosperity and future growth are dependent on Norwegian companies continuing to be successful abroad, and on our ability to promote Norway as an attractive location for investment, education and research and development.
Globally, the recent decline in oil prices has not gone unnoticed.
Globally, the recent decline in oil prices has not gone unnoticed.
For Norway, where oil and offshore-related products and services are the most important exports, it has certainly been a wake-up call.
For Norway, where oil and offshore-related products and services are the most important exports, it has certainly been a wake-up call.
Let there be no doubt: our offshore activities and industry will continue to play a vital part in the Norwegian economy for decades to come.
Let there be no doubt: our offshore activities and industry will continue to play a vital part in the Norwegian economy for decades to come.
But at the same time, we need to face the fact that the relative contribution of oil to our economy has passed its peak.
But at the same time, we need to face the fact that the relative contribution of oil to our economy has passed its peak.
This means that we must make a transition in our economy and embrace exciting new opportunities.
This means that we must make a transition in our economy and embrace exciting new opportunities.
We need to prepare for a low emission society and Norway's economy will need to be knowledge based, with an educated labour force and leading research and innovation communities at its core.
We need to prepare for a low emission society and Norway's economy will need to be knowledge based, with an educated labour force and leading research and innovation communities at its core.
Developments in the global economy in recent years have shown how just quickly things can change.
Developments in the global economy in recent years have shown how just quickly things can change.
But while the decline in oil prices will have consequences for our economy, I wish to stress that this is not a crisis.
But while the decline in oil prices will have consequences for our economy, I wish to stress that this is not a crisis.
Our offshore industry is already adapting to new times – as it has many times before.
Our offshore industry is already adapting to new times – as it has many times before.
I recently read an interesting report[2] on 26 offshore-related technologies that are being applied to other areas such as medicine, finance, electrical cars, aquaculture and exploring Mars.
I recently read an interesting report[2] on 26 offshore-related technologies that are being applied to other areas such as medicine, finance, electrical cars, aquaculture and exploring Mars.
These are great examples of the way existing technologies can find new uses and new markets.
These are great examples of the way existing technologies can find new uses and new markets.
In addition, we see that the gap in the Norwegian economy between the offshore-related and mainland industries is slowly decreasing.
In addition, we see that the gap in the Norwegian economy between the offshore-related and mainland industries is slowly decreasing.
Economic growth in our most important trade partners, helped by a weaker Norwegian currency, is providing opportunities for other export industries.
Economic growth in our most important trade partners, helped by a weaker Norwegian currency, is providing opportunities for other export industries.
The governments efforts for transition
The governments efforts for transition
In this new economic climate we need policies that will strengthen existing – and bring forward new – competitive sectors.
In this new economic climate we need policies that will strengthen existing – and bring forward new – competitive sectors.
We have therefore emphasised in our policy platform the need to increase our competiveness – and we are clear about how to do it.
We have therefore emphasised in our policy platform the need to increase our competiveness – and we are clear about how to do it.
We have two main objectives:
We have two main objectives:
We have to make it easier and less expensive to do business in Norway.
We have to make it easier and less expensive to do business in Norway.
And we need to help our business sector to become more innovative.
And we need to help our business sector to become more innovative.
Our four main focus areas are:
Our four main focus areas are:
Lowering taxes.
Lowering taxes.
This reduces the cost of doing business in Norway.
This reduces the cost of doing business in Norway.
Building and improving roads and railways.
Building and improving roads and railways.
We need to transport people and goods quicker.
We need to transport people and goods quicker.
[My colleague, the Minister of Fisheries, often says: 'No one is in such a rush as a dead salmon.']
[My colleague, the Minister of Fisheries, often says: 'No one is in such a rush as a dead salmon.']
Introducing smarter regulations – and cutting red tape.
Introducing smarter regulations – and cutting red tape.
Companies should be able to spend less time filling out forms, and more time producing goods and services.
Companies should be able to spend less time filling out forms, and more time producing goods and services.
And last, but not least, investing in knowledge and innovation.
And last, but not least, investing in knowledge and innovation.
This is important in the education system – as well as in our public support systems.
This is important in the education system – as well as in our public support systems.
Increased research and innovation in key strategic areas for the Norwegian economy is a top priority for the current Government.
Increased research and innovation in key strategic areas for the Norwegian economy is a top priority for the current Government.
Science diplomacy is an integral part of the Foreign Service's work, with the aim of increased international cooperation in research and development.
Science diplomacy is an integral part of the Foreign Service's work, with the aim of increased international cooperation in research and development.
The mobility of students and researchers between Norway and Asia is an important factor here.
The mobility of students and researchers between Norway and Asia is an important factor here.
India is one of Norway's 10 priority countries for bilateral R&D cooperation.
India is one of Norway's 10 priority countries for bilateral R&D cooperation.
According to a bibliometric survey, Norway and India produced 904 scientific articles together during the period 2003–2012.
According to a bibliometric survey, Norway and India produced 904 scientific articles together during the period 2003–2012.
India is a very interesting country for the knowledge-intensive Norwegian industry and a highly relevant partner in many areas of research.
India is a very interesting country for the knowledge-intensive Norwegian industry and a highly relevant partner in many areas of research.
ICT, nanotechnology and biotechnology in the field of medical research are among the areas that will be given priority in Norway's research cooperation with India.
ICT, nanotechnology and biotechnology in the field of medical research are among the areas that will be given priority in Norway's research cooperation with India.
Furthermore, the Research Council of Norway is interested in increased cooperation on innovation-driven research in the maritime, oil and gas, marine, ICT, bioeconomy, and energy and environment sectors.
Furthermore, the Research Council of Norway is interested in increased cooperation on innovation-driven research in the maritime, oil and gas, marine, ICT, bioeconomy, and energy and environment sectors.
The economic centre of gravity has shifted from the North and West, to the South and East.
The economic centre of gravity has shifted from the North and West, to the South and East.
Norwegian companies are keen to take part in new and emerging markets, particularly in Asia.
Norwegian companies are keen to take part in new and emerging markets, particularly in Asia.
Seeing all of you here today proves this point.
Seeing all of you here today proves this point.
Let me assure you that we will do all that we can to ease access to these markets, and provide a good foundation for you to compete.
Let me assure you that we will do all that we can to ease access to these markets, and provide a good foundation for you to compete.
I wish you a successful summit, and look forward to see you again tomorrow.
I wish you a successful summit, and look forward to see you again tomorrow.
[1] Merk: India er 3. størst når BNP er justert for kjøpekraftsparitet ifølge 2014-tall fra Verdensbanken.
[1] Merk: India er 3. størst når BNP er justert for kjøpekraftsparitet ifølge 2014-tall fra Verdensbanken.
Justerer man ikke for kjøpekraft er India 10. størst, også ifølge VB-tall.
Justerer man ikke for kjøpekraft er India 10. størst, også ifølge VB-tall.
Menon for Norsk Olje og Gass
Menon for Norsk Olje og Gass
Norway in Asia.
Norway in Asia.
The Norwegian economy in transition – possibilities and challenges
The Norwegian economy in transition – possibilities and challenges
'The basis for securing Norwegian interests abroad – including our economic interests – is an active and strategic foreign policy.
- The basis for securing Norwegian interests abroad – including our economic interests – is an active and strategic foreign policy.
The Government will maintain a focus on active diplomacy and political consultations with Asian countries', said State Secretary Morten Høglund in his address at a Norwegian Institute of International Affairs Seminar.
The Government will maintain a focus on active diplomacy and political consultations with Asian countries, sa statssekretær Morten Høglund da han innledet på et arrangement i regi av Norsk utenrikspolitisk institutt (Nupi).
I welcome this opportunity to address current developments in Asia and the Government’s policies towards the region.
I welcome this opportunity to address current developments in Asia and the Government’s policies towards the region.
Backdrop
Backdrop
The most dramatic change in the world economy in recent decades has been the rise of Asia – both of individual countries as economic powers, and of the region as a whole.
The most dramatic change in the world economy in recent decades has been the rise of Asia – both of individual countries as economic powers, and of the region as a whole.
Asian regional cooperation used to be based on how countries defined their relationship with external actors such as the US or major European powers.
Asian regional cooperation used to be based on how countries defined their relationship with external actors such as the US or major European powers.
Now, both self-interest and perceptions of common interests and values drive regional integration.
Now, both self-interest and perceptions of common interests and values drive regional integration.
More than half the world’s population lives in Asia, a continent that accounts for 34 % of the world’s GDP and 28 % of world trade.
More than half the world’s population lives in Asia, a continent that accounts for 34 % of the world’s GDP and 28 % of world trade.
The Asian Development Bank has estimated that by 2050 more than 50 % of global GDP will be generated in Asia – compared to 27 % today.
The Asian Development Bank has estimated that by 2050 more than 50 % of global GDP will be generated in Asia – compared to 27 % today.
This means that in 20 years’ time, most of the economic growth in the world is likely to take place in Asia.
This means that in 20 years’ time, most of the economic growth in the world is likely to take place in Asia.
At the same time, we should not forget the other side of the coin: territorial disputes, nationalism, historical mistrust and ideological differences all influence regional development.
At the same time, we should not forget the other side of the coin: territorial disputes, nationalism, historical mistrust and ideological differences all influence regional development.
Many Asian states are vulnerable to changes in the global climate.
Many Asian states are vulnerable to changes in the global climate.
Eighty per cent of the world’s natural disasters occur in Asia.
Eighty per cent of the world’s natural disasters occur in Asia.
Two thirds of the world’s poor live in Asia – most of them in the populous Asian middle-income states.
Two thirds of the world’s poor live in Asia – most of them in the populous Asian middle-income states.
The energy needs of the continent will be doubled by 2030, and half of this increase will be in China.
The energy needs of the continent will be doubled by 2030, and half of this increase will be in China.
The gas deal announced yesterday between Russia and China is significant.
The gas deal announced yesterday between Russia and China is significant.
This poses great challenges for the developmental path of Asian states, both individually and collectively.
This poses great challenges for the developmental path of Asian states, both individually and collectively.
Trade and economic developments in Asia
Trade and economic developments in Asia
There is a good chance that we – the Western world – will continue to act as we have in Asia ever since the late 18th century: that we will pursue the potential for profit and the prosperous markets, just as when Japan and China first opened up for trade.
There is a good chance that we – the Western world – will continue to act as we have in Asia ever since the late 18th century: that we will pursue the potential for profit and the prosperous markets, just as when Japan and China first opened up for trade.
Our objective is to have a presence in the region.
Our objective is to have a presence in the region.
To protect our own interests.
To protect our own interests.
And to benefit from the growth in Asia.
And to benefit from the growth in Asia.
What do we have to lose, if we don’t achieve this objective?
What do we have to lose, if we don’t achieve this objective?
We risk being bypassed by the rapid political changes that are taking place.
We risk being bypassed by the rapid political changes that are taking place.
Economic development paves the way for political influence.
Economic development paves the way for political influence.
We are witnessing a global reshuffling of power as a result of changes in the distribution of economic strength.
We are witnessing a global reshuffling of power as a result of changes in the distribution of economic strength.
This has implications for global political priorities.
This has implications for global political priorities.
We must rethink our positions.
We must rethink our positions.
Until the 19th century, India and China were the world’s main economic powers.
Until the 19th century, India and China were the world’s main economic powers.
During the past decades, Asia has once more been the locus of spectacular growth in world trade.
During the past decades, Asia has once more been the locus of spectacular growth in world trade.
Japan emerged early as an economic power, quickly followed by the “Asian Tigers” and China.
Japan emerged early as an economic power, quickly followed by the “Asian Tigers” and China.
Today, India, China, Japan, Indonesia and South Korea are all in the G20.
Today, India, China, Japan, Indonesia and South Korea are all in the G20.
Soon, the biggest economies in the world might – once again – be China and India.
Soon, the biggest economies in the world might – once again – be China and India.
According to the World Bank, China will most likely be the largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power by the end of this year.
According to the World Bank, China will most likely be the largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power by the end of this year.
India is already number three on this list.
India is already number three on this list.
Yet, in nominal terms, both the US and the EU are still the global leaders – by far – and will remain so for years to come.
Yet, in nominal terms, both the US and the EU are still the global leaders – by far – and will remain so for years to come.
It is important to remind ourselves of this fact.
It is important to remind ourselves of this fact.
It helps keep things in perspective.
It helps keep things in perspective.
Trade has increased the interdependence between Asian nations.
Trade has increased the interdependence between Asian nations.
The two studies presented today clearly illustrate this fact.
The two studies presented today clearly illustrate this fact.
For instance, we find that more than half of Asia’s trade and over 40 % of global value chain flows in Asia are intra-regional.
For instance, we find that more than half of Asia’s trade and over 40 % of global value chain flows in Asia are intra-regional.
This is a significant shift from earlier, when Asian economies were driven by exports to other parts of the world.
This is a significant shift from earlier, when Asian economies were driven by exports to other parts of the world.
Parallel to Asian economic growth, the number of free trade agreements and multilateral partnerships is growing and becoming a ‘spaghetti bowl’ of overlapping arrangements, to borrow a phrase from Professor Park.
Parallel to Asian economic growth, the number of free trade agreements and multilateral partnerships is growing and becoming a ‘spaghetti bowl’ of overlapping arrangements, to borrow a phrase from Professor Park.
Currently there are 71 free trade agreements in the region, and several new ones are under negotiation.
Currently there are 71 free trade agreements in the region, and several new ones are under negotiation.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to be finalised by 2015.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to be finalised by 2015.
However, it is unclear how this will play out alongside the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is also under negotiation.
However, it is unclear how this will play out alongside the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is also under negotiation.
And it remains to be seen how both of these might affect the overall conditions for economic activities in the region, as well as positions in the WTO negotiations.
And it remains to be seen how both of these might affect the overall conditions for economic activities in the region, as well as positions in the WTO negotiations.
The ‘spaghetti bowl’ of free trade agreements increases the need for stronger global regulatory arrangements.
The ‘spaghetti bowl’ of free trade agreements increases the need for stronger global regulatory arrangements.
I am encouraged by the outcome of the Bali WTO meeting, which gives hope of bringing the Doha process back on track again.
I am encouraged by the outcome of the Bali WTO meeting, which gives hope of bringing the Doha process back on track again.
In order to ensure a predictable environment for our interests in Asia, a strong multilateral order led by the United Nations must be maintained.
In order to ensure a predictable environment for our interests in Asia, a strong multilateral order led by the United Nations must be maintained.
Norway is a firm supporter of ongoing institutional development in the region.
Norway is a firm supporter of ongoing institutional development in the region.
In our view, the activities of the UN and the Asian regional integration efforts can be mutually beneficial.
In our view, the activities of the UN and the Asian regional integration efforts can be mutually beneficial.
Norway’s 'Asian economy'
Norway’s 'Asian economy'
Norwegian economic interests in Asia are complex and affect many sectors.
Norwegian economic interests in Asia are complex and affect many sectors.
Professor Park and Mr Melchior will paint a more detailed picture, but I would like to outline a few points.
Professor Park and Mr Melchior will paint a more detailed picture, but I would like to outline a few points.
One month ago, I was in Bangkok, speaking at the Norway-Asia Business Summit.
One month ago, I was in Bangkok, speaking at the Norway-Asia Business Summit.
The broad participation clearly proves the importance of Asia to Norwegian business interests.
The broad participation clearly proves the importance of Asia to Norwegian business interests.
Today, more than 425 Norwegian companies have a presence in Asia.
Today, more than 425 Norwegian companies have a presence in Asia.
They employ almost fifty thousand people.
They employ almost fifty thousand people.