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27/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ultimately the economic crisis is about people, says Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s minister of foreign affairs. That is why respecting human rights and adherence to democratic principles are fundamental when addressing the current economic crisis. We
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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27/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of the Environment
By
Former Minister of the Environment Bård Vegar Solhjell
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26/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In Havana the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC-EP have announced the most important breakthrough in the peace negotiations since formal talks were launched in Oslo last year.
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25/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- On behalf of the Government of Norway, I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to the African Union on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the African Union and its predecessor, the OAU, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eide, on
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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24/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- In Session I, discussion focused on measures aimed at reducing the harm to civilians in military operations. The recommendations include measures to ensure that all legal obligations are being respected and reflected in all relevant doctrines and
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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24/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Today a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its views on the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission is in Oslo as part of the regular article IV-consultation with Norway.
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23/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"A very important point for us is that there is no legal void. We have the human rights regulations. We have excellent rules, and we should actually be proud in the way the international community have been able to make new rules and new regulations
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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23/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"We all agree on one thing, however, that we have to increase our efforts to protect the civilians affected by armed conflicts. We must respect and uphold international humanitarian law and define what it means in practice", said Minister of Foreign
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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23/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
The Norwegian Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion Inga Marte Thorkildsen supports the meetings in Istanbul concerning The Global Initiative: Women Leaders for Women’s’ Rights for Women in Muslim Societies The global initiative was
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23/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Following the inaugural meeting of the NEFAB Council on 6 February 2013, the second meeting of the NEFAB Council took place in Oslo on 21 May 2013. The council continued deliberations over its work plan for 2013 as well as the strategic plan for
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23/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“We are truly a global country, but we need people with cross cultural experience, like yours. We are a society, that gets better the more we engage with the world”, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said to the graduates of the Oslo International
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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22/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Today Norway signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces on continued cooperation. “Having a strong and unified opposition is crucial if we are to find a political solution to the
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21/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Education and Research
The Abel Prize was awarded today at a formal ceremony at the University of Oslo. H.M. King Harald presented the prize to the Belgian mathematician Pierre Deligne. Minister of Education and Research Kristin Halvorsen attended the ceremony.
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21/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Health and Care Services
Key note speach by state secretary Nina Tangnæs Grønvold.
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Former State Secretary Nina A. Tangnaes Grönvold
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Political staff
Ministry of Justice and the Police
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21/05/2013
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 21 May 2013 appointed Ms. Tonje Brenna, political adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister, as political adviser to Minister Of Justice and Public Security Grete Faremo. Ms. Elisabeth Helmersen, political
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21/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honour for me to speak to such a distinguished audience. In the following, I will talk to you about what we might call “the Norwegian Model”.
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Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe
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21/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe presented the Norwegian model for managing petroleum resources at a seminar in Mexico on May 8th.
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16/05/2013
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“More than 70 % of women and children in Bolivia are victims of violence, most of them in their own homes. Norway is stepping up its efforts to respond to this extensive problem,” said State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Arvinn Gadgil
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16/05/2013
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- We meet at a very important moment. As we here from the Secretary General the founding principles of this organisation, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are again under pressure in Europa. We have to take that very seriously, said
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide