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In relation to the tragic events in Oslo and at Utøya July 22 the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference in English later today.
The Prime Minister's speech at the press conference Saturday 23 July at 08:00.
Transcript from the Prime Minister's speech at the press conference 22 July 2011.
Last night, it became apparent that what happened at the Labour Youth League summer camp on Utøya yesterday was a national tragedy. Not since the Second World War has the country experienced such an atrocity.
At 15.20 Friday afternoon a bomb exploded outside the Government’s office in the centre of Oslo. Some people were killed and several wounded in the blast. A few hours later an attack took place at Utøya where the Labour youth movement had its
Today, Norway has been hit by two shocking, violent and cowardly attacks. We don’t know who has attacked us. There is much that remains uncertain. But we do know that many have died and many are injured. We are all shocked by the evil events that
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, “Oslo centre was hit by a very serious explosion today. All available emergency personnel are at the scene, and all available resources have been put into the rescue action.”
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, “Oslo centre was hit by a very serious explosion today. All available emergency personnel are at the scene, and all available resources have been put into the rescue action.”
Following talks with the EU Commission, the EFTA countries have now submitted a draft EEA resolution on the renewable energy directive to the EU. The draft lays down a target for Norway’s renewable energy share of 67.5 percent by 2020. This
“The drought in the Horn of Africa is critical and gives cause for serious concern. The extent of the crisis will be worse than first assumed. We have therefore decided to increase Norway’s contribution by NOK 30 million, bringing the total up to
On 18 July 2011, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signed an agreement on upgrading Palestinian representation in Norway.
The Palestinian people face the threat of a serious economic crisis as pledged funding for the Palestinian Authority is not being paid. An economic crisis would hit the people of Gaza particularly hard. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas
The Nansenconference in June gave some recommendations- the Nansen Principles - for the comming work at the climate summit in Durban and Rio + 20 in 2012.
- The reform proposals presented today signal a new direction for the EU and the Common Fisheries Policy. I fully support Commissioner Damanaki’s efforts to secure sustainable fisheries and I am especially satisfied with the proposal to introduce a
Madam President, Executive Director, fellow delegates, One of the advantages of speaking late in a debate like this is having the opportunity to comment on some of what has been said. Everybody here knows that we are among the leading supporters of
“I am delighted that the UN Secretary-General has appointed Hilde Frafjord Johnson as his new special representative for South Sudan. Norway has actively promoted this important appointment,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Government of Norway formally recognises the Republic of South Suday as a sovereign and independent state. Read the letter of recognition.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said, “We congratulate South Sudan on becoming the world’s newest state. Norway has been an active player in the peace process in Sudan, and we will continue our engagement with both South Sudan and Sudan.”
Today Norway recognises South Sudan as an independent state. The Crown Prince and Mr Solheim will have a meeting with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, today. During this meeting, it will be made clear that South Sudan and Norway will
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik will take part in a new international panel that will fight for children’s education in poor countries.