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03/12/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Qatar together with Germany, Indonesia, Norway and Uzbekistan welcome the announcements by the two Afghan negotiating sides that they have adopted the rules of procedures and moved to discuss the draft agenda. This represents an important step in a
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03/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Only through the inclusion of persons with disabilities can the world realise the Sustainable Development Goals. The Government of Norway and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) are pleased to announce that we will be jointly co-hosting the
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02/12/2020
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
Introduction by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the press conference on the coronavirus situation and the Christmas holidays, 2 December 2020.
By
Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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02/12/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Infection prevention measures will remain necessary during the Christmas holidays, but the government is introducing a number measures to allow people to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a way that is more similar to what they are used to.
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02/12/2020
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
‘The Earth is first and foremost an ocean planet, and ocean resources are both overexploited and undervalued. This situation is not sustainable, and it is vital that the world’s nations cooperate more closely to promote clean and productive oceans,’
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02/12/2020
Speech/statement
Ministry of Education and Research
Christmas is coming and a tiring year is approaching its end. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone working in schools and kindergartens who do their bit every single day to ensure that children and young
By
Minister of Education and Integration Guri Melby
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01/12/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a crisis in global education, with serious ramifications for schooling for children and young people. The impact on children in poorer countries has been particularly severe. Norway is increasing its support for
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01/12/2020
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Oceal Panel International press meeting, 1 December 2020.
By
Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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29/11/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am appalled and deeply concerned about news from Borno, Nigeria. Death toll continues to rise after the horrific massacre on Saturday. Norway strongly condemns terrorism and attacks on civilians', said the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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29/11/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'It is urgent to open transport and communication lines to Tigray, Ethiopia. The UN and humanitarian actors must have safe and unhindered access to the civilian population. Embassies need access to provide consular services to their citizens'. said
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28/11/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Reports on fighting in Mekelle are of grave concern. Together with the international community, not least the African Union, we urge the parties to show restraint and protect civilians', says Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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Web TV
27/11/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ensuring that North Norway is a strong, vibrant region is important not only for the north, but also for the country as a whole. This is the message of the eight Government ministers who presented the new white paper on Norway’s Arctic policy today.
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26/11/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the following hospital districts in Finland: the Central Finland Hospital District, North Karelia Hospital District, Pirkanmaa Hospital District and Päijät-Häme Hospital
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25/11/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘As one the world’s poorest countries, Afghanistan will continue to be an important partner for Norwegian development assistance. Norway will maintain a high level of aid until the end of 2024, and has allocated approximately NOK 650 million to
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25/11/2020
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am very concerned about the grave humanitarian consequences of the conflict in the Tigray region in Ethiopia. The civilian population has been severely affected, and thousands of people are being forced to flee every day. Norway will provide
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25/11/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Norway is deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Tigray, Ethiopia and the regional impact. We call the parties to immediately put down weapons and resort to dialogue', said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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24/11/2020
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
The 2019 amendments of the Basel Convention, introducing new and stronger, legally binding international control on the transboundary movements of certain types of plastic wastes, are translated into Norwegian law, just in time for the 1.1.2021
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24/11/2020
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Plastic pollution is not being effectively addressed by the current international legal and policy framework. Expert Group request UN to consider new global agreement.
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23/11/2020
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's remarks at a press conference with World Health Organization (WHO) on Norway's efforts in Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A).
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Former Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein
23 November
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23/11/2020
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the donor conference for Afghanistan 23 -24 November (virtually).
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide
23 November