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We, Norwegians of all religions, stand united against barbaric murderers and extortionists. 
Vi, nordmenn av alle religioner, står sammen mot barbariske drapsmenn og pengeutpressere.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s comments on the hostage case 
Orientering om utviklingen i gisselsaken
Statement to the press from the Office of the Prime Minister, 18 November 2015. 
Statsminister Erna Solbergs innledning om gisselsaken på en presseorientering på Statsministerens kontor 18. november 2015.
‘I welcome this urgently needed agreement. 
- Jeg hilser velkommen denne sårt tiltrengte avtalen.
This is a long sought after chance that the world community cannot afford to miss. 
Dette er en etterlengtet mulighet som verdenssamfunnet ikke har råd til å miste.
The cessation of hostilities is scheduled to start at sunset on Monday, the beginning of the Muslim holiday Id al-Adha. 
Våpenstillstanden er ment å skulle starte ved solnedgang mandag, ved inngang til den muslimske høytiden Id al-Adha.
‘It is now extremely important that the international community, and not least the countries in the region, move in the same direction and ensure that the deal is implemented,’ said Mr Brende. 
- Det er nå svært viktig at det internasjonale samfunnet, og ikke minst landene i regionen, trekker i samme retning og sørger for at avtalen blir iverksatt.
‘If the plan is carried out, it would be an extremely important step towards the swift resumption of political negotiations and a possible resolution to the conflict. 
Dersom avtalen gjennomføres, vil det være et svært viktig steg på vei mot snarlig gjenopptagelse av de politiske forhandlingene og en mulig løsning av konflikten.
I am pleased that the UN’s chief negotiator, Staffan de Mistura, will now prepare the ground for political negotiations. 
Jeg er glad for at FNs sjefsforhandler, Staffan de Mistura, nå vil berede grunnen for politiske forhandlinger.
The goal is to put a final stop to this conflict as soon as possible. 
Målet er å sette en endelig stopper for denne konflikten så snart som mulig.
Norway supports Mr de Mistura in his challenging task.’ 
Norge støtter de Mistura i hans utfordrende arbeid, sier Brende.
The US and Russia have been negotiating since mid-July after the cessation of hostilities from February collapsed. 
USA og Russland har forhandlet siden midten av juli etter at våpenstillstanden som de fikk på plass i februar ikke varte slik som planlagt.
The war in Syria has entered its sixth year. 
Krigen i Syria er inne i sitt sjette år.
Out of 23 million inhabitants, 4.8 million have fled the country, 6.1 million are internally displaced and 13.5 million are in need of emergency aid. 
Av en befolkning på 23 millioner har 4,8 millioner flyktet fra landet, 6,1 millioner er internt fordrevne og 13,5 millioner har behov for nødhjelp.
Norway is among the world’s largest contributors in humanitarian assistance to Syria and its affected neighbouring countries. 
Norge er blant verdens største bidragsytere til humanitær innsats i Syria og berørte naboland.
Housing construction works well most places 
Bustadbygginga fungerer godt dei fleste stader
Navarsete refers to the report The price response of housing construction from the Norwegian institute for Urban and Regional Research (NIBR). 
Navarsete syner til rapporten Boligbyggingens prisrespons frå Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning (NIBR).
In most areas, construction has adapted to demand, but construction rates in the four largest cities are too low to maintain housing coverage. 
I dei fire største byane har derimot bygginga vore for låg til halde oppe bustaddekninga.
NIBR also points out factors that have impeded housing construction in the large cities. 
NIBR peikar også på kva som har bremsa bygginga av bustader i storbyane.
Some of the explanation lies in low turnover and land zoning, while municipal case processing also takes a long time. 
Noko av forklaringa er låg omsetning og regulering av tomter.
Other hindrances are at the state level, such as quality requirements for housing. 
Andre hindringar går på statleg nivå, som til dømes kvalitetskrav på bustader.
The price response of housing construction. 
Boligbyggingens prisrespons.
Houston, Texas, 6 January 2012 
Houston, Texas, 6. januar 2012
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. 
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.
We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation – developing technology, building business and creating value are key aspects, Foreign Minister Støre said in his address. 
We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation – developing technology, building business and creating value are key aspects, sa Støre bl.a. i sitt innlegg.
Check against delivery (see the video recording) 
Check against delivery (see the video recording) Listen to the minister
I am honoured to be here – at this meeting of the Norwegian–American business community. 
I am honoured to be here – at this meeting of the Norwegian–American business community.
This is the first time I am here in Houston (and Texas), and Houston is my first destination abroad in 2012 – which I find appropriate! 
This is the first time I am here in Houston (and Texas), and Houston is my first destination abroad in 2012 – which I find appropriate!
My job as foreign minister – since 2005 – has been to promote Norwegian interests. 
My job as foreign minister – since 2005 – has been to promote Norwegian interests.
Few places are Norwegian interests as strong, vital, current and important as here. 
Few places are Norwegian interests as strong, vital, current and important as here.
Thanks to you. 
Thanks to you.
Norwegian business makes its presence felt here in Houston and indeed all over Texas. 
Norwegian business makes its presence felt here in Houston and indeed all over Texas.
For generations Bay Ridge in Brooklyn was the entry point for Norwegians coming to the United States. 
For generations Bay Ridge in Brooklyn was the entry point for Norwegians coming to the United States.
Today, Houston is the foothold for Norwegian entrepreneurship in America. 
Today, Houston is the foothold for Norwegian entrepreneurship in America.
As you know better than I, Houston is home to the largest population of Norwegian expats outside Scandinavia, close to 7 000 Norwegians (the size of a typical Norwegian town) are currently living here, and a large number of them work in the shipping, finance and energy sectors. 
As you know better than I, Houston is home to the largest population of Norwegian expats outside Scandinavia, close to 7 000 Norwegians (the size of a typical Norwegian town) are currently living here, and a large number of them work in the shipping, finance and energy sectors.
This is due to the fact that Norway is today a significant player in the field of energy – as the second largest exporter of natural gas in the world and the sixth largest exporter of oil. 
This is due to the fact that Norway is today a significant player in the field of energy – as the second largest exporter of natural gas in the world and the sixth largest exporter of oil.
In a sense you could say that we have come full circle: the United States was instrumental in developing the North Sea as an energy province in the late 1960s. 
In a sense you could say that we have come full circle: the United States was instrumental in developing the North Sea as an energy province in the late 1960s.
Today Norway is playing a key role in developing the Gulf of Mexico. 
Today Norway is playing a key role in developing the Gulf of Mexico.
In contrast to the overall financial downturn in the US, here in Texas, I’ve been told, there are clear signs of recovery in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore, and in particular with regard to the extraction of shale gas. 
In contrast to the overall financial downturn in the US, here in Texas, I’ve been told, there are clear signs of recovery in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore, and in particular with regard to the extraction of shale gas.
So, there is a certain sense of optimism, and the Norwegian energy sector is part of this. 
So, there is a certain sense of optimism, and the Norwegian energy sector is part of this.
The fact that Norwegians travel and settle abroad – to find work for a short or long period – is not new; what changes over time is the kind of workplaces or schools that encourage Norwegians to travel abroad. 
The fact that Norwegians travel and settle abroad – to find work for a short or long period – is not new; what changes over time is the kind of workplaces or schools that encourage Norwegians to travel abroad.
As in London, Edinburgh, Stavanger, Singapore, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, we find here in the Houston area a highly qualified, international community of Norwegians working in the energy, technology and shipping sectors. 
As in London, Edinburgh, Stavanger, Singapore, Dubai or Abu Dhabi, we find here in the Houston area a highly qualified, international community of Norwegians working in the energy, technology and shipping sectors.
Houston is home to almost 150 companies that are either Norwegian or that have links to Norway. 
Houston is home to almost 150 companies that are either Norwegian or that have links to Norway.
Let me give a few examples that illustrate the modern Norwegian–American relationship and Norwegians interests in the 21st century: 
Let me give a few examples that illustrate the modern Norwegian–American relationship and Norwegians interests in the 21st century:
Energy: Statoil – a major licence holder – has a large presence in the region; indeed it is one of the largest licence holders in the Gulf of Mexico for deepwater drilling. 
Energy: Statoil – a major licence holder – has a large presence in the region; indeed it is one of the largest licence holders in the Gulf of Mexico for deepwater drilling.
The Norwegian renewable energy company Havgul is developing wind energy projects here in Texas and in the Lake Michigan area. 
The Norwegian renewable energy company Havgul is developing wind energy projects here in Texas and in the Lake Michigan area.
Houston has also become a financial hub of growing importance for Norway, as reflected by Den Norske Bank’s presence here. 
Houston has also become a financial hub of growing importance for Norway, as reflected by Den Norske Bank’s presence here.
There are also Norwegian niche companies in the medical and IT sectors, representing creativity and innovation. 
There are also Norwegian niche companies in the medical and IT sectors, representing creativity and innovation.
From the life science sector: LoneStar Heart, a company founded by the President of (the world renowned) Texas Heart Institute Dr Jim Willerson, and the Norwegian entrepreneur (and founder of Fjord Ventures in California), Olav Bergheim, have co-developed a unique alginate product from Norwegian sourced seaweed to treat congestive heart failure. 
From the life science sector: LoneStar Heart, a company founded by the President of (the world renowned) Texas Heart Institute Dr Jim Willerson, and the Norwegian entrepreneur (and founder of Fjord Ventures in California), Olav Bergheim, have co-developed a unique alginate product from Norwegian sourced seaweed to treat congestive heart failure.
A product that may save lives throughout the world. 
A product that may save lives throughout the world.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is involved in the project. 
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is involved in the project.
Another example from the health sector is the collaboration established between the M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and three hospitals in Norway (the Norwegian Radium Hospital, Stavanger University Hospital and Oslo University Hospital). 
Another example from the health sector is the collaboration established between the M D Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and three hospitals in Norway (the Norwegian Radium Hospital, Stavanger University Hospital and Oslo University Hospital).
About 30 Norwegian companies were involved in the response to the Deepwater Horizon accident. 
About 30 Norwegian companies were involved in the response to the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Aker Solutions played an important role in dealing with the blowout. 
Aker Solutions played an important role in dealing with the blowout.
And the global offshore classification expert DNV assisted our American colleagues. 
And the global offshore classification expert DNV assisted our American colleagues.
Now, why these examples? 
Now, why these examples?
They illustrate the story of modern Norway: 
They illustrate the story of modern Norway:
a country of five million people> 
a country of five million people>
a bit more than half the size of Texas 
a bit more than half the size of Texas
a small, modern, open, and sound economy 
a small, modern, open, and sound economy
rich in natural resources. 
rich in natural resources.
And the contrasts: Norway 1912 – 2012. 
And the contrasts: Norway 1912 – 2012.
A young nation (1905), one of the poorest in Europe, almost a million people had emigrated to the United States and Canada during the 19th century. 
A young nation (1905), one of the poorest in Europe, almost a million people had emigrated to the United States and Canada during the 19th century.
Another contrast: Today, one of our biggest assets is the Government Pension Fund Global, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world. 
Another contrast: Today, one of our biggest assets is the Government Pension Fund Global, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world.
All government petroleum revenue is transferred to the Fund. 
All government petroleum revenue is transferred to the Fund.
The Fund is now larger than Norway’s GNP. 
The Fund is now larger than Norway’s GNP.
Approximately 100 billion dollars have been invested in the US, in 2.200 different companies. 
Approximately 100 billion dollars have been invested in the US, in 2.200 different companies.
The Fund provides a good buffer to economic shocks. 
The Fund provides a good buffer to economic shocks.
Today, our oil and gas resources, key figures: Preliminary production figures for November 2011 indicate average daily production of about 2 057 000 barrels of oil, LNG and condensate. 
Today, our oil and gas resources, key figures: Preliminary production figures for November 2011 indicate average daily production of about 2 057 000 barrels of oil, LNG and condensate.
(An increase of 18 000 barrels compared to October). 
(An increase of 18 000 barrels compared to October).
Aldous Major and Avaldsnes fields in the North Sea were the largest finds offshore globally last year. 
Aldous Major and Avaldsnes fields in the North Sea were the largest finds offshore globally last year.
Recent finds in the Barents Sea indicate that there is great potential in this region too. 
Recent finds in the Barents Sea indicate that there is great potential in this region too.
Technology development. 
Technology development.
Approximately 210 000 people are directly or indirectly employed in various Norwegian petroleum industries. 
Approximately 210 000 people are directly or indirectly employed in various Norwegian petroleum industries.
45 % of the value of Norwegian exports in 2010 came from oil and gas (NOK 469 billion). 
45 % of the value of Norwegian exports in 2010 came from oil and gas (NOK 469 billion).
According to fresh prognoses from the Norwegian Central Bank, we can expect record high investments in the oil business every year in the period 2011 – 2014. 
According to fresh prognoses from the Norwegian Central Bank, we can expect record high investments in the oil business every year in the period 2011 – 2014.
The Central Bank estimates an investment level of NOK 120 – 150 billion annually. 
The Central Bank estimates an investment level of NOK 120 – 150 billion annually.
And then there are policies, politics and government – “the Nordic model” – I’ll return to this later. 
And then there are policies, politics and government – “the Nordic model” – I’ll return to this later.
Let me remind you of the story of modern Norway. 
Let me remind you of the story of modern Norway.
I often raise the following question when visiting universities and high schools in Norway: Why did tens of thousands of Norwegians leave their country 100–150 years ago? 
I often raise the following question when visiting universities and high schools in Norway: Why did tens of thousands of Norwegians leave their country 100–150 years ago?
Despite the: 
Despite the:
oil and gas under the seabed, 
oil and gas under the seabed,
opportunities for fish farming in the fjords, 
opportunities for fish farming in the fjords,
thousands of species in the ocean that could be used for marine bioprospecting? 
thousands of species in the ocean that could be used for marine bioprospecting?
Today, the answer is obvious: They did not know. 
Today, the answer is obvious: They did not know.
They lacked the necessary knowledge. 
They lacked the necessary knowledge.
How could they know? 
How could they know?
And what do we know about the developments in technology in – say – 20–30 years’ time? 
And what do we know about the developments in technology in – say – 20–30 years’ time?
Who could foresee in 1990 that fish farming along our long coastline would become one of the most important export industries for Norway twenty years later? 
Who could foresee in 1990 that fish farming along our long coastline would become one of the most important export industries for Norway twenty years later?
In 1960 the experts were certain: There was no petroleum to be found at the bottom of the Norwegian Sea. 
In 1960 the experts were certain: There was no petroleum to be found at the bottom of the Norwegian Sea.
Less than ten years later we saw the first “bottle” brought to the surface. 
Less than ten years later we saw the first “bottle” brought to the surface.
One area where knowledge, expertise, is key: the energy sector. 
One area where knowledge, expertise, is key: the energy sector.
I just said that Norway is the second largest exporter of natural gas and the sixth largest exporter of oil in the world [the Minister added some figures here]. 
I just said that Norway is the second largest exporter of natural gas and the sixth largest exporter of oil in the world [the Minister added some figures here].
Furthermore, in a long-term perspective, a significant part of our oil and gas future will be in the High North – in the Arctic. 
Furthermore, in a long-term perspective, a significant part of our oil and gas future will be in the High North – in the Arctic.
Norway’s oil and gas future is dependent on the development of infrastructure in the High North – the development of knowledge, resources, the ocean, and open markets. 
Norway’s oil and gas future is dependent on the development of infrastructure in the High North – the development of knowledge, resources, the ocean, and open markets.
This is why Norway’s High North policy is our top strategic priority. 
This is why Norway’s High North policy is our top strategic priority.
And this is one of my messages to you. 
And this is one of my messages to you.
Our focus on High North issues has three main drivers: 
Our focus on High North issues has three main drivers:
Climate change: challenges and solutions. 
Climate change: challenges and solutions.
Developments in Russia. 
Developments in Russia.
(International cooperation in the High North). 
(International cooperation in the High North).
And the potential for resources and economic activity. 
And the potential for resources and economic activity.
These issues are linked: The High North can play a role in enhancing our understanding of global climate change and improving energy security, and help us develop solutions in these areas. 
These issues are linked: The High North can play a role in enhancing our understanding of global climate change and improving energy security, and help us develop solutions in these areas.
Another point I would like to highlight is that in Norway there is what I would call a kind of “social contract” between citizens, industry and the Government – or a common understanding – that in the High North we must use and further develop new, cutting-edge technology in order to protect the fragile environment and to meet the global climate challenges. 
Another point I would like to highlight is that in Norway there is what I would call a kind of “social contract” between citizens, industry and the Government – or a common understanding – that in the High North we must use and further develop new, cutting-edge technology in order to protect the fragile environment and to meet the global climate challenges.
The role of industry in this process is extremely important. 
The role of industry in this process is extremely important.
It is a matter of responsibility. 
It is a matter of responsibility.
Now, what characterises the Arctic today? 
Now, what characterises the Arctic today?
As I already said: Climate change. 
As I already said: Climate change.
Greater access to natural resources. 
Greater access to natural resources.
Opening of sea routes. 
Opening of sea routes.
Growing economic activity. 
Growing economic activity.
Growing geopolitical interest, new players entering the stage. 
Growing geopolitical interest, new players entering the stage.
There is a legal framework in place. 
There is a legal framework in place.
There is no legal vacuum.The Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean, an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction. 
There is no legal vacuum.The Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean, an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction.
No race for resources in the Arctic. 
No race for resources in the Arctic.
Norway has gradually built capacity and developed expertise on High North issues – such as climate change, polar science, geopolitical changes, as well as new business opportunities – within sectors such as aquaculture, petroleum, shipping and mining. 
Norway has gradually built capacity and developed expertise on High North issues – such as climate change, polar science, geopolitical changes, as well as new business opportunities – within sectors such as aquaculture, petroleum, shipping and mining.
And there is still plenty of room for more Norwegian–American cooperation in these sectors. 
And there is still plenty of room for more Norwegian–American cooperation in these sectors.
Knowledge is at the heart of our policy. 
Knowledge is at the heart of our policy.
Which means that close cooperation and interaction with the scientific community and the business community are essential if we are to achieve our goals for the High North: 
Which means that close cooperation and interaction with the scientific community and the business community are essential if we are to achieve our goals for the High North:
Ensure sustainable management and use of resources. 
Ensure sustainable management and use of resources.
Strengthen international cooperation and the international legal order. 
Strengthen international cooperation and the international legal order.
Strengthen value creation and employment. 
Strengthen value creation and employment.
The key visions I believe will determine the future of the High North over the next 20–30 years: 
The key visions I believe will determine the future of the High North over the next 20–30 years:
First: a new industrial age. 
First: a new industrial age.
Increased interest (in Norway, Sweden and Finland) in strategically important minerals. 
Increased interest (in Norway, Sweden and Finland) in strategically important minerals.
(Minerals worth more than USD 250 billion could be found in the Norwegian High North alone). 
(Minerals worth more than USD 250 billion could be found in the Norwegian High North alone).
Second: Pioneering work on integrated marine management. 
Second: Pioneering work on integrated marine management.