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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza
News story Date: 01/06/2024
I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.
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The Government wants to reinforce national control to strengthen the Norwegian community of families on Svalbard
Press release Date: 31/05/2024
The Government today presented a new Report to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) on Svalbard. The Government wants to strengthen the Norwegian community of families in Longyearbyen and shore up governmental control of important infrastructure.
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Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch
News story Date: 30/05/2024
Norway condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite on 27 May 2024.
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Amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act provides better protection for polar bears and seabirds
News story Date: 30/05/2024
Norway’s Parliament – Stortinget – has adopted the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act to reduce disturbance of polar bears and seabirds.
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Statement about Rafah from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
News story Date: 29/05/2024
'The development in Rafah is catastrophic and unacceptable. We have warned in the strongest possible terms against the consequences of an attack for the people of Rafah', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway recognises Palestine today
News story Date: 28/05/2024
‘For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Speeches and statements
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Why we recognized the state of Palestine
Speech/statement Date: 31/05/2024
Only a two-state solution can provide security, prosperity and hope for the people of both Israel and Palestine.
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Minister Eide’s opening remarks at international partner meeting on Palestine
Speech/statement Date: 30/05/2024
‘Our message to our Palestinian friends and partners today should be our joint commitment to the survival and strengthening of the Palestinian institutions in the whole of Palestine. In words but also in deeds’, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in his remarks.
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State Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Arctic Congress
Speech/statement Date: 30/05/2024
To tackle the challenges we face, we need more cooperation in the Arctic, not less, was Maria Varteressian's key message in Bodø. She underlined Norway's efforts as chair to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the most important forum for circumpolar exchange and joint problem-solving.
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Opening statement by Minister Eide at meeting on implementing the Two-State solution
Speech/statement Date: 28/05/2024
Opening statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide at meeting on 'Efforts to Implement the Two-State solution, including the question of recognition', Brussels, 26 May 2024.
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Minister Tvinnereim’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy
Speech/statement Date: 24/05/2024
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Minister Eide’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy
Speech/statement Date: 24/05/2024