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24/10/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Human rights and good governance are so much more than items on an agenda. They are the pillars of human dignity, security and prosperity - and the foundations upon which meaningful lives and successful societies rest', said Minister of Foreign
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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Political staff
The Office of the Prime Minister
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Political staff
The Office of the Prime Minister
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21/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Norway will double its humanitarian assistance to Jordan, bringing this to a total of around NOK 100 million in 2015. Jordan has received more than 600.000 refugees from Syria, which is creating a major pressure on the Jordanian community.
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17/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture has adopted amendments in the regulations relevant to lotteries with the result that now a Norway may arrange a National Championship in poker. Permission is now given for up to five regional qualification tournaments and
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Political staff
The Office of the Prime Minister
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Political staff
Ministry of Transport and Communications
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17/10/2014
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed new state secretaries.
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16/10/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at the first plenary session 'Promoting Financial and Economic Cooperation through Enhanced Europe-Asia Connectivity' at the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Milan 16 October 2014.
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14/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the worst the world has ever seen, and is a serious threat to health, security and development both in the region and globally. Unless the international community, and particularly the UN and WHO, scale up and
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13/10/2014
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Talking Points for the Energy+ Framework Document Signing 24 September 2014 Joint Secretary Mr Marasini, my colleague the Danish Ambassador Ms Kirsten Geelan, Mr. Kenichi Yokoyama from ADB and Ms. Shoko Noda from UNDP, Government officials, and
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13/10/2014
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are joining efforts to promote new actors as well as innovative approaches in the field of peacebuilding. This joint Public-Private Partnership on Peacebuilding (Px4
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13/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Defence
The Norwegian Government proposes to increase the defence budget by 3.4% in 2015, amounting to a total of NOK 1.460 billion. The budget ensures a considerable investment in relevant and modern capabilities that will ensure ensure enhanced
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13/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today granted Statnett licenses for two new electricity interconnectors, one to Germany and one to the United Kingdom. In total, this will increase Norway’s interconnection capacity with near 50
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12/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A total of USD 5.4 billion in assistance to Palestine was pledged at today’s international donor conference for Gaza and Palestine. ‘This solid result demonstrates massive international support for the Palestinian people. It sends a strong signal
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12/10/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'This conference is important because countries pledged important financial resources to reconstruct Gaza according to the National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Government of Palestine', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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12/10/2014
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Some six weeks have passed since the 51 days of fighting ended, but the wounds are far from healed. Ahead of the AHLC donor meeting in New York, I visited Gaza in early September to survey the fallout on the ground. The scenes of massive
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12/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The Gaza war this summer shows that the cycle of violence must be broken. Fundamental steps are needed to open up Gaza and generate growth and development for the people there. That will require new policies from both Israel and the Palestinians,’
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10/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government decided today to tighten its restrictive measures against Russia. This brings Norwegian legislation in line with the measures introduced by the EU on 12 September. Amendments to the regulations were adopted by the King in Council
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10/10/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway is the first country to support the World Bank’s new multidonor fund for the fight against Ebola. ‘It is positive that the World Bank is setting up a fund to put the health sector in the affected countries in a better position to deal with