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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.
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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.
They trade within the Asian markets, and they trade across borders with the Asian markets. 
They trade within the Asian markets, and they trade across borders with the Asian markets.
The gradual changes taking place in the Norwegian economy are reflected in our trade with Asia. 
The gradual changes taking place in the Norwegian economy are reflected in our trade with Asia.
Changing trade and investment patterns link Norwegian capital, technology and competence directly to the Asian markets and to their strategic sectors. 
Changing trade and investment patterns link Norwegian capital, technology and competence directly to the Asian markets and to their strategic sectors.
China, South Korea and Japan are our most important export markets in Asia. 
China, South Korea and Japan are our most important export markets in Asia.
Over the past ten years, Norwegian exports to ASEAN countries have increased by 178 %. 
Over the past ten years, Norwegian exports to ASEAN countries have increased by 178 %.
The fact that Norway has become an investor nation affects our outlook on the world – and how the world views us. 
The fact that Norway has become an investor nation affects our outlook on the world – and how the world views us.
The Government Pension Fund Global now holds more than 1 % of the world’s listed company shares, and 17 % of the Fund is invested in Asia. 
The Government Pension Fund Global now holds more than 1 % of the world’s listed company shares, and 17 % of the Fund is invested in Asia.
Technology and fisheries are important sectors for trade with Asia, and our raw materials exports are significant – including oil. 
Technology and fisheries are important sectors for trade with Asia, and our raw materials exports are significant – including oil.
Growing maritime and offshore industries in Asia present us with new opportunities. 
Growing maritime and offshore industries in Asia present us with new opportunities.
Our expertise and technology in these fields complement the region’s industrial demands. 
Our expertise and technology in these fields complement the region’s industrial demands.
As the oil age is peaking, developing our knowledge-based industry will become increasingly important. 
As the oil age is peaking, developing our knowledge-based industry will become increasingly important.
We must seek to forge effective partnerships with the vibrant knowledge-intensive communities that are being established in Asia. 
We must seek to forge effective partnerships with the vibrant knowledge-intensive communities that are being established in Asia.
We must invest in knowledge and innovation if we are to maintain our competitive edge in the global economy. 
We must invest in knowledge and innovation if we are to maintain our competitive edge in the global economy.
Response 
Response
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. 
The Government will maintain a focus on active diplomacy and political consultations with Asian countries.
Norway has long-standing good relations with Asian countries. 
Norway has long-standing good relations with Asian countries.
Over the years we have facilitated conflict resolution efforts in a number of Asian countries. 
Over the years we have facilitated conflict resolution efforts in a number of Asian countries.
And we have made a substantial contribution to ISAF, as well as providing humanitarian and development assistance in Afghanistan. 
And we have made a substantial contribution to ISAF, as well as providing humanitarian and development assistance in Afghanistan.
Increasingly, we now meet our Asian partners in the fields of development and conflict resolution on their own continent. 
Increasingly, we now meet our Asian partners in the fields of development and conflict resolution on their own continent.
China, South Korea, India and Japan take a direct interest in both the Arctic and the Antarctic region. 
China, South Korea, India and Japan take a direct interest in both the Arctic and the Antarctic region.
Last year we welcomed China, along with several other Asian states, as a permanent observer to the Arctic Council. 
Last year we welcomed China, along with several other Asian states, as a permanent observer to the Arctic Council.
This brings major Asian powers closer to our doorstep, and creates an opportunity for engaging with them on key issues relating to our national interests. 
This brings major Asian powers closer to our doorstep, and creates an opportunity for engaging with them on key issues relating to our national interests.
The promotion of universal values is a priority for the Government. 
The promotion of universal values is a priority for the Government.
Good governance, human rights, the rule of law, non-discrimination and environmentally-friendly production are among our main priorities. 
Good governance, human rights, the rule of law, non-discrimination and environmentally-friendly production are among our main priorities.
We will continue to discuss these matters with governments and regional organisations in Asia. 
We will continue to discuss these matters with governments and regional organisations in Asia.
Norway is actively seeking to develop a closer partnership with ASEAN. 
Norway is actively seeking to develop a closer partnership with ASEAN.
ASEAN is the most closely-knit organisation for cooperation in Asia and a strategic centre of gravity in the region. 
ASEAN is the most closely-knit organisation for cooperation in Asia and a strategic centre of gravity in the region.
Although other sub-regional arrangements are slowly emerging, none are as well-established as ASEAN, or have the same degree of convening power. 
Although other sub-regional arrangements are slowly emerging, none are as well-established as ASEAN, or have the same degree of convening power.
Our membership in ASEM gives us access to a platform for dialogue between the EU and more than 20 Asian countries, and an opportunity to meet regularly in the same room with many of our most important economic partners. 
Our membership in ASEM gives us access to a platform for dialogue between the EU and more than 20 Asian countries, and an opportunity to meet regularly in the same room with many of our most important economic partners.
Our prosperity and future growth depend on Norwegian companies succeeding abroad, on market access and on Norway being seen as an attractive country for investments. 
Our prosperity and future growth depend on Norwegian companies succeeding abroad, on market access and on Norway being seen as an attractive country for investments.
Economic diplomacy – the promotion of business interests abroad – is vital in this context. 
Economic diplomacy – the promotion of business interests abroad – is vital in this context.