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The Northeast Arctic Cod stock is the best managed fish stock in the world (due to joint Norwegian–Russian ecosystem-based fishery management in the Barents Sea). 
The Northeast Arctic Cod stock is the best managed fish stock in the world (due to joint Norwegian–Russian ecosystem-based fishery management in the Barents Sea).
Third: Growing interest in the Arctic Ocean. 
Third: Growing interest in the Arctic Ocean.
The Northeast Passage may potentially reduce sailing time from Yokohama to Rotterdam by 40% compared to the Suez route, reducing fuel costs by 20%. 
The Northeast Passage may potentially reduce sailing time from Yokohama to Rotterdam by 40% compared to the Suez route, reducing fuel costs by 20%.
We see an increased number of sailings: 34 ships through the Northeast Passage in 2011 compared to 6 in 2010. 
We see an increased number of sailings: 34 ships through the Northeast Passage in 2011 compared to 6 in 2010.
Trend: Larger and faster ships. 
Trend: Larger and faster ships.
Key: Energy security, increased efficiency, for commerce and shipping. 
Key: Energy security, increased efficiency, for commerce and shipping.
(And fewer pirates). 
(And fewer pirates).
Fourth: Close and innovative cooperation in the High North. 
Fourth: Close and innovative cooperation in the High North.
For example: the Arctic Council sets the agenda: knowledge about climate change. 
For example: the Arctic Council sets the agenda: knowledge about climate change.
Search and rescue agreement. 
Search and rescue agreement.
Now: ongoing negotiations on an instrument on oil spill prevention (co-chaired by the US, Russia and Norway). 
Now: ongoing negotiations on an instrument on oil spill prevention (co-chaired by the US, Russia and Norway).
Fifth: The High North as a new geopolitical centre of gravity. 
Fifth: The High North as a new geopolitical centre of gravity.
We have advanced from Cold War logic and inaccessibility to extensive international cooperation and access to resources and shipping routes. 
We have advanced from Cold War logic and inaccessibility to extensive international cooperation and access to resources and shipping routes.
No military threat (but still military strategic interests). 
No military threat (but still military strategic interests).
Increased economic activity. 
Increased economic activity.
High North – Low tension. 
High North – Low tension.
Sixth: The High North as a source of knowledge about the environment and climate change – with implications far beyond the region itself. 
Sixth: The High North as a source of knowledge about the environment and climate change – with implications far beyond the region itself.
(The US State Department has shown interest in having a research platform presence on Svalbard/Ny Ålesund). 
(The US State Department has shown interest in having a research platform presence on Svalbard/Ny Ålesund).
Seventh: A new energy province in Europe. 
Seventh: A new energy province in Europe.
The US Geographical Society estimates that as much as 22% of the world’s undiscovered petroleum resources could be found in the Arctic. 
The US Geographical Society estimates that as much as 22% of the world’s undiscovered petroleum resources could be found in the Arctic.
Depends on: market conditions, technological developments, the size of any commercially viable discoveries of oil and gas, and how fast renewable energy sources are developed. 
Depends on: market conditions, technological developments, the size of any commercially viable discoveries of oil and gas, and how fast renewable energy sources are developed.
Thus: The Norwegian oil and gas industry is moving northwards. 
Thus: The Norwegian oil and gas industry is moving northwards.
There is vast acreage waiting to be explored. 
There is vast acreage waiting to be explored.
And potential for renewable energy developments: hydropower, wind power and wave power. 
And potential for renewable energy developments: hydropower, wind power and wave power.
In sum: The energy (and technology) dimension – and climate change – will be the most important drivers of increased interest in the High North in both political and business circles globally. 
In sum: The energy (and technology) dimension – and climate change – will be the most important drivers of increased interest in the High North in both political and business circles globally.
[Here, the Minister added more comments on the High North in general, the maritime delimitation treaty between Norway and Russia, the Northeast Passage, icebreakers, the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as a few more comments on the global climate change challenges.]. 
[Here, the Minister added more comments on the High North in general, the maritime delimitation treaty between Norway and Russia, the Northeast Passage, icebreakers, the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as a few more comments on the global climate change challenges.].
Now, let me move from our future industry and business possibilities – to the area of politics, the state, and good governance. 
Now, let me move from our future industry and business possibilities – to the area of politics, the state, and good governance.
The energy resources are there, but so is the political framework (and remember: political initiatives, courage and will are renewable!). 
The energy resources are there, but so is the political framework (and remember: political initiatives, courage and will are renewable!).
A few comments on this: 
A few comments on this:
What are “the characteristics” of Norway – of the whole Scandinavia – that have made growth, prosperity, stability and development possible? 
What are “the characteristics” of Norway – of the whole Scandinavia – that have made growth, prosperity, stability and development possible?
– The Nordic Model. 
– The Nordic Model.
Today, there is a much more positive focus: the dynamic Nordic Model, modern and effective. 
Today, there is a much more positive focus: the dynamic Nordic Model, modern and effective.
The Nordic countries are characterised by high levels of income and employment, and low levels of inequality. 
The Nordic countries are characterised by high levels of income and employment, and low levels of inequality.
They have time and again shown a remarkable capacity to adapt to external “shocks”. 
They have time and again shown a remarkable capacity to adapt to external “shocks”.
In my mind four characteristics stand out in explaining the relative success of the Nordic countries: 
In my mind four characteristics stand out in explaining the relative success of the Nordic countries:
Firstly, we have a long and successful tradition of cooperation between the unions, employers and the Government. 
Firstly, we have a long and successful tradition of cooperation between the unions, employers and the Government.
Wide-ranging contacts in these areas. 
Wide-ranging contacts in these areas.
This has a lot to do with the Nordic countries being small, open and homogenous countries: these characteristics are conducive to social cohesion and trust. 
This has a lot to do with the Nordic countries being small, open and homogenous countries: these characteristics are conducive to social cohesion and trust.
And they facilitate an emphasis on common interests and a fairly equal distribution of wealth. 
And they facilitate an emphasis on common interests and a fairly equal distribution of wealth.
Secondly, all Nordic countries have been successful in mobilising their labour forces. 
Secondly, all Nordic countries have been successful in mobilising their labour forces.
In particular, the story of how Nordic women have moved into the labour market over the last 30 years is a truly Scandinavian success story. 
In particular, the story of how Nordic women have moved into the labour market over the last 30 years is a truly Scandinavian success story.
In Norway, female labour force participation increased from 55% in 1980 to 70% in 2009. 
In Norway, female labour force participation increased from 55% in 1980 to 70% in 2009.
Ambitious welfare and family policies, developed in close cooperation between government, employers and employees, have been instrumental in bringing about this change. 
Ambitious welfare and family policies, developed in close cooperation between government, employers and employees, have been instrumental in bringing about this change.
Thirdly, expansion of the welfare state has gone hand in hand with prudent fiscal policies. 
Thirdly, expansion of the welfare state has gone hand in hand with prudent fiscal policies.
While large parts of Europe experienced a marked deterioration in public finances from the 1970s onwards, the Nordic countries have been able to consolidate public finances. 
While large parts of Europe experienced a marked deterioration in public finances from the 1970s onwards, the Nordic countries have been able to consolidate public finances.
Pension reform. 
Pension reform.
Flexicurity. 
Flexicurity.
Fourth: openness and flexibility, hallmarks of the Nordic economies. 
Fourth: openness and flexibility, hallmarks of the Nordic economies.
All Nordic countries are small, open economies. 
All Nordic countries are small, open economies.
Small economies have much to gain from foreign trade, and openness brings foreign competition and puts a premium on the ability to adapt and to learn from others. 
Small economies have much to gain from foreign trade, and openness brings foreign competition and puts a premium on the ability to adapt and to learn from others.
As much out of necessity as choice, we have had to work hard to make our markets work well. 
As much out of necessity as choice, we have had to work hard to make our markets work well.
Generally speaking, there are three lessons (at least) to be learned: 
Generally speaking, there are three lessons (at least) to be learned:
Bring all key stakeholders to the table: establish “a shared world view” (and coordinate actions). 
Bring all key stakeholders to the table: establish “a shared world view” (and coordinate actions).
The importance of prudent fiscal policies, transparent budgetary systems, long-term fiscal planning. 
The importance of prudent fiscal policies, transparent budgetary systems, long-term fiscal planning.
The need to move beyond perceived conflicts between welfare and flexibility. 
The need to move beyond perceived conflicts between welfare and flexibility.
Well-designed welfare policies and relatively flexible labour market regulations can reinforce each other. 
Well-designed welfare policies and relatively flexible labour market regulations can reinforce each other.
This is the Norwegian model – the Nordic model – in overall, general terms. 
This is the Norwegian model – the Nordic model – in overall, general terms.
It makes a difference; it creates a good climate for innovation and growth. 
It makes a difference; it creates a good climate for innovation and growth.
It has also become an export product (“adapted versions” of the Nordic model, of course). 
It has also become an export product (“adapted versions” of the Nordic model, of course).
Now, before I conclude, let me make a few comments on globalisation and the bigger picture in terms of the economic situation in 2011/2012, which forms the international backdrop to the developments in today’s markets. 
Now, before I conclude, let me make a few comments on globalisation and the bigger picture in terms of the economic situation in 2011/2012, which forms the international backdrop to the developments in today’s markets.
Four overarching points: 
Four overarching points:
First: The obvious: we are living in times of global change, times of major economic upheaval and transition. 
First: The obvious: we are living in times of global change, times of major economic upheaval and transition.
These global changes are fundamental. 
These global changes are fundamental.
They leave us with formidable challenges – but also with opportunities. 
They leave us with formidable challenges – but also with opportunities.
My experience is that the business communities are among the first to notice change – and the first to adapt. 
My experience is that the business communities are among the first to notice change – and the first to adapt.
(The public sector could learn from this!) 
(The public sector could learn from this!)
On opportunities: Several hundred million people are being lifted out of poverty as a result of economic growth in China, India, Brazil and other countries. 
On opportunities: Several hundred million people are being lifted out of poverty as a result of economic growth in China, India, Brazil and other countries.
A global middle class is emerging. 
A global middle class is emerging.
New markets are opening up. 
New markets are opening up.
The financial crisis is occurring at the same time as a fundamental global power shift – partly driven by economic forces, partly self-reinforcing. 
The financial crisis is occurring at the same time as a fundamental global power shift – partly driven by economic forces, partly self-reinforcing.
The “old” West is on the defensive and the emerging states in the East and the South are on the offensive. 
The “old” West is on the defensive and the emerging states in the East and the South are on the offensive.
A formidable power shift. 
A formidable power shift.
Due to the overall global changes we are increasing the number of staff at the Norwegian missions in the East Asian countries. 
Due to the overall global changes we are increasing the number of staff at the Norwegian missions in the East Asian countries.
We have established embassies in petroleum regions, such as Angola. 
We have established embassies in petroleum regions, such as Angola.
And I can add that we have engaged in dialogue on energy issues with many countries, both close neighbours such as France and Germany, but also with countries like Brazil. 
And I can add that we have engaged in dialogue on energy issues with many countries, both close neighbours such as France and Germany, but also with countries like Brazil.
Second: Today’s world order/organization: to a large extent a result of the end-game of the Second World War. 
Second: Today’s world order/organization: to a large extent a result of the end-game of the Second World War.
Never before or since has a similar will and ability to organise the world been mobilised. 
Never before or since has a similar will and ability to organise the world been mobilised.
Today, these global institutions are facing severe challenges in terms of governance, partly due to the shift in global power. 
Today, these global institutions are facing severe challenges in terms of governance, partly due to the shift in global power.
I have seen this in my years as foreign minister. 
I have seen this in my years as foreign minister.
To illustrate: The WTO ministerial meeting in Geneva last month. 
To illustrate: The WTO ministerial meeting in Geneva last month.
Nothing in global trade negotiations today can be agreed unless China, India and the other BRICS countries are on board. 
Nothing in global trade negotiations today can be agreed unless China, India and the other BRICS countries are on board.
The days when the West dictated the outcome are gone. 
The days when the West dictated the outcome are gone.
To many outside the West, the “anomaly” of the 20th century is gradually being replaced with a level playing field. 
To many outside the West, the “anomaly” of the 20th century is gradually being replaced with a level playing field.
To us westerners of the post-war period this may seem like the advent of a new era. 
To us westerners of the post-war period this may seem like the advent of a new era.
But we should bear in mind that it is not totally new. 
But we should bear in mind that it is not totally new.
For instance, China is not so much emerging, as re-emerging. 
For instance, China is not so much emerging, as re-emerging.
Third: When will China overtake the US as the world’s leading economy? 
Third: When will China overtake the US as the world’s leading economy?
The really interesting question is what kind of global leadership we will we see in the coming decades. 
The really interesting question is what kind of global leadership we will we see in the coming decades.
Never in history has a country – or a civilisation – failed to translate economic and technological power into political power. 
Never in history has a country – or a civilisation – failed to translate economic and technological power into political power.
Fourth: The US for its part: relative decline? 
Fourth: The US for its part: relative decline?
In the 1990s the US was the only remaining superpower. 
In the 1990s the US was the only remaining superpower.
Since the Bush years we have witnessed US “overstretch”, and the emergence of multipolarity. 
Since the Bush years we have witnessed US “overstretch”, and the emergence of multipolarity.
Has the US economy turned the corner since 2008/2009? 
Has the US economy turned the corner since 2008/2009?
Too early to tell, but indicators provide some comfort. 
Too early to tell, but indicators provide some comfort.
We can see how a modern economy and political institutions are interlinked, and all the more in an election year. 
We can see how a modern economy and political institutions are interlinked, and all the more in an election year.
There have been many previous predictions of “the fall of the United States” – which have not come to fruition. 
There have been many previous predictions of “the fall of the United States” – which have not come to fruition.
I believe the US will continue to be the strongest single nation for a long time ahead. 
I believe the US will continue to be the strongest single nation for a long time ahead.
In military terms, the US will continue to be the only superpower capable of operating on a global scale. 
In military terms, the US will continue to be the only superpower capable of operating on a global scale.
The US regularly demonstrates its ability to achieve technological breakthroughs and revitalise its economy. 
The US regularly demonstrates its ability to achieve technological breakthroughs and revitalise its economy.
And the US still possesses some of the world’s most innovative industrial clusters. 
And the US still possesses some of the world’s most innovative industrial clusters.
This is why it is such an attractive partner for Norway. 
This is why it is such an attractive partner for Norway.
Now, let me conclude: 
Now, let me conclude:
It is a fact that the United States remains Norway’s most important ally and our second largest export market after the EU, and that we enjoy excellent bilateral relations – not least here in Houston, thanks to you – and many other partners. 
It is a fact that the United States remains Norway’s most important ally and our second largest export market after the EU, and that we enjoy excellent bilateral relations – not least here in Houston, thanks to you – and many other partners.
We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation. 
We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation.
Developing technology, building business and creating value are key aspects of our relations. 
Developing technology, building business and creating value are key aspects of our relations.
How can we develop our bilateral ties further? 
How can we develop our bilateral ties further?
Let me give a few illustrations – or ideas: 
Let me give a few illustrations – or ideas:
First: The existing organisations. 
First: The existing organisations.
Priority number one for the Consulate General here in Houston (Jostein and his staff) is to help Norwegian businesses to succeed in the United States. 
Priority number one for the Consulate General here in Houston (Jostein and his staff) is to help Norwegian businesses to succeed in the United States.
They work closely with Innovation Norway, INTSOK and the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC). 
They work closely with Innovation Norway, INTSOK and the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC).
Now, my message to you is: use all these organisations and their knowledge and networks well. 
Now, my message to you is: use all these organisations and their knowledge and networks well.
I would like to thank the NACC and the Norwegian Consulate General in organising this breakfast session. 
I would like to thank the NACC and the Norwegian Consulate General in organising this breakfast session.
Second: Broaden the view/the sectors. 
Second: Broaden the view/the sectors.
While energy, shipping and finance have been our strong suits in Houston, I am pleased to note that this year’s Transatlantic Science Week – to be held here in Houston in November – will focus on energy as well as medicine/health and innovation. 
While energy, shipping and finance have been our strong suits in Houston, I am pleased to note that this year’s Transatlantic Science Week – to be held here in Houston in November – will focus on energy as well as medicine/health and innovation.
The purpose is to build new networks between American and Norwegian research and higher education institutions and knowledge-based businesses. 
The purpose is to build new networks between American and Norwegian research and higher education institutions and knowledge-based businesses.
For example: Texas is a global leader in medical technology. 
For example: Texas is a global leader in medical technology.
The Houston Medical Centre is the largest – and the best? 
The Houston Medical Centre is the largest – and the best?
– of its kind in the world. 
– of its kind in the world.
Health care seems to be the fastest growing sector in most developed countries. 
Health care seems to be the fastest growing sector in most developed countries.
Dependence on new advanced medical technology is critical – to fight disease and improve quality of life but also to improve efficiency and limit expenditure. 
Dependence on new advanced medical technology is critical – to fight disease and improve quality of life but also to improve efficiency and limit expenditure.
My point is this: It is my hope that the successful collaboration developed between our two nations in the field of energy can be extended to the field of healthcare and medical technologies. 
My point is this: It is my hope that the successful collaboration developed between our two nations in the field of energy can be extended to the field of healthcare and medical technologies.
Third: We should look at the interrelated areas of business, industry, innovation and culture. 
Third: We should look at the interrelated areas of business, industry, innovation and culture.
One example: I am impressed by the initiative taken by the City of Clifton (often referred to as the “official Norwegian capital of Texas”) in its recent launch of the Cleng Peerson Institute. 
One example: I am impressed by the initiative taken by the City of Clifton (often referred to as the “official Norwegian capital of Texas”) in its recent launch of the Cleng Peerson Institute.
The Institute will build on the heritage of early Norwegian immigrants to Texas in the 1850s, spearheaded by the “father of Norwegian emigration to the US” – Cleng Peerson from Rogaland and founder of Clifton. 
The Institute will build on the heritage of early Norwegian immigrants to Texas in the 1850s, spearheaded by the “father of Norwegian emigration to the US” – Cleng Peerson from Rogaland and founder of Clifton.
What makes this new initiative so interesting and innovative is the forward-looking promotion of Norwegian–American collaboration in business, education and culture. 
What makes this new initiative so interesting and innovative is the forward-looking promotion of Norwegian–American collaboration in business, education and culture.
Fourth: We also need new initiatives, new ideas, and we need more public–private partnerships. 
Fourth: We also need new initiatives, new ideas, and we need more public–private partnerships.