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14/03/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's opening address at the UNDP Global meeting "Preventing Violent Extremism by Promoting Inclusive Development, Tolerance and Respect for Diversity".
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Former State Secretary Tore Hattrem
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11/03/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
"The most important international market for us is clearly the European market. Ever since it took effect in 1994, the Agreement on the European Economic Area - the EEA - has been the cornerstone of our Europe policy" the Finance Minister said in
By
Minister of Finance Siv Jensen
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11/03/2016
Report
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
The government’s vision is a society in which everyone can participate. An important means of achieving this vision is good accessibility and environments that are safe and convenient to use. Universal design is an aspect of society that is
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10/03/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Finance
"The large petroleum revenues over the past 15 years, in combination with our fiscal guideline, have implied saving a large part of the petroleum Revenues", Finance minister Siv Jensen said under her speech at the Finance Norway’s Capital Markets
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Minister of Finance Siv Jensen
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10/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 10. March 2016.
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08/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am deeply concerned about the situation of Nadia Savchenko. We call once again for her immediate release. The Minsk agreements must be complied with. This includes, of course, the requirement to release all hostages and illegally detained people,
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07/03/2016
Plans/strategy
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Policy development and governance in the field of environment and climate change must be knowledge-based. This means that the environmental authorities must have information on the state of the environment, drivers of change, pressures and impacts,
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07/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Defence
Norway is working towards establishing an extensive submarine cooperation with other nations in order to reduce cost and secure a robust submarine capability for the future.
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07/03/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Tone Skogen's opening address at Norad's seminar "Food and development - food security and nutrition in contributing to national development efforts".
By
Former State Secretary Tone Skogen
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04/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Norway's ratification of the 1996 Hague Convention will strengthen co-operation with other states in cross-border parental disputes and child welfare cases. The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs is designated as Central
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04/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A total of 125 million people are in need of emergency assistance and protection, and the UN is calling for record levels of humanitarian aid. 'As well as mobilising more assistance, we also need to strengthen the UN's ability to coordinate this
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03/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has decided to allocate a total of NOK 35 million for emergency measures to address the migration crisis in Greece.
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03/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Health and Care Services
The United Nations (UN) estimates that, by 2030, the global need for additional health workers will amount to 40 million jobs. The High-Level Commission will provide recommendations to heads of state and international organizations, and will create
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03/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway has entered into a new partnership agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) on core funding of NOK 237 million a year from 2016 to 2019. 'Sufficient core funding is crucial if WFP is to be able to respond quickly to crises. This
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03/03/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway supports the unanimous adoption by the UN Security Council today of a resolution to impose tighter measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in response to its recent nuclear test and rocket launch,’ said Minister of Foreign
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03/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian employee and employer organisations have played an important part in the results achieved in 13 countries in Central and Southern Europe. The projects have increased understanding of tripartite dialogue and the principles of decent work in
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02/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"We need more, not less cooperation with the EU on the common challenges facing Europe", said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Elisabeth Aspaker, pointing out the Single Market strategy, migration, climate and energy among the main priorities in the
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01/03/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'We are facing a more challenging foreign and security policy situation than we have done for a long time', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his address to the Storting 1 March.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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29/02/2016
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Tore Hattrem held Norway's main statement at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council.
By
Former State Secretary Tore Hattrem
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26/02/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I welcome the unanimous adoption by the UN Security Council of a resolution endorsing the cessation of hostilities throughout Syria from midnight tonight. This is a long-awaited resolution that can help pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and a