Transcript Brazil - Norway - Brazilian-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce

Brazil and Norway:
Building a Partnership: 2007-2011
Ambassador Sergio E. Moreira Lima
BNCC, 7 February 2011
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Main topics
I - Brazil: a democracy on a sustainable economic path
II - Brazil-Norway: closer contacts and strong relations
III - Towards a partnership in areas of global importance
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Sharing common values
Brazil shares with Norway important principles and
values:
Plural and representative democracy, respect for
human rights and fundamental freedoms and
commitment to multilateralism.
Good governance
With an advanced legislation, national structure and
modern technology, Brazil is in the forefront of
e-voting in the world.
It contributes to global governance by assisting
other countries in making their election process
more transparent, accountable and fast.
Brazil Consolidating Democracy
From a Sociology professor to a metallurgical worker and to an
economist, first woman President: social inclusion and equal
opportunities.
137 million voters registered in the last elections
1995-2002
2003-2010
2011 - ……
World’s fourth largest democracy
-Ethnically diverse, multicultural and multireligious nation, Brazil is a
constitutional democracy, with checks and balances among its powers to
prevent abuses of authority. A multi-party political system and free press
ensure respect for fundamental rights.
Democracy, political stability, economic growth, inflation control, job
creation, reduction of inequalities distinguish Brazil and make it a vibrant
republic committed to development and peace.
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7th world economy in 2011 and 5th before
the Olympic Games in 2016
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Rank
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Country ranking GDP (nominal)
Source: IMF (2010)
US$ M
Country
United States
14,624,184
China
5,745,133
Japan
5,390,897
Germany
3,305,898
France
2,555,439
United Kingdom
2,258,565
Italy
2,036,687
Brazil
2,023,528
Already 7th in ppp
Country ranking GDP ( PPP)
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Source: IMF (2010)
GDP (PPP) US$ Mill
Rank
Country
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United States
14,624,184
2
China
10,084,369
3
Japan
4,308,627
4
India
4,001,103
5
Germany
2,932,036
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Russia
2,218,764
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Brazil
2,181,677
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United Kingdom
2,181,069
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France
2,146,283
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Brazil's GDP Growth %
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9,00
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2,00
1,00
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%
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8,67 %
6,20 %
6,00 %
4,75 %
3,65 %
2,51 %
1,67 %
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19811990
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20012010
201120112020
2020
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Without
Reforms Reforms
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Reduction of Inequality
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Brazil a Growing Market
Increasing Purchasing Power
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Brazil gathers the conditions to a long
term growth cycle and to become one
of the most dynamic world economies
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Summing up: Brazil 2010
- GDP growth 7,5% (5% average next five years)
- Unemployment 5.3%
- Inflation 5,9% ( but decreasing )
- Foreign reserves US$ 299 billion
- FDI : US$ 48,5 billion
- Exports: increase 32%
- Exchange rate: 1 US$ = 1, 67 Reais
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Brazil in the world: greater
participation in decision making
- MERCOSUL - G 20
- IBAS
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UNASUL
BRICS
BASIC
Non-permanent member of the UNSC
Growing influence in international affairs
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Part II
Brazil and Norway:
Closer Contacts and Strong
Relations
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Historic Friendship
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Brazil was among the first countries to recognize
the Kingdom of Norway in 1905
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Since 19th century, Brazil has grown to become
the largest importer of Norwegian dried salted
cod fish (bacalao)
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But only recently, Brazil and Norway seem to be
discovering the full potential of their bilateral
relations
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Mutual prosperity
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Through trade and services, Brazil and Norway have been
contributing to the development and prosperity of each other's
society
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Over one hundred Norwegian companies do business with
Brazil, most of them are established in the country. Their
presence is growing in many sectors (energy, metallurgic,
shipping, offshore equipment, pulp and paper, fertilizers and
chemicals etc).
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Brazil business presence in Norway is also growing (Rio Doce
Manganese, Denofa, Norske Hydro)
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High level political contacts
In no other period in the history of Brazil
and Norway relations heads of state and
government met so often as in
the last four years.
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Landmark years: high level political contacts
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Visit of the President of the Storting, Dag Terje Andersen,
2010
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Visit of PM Stoltenberg to Brazil in 2008
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State Visit of President Lula in 2007
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Visit of Foreign Minister Celso Amorim (fev/set 2007)
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State Visit of King Harald to Brazil in 2003
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Brazilian Ministerial visits: 2007-2010
- Minister of External Relations, Celso Amorim (Feb/Sept 2007)
- Minister of Industry and Trade, Miguel Jorge (Sept 2007)
- Ministers of the Environment, Marina Silva (Oct 2007) and Izabella
Teixeira (May and Sept 2010)
- Minister of Strategic Affairs, Mangabeira Unger (Jul 2008)
- Minister of Justice Tarso Genro (Feb 2009)
- Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Altemir Gregolin (Mar/Aug
2009)
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Norwegian Ministerial visits: 2007-2010
- State Secretary of Fisheries Vidar Ulriksen (Feb 2007/Nov 2010)
- Minister Development, Cooperation and Environment Erik Solheim (Nov
2007/Sept 2008)
- Minister of Higher Education and Research Tora Aasland (Apr 2008 )
- State Secretary, Petroleum and Energy, Liv Stubholt (Sept 2008)
- State Secretary Karl Erik Schott-Pedersen
- State Secretary, Ministry of Children and Equality, Kjell Erik Øie (Nov
2008 )
- State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gry Larsen (Oct 2009)
- State Secretary of Defense, Espen Barth Eide (Feb 2010)
- Minister of Energy Terje Riis Johansen (Set 2010)
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High level business contacts 2007-2010
– Breakfast of President Lula with Norwegian CEOs and Seminar in
Oslo “Meeting of Energy Giants”
– CSR Conference in Oslo, participation of Petrobras and CVRD, and
São Paulo with NHO/FIESP
– PM Stoltenberg Seminar in Rio (INTSOK) and Norway’s participation
in the Rio Oil&Gas 2008
– Seminar on Biofuels, Cosan/Umoe
– Seminar on Aquaculture and Fisheries (AquaNor 2009), Brazilian
delegation of 20 businesses
– Transpetro President in Norway (Ålesund, Stavanger, Oslo)
– ONS 2010 and Rio&Gas 2010
– Ports RJ, SP & ES to Stavanger 2010
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BRAZIL AND NORWAY AGREEMENTS
2007-2010
- Governments
- Companies
- Business federations
- Research institutions
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GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
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MOU on Climate Change and Deforestation (2008)
a) Fight against global warming
b) Protection of biodiversity and forest preservation
c) Enhancement of sustainable development
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GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
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MOU Cooperation in Aquaculture and Fisheries (2009)
- investments and economic results
- collaboration between research institutions
- transfer of technology
- sustainable development
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GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
- Brazil-Norway cooperation in Public Administration in
Africa (Angola and Guinea-Bissau) (MRE-MFA) (2008)
- Ministry of Knowledge (KD) - Ministry of Education
MEC (2008) - Universities
- Ministry of Knowledge (KD) - MCT (Ministry of
Science and Technology) (2008) – Research Institutes
- Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters (Receita
Federal and Toll) (2009 conclusion negotiations)
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- Information on defence matters (under negotiation)
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
COMPANIES AND BUSINESS FEDERATIONS
 Petrobras-StatoilHydro
 NHO-CNI (Confederation of Brazilian Industries)
 Petrobras-GIEK
 Petrobras/CENPES-Innovation Norway
 Petrobras/CENPES-SINTEF
 ONS-Rio Oil&Gas
 Vale-Hydro
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RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AGREEMENTS
- NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and
Technology) and PUC-Rio (2008)
- CENPES (Petrobras Research Centre) and SINTEF (2008)
- NOFIMA (Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and
Aquaculture Research and EMBRAPA (Brazilian
Agricultural Research Corporation) (2009);
- SINTEF and the MPA - Ministry of Fisheries and
Aquaculture of Brazil (2009)
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Trade Brazil-Norway
2010
a) overall trade: US$ 1,42 billion
b) exports to Norway: US$ 722 million (18% more than
in 2009)
c) Norwegian exports to Brazil: US$ 700 million (41%
more than 2009):
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Breaking new records (trade tripled in 5 years:
2003 to 2008) and recovery in 2010
Trade Flow Brazil-Norway
1500,0
1496,9
1422,5
1300,0
USD Million
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1178,7
900,0
932,4
700,0
500,0
1107,5
739,5
661,3
546,0
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-100,0
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2010
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Norway became the main destination for Brazilian
exports to the Nordic Countries (2007-2010)
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US $ Million
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2008
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2009
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2010
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Norway
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
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Opportunities for bilateral cooperation
- Pre-salt and related maritime activities
- Training of maritime crew (CIAGA)
- Technicians in the supply industry
- Specialization of Oil Engineers (Petrobras
- Human Resources Programme)
- Universities and Research Institutions
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Transpetro (shipbuilding)
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Partnerships
 Petrobras-Statoil
 NHO-CNI (Confederation of Brazilian Industries)
 Petrobras-GIEK
 Petrobras/CENPES-Innovation Norway
 Petrobras/CENPES-SINTEF
 ONS-Rio Oil&Gas
 Vale-Hydro
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Brazil and Norway (Part III)
Partnership in areas of global and strategic
importance
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Energy security
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Norway is a large exporter of oil and gas, with declining reserves in the North Sea
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Brazil is a new frontier for oil exploration and the shipping industry
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Increasing trade of commodities, oil, gas and biofuels
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Brazil a key market for Norwegian oil, gas, shipping businesses and off shore
services and technologies
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Brazil is committed to increase internal service capacity and and to alleviate
current account inbalances
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Brazil plans to become a major energy producer (oil, gas and biofuels)
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Key areas for partnership
1. Energy sector (oil & gas):
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New offshore discoveries: Peregrino is the largest
international oil field Statoil operates
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Seismic research, exploration, FPSOs, transportation,
pipelines etc
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Food security
2. Fertilizers:
– Norway is one of the world’s main fertilizer producers
– As an agricultural giant, Brazil is an expanding
market for chemicals and fertilizers
– Global need for increase in food production
– Yara is one of largest fertilizer producers in Brazil
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Environment and sustainability
3. Renewable energy and environmental sustainable
projects:
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Biofuels
Combat deforestation
Nor
Solar energy
CO2 Capture (CCS)
Environment friendly transportation
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Environment and food security
4. Aquaculture and Fisheries:
- Development of projects of research and farming of
natives species in the Amazon
- Institutional Cooperation EMBRAPA – NOFIMA
5. Space and satellite monitoring
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Brazil and Norway: Prospects
Brazil is overcoming its challenges and building
a solid path to future economic success and greater
influence in global affairs.
With all our capabilities and shared values, Brazil and
Norway will become an even closer partner in this
endeavour. Norway’s ”Brasilstrategi” may be a step in this
direction.
Thank you !
Embassy of Brazil
www.brasil.no
Tlf. + 47 22 54 07 35 or 36
Fax: + 47 22 44 39 64
[email protected]
[email protected] (Commercial Section)
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