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25/10/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting the second ministerial meeting of the Northern Dimension, a cooperation between the EU, Iceland, Russia and Norway focusing on partnerships in North West Russia, the Barents and Baltic Sea
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24/10/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On Sunday evening 24 October, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre presented the Government’s contribution to the 2010 national telethon, which is raising funding for the Norwegian Refugee Council.
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22/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“You mention Norway as an important factor in your promotion of renewable energy throughout Germany and Europe. This is promising from our point of view”, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech at the German-Norwegian Energy Workshop in Bonn on
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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22/10/2010
Press release
Ministry of Justice and the Police
”The government is committed to putting in place a faster and more effective rescue helicopter service that is capable of assisting as many people in a difficult situation as possible.” says Terje Moland Pedersen, State Secretary. Today, a decision
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22/10/2010
Press release
Ministry of Finance
Øystein Olsen (58) was today appointed new Governor of the central bank of Norway (Norges Bank). Olsen is appointed for a 6 year period, and will take office on 1 January 2011.
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21/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Changing attitudes is rarely easy, but always possible. And - checkpoints can be passed. I see that the ambition of Checkpoints 2010 is to do just this. I wish you every success with the festival, said Foreign Minister Støre in his address to the
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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21/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre gave a guest lecture at NHH on 21 October, concerning the impact of the financial crisis on foreign policy.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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21/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Introduction by Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs to a debate on Afghanistan and Pakistan at CMI in Bergen 21 October 2010.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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20/10/2010
News story
Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
The Norwegian Ministry of Equality, Children and Social Inclusion has participated in parts of UN’s 65. General Assembly in N.Y, at the meetings in the Third Committee. Read the presentations here.
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19/10/2010
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 15 October, the Israeli authorities announced that they had approved plans for the construction of 238 new homes in two Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem. The decision has come at a critical point in the peace talks between Israel and the
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19/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Justice and the Police
"Norway will acquire new Search and Rescue helicopters, and we are now closer to starting the procurement process," said State Secretary Terje Moland Pedersen in his speech at the third NAWSARH industry day.
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Former State Secretary Terje Moland Pedersen
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19/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Presence, activity, and knowledge are key words in our High North strategy - three pillars underpinning our efforts in the region. And the interplay between them is also of vital importance. I am therefore very pleased that you have arranged this
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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15/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Furthermore, it is important that we - the international community - make sure that we work through Pakistani institutions rather than around them," State Secretary Eide said in his speech at the meeting i Brussels on 15 October 2010.
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Former State Secretary Espen Barth Eide
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15/10/2010
News story
Ministry of Finance
Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) tops a ranking of 53 sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in 37 countries.
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15/10/2010
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
The President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard is paying a State Visit to Norway 14 - 15 October and met with Prime Minister Stoltenberg today for bilateral talks.
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14/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Justice and the Police
The government is engaged in replacing the Sea King helicopters, which have seen almost forty years of service, and putting in place a speedier and more effective rescue helicopter service that is capable of assisting as many people in a difficult
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Former State Secretary Terje Moland Pedersen
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14/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Opening speech by State Secretary Sigrid Hjørnegård at the OG21 (Oil and Gas in the 21st Cenury) Forum at Felix Conference Centre in Oslo, 14.10.2010.
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State Secretary Sigrid Hjørnegård
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12/10/2010
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"Norway greatly appreciates Kazakhstan’s deep commitment to the nuclear disarmament agenda, and to our common goal of a world free of nuclear weapons", Foreign Minister Støre said in his address.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre
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09/10/2010
News story
Ministry of the Environment
Washington, DC October 9, 2010
The Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) was established today and the first payment from Norway to the Fund of approximately US$30 million is now being processed.
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08/10/2010
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
“I would like to congratulate Liu Xiaobo, who has been awarded the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to promote democracy and human rights,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.