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We have seen enormous sheets of ice breaking into pieces, and a single polar bear alone on a small piece of ice far out at sea. 
We have seen enormous sheets of ice breaking into pieces, and a single polar bear alone on a small piece of ice far out at sea.
2008 is the International Polar Year, a huge international research effort that will give us vital new knowledge about climate change and its consequences. 
2008 is the International Polar Year, a huge international research effort that will give us vital new knowledge about climate change and its consequences.
Again, we see the significance of international cooperation. 
Again, we see the significance of international cooperation.
Research projects will be realised that could not have been undertaken by one or a few countries alone. 
Research projects will be realised that could not have been undertaken by one or a few countries alone.
Vast amounts of data will be collected, which will serve as a basis for research for years to come. 
Vast amounts of data will be collected, which will serve as a basis for research for years to come.
The Polar Year is also another arena for cooperation between Norway and North America. 
The Polar Year is also another arena for cooperation between Norway and North America.
Norway is providing funding for Polar Year projects of more than 58 million US dollars over a period of four years. 
Norway is providing funding for Polar Year projects of more than 58 million US dollars over a period of four years.
Among the 26 research projects financed through the Research Council of Norway, all but one have partners from the US and Canada. 
Among the 26 research projects financed through the Research Council of Norway, all but one have partners from the US and Canada.
Let me sum up. 
Let me sum up.
To address today’s pressing challenges, we need the contributions of more than one – we need the efforts of many. 
To address today’s pressing challenges, we need the contributions of more than one – we need the efforts of many.
Addressing climate change is one striking example, but there are many more. 
Addressing climate change is one striking example, but there are many more.
My ambition for Norway’s relations with the United States in the years to come is that we will seize these opportunities to make a difference together. 
My ambition for Norway’s relations with the United States in the years to come is that we will seize these opportunities to make a difference together.
We are partners in security, in NATO, and right now we are working side by side to help Afghanistan onto its feet. 
We are partners in security, in NATO, and right now we are working side by side to help Afghanistan onto its feet.
We have such an extraordinary common ground for meeting contemporary challenges: our history and heritage, our ties of friendship, our exchanges of students and experts, our willingness to cooperate and – not least – our determination to find solutions. 
We have such an extraordinary common ground for meeting contemporary challenges: our history and heritage, our ties of friendship, our exchanges of students and experts, our willingness to cooperate and – not least – our determination to find solutions.
A good understanding. 
A good understanding.
A common ground. 
A common ground.
Our meeting of minds here Minnesota and in the broader Midwest encapsulates our opportunity. 
Our meeting of minds here Minnesota and in the broader Midwest encapsulates our opportunity.
We will do everything we can to maintain the close relations we have today and to develop them further as we look ahead to the future. 
We will do everything we can to maintain the close relations we have today and to develop them further as we look ahead to the future.
Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore said in his Nobel lecture on climate change in Oslo last December, “remember, political will is a renewable resource”. 
Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore said in his Nobel lecture on climate change in Oslo last December, “remember, political will is a renewable resource”.
We are ready to mobilise this resource – in our bilateral relations with the United States and in our very special relationship with the Midwest. 
We are ready to mobilise this resource – in our bilateral relations with the United States and in our very special relationship with the Midwest.
So let me end where I started, with my reflections on the life of Herbjørn Strøm. 
So let me end where I started, with my reflections on the life of Herbjørn Strøm.
His journey to America in the second half of the 19th century took 30 days. 
His journey to America in the second half of the 19th century took 30 days.
It took me eight hours to get here on a flight from Amsterdam. 
It took me eight hours to get here on a flight from Amsterdam.
Herbjørn Strøm went back to Norway in 1907 to visit his native Tunhovd. 
Herbjørn Strøm went back to Norway in 1907 to visit his native Tunhovd.
He wrote about it as a very moving reunion. 
He wrote about it as a very moving reunion.
I was there in the mountains surrounding Tunhovd last weekend. 
I was there in the mountains surrounding Tunhovd last weekend.
And I thought about what it would be like if the two of us – Herbjørn Strøm and I – were to meet on some mountain top in virtual time to share our perspectives. 
And I thought about what it would be like if the two of us – Herbjørn Strøm and I – were to meet on some mountain top in virtual time to share our perspectives.
That too, I believe, would have been a moving reunion. 
That too, I believe, would have been a moving reunion.
Because although his life experience differed so much from the life that I am living right now, I feel somehow that we would have experienced a meeting of minds. 
Because although his life experience differed so much from the life that I am living right now, I feel somehow that we would have experienced a meeting of minds.
We would have sensed a bond between generations, a bond between continents and countries and a bond of shared values. 
We would have sensed a bond between generations, a bond between continents and countries and a bond of shared values.
In short, the bonds that make the US-Norwegian relations so special. 
In short, the bonds that make the US-Norwegian relations so special.
Norway and the United States in the 21st Century 
Norway and the United States in the 21st Century
Minister Vidar Helgesen's introduction to the Norway-Asia Business Summit in India 17 April 2015. 
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens innledning på det norsk-asiatiske næringslivsmøtet i India 17. april 2015.
Minister, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 
Minister, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,
I would like to begin by thanking the Norwegian Business Association in India for inviting me to be here today. 
I would like to begin by thanking the Norwegian Business Association in India for inviting me to be here today.
What a pleasure it is to meet you all in Gurgaon – a hotspot for Indian business life. 
What a pleasure it is to meet you all in Gurgaon – a hotspot for Indian business life.
I have been told that this was just a small town 25 years ago. 
I have been told that this was just a small town 25 years ago.
Since then it has become a symbol of India's transformation – a roaring city of skyscrapers, and home to nearly half the Fortune 500 companies. 
Since then it has become a symbol of India's transformation – a roaring city of skyscrapers, and home to nearly half the Fortune 500 companies.
There is also a strong presence of Norwegian companies, which reminds us of the close ties between Norway and India. 
There is also a strong presence of Norwegian companies, which reminds us of the close ties between Norway and India.
Last year, I had the privilege of taking part in India's first state visit to Norway – the visit of President Pranab Mukherjee, together with a large business delegation. 
Last year, I had the privilege of taking part in India's first state visit to Norway – the visit of President Pranab Mukherjee, together with a large business delegation.
This was the culmination of growing ties between our countries over a ten-year period, during which trade doubled and Norwegian investments in India increased eightfold. 
This was the culmination of growing ties between our countries over a ten-year period, during which trade doubled and Norwegian investments in India increased eightfold.
With 1.2 billion people and the world's third-largest economy,[1] India's recent growth and development has been one of the most significant achievements of our times. 
With 1.2 billion people and the world's third-largest economy,[1] India's recent growth and development has been one of the most significant achievements of our times.
At the global level, recovery is moderate and uneven. 
At the global level, recovery is moderate and uneven.
And in many countries, growth is weak. 
And in many countries, growth is weak.
Millions of people are affected. 
Millions of people are affected.
India, however, is a bright spot in terms of growth. 
India, however, is a bright spot in terms of growth.
Despite the size of the Indian economy, it is only Norway's eighth most important trading partner in Asia. 
Despite the size of the Indian economy, it is only Norway's eighth most important trading partner in Asia.
The potential for growth in our bilateral relations is therefore vast. 
The potential for growth in our bilateral relations is therefore vast.
Norway's expertise and innovative technology in sectors such as energy, maritime and ICT has much to offer countries like India. 
Norway's expertise and innovative technology in sectors such as energy, maritime and ICT has much to offer countries like India.
We believe our technological base could provide a 'lubricant' for India's continued economic growth, and the Norwegian Government wishes to do its part to facilitate closer cooperation. 
We believe our technological base could provide a 'lubricant' for India's continued economic growth, and the Norwegian Government wishes to do its part to facilitate closer cooperation.
A key factor for realising our bilateral potential is the free trade agreement between Efta and India. 
A key factor for realising our bilateral potential is the free trade agreement between Efta and India.
Negotiations have been on hold since before India's parliamentary elections last spring. 
Negotiations have been on hold since before India's parliamentary elections last spring.
One of my main messages during this visit is that Norway wish to conclude the negotiations, and sign the agreement as soon as possible. 
One of my main messages during this visit is that Norway wish to conclude the negotiations, and sign the agreement as soon as possible.
I am confident that this will be of benefit for both the Efta states and India. 
I am confident that this will be of benefit for both the Efta states and India.
Norwegian companies in the Asian market 
Norwegian companies in the Asian market
Today more than 500 Norwegian-controlled companies are present in the Asian region. 
Today more than 500 Norwegian-controlled companies are present in the Asian region.
The main sectors are fisheries, hydropower, maritime and oil. 
The main sectors are fisheries, hydropower, maritime and oil.
These sectors have also been the backbone of Norway's wealth creation for decades, and even centuries. 
These sectors have also been the backbone of Norway's wealth creation for decades, and even centuries.
More recent, but no less important, is the presence of Norwegian ICT and telecom companies in Asia. 
More recent, but no less important, is the presence of Norwegian ICT and telecom companies in Asia.
This is an area with enormous potential for growth – not least in India. 
This is an area with enormous potential for growth – not least in India.
We also hope to increase our investments in infrastructure in Asia. 
We also hope to increase our investments in infrastructure in Asia.
The need for such investments in Asia is estimated to be more than USD 8 trillion. 
The need for such investments in Asia is estimated to be more than USD 8 trillion.
Norway has contributed to infrastructure development for many years through the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. 
Norway has contributed to infrastructure development for many years through the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.
In addition Norway, along with India and more than 55 other countries, has recently sent a letter of intent with a view to becoming one of the founding members of the new Chinese Infrastructure Bank, the AIIB. 
In addition Norway, along with India and more than 55 other countries, has recently sent a letter of intent with a view to becoming one of the founding members of the new Chinese Infrastructure Bank, the AIIB.
We are glad to share our expertise with Asian countries. 
We are glad to share our expertise with Asian countries.
Knowledge sharing can be beneficial both for Asia's development and growth, and for the Norwegian companies concerned, especially as we are now living in what is termed the 'Asian century'. 
Knowledge sharing can be beneficial both for Asia's development and growth, and for the Norwegian companies concerned, especially as we are now living in what is termed the 'Asian century'.
This summit is a good opportunity to build on the experiences of Norwegian businesses in the Asian markets and examine the challenges and opportunities. 
This summit is a good opportunity to build on the experiences of Norwegian businesses in the Asian markets and examine the challenges and opportunities.
Steps to strengthen the relations 
Steps to strengthen the relations
Growth in Asia has without a doubt affected Norwegian exports. 
Growth in Asia has without a doubt affected Norwegian exports.
Trade, investments and the number of Norwegian companies in Asia have increased rapidly over the last ten years. 
Trade, investments and the number of Norwegian companies in Asia have increased rapidly over the last ten years.
But we must remember that this growth had a modest starting point. 
But we must remember that this growth had a modest starting point.
I believe there is considerable potential not only for our trade with India, but also for our trade with Asia as a whole. 
I believe there is considerable potential not only for our trade with India, but also for our trade with Asia as a whole.
The Norwegian Government is therefore taking steps to strengthen Asian–Norwegian relations and further increase trade and investments. 
The Norwegian Government is therefore taking steps to strengthen Asian–Norwegian relations and further increase trade and investments.
This very week, the Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, is meeting representatives of several Norwegian companies in Indonesia and Vietnam to discuss opportunities for increased business cooperation. 
This very week, the Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, is meeting representatives of several Norwegian companies in Indonesia and Vietnam to discuss opportunities for increased business cooperation.
The purpose of our trade policy is – obviously – to increase the access of Norwegian companies to foreign markets. 
The purpose of our trade policy is – obviously – to increase the access of Norwegian companies to foreign markets.
And we also aim to attract more foreign business and investment to Norway. 
And we also aim to attract more foreign business and investment to Norway.
We do this through a variety of measures. 
We do this through a variety of measures.
Our most important foreign market is the European. 
Our most important foreign market is the European.
Norway is not a member of the EU, but we are fully integrated in the EU's internal market through the EEA-agreement. 
Norway is not a member of the EU, but we are fully integrated in the EU's internal market through the EEA-agreement.
This agreement ensures the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons within the EEA-area, which includes the EU and Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein. 
This agreement ensures the free movement of goods, services, capital and persons within the EEA-area, which includes the EU and Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein.
But we also aim to increase our trade with countries outside Europe, and negotiate trade agreements with non-EU partners, and make a substantial effort to eliminate discrimination against the export of goods and services in general. 
But we also aim to increase our trade with countries outside Europe, and negotiate trade agreements with non-EU partners, and make a substantial effort to eliminate discrimination against the export of goods and services in general.
Through Efta, we now have free trade agreements with Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong. 
Through Efta, we now have free trade agreements with Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong.
We are currently negotiating agreements with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and, as I mentioned earlier, with India. 
We are currently negotiating agreements with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and, as I mentioned earlier, with India.
We also signed a Joint Statement on the Asean–Norway Partnership last year. 
We also signed a Joint Statement on the Asean–Norway Partnership last year.
This is intended to provide a foundation for broad cooperation, including political and economic cooperation. 
This is intended to provide a foundation for broad cooperation, including political and economic cooperation.
We will also continue to monitor our export and guarantee schemes closely. 
We will also continue to monitor our export and guarantee schemes closely.
We will make sure that we provide a competitive level of government export financing, which is especially crucial for our maritime and offshore export industries as these are currently facing challenging times. 
We will make sure that we provide a competitive level of government export financing, which is especially crucial for our maritime and offshore export industries as these are currently facing challenging times.
Innovation Norway is strengthening its presence in emerging markets. 
Innovation Norway is strengthening its presence in emerging markets.
With nine offices spread over Asia, Innovation Norway is actively promoting Norwegian business development in this region. 
With nine offices spread over Asia, Innovation Norway is actively promoting Norwegian business development in this region.
Economic diplomacy is a priority for the Government, and Norwegian embassies and consulates have put business promotion, trade and investment higher up on the agenda than ever before. 
Economic diplomacy is a priority for the Government, and Norwegian embassies and consulates have put business promotion, trade and investment higher up on the agenda than ever before.
This is very much the case for our embassy in New Delhi and Ambassador Eivind Homme. 
This is very much the case for our embassy in New Delhi and Ambassador Eivind Homme.
Promoting Norway internationally as a magnet for investment and talent has also become an integral part of our Foreign Service's work. 
Promoting Norway internationally as a magnet for investment and talent has also become an integral part of our Foreign Service's work.
And last but not least, we must not forget the importance of occasions such as this, where Norwegian businesses and representatives from the public sector come together to explore possibilities and challenges in new markets. 
And last but not least, we must not forget the importance of occasions such as this, where Norwegian businesses and representatives from the public sector come together to explore possibilities and challenges in new markets.
The Norwegian economy and transition 
The Norwegian economy and transition
Norway is a small and open economy. 
Norway is a small and open economy.
This means that our expertise and specialised products have to compete in foreign markets, and global competition is not getting any easier. 
This means that our expertise and specialised products have to compete in foreign markets, and global competition is not getting any easier.
This means that we can never stop improving ourselves. 
This means that we can never stop improving ourselves.
The Norwegian economy needs more building blocks in its foundation. 
The Norwegian economy needs more building blocks in its foundation.
Our prosperity and future growth are dependent on Norwegian companies continuing to be successful abroad, and on our ability to promote Norway as an attractive location for investment, education and research and development. 
Our prosperity and future growth are dependent on Norwegian companies continuing to be successful abroad, and on our ability to promote Norway as an attractive location for investment, education and research and development.
Globally, the recent decline in oil prices has not gone unnoticed. 
Globally, the recent decline in oil prices has not gone unnoticed.
For Norway, where oil and offshore-related products and services are the most important exports, it has certainly been a wake-up call. 
For Norway, where oil and offshore-related products and services are the most important exports, it has certainly been a wake-up call.
Let there be no doubt: our offshore activities and industry will continue to play a vital part in the Norwegian economy for decades to come. 
Let there be no doubt: our offshore activities and industry will continue to play a vital part in the Norwegian economy for decades to come.
But at the same time, we need to face the fact that the relative contribution of oil to our economy has passed its peak. 
But at the same time, we need to face the fact that the relative contribution of oil to our economy has passed its peak.
This means that we must make a transition in our economy and embrace exciting new opportunities. 
This means that we must make a transition in our economy and embrace exciting new opportunities.
We need to prepare for a low emission society and Norway's economy will need to be knowledge based, with an educated labour force and leading research and innovation communities at its core. 
We need to prepare for a low emission society and Norway's economy will need to be knowledge based, with an educated labour force and leading research and innovation communities at its core.
Developments in the global economy in recent years have shown how just quickly things can change. 
Developments in the global economy in recent years have shown how just quickly things can change.
But while the decline in oil prices will have consequences for our economy, I wish to stress that this is not a crisis. 
But while the decline in oil prices will have consequences for our economy, I wish to stress that this is not a crisis.
Our offshore industry is already adapting to new times – as it has many times before. 
Our offshore industry is already adapting to new times – as it has many times before.
I recently read an interesting report[2] on 26 offshore-related technologies that are being applied to other areas such as medicine, finance, electrical cars, aquaculture and exploring Mars. 
I recently read an interesting report[2] on 26 offshore-related technologies that are being applied to other areas such as medicine, finance, electrical cars, aquaculture and exploring Mars.
These are great examples of the way existing technologies can find new uses and new markets. 
These are great examples of the way existing technologies can find new uses and new markets.
In addition, we see that the gap in the Norwegian economy between the offshore-related and mainland industries is slowly decreasing. 
In addition, we see that the gap in the Norwegian economy between the offshore-related and mainland industries is slowly decreasing.
Economic growth in our most important trade partners, helped by a weaker Norwegian currency, is providing opportunities for other export industries. 
Economic growth in our most important trade partners, helped by a weaker Norwegian currency, is providing opportunities for other export industries.
The governments efforts for transition 
The governments efforts for transition