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16/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Arne Walther gave this message on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, at the award ceremony.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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15/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The great interest that that non-Arctic states are taking in the coming observership is a tribute to the good work we have done together. I think it is very important to welcome the new observers and to appreciate their interest to working with us
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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15/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am pleased that six new countries and the EU have been granted observer status in the Arctic Council. This confirms the Arctic Council’s key position as an international forum for discussing Arctic issues,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen
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15/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups. They need our special attention, said Minister of International Development, Mr. Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås in his address at the the international conference on Mali in
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Former Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås
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14/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Promoting freedom, human rights, democracy and the rule of law is at the very top of Norway’s foreign policy agenda. Our engagement in this area is both a reflection of solidarity and of self-interest, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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14/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Elections in Mali have been announced with a view to ending the political crisis that has beset the country since the military coup last year. Norway will provide NOK 40 million in funding to support the election process and the transition to
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14/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Transport and Communications
NPT has signed a contract with the UK based company DotEcon Ltd on consulting services for the award of frequencies in the 800, 900 and 1800 MHz bands. The start of the auction is planned for 2 December 2013.
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14/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Our close and active dialogue with the EU on Arctic issues has over time resulted in a very positive development in EU views in this area", said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in his biannual address to the Storting.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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14/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- On our own continent the challenges are increasing. We see that respect for democratic principles cannot be taken for granted - even in deep-rooted European democracies, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eide, when he opened the "Conference on
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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13/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The first 20 years of the Barents cooperation will be marked with a meeting of prime ministers in Kirkenes from 3 to 4 June. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will host the meeting. The deadline for accreditation is 27 May.
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13/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Norway’s diplomatic and consular missions can play an important role by supporting human rights defenders in this field, asking the right questions, and providing information, for example in the Universal Periodic Review process under the Human
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Former Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås
, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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13/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I would like to congratulate Pakistan on a historic election. For the first time in the country’s history, a democratically elected government will be replaced by another democratically elected government,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen
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10/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs proposes to change the rules of ownership control of the aquaculture industry. It is proposed to allow companies to own up to 40 percent of production capacity in the salmon farming industry. At the same
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10/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs proposes to change the rules of ownership control of the aquaculture industry. There will be more distinct requirements to ensure that the largest companies continue to contribute to growth and activity
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10/05/2013
Sound and image
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 14-15 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond.
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10/05/2013
Sound and image
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 14-15 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond. The aim of the Conference is to identify trends, gather
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10/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Arctic was the focus of attention when NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and the North Atlantic Council visited North Norway on 6-7 May.
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10/05/2013
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. André Nerheim (36), special adviser, Blaker, as political adviser to Minister of Labour Anniken Huitfeldt from 13 May 2013. He succeeds Mr. Martin Henriksen, who wil resign from the post on the same
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08/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Finance
On 22 March 2013, the Ministry of Finance put forward a legislative proposal on new capital requirements for credit institutions and investment firms to implement expected new EEA rules corresponding to the EU CRR/CRD IV framework. According to the
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08/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway is a country that fundamentally believes in international cooperation. We always took the United Nations very seriously. We had the first Secretary General Mr. Trygve Lie. We joined the NATO, and we did take part and do take part in European
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide