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The budget deficit has been reduced by 60 percent over four years, from 27 percent of Gross Domestic Product in 2008 to 11 percent this year. 
The budget deficit has been reduced by 60 percent over four years, from 27 percent of Gross Domestic Product in 2008 to 11 percent this year.
Reliance on foreign aid has been halved. 
Reliance on foreign aid has been halved.
Revenue collection, consisting mainly of taxes and customs duties collected by Israel and transferred to the Palestinian Authority on a monthly basis, has doubled during the same period. 
Revenue collection, consisting mainly of taxes and customs duties collected by Israel and transferred to the Palestinian Authority on a monthly basis, has doubled during the same period.
Growth has been high, stimulated by structural reform. 
Growth has been high, stimulated by structural reform.
According to the World Bank, the major obstacle to further growth is the various physical and legal barriers imposed by the occupying power, Israel. 
According to the World Bank, the major obstacle to further growth is the various physical and legal barriers imposed by the occupying power, Israel.
Then what about Gaza? 
Then what about Gaza?
The Gaza Strip is under the political and military control of Hamas. 
The Gaza Strip is under the political and military control of Hamas.
However, the P.L.O. is the legitimate representative of the entire Palestinian people. 
However, the P.L.O. is the legitimate representative of the entire Palestinian people.
Moreover, it is the Palestinian Authority that is the main service provider to the people of Gaza. 
Moreover, it is the Palestinian Authority that is the main service provider to the people of Gaza.
Since 2008, the Palestinian Authority has spent $4 billion — more than half of its external aid — on salaries for teachers and doctors and to cover electricity and water expenses in Gaza. 
Since 2008, the Palestinian Authority has spent $4 billion — more than half of its external aid — on salaries for teachers and doctors and to cover electricity and water expenses in Gaza.
According to the I.M.F., the Palestinian Monetary Authority exercises full control over private banks in Gaza, ensuring the transfer of salaries and payments, out of the reach of Hamas. 
According to the I.M.F., the Palestinian Monetary Authority exercises full control over private banks in Gaza, ensuring the transfer of salaries and payments, out of the reach of Hamas.
Despite Hamas’ repressive control of the Gaza Strip and the unacceptable terrorist rocket attacks on Israel, the non-Hamas Palestinian National Authority reaches almost all of the Palestinian population with key assistance. 
Despite Hamas’ repressive control of the Gaza Strip and the unacceptable terrorist rocket attacks on Israel, the non-Hamas Palestinian National Authority reaches almost all of the Palestinian population with key assistance.
So the answer to my initial question — whether the Palestinians can actually run a state — is yes. 
So the answer to my initial question — whether the Palestinians can actually run a state — is yes.
By building robust and well-functioning institutions, the Palestinians and the donor community have taken a bottom-up approach to the peace process. 
By building robust and well-functioning institutions, the Palestinians and the donor community have taken a bottom-up approach to the peace process.
The final status issues — borders, security, refugees and Jerusalem — can only be settled through negotiations, which is an example of a top-down approach. 
The final status issues — borders, security, refugees and Jerusalem — can only be settled through negotiations, which is an example of a top-down approach.
In an ideal world, these two approaches should have converged. 
In an ideal world, these two approaches should have converged.
Regretfully, they haven’t. 
Regretfully, they haven’t.
This is the core of the Israeli-Palestinian impasse. 
This is the core of the Israeli-Palestinian impasse.
When U.N. member states consider how to cast their vote on the Palestinian issue, they should bear in mind that no resolution will resolve the final-status issues. 
When U.N. member states consider how to cast their vote on the Palestinian issue, they should bear in mind that no resolution will resolve the final-status issues.
Only real, serious negotiations will. 
Only real, serious negotiations will.
But the main obstacle to the realization of Palestinian statehood is the occupation. 
But the main obstacle to the realization of Palestinian statehood is the occupation.
The Palestinians are otherwise fully capable of running a state. 
The Palestinians are otherwise fully capable of running a state.
Jonas Gahr Store is the foreign minister of Norway and chairman of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for assistance to the Palestinian Authority (AHLC). 
Jonas Gahr Store is the foreign minister of Norway and chairman of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for assistance to the Palestinian Authority (AHLC).
Ready for Statehood 
Ready for Statehood
"There can be no doubt that we are moving into a world where the power and influence of countries outside Europe and North America is increasing. 
- There can be no doubt that we are moving into a world where the power and influence of countries outside Europe and North America is increasing.
But the tempo and final consequences of this development are not as easy to predict", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his speech at this year's Leangkollen Conference. 
But the tempo and final consequences of this development are not as easy to predict, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende da han innledet på Leangkoll-konferansen.
Let me first thank Kjell Engebretsen, Kate Hansen Bundt and the Atlantic Committee for the opportunity to speak this morning. 
Let me first thank Kjell Engebretsen, Kate Hansen Bundt and the Atlantic Committee for the opportunity to speak this morning.
You have chosen a timely topic for this conference. 
You have chosen a timely topic for this conference.
Let’s look at China. 
Let’s look at China.
In 1980, the US economy was ten times bigger than China’s. 
In 1980, the US economy was ten times bigger than China’s.
Sometime in the next decade, China’s economy is likely to be number 1. 
Sometime in the next decade, China’s economy is likely to be number 1.
Does the increased influence of the Pacific Ocean mean that the North Atlantic will become a backwater? 
Does the increased influence of the Pacific Ocean mean that the North Atlantic will become a backwater?
I will say no. 
I will say no.
The forces of gravity are on the move, but the world has not been turned upside down. 
The forces of gravity are on the move, but the world has not been turned upside down.
We have to understand the changes that are taking place – and adjust to them. 
We have to understand the changes that are taking place – and adjust to them.
It would be a mistake, though, to think that everything has changed. 
It would be a mistake, though, to think that everything has changed.
This development presents us with challenges – but also opportunities. 
This development presents us with challenges – but also opportunities.
As so often before in history, economic changes are leading to a shift in political influence and interests. 
As so often before in history, economic changes are leading to a shift in political influence and interests.
In the nineteenth century, the redistribution of power in the wake of Germany’s industrial rise contributed to strategic instability. 
In the nineteenth century, the redistribution of power in the wake of Germany’s industrial rise contributed to strategic instability.
In the case of the Soviet Union, a weak economy lead to the fall of a superpower. 
In the case of the Soviet Union, a weak economy lead to the fall of a superpower.
The Soviet Union was forever until it was no more. 
The Soviet Union was forever until it was no more.
China and Japan have for years been among the world’s three largest economies. 
China and Japan have for years been among the world’s three largest economies.
Naturally, this affects the security landscape. 
Naturally, this affects the security landscape.
In terms of defence spending, China is in second place after the US. 
In terms of defence spending, China is in second place after the US.
Japan is number 5. 
Japan is number 5.
While austerity is forcing most NATO members to make cuts, China has for two decades increased its military budgets by 10 per cent annually, while also acquiring capabilities which it did not use to have. 
While austerity is forcing most NATO members to make cuts, China has for two decades increased its military budgets by 10 per cent annually, while also acquiring capabilities which it did not use to have.
Other emerging economies are following suit. 
Other emerging economies are following suit.
Analysts view this as a result of economic progress, but also as a consequence of strategic insecurity due to geopolitical changes, territorial disputes, nationalism and historical mistrust. 
Analysts view this as a result of economic progress, but also as a consequence of strategic insecurity due to geopolitical changes, territorial disputes, nationalism and historical mistrust.
There are reasons for concern – and a need to analyse the features of the evolving security landscape. 
There are reasons for concern – and a need to analyse the features of the evolving security landscape.
How do countries assess each other’s actions and intentions? 
How do countries assess each other’s actions and intentions?
What are the incentives for strategic cooperation? 
What are the incentives for strategic cooperation?
Let me return to what I touched on initially: Not everything has changed. 
Let me return to what I touched on initially: Not everything has changed.
Despite steady growth, China officially spends 2 per cent of its GDP on its armed forces. 
Despite steady growth, China officially spends 2 per cent of its GDP on its armed forces.
The US spends more than 4 per cent. 
The US spends more than 4 per cent.
Different estimates show that the US spends three to four times more than China in total numbers. 
Different estimates show that the US spends three to four times more than China in total numbers.
While China is currently developing its first aircraft carrier, the US has eleven. 
While China is currently developing its first aircraft carrier, the US has eleven.
Whether we like it or not, the US and Russia have thousands of nuclear warheads in their arsenals. 
Whether we like it or not, the US and Russia have thousands of nuclear warheads in their arsenals.
China might have about 150. 
China might have about 150.
Around 40 per cent of global defence expenditure is American. 
Around 40 per cent of global defence expenditure is American.
Nine of the other Top 15 are US allies. 
Nine of the other Top 15 are US allies.
Even more important: The US has a network of longstanding allies. 
Even more important: The US has a network of longstanding allies.
Countries bound together by history and fundamental values. 
Countries bound together by history and fundamental values.
Europe and North America remain influential; also in terms of soft power. 
Europe and North America remain influential; also in terms of soft power.
World affairs are influenced by mathematics – but they are determined by politics. 
World affairs are influenced by mathematics – but they are determined by politics.
If we were locked in an existential struggle between East and West, as we were in the past, we would have reason to spend more time comparing numbers. 
If we were locked in an existential struggle between East and West, as we were in the past, we would have reason to spend more time comparing numbers.
But we are not. 
But we are not.
Reading the new world map with old lenses does not provide much insight. 
Reading the new world map with old lenses does not provide much insight.
The map is new – we need new glasses to read it properly. 
The map is new – we need new glasses to read it properly.
We are indeed entering a world where two powers are more influential than others. 
We are indeed entering a world where two powers are more influential than others.
However, this is not a bipolar world in the old sense. 
However, this is not a bipolar world in the old sense.
The US and China are too inter-dependent for such a comparison to be helpful. 
The US and China are too inter-dependent for such a comparison to be helpful.
The value of world trade has increased eight times – 800 per cent – or 5800 per cent in current prices - since China was ruled by Chairman Mao. 
The value of world trade has increased eight times – 800 per cent – or 5800 per cent in current prices - since China was ruled by Chairman Mao.
We are in the same boat – and the boat is 8 times bigger than in 1970. 
We are in the same boat – and the boat is 8 times bigger than in 1970.
We all have a shared interest not to rock this boat. 
We all have a shared interest not to rock this boat.
Other developments are also softening the impression of a bipolar world. 
Other developments are also softening the impression of a bipolar world.
Governments must share power with non-state actors. 
Governments must share power with non-state actors.
And it is far from only East Asia that is rising. 
And it is far from only East Asia that is rising.
There is considerable growth in Latin America and parts of Africa, too. 
There is considerable growth in Latin America and parts of Africa, too.
Other centres of gravity are forming. 
Other centres of gravity are forming.
There are the “BRICS” (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and there are the “MINT” economies (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey). 
There are the “BRICS” (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and there are the “MINT” economies (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey).
Some talk of regionalisation. 
Some talk of regionalisation.
Half of world trade is now between countries in the south. 
Half of world trade is now between countries in the south.
Trade agreements are signed and regional organisations are born in corners of the world where these have been absent, not least in Asia. 
Trade agreements are signed and regional organisations are born in corners of the world where these have been absent, not least in Asia.
There is no contradiction between competition and cooperation. 
There is no contradiction between competition and cooperation.
Even in authoritarian states there seems to be a growing realisation that old-fashioned zero-sum thinking runs contrary to national interests. 
Even in authoritarian states there seems to be a growing realisation that old-fashioned zero-sum thinking runs contrary to national interests.
During the financial crisis five years ago, China played a fundamental role in securing the world economy. 
During the financial crisis five years ago, China played a fundamental role in securing the world economy.
China’s export engine depends heavily on world markets for continued growth, and cannot thrive if there is stagnation in the US. 
China’s export engine depends heavily on world markets for continued growth, and cannot thrive if there is stagnation in the US.
China’s export products are made up of imported components. 
China’s export products are made up of imported components.
60-70 per cent of China’s imports from Japan are parts for products that China later exports. 
60-70 per cent of China’s imports from Japan are parts for products that China later exports.
China depends on the rest of the world as the rest of the world depends on China. 
China depends on the rest of the world as the rest of the world depends on China.
In a modern country’s security toolbox, you find many instruments: 
In a modern country’s security toolbox, you find many instruments:
Strong defence, diplomacy, international law, trade, confidence building measures and development assistance. 
Strong defence, diplomacy, international law, trade, confidence building measures and development assistance.
There is no contradiction between strengthening ties with our oldest friends – and reaching out to new ones – quite the contrary. 
There is no contradiction between strengthening ties with our oldest friends – and reaching out to new ones – quite the contrary.
We will work to revitalise NATO and reinforce the relationship with our Nordic neighbours and with our closest trading partner – the EU. 
We will work to revitalise NATO and reinforce the relationship with our Nordic neighbours and with our closest trading partner – the EU.
Modern states, including Norway, rely upon robust military forces. 
Modern states, including Norway, rely upon robust military forces.
Austerity has taken its toll on both sides of the Atlantic. 
Austerity has taken its toll on both sides of the Atlantic.
Furthermore, the threats to our security are more complex and unpredictable than before. 
Furthermore, the threats to our security are more complex and unpredictable than before.
In times like these we need NATO more than ever. 
In times like these we need NATO more than ever.
At the NATO Summit in Wales in September we will prepare the Alliance for the challenges of the future. 
At the NATO Summit in Wales in September we will prepare the Alliance for the challenges of the future.
We need to cooperate better in order to achieve synergies. 
We need to cooperate better in order to achieve synergies.
We need to increase our focus on exercises. 
We need to increase our focus on exercises.
Progress on smart defence may so far have been slow. 
Progress on smart defence may so far have been slow.
We must bear in mind that military acquisitions have a long-term perspective. 
We must bear in mind that military acquisitions have a long-term perspective.
If we make the right decisions, and show the leadership needed to implement them, NATO will once again prove its remarkable ability to adapt. 
If we make the right decisions, and show the leadership needed to implement them, NATO will once again prove its remarkable ability to adapt.
Norway will do its share – as one of only three members that are actually increasing defence spending. 
Norway will do its share – as one of only three members that are actually increasing defence spending.
Per capita, the US is the only ally that spends more on defence than us. 
Per capita, the US is the only ally that spends more on defence than us.
We must also maintain the focus on NATO’s political role – keeping it as the preferred forum for security policy dialogue. 
We must also maintain the focus on NATO’s political role – keeping it as the preferred forum for security policy dialogue.
Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has entered into partnerships and been enlarged – promoting peace, democracy and prosperity in Europe. 
Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has entered into partnerships and been enlarged – promoting peace, democracy and prosperity in Europe.
Norway will work to deepen NATO’s partnerships further. 
Norway will work to deepen NATO’s partnerships further.
Some of our closest partners are Asian or Pacific: Japan. 
Some of our closest partners are Asian or Pacific: Japan.
South Korea. 
South Korea.
New Zealand. 
New Zealand.
Transatlantic relations will be a major theme at the Summit. 
Transatlantic relations will be a major theme at the Summit.
Some people envision the US of the future being less engaged in global affairs. 
Some people envision the US of the future being less engaged in global affairs.
These experts may have a point as far as large-scale operations like the ones in Iraq or Afghanistan are concerned, at least in the short run. 
These experts may have a point as far as large-scale operations like the ones in Iraq or Afghanistan are concerned, at least in the short run.
I believe this should be seen in light of the current “war fatigue” following two costly wars. 
I believe this should be seen in light of the current “war fatigue” following two costly wars.
We should not draw the conclusion from this that the US will be unwilling to take global responsibility in the long run. 
We should not draw the conclusion from this that the US will be unwilling to take global responsibility in the long run.
We see active American diplomacy in relation to Iran, Syria, and the Middle East. 
We see active American diplomacy in relation to Iran, Syria, and the Middle East.
We see continued US commitment to Europe and NATO. 
We see continued US commitment to Europe and NATO.
Events in South Sudan and elsewhere are reminders that the US – and the rest of us- will need to focus on more than just East Asia. 
Events in South Sudan and elsewhere are reminders that the US – and the rest of us- will need to focus on more than just East Asia.
Increased American attention to the Asia-Pacific region is both logical and necessary. 
Increased American attention to the Asia-Pacific region is both logical and necessary.
As conflict can be exported even faster than profit, promoting stability in the Pacific also contributes to stability in the Atlantic. 
As conflict can be exported even faster than profit, promoting stability in the Pacific also contributes to stability in the Atlantic.
Washington’s ability to play its global role will, of course, be influenced by how it masters certain challenges at home. 
Washington’s ability to play its global role will, of course, be influenced by how it masters certain challenges at home.
Washington has worked its way out of periods of impasse before – my guess is that it will do so again. 
Washington has worked its way out of periods of impasse before – my guess is that it will do so again.
The administration remains dedicated to NATO, but while the US accounts for more than 70 per cent of allied countries’ defence expenditure, some members of Congress are asking why they should pay for a continent that is not prepared to do more for its own security. 
The administration remains dedicated to NATO, but while the US accounts for more than 70 per cent of allied countries’ defence expenditure, some members of Congress are asking why they should pay for a continent that is not prepared to do more for its own security.
This must be taken seriously. 
This must be taken seriously.
If Europe takes steps to achieve a more even burden-sharing, this would reinforce ties across the Atlantic, just as a trade agreement between the US and the EU would. 
If Europe takes steps to achieve a more even burden-sharing, this would reinforce ties across the Atlantic, just as a trade agreement between the US and the EU would.
We now see signs that the European economy is sailing into safer waters. 
We now see signs that the European economy is sailing into safer waters.
If this continues, it will have a crucial effect on the role that the Transatlantic Community can play together globally – and on the impact of our shared values. 
If this continues, it will have a crucial effect on the role that the Transatlantic Community can play together globally – and on the impact of our shared values.
Europe will remain a force to be reckoned with – also globally. 
Europe will remain a force to be reckoned with – also globally.
Only 7 per cent of the world’s population lives in the EU, but EU countries have a 25 per cent share of the world economy. 
Only 7 per cent of the world’s population lives in the EU, but EU countries have a 25 per cent share of the world economy.
Many countries in Asia and elsewhere look to the EU – or to NATO – when building regional structures. 
Many countries in Asia and elsewhere look to the EU – or to NATO – when building regional structures.
If we do our homework, I firmly believe that the US will remain engaged in Europe and in NATO. 
If we do our homework, I firmly believe that the US will remain engaged in Europe and in NATO.
Just like Norway, the US regards the Alliance as a unique instrument and value-based community that cannot be recreated. 
Just like Norway, the US regards the Alliance as a unique instrument and value-based community that cannot be recreated.
For Norway, our bilateral ties with the US remain crucial. 
For Norway, our bilateral ties with the US remain crucial.
Our business ties are close, not least in the areas of energy, defence and security. 
Our business ties are close, not least in the areas of energy, defence and security.