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06/11/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The human tragedy (in Syria) compels us to do our utmost to end the violence. To prepare the ground for a political settlement. And to limit the devastating consequences for the region", Foreign Minister Børge Brende said at the opening of a
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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06/11/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In Havana today the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC-EP, announced that they have reached an agreement on political participation. The agreement is to ensure broad participation in the political process.
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06/11/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Norway is ready to assume its share of the common international responsibility, and will focus particularly on energy, health, education and gender equality, as key building blocks for the post-2015 framework", said state secratry Hans Brattskar in
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06/11/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The Government has decided to launch Thorbjørn Jagland’s candidacy for re-election to the position of Secretary General of the Council of Europe,” Foreign Minister Børge Brende announced.
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04/11/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The local elections in Kosovo on Sunday were an important step forward for Kosovo, for the region, and for European cooperation on bringing about progress and development in the Western Balkans,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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02/11/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"I know you work under extremely difficult circumstances, and that the promises of what became known as “The Arab Spring” have not been fulfilled. I admire your courage and efforts", said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his opening address when
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02/11/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Women fighting for human rights are particularly vulnerable. Their efforts should be encouraged, not curtailed or stigmatised. This week, Norway presents a new resolution to the UN General Assembly, aimed at protecting women human rights defenders.
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01/11/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"I believe we can eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, and make sure that all children in Africa have the same basic opportunities as children in Norway. It is possible if we implement the right policies, if we are proactive, and if we work in line
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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31/10/2013
Article
Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development
The aim of the government’s programme Showcase for Women in Local Politics is gender balance in the local councils - and to enhance the share of women in leading positions.
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31/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Elnar Remi Holmen as political adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien from 4 November 2013, and
Ms. Ulrikke Holmøy as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
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30/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 30 October 2013 appointed Mr. Lars Joakim Hanssen (38), political adviser, Frogn, as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Sylvi Listhaug.
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29/10/2013
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Rio+20 is the United Nations major Conference on Sustainable Development. Some 50 000 people will attend this major event in Rio de Janeiro 20-22 June, 20 years after the historic Rio Conference in 1992. At the conference, world leaders will stake
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29/10/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Statement by Mr Børge Brende, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Chair of Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ladies and gentlemen, thank you, Jens (Johan Hjort), for your kind words of welcome. And thank you all for valuable discussions last night.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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Political staff
Ministry of Finance
State Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Care Services from October 16. 2013
Appointed: 16/01/2017
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Political staff
Ministry of Health and Care Services
State Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Care Services from October 16 2013
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Political staff
Ministry of Health and Care Services
State Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Care Services from October 16. 2013
Appointed: 16/10/2013
Left: 14/10/2021
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29/10/2013
Sound and image
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 29 October 2013, Norway’s Foreign Minister, Mr Børge Brende, will host the 14th session of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) in Tromsø, Norway. The meeting will mark the end of the Norwegian chairmanship of the Council.
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28/10/2013
Sound and image
The Office of the Prime Minister
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28/10/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Børge Brendes speech at the University of Tromsø on 28 October 2013.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende
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List page
Ministry of the Environment