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21/11/2011
News story
Ministry of the Environment
- Nature should never be merely prized for its economic value — we all know it is worth far more
than that. But in a world of competing demands and limited resources, it can play its part in tipping
decisions in favour of conservation rather than
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18/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“In the white paper on the High North, the Government sets out ambitious goals for Norway’s efforts in the High North over the next 20-30 years. The main focus of the white paper is on foreign policy, but emphasis is also placed on how the High
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18/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The High North is Norway’s number one foreign policy priority, as set out in the Government’s first and second policy platforms. The Government launched its High North Strategy in 2006, and followed it up with the report New Building Blocks in the
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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18/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
State sekretary Kristine Gramstad opened on 17 th November the seminar Fish & Champagne, which Oslo Chamber of Commerce and the French-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce organised together.
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Former State Secretary Kristine Gramstad
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18/11/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
“The Government intends to establish a state-funded scheme for export credit financing for the Norwegian export industry. The purpose is to provide financing that will ensure competitive conditions for Norwegian exporters,” says Prime Minister Jens
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18/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance today presents a proposition to the Storting (Parliament) concerning authorisation for central government borrowing in 2012.
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18/11/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State the King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Larsen (44), ambassador, Madrid, as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
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17/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The UN Security Council resolution 1325 is a key to a broader and fuller understanding of contemporary conflicts. And it is a tool that can help us prevent, manage and solve conflicts in more effective ways, and - not least - it can help us protect
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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17/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"The major challenges facing Europe today are a reminder that the economy, politics and society are inextricably linked, at both international and national level," Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech to the Storting 17 November 2011.
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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16/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
How may the commitment towards a total ban on cluster munitions be reconciled with allowing the continued use of these weapons? In our view, it can’t. It would be a serious step back for international humanitarian law, write Jonas Gahr Støre,
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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16/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Defence
- We all agree that our cooperation should be mutually rewarding with a focus on an improved operational out-put and cost-effectiveness.
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16/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Defence
The Nordic ministers met today on 15 November and have confirmed their commitment to the Nordic cooperation as a broad, flexible and effective cooperation.
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16/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Spain and Norway are to cooperate on research and development in the field of renewable energy, through the EEA and Norway Grants, with a particular focus on hydropower, solar power, wind power and wave power.
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15/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs
Norwegian minister Rigmor Aasrud wants to get more knowledge about how the country’s public administration is handling the risk of corruption. The Ministry of government administration, reform and church affairs is appropriating means for an
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15/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Key Note Speech by the Minister of Petroleum and Energy Mr. Ola Borten Moe at the Energy + seminar in Washington D.C. 8 November - Engaging the Private Sector.
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Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe
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15/11/2011
Article
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The new and independent Norwegian complaint mechanism for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) was established on March 1st, 2011.
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15/11/2011
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
It is my hope that Norway’s first comprehensive national report on armed violence will be one of many national reports that can help us understand the issue better in order to reduce armed violence globally, writes Foreign Minister Støre in his
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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14/11/2011
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway condemns the attacks on the diplomatic missions of France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Damascus and other Syrian cities last Saturday.
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11/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Finance
"The intention was to initiate and encourage a public debate on issues related to the development of the investment strategy of the Fund over time. In that respect, we can clearly call this a success", said Mr. Pål Haugerud, Director General in the
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11/11/2011
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed political adviser Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland (27), Oslo, as acting political adviser in the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs for the period 11 November 2011-31 December