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25/09/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- (The) emergence of regional institutions as a feature of global governance is in fact good news for the United Nations. We need a UN that can be a catalyst that supports and encourages regional developments, and reinforces our common global and
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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25/09/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The alternative to progress is not Status Quo, but the beginning of the end of the vision of the two state solution. But contrary to our fears, we are today meeting in an atmosphere of hope. I am encouraged by the decision of the parties to return
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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25/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The international group of donors to Palestine has expressed its strong support for the new round of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians 20 years after the Oslo Accords. "The donors want to contribute, but it is the Palestinian
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25/09/2013
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
UN General Assembly 2013.
By
Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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25/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Education and Research
The Norwegian Government has appointed a Commission to investigate how Norwegian educational authorities and institutions shall relate to the rapid developments of higher educational courses supplied through the Internet.
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23/09/2013
Speech/statement
Office of the Prime Minister
UN General Assembly 2013.
By
Former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
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23/09/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
State Secretary Hugo Bjørnstads speach - FHLs Second International Marine Ingredience Conference, Holmenkollen Park Hotell, Oslo 23. september 2013
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22/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway condemns the appalling terrorist attack on a church in Peshawar, Pakistan, on 22 September. The attack must be investigated and those responsible brought to justice,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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22/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Norway condemns the brutal terrorist attack in a shopping centre in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on 21 September. This attack must be investigated and those responsible held accountable," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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20/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a crucial part of the Government’s combat against climate change. In order to strengthen the effort, the Government points out a new direction for CCS. The development of full-scale CO2-capture at Mongstad is
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20/09/2013
Report
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report , “International Migration 2011-2012 - IMO report for Norway”, is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD
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20/09/2013
Plans/strategy
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Young people should be able to choose their education, their career and their future partners. Children and adolescents have the right to a life free from violence and serious restrictions to their individual freedom. Forced marriage and female
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19/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The Government decided today to accept 1 000 Syrian refugees for resettlement to Norway. The war in Syria has led to an acute refugee situation. Syria’s neighbouring countries have taken in close to two million refugees. The capacity of these
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19/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I welcome the fact that Iran has decided to release a number of political prisoners including human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh. I hope that the release of these prisoners is the first important step towards improving the human rights situation
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19/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Norwegian Minister of Transport and Communications Marit Arnstad will meet colleagues from Sweden, Finland and Russia to discuss the development of the transport system in the Barents Region. A proposal for a Joint Barents Transport Plan will be
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18/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Transport and Communications
“Communication between the mainland and the island by air is important for the community of Værøy. We will therefore continue the current transport standard and maintain a good helicopter service to the island,” says Minister of Transport and
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18/09/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- We are honoured and pleased to welcome you to this demonstration of selected Norwegian innovations for the UN and international humanitarian organisations, in collaboration with Innovation Norway, said Ambassador Steffen Kongstad in his opening
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Ambassador Steffen Kongstad
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17/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“It is encouraging that the Office of the Auditor General is of the view that the EEA and Norway Grants help to strengthen contact and cooperation between Norway and the beneficiary countries. I am pleased that the Office of the Auditor General
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17/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres announced today that Sister Angélique Namaika from DR Congo has been chosen as the winner of the 2013 Nansen Refugee Award.
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17/09/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Defence
Opening speech by Minister of Defense Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen at the 2013 Army Summit, Akershus Fortress, Oslo, September 17th.
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Former Minister of Defence Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen