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16/04/2008
Press release
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
“The meeting confirms that Russian and Norwegian fisheries authorities still are in a position to cooperate well. We have discussed the positive developments in the illegal fishing in the Barents Sea, Norwegian-Russian cooperation on research, and
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16/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The British Minister of Energy Mr. Malcolm Wicks and the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ms. Åslaug Haga have taken a joint initiative to gather colleagues to an informal discussion on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) on Sunday 20 April.
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15/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
The Norwegian Minister of Higher Education and Research Tora Aasland has signed agreements on research collaboration and higher education with her colleagues in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. The agreements lay the basis for closer collaboration in
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14/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
It is a great pleasure for me to address you on the occasion of the opening of the French Norwegian Space Forum here in Oslo.
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14/04/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We must position ourselves so that we can respond optimally to future developments in China, Foreign Minister Støre writes - and considers the perspectives of boycotting the Olympic Games in one way or another.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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11/04/2008
Parliament answers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- In politics it is rarely wise to rule out options in advance. Norway and many other countries in the world are following developments in China closely. At present, however, the Government does not believe that a boycott would be an effective way
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10/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Justice and the Police
Document no. 15 (2007-2008), Question no. 806, dated 12 March 2008. From Ivar Kristiansen (Conservative Party) to the Minister of Justice. Answered on 14 March 2008 by Minister of Justice Knut Storberget (Labour Party).
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10/04/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Transport and Communications
State Secretary Erik Lahnstein, opening speech OECD Workshop on Fibre Investment and Policy Challenges, Stavanger, April 10th, 2008.
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10/04/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
After the Bucharest Summit NATO’s centre of gravity has moved eastwards. In terms of both geography and policy. This is a challenge. But it also represents new opportunities for Norway, Foreign Minister Støre writes in an article in Aftenposten 10
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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08/04/2008
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Political talks and Norwegian culture will be on the agenda when German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Oslo on Saturday 12 April.
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07/04/2008
Sound and image
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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07/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Government Administration and Reform
- The building won’t be any obstacle, Minister of government administration and renewal, Ms Heidi Grande Røys, said as she last Friday handed over the key to Norway’s new opera house to Minister of culture and church affairs, Mr Trond Giske. She was
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07/04/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today I pledge that Norway will intensify its efforts in promoting the freedom of expression. First, we pledge to intensify our reactions to threats against and harassment of journalists. When journalists are killed while performing their work, we
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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04/04/2008
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
The need for NATO and the strong transatlantic security relationship is greater than ever. NATO must adopt to new challenges. We must respond to increasing demands. We must continue to modernize. We must continue to develop our individual and
By
Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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04/04/2008
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
We welcome this opportunity to meet with president Putin in the NATO Russia Council. This is an important forum for dialogue and practical cooperation. It has already produced increased trust and confidence. The NRC should be a venue for frank
By
Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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04/04/2008
Press release
Ministry of Finance
- Despite financial turmoil in the second half of 2007, this was a satisfactory year for the Government Pension Fund, says Finance Minister Kristin Halvorsen.
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02/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In response to the considerable recent media focus on Norway’s policy in Somalia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to clarify the following points.
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02/04/2008
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Director General Vegard Ellefsen has been appointed Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with effect from 7 April 2008.
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01/04/2008
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In 2008 Norway will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of its greatest poets, Henrik Wergeland. Wergeland was a child of the European Enlightenment and grew up in a time of momentous change for Norway, two ministers write.
By
Former Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim
, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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01/04/2008
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- There is a striking lack of openness in the international financial and business sector. This facilitates illicit financial flows that drain developing countries of enormous sums of money, says Minister of the Environment and International