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One idea – among many others – could be to establish a kind of a Transatlantic “committee” or “forum” with a view – particularly – to studying or evaluating strategic, long-term proposals for creating new knowledge-driven, innovative business initiatives in the fields of, for example, medical technology, information technology and energy. 
One idea – among many others – could be to establish a kind of a Transatlantic “committee” or “forum” with a view – particularly – to studying or evaluating strategic, long-term proposals for creating new knowledge-driven, innovative business initiatives in the fields of, for example, medical technology, information technology and energy.
These would be collaborative initiatives between the United States and Norway. 
These would be collaborative initiatives between the United States and Norway.
We could look at what kind of initiatives would need initial public–private seed funding. 
We could look at what kind of initiatives would need initial public–private seed funding.
Well, I leave this up to you – for further discussions – and I suggest that the organisers of the forthcoming Transatlantic Science Week in Houston in November consider whether this issue should be put on their agenda in some way or another. 
Well, I leave this up to you – for further discussions – and I suggest that the organisers of the forthcoming Transatlantic Science Week in Houston in November consider whether this issue should be put on their agenda in some way or another.
My point is this: thriving industry is based on the effective application of science and innovation – it all starts with ideas. 
My point is this: thriving industry is based on the effective application of science and innovation – it all starts with ideas.
There is a striking similarity between Norway and Texas: We may differ on many issues, such as taxation and redistribution of wealth, but we both enjoy relative prosperity and economic progress although we are surrounded by states in the midst of a severe economic crisis. 
There is a striking similarity between Norway and Texas: We may differ on many issues, such as taxation and redistribution of wealth, but we both enjoy relative prosperity and economic progress although we are surrounded by states in the midst of a severe economic crisis.
In oil and gas, shipping and some other sectors that contribute substantially to our GDPs, we are still seeing growth. 
In oil and gas, shipping and some other sectors that contribute substantially to our GDPs, we are still seeing growth.
But we must also be aware that we are not immune to the turmoil in our neighbourhoods. 
But we must also be aware that we are not immune to the turmoil in our neighbourhoods.
You have to be strong to weather good times as well. 
You have to be strong to weather good times as well.
Our situation makes it imperative for us to keep our economy in order and ensure its long-term competitiveness. 
Our situation makes it imperative for us to keep our economy in order and ensure its long-term competitiveness.
And we must respond to our neighbours who are facing far greater challenges than we are. 
And we must respond to our neighbours who are facing far greater challenges than we are.
Responsibility is key –the Norwegian Government conveys high expectations to the business community with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR) – an agenda that is based on four pillars: human rights, the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption. 
Responsibility is key –the Norwegian Government conveys high expectations to the business community with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR) – an agenda that is based on four pillars: human rights, the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption.
We expect the business community to set high standards in all these areas. 
We expect the business community to set high standards in all these areas.
I welcome any questions or comments. 
I welcome any questions or comments.
Making a Difference – The Importance of Business, Industry, Creating Value and Innovation in Norway’s Foreign Policy 
Making a Difference – The Importance of Business, Industry, Creating Value and Innovation in Norway’s Foreign Policy
Iran pays damages to the Norwegian Embassy in Teheran 
Iran betaler for skadene på Norges ambassade i Teheran
On 8 May this year, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, visited Norway. 
Den 8. mai besøkte Irans utenriksminister Mottaki Norge.
Norway House, Houston, 5 January 2012 
Norway House, Houston, 5. januar 2012
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre gave these introductory remarks at the Global Health Roundtable in Houston 5 January 2012. 
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre holdt dette åpningsinnlegget ved et rundebord om global helse i Houston 5. januar 2012.
The Minister based his remarks on some of the following points (check against delivery) 
The Minister based his remarks on some of the following points (check against delivery)
It is a great pleasure for me to be able to join such a distinguished group of health experts, representing some of the world’s most respected medical institutions. 
It is a great pleasure for me to be able to join such a distinguished group of health experts, representing some of the world’s most respected medical institutions.
The location for this roundtable could not have been better. 
The location for this roundtable could not have been better.
Houston is a medical hub with a medical centre that comprises around 50 different medical institutions and has over 120 000 employees. 
Houston is a medical hub with a medical centre that comprises around 50 different medical institutions and has over 120 000 employees.
18 000 international patients are treated in Houston every day. 
18 000 international patients are treated in Houston every day.
This shows that in a global world, health is no longer a domestic issue, but something that needs to be dealt with at a global level. 
This shows that in a global world, health is no longer a domestic issue, but something that needs to be dealt with at a global level.
With so much expertise concentrated in one place, there is great opportunity to learn from one another, and to develop new ways of treating diseases and illnesses. 
With so much expertise concentrated in one place, there is great opportunity to learn from one another, and to develop new ways of treating diseases and illnesses.
The partnership between medical institutions and educational institutions in the Texas Medical Center is a valuable model for teaching the next generation of medical workers. 
The partnership between medical institutions and educational institutions in the Texas Medical Center is a valuable model for teaching the next generation of medical workers.
I particularly like the slogan of the MD Anderson Center: Making Cancer History, in which the word “cancer” has been crossed out for added emphasis. 
I particularly like the slogan of the MD Anderson Center: Making Cancer History, in which the word “cancer” has been crossed out for added emphasis.
Houston’s excellence in the realm of medical knowledge can be attributed to precisely this kind of attitude. 
Houston’s excellence in the realm of medical knowledge can be attributed to precisely this kind of attitude.
All the institutions have programmes or projects within global health, a field in which Norway is actively engaged and a priority area for the Norwegian Government. 
All the institutions have programmes or projects within global health, a field in which Norway is actively engaged and a priority area for the Norwegian Government.
My key focus here: The linkages between global health and foreign policy. 
My key focus here: The linkages between global health and foreign policy.
But first a few remarks on US-Norwegian cooperation in this field, which – I would say - stands out as one of the most fruitful bilateral partnerships in the world when it comes to addressing global health challenges. 
But first a few remarks on US-Norwegian cooperation in this field, which – I would say - stands out as one of the most fruitful bilateral partnerships in the world when it comes to addressing global health challenges.
US – Norwegian cooperation 
US – Norwegian cooperation
I am pleased to hear that contacts have already been established between some of you and institutions in Norway, such as the collaboration between the MD Anderson Center and the Norwegian Radium Hospital. 
I am pleased to hear that contacts have already been established between some of you and institutions in Norway, such as the collaboration between the MD Anderson Center and the Norwegian Radium Hospital.
Baylor College of Medicine has a history of collaboration with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Oslo University Hospital in the area of tropical medicine. 
Baylor College of Medicine has a history of collaboration with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Oslo University Hospital in the area of tropical medicine.
Furthermore, it has recently established contact with the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research with a view to exploring further partnership opportunities. 
Furthermore, it has recently established contact with the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research with a view to exploring further partnership opportunities.
At governmental level, Norway and the United States have cooperated closely for a long time on global health issues – and this is an area where we have achieved a great deal together during the last years. 
At governmental level, Norway and the United States have cooperated closely for a long time on global health issues – and this is an area where we have achieved a great deal together during the last years.
Our two governments are in the process of extending this partnership even further, particularly in the area of women’s and children’s health. 
Our two governments are in the process of extending this partnership even further, particularly in the area of women’s and children’s health.
Last year, the US and Norway, together with other partners, initiated the programme Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development. 
Last year, the US and Norway, together with other partners, initiated the programme Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development.
The Saving Lives at Birth initiative has succeeded in focusing energy and innovation on the challenge of protecting mothers and newborns in the poorest places on earth during their most vulnerable hour. 
The Saving Lives at Birth initiative has succeeded in focusing energy and innovation on the challenge of protecting mothers and newborns in the poorest places on earth during their most vulnerable hour.
Furthermore, Norway and the US cooperate fruitfully within the framework of the UN Secretary-General’s Every Woman, Every Child campaign, which aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015. 
Furthermore, Norway and the US cooperate fruitfully within the framework of the UN Secretary-General’s Every Woman, Every Child campaign, which aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015.
An exciting new academic collaboration has just been launched between the University of Oslo, the Harvard Global Health Institute and the Lancet: a Commission on Global Governance for Health will develop recommendations on how to improve global governance processes for health. 
An exciting new academic collaboration has just been launched between the University of Oslo, the Harvard Global Health Institute and the Lancet: a Commission on Global Governance for Health will develop recommendations on how to improve global governance processes for health.
Their findings will be presented in 2013. 
Their findings will be presented in 2013.
Foreign Policy and Global Health 
Foreign Policy and Global Health
Global health is a priority in Norway’s foreign policy. 
Global health is a priority in Norway’s foreign policy.
Why do I as Foreign Minister put so much emphasis on global health? 
Why do I as Foreign Minister put so much emphasis on global health?
Because I have experienced and learned how health challenges, health threats and health opportunities have an impact far beyond the area of health. 
Because I have experienced and learned how health challenges, health threats and health opportunities have an impact far beyond the area of health.
I have learned how they even have significance in the field of security and foreign policy. 
I have learned how they even have significance in the field of security and foreign policy.
In short, that the interdependence created by health challenges, threats and opportunities is one of the most striking effects of globalisation. 
In short, that the interdependence created by health challenges, threats and opportunities is one of the most striking effects of globalisation.
From Julio Frenk’s notes (Ideas Lab Davos 2010): What is our point of departure? 
From Julio Frenk’s notes (Ideas Lab Davos 2010): What is our point of departure?
The 20th century: A revolution in global health – based on knowledge. 
The 20th century: A revolution in global health – based on knowledge.
We know the correlation between income and health – “if you’re wealthier you’re healthier” - but we also need to focus on the importance of knowledge. 
We know the correlation between income and health – “if you’re wealthier you’re healthier” - but we also need to focus on the importance of knowledge.
In the 20th century, mankind experienced more gains in life expectancy than in the whole of human history put together before that time. 
In the 20th century, mankind experienced more gains in life expectancy than in the whole of human history put together before that time.
Key driver: Knowledge. 
Key driver: Knowledge.
In low- to middle-income countries today, life expectancy is not far from the average in the developed world. 
In low- to middle-income countries today, life expectancy is not far from the average in the developed world.
My point here: We have the knowledge to extend these gains even further. 
My point here: We have the knowledge to extend these gains even further.
And it is an investment worth entering into, not least because we have begun to recognise the links between health challenges and conflicts. 
And it is an investment worth entering into, not least because we have begun to recognise the links between health challenges and conflicts.
Many countries today face what is called “the triple burden” of health challenges: 
Many countries today face what is called “the triple burden” of health challenges:
The unfinished agenda of common infections, malnutrition, maternal health and so on; 
The unfinished agenda of common infections, malnutrition, maternal health and so on;
The emerging challenges of non-communicable diseases, lifestyle-related health challenges; 
The emerging challenges of non-communicable diseases, lifestyle-related health challenges;
And third, the challenges posed by globalisation, such as pandemics. 
And third, the challenges posed by globalisation, such as pandemics.
What we have come to realise: These health challenges also have clear effects on foreign policy. 
What we have come to realise: These health challenges also have clear effects on foreign policy.
For instance, the effects of a global pandemic: In 2009, we saw how the influenza A H1N1 virus spread from one city to 212 countries and territories within 8 months. 
For instance, the effects of a global pandemic: In 2009, we saw how the influenza A H1N1 virus spread from one city to 212 countries and territories within 8 months.
The pandemic threatened to disrupt fundamental social and economic activities within and across countries. 
The pandemic threatened to disrupt fundamental social and economic activities within and across countries.
Consider also the lessons of the SARS outbreak in 2002. 
Consider also the lessons of the SARS outbreak in 2002.
Such pandemics create severe foreign policy challenges related to restrictions on travel and trade, the closing of borders, and questions of equitable access to vaccines and drugs for both rich and poor countries. 
Such pandemics create severe foreign policy challenges related to restrictions on travel and trade, the closing of borders, and questions of equitable access to vaccines and drugs for both rich and poor countries.
The way in which poor health and poverty can be a source of conflict, violence and even terror. 
The way in which poor health and poverty can be a source of conflict, violence and even terror.
This is why investing in health in developing countries is not only morally right but is also important for our own national security. 
This is why investing in health in developing countries is not only morally right but is also important for our own national security.
The AIDS pandemic in Africa is perhaps the most striking example of how failing to address health conditions can have massive costs for foreign policy goals. 
The AIDS pandemic in Africa is perhaps the most striking example of how failing to address health conditions can have massive costs for foreign policy goals.
The pandemic alerted the world to the broader consequences of failing to address health issues. 
The pandemic alerted the world to the broader consequences of failing to address health issues.
We witnessed the tragedy that hit countries in which entire swathes of the productive workforce – police officers, doctors, teachers, civil servants and business people – were disappearing, dying – turning children into orphans and weakening the human capital that constitutes the backbone of society. 
We witnessed the tragedy that hit countries in which entire swathes of the productive workforce – police officers, doctors, teachers, civil servants and business people – were disappearing, dying – turning children into orphans and weakening the human capital that constitutes the backbone of society.
Intra-state violence and war is one of the most concrete threats to a population’s health. 
Intra-state violence and war is one of the most concrete threats to a population’s health.
The probable impact of climate change on health: Many of the most dangerous infectious diseases are highly sensitive to climate conditions. 
The probable impact of climate change on health: Many of the most dangerous infectious diseases are highly sensitive to climate conditions.
Global warming will increase their intensity and range. 
Global warming will increase their intensity and range.
This means that many of the countries with the least resources will face additional grave challenges – including a new tide of refugees. 
This means that many of the countries with the least resources will face additional grave challenges – including a new tide of refugees.
The growth of a global labour market has a major, indirect impact on health in developing nations. 
The growth of a global labour market has a major, indirect impact on health in developing nations.
But one unfortunate effect is that it drains developing countries’ health systems of crucial human capital. 
But one unfortunate effect is that it drains developing countries’ health systems of crucial human capital.
Given the demographics of an aging western population and labour shortages in certain sectors, this situation is likely to become even more acute. 
Given the demographics of an aging western population and labour shortages in certain sectors, this situation is likely to become even more acute.
The international community will have to resolve the ethical and policy issues raised by this trend. 
The international community will have to resolve the ethical and policy issues raised by this trend.
Many important health threats must be met by means that lie far beyond the domain of the health sector. 
Many important health threats must be met by means that lie far beyond the domain of the health sector.
Take the tide of chronic diseases – or lifestyle diseases - now hitting most countries. 
Take the tide of chronic diseases – or lifestyle diseases - now hitting most countries.
Addressing these challenges also means confronting powerful economic interests, such as those of the tobacco industry. 
Addressing these challenges also means confronting powerful economic interests, such as those of the tobacco industry.
Norway is one of a group of countries that is facing legal action from the tobacco industry for our implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. 
Norway is one of a group of countries that is facing legal action from the tobacco industry for our implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
In the World Trade Organization (WTO), initial discussions have taken place on possible inconsistencies between WTO requirements and tobacco control regulations. 
In the World Trade Organization (WTO), initial discussions have taken place on possible inconsistencies between WTO requirements and tobacco control regulations.
How can we better address the linkages between health and foreign policy? 
How can we better address the linkages between health and foreign policy?
The “Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative” 
The “Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative”
When I became Foreign Minister, I contacted my colleagues from Brazil, France, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Thailand, and we met on the margins of the UN General Assembly to create the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative. 
When I became Foreign Minister, I contacted my colleagues from Brazil, France, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Thailand, and we met on the margins of the UN General Assembly to create the Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative.
In March 2007, we met again in Oslo to adopt the Oslo Declaration and Agenda for Action on global health. 
In March 2007, we met again in Oslo to adopt the Oslo Declaration and Agenda for Action on global health.
The Oslo Declaration identified 10 key policy areas where we believed the international community needed to better understand the health implications of foreign policy. 
The Oslo Declaration identified 10 key policy areas where we believed the international community needed to better understand the health implications of foreign policy.
The seven countries in this group differ considerably in terms of their size, geography and regional networks. 
The seven countries in this group differ considerably in terms of their size, geography and regional networks.
One example is the negotiations on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response, which were successfully concluded last year after several years’ work. 
One example is the negotiations on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response, which were successfully concluded last year after several years’ work.
The seven-country group helped find solutions that could work for all the actors involved – and that finally led to a breakthrough. 
The seven-country group helped find solutions that could work for all the actors involved – and that finally led to a breakthrough.
In order to better understand the impact of foreign policy on health, more knowledge and documentation is needed. 
In order to better understand the impact of foreign policy on health, more knowledge and documentation is needed.
The Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative has therefore initiated a research project involving Harvard and institutions in Norway, South Africa, Brazil and Indonesia. 
The Foreign Policy and Global Health Initiative has therefore initiated a research project involving Harvard and institutions in Norway, South Africa, Brazil and Indonesia.
The project will seek to better understand the impact of various foreign policy domains on health, and what methods we should use to promote global health solutions in international politics. 
The project will seek to better understand the impact of various foreign policy domains on health, and what methods we should use to promote global health solutions in international politics.
A similar effort will be made by the Commission on Global Governance for Health, launched by the University of Oslo and the Lancet in collaboration with Harvard Global Health Institute. 
A similar effort will be made by the Commission on Global Governance for Health, launched by the University of Oslo and the Lancet in collaboration with Harvard Global Health Institute.