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24/10/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The Norwegian Government would
like to see a political solution to the conflict, so that the
hard-hit civilian population in the region does not suffer any
further, says State Secretary Raymond Johansen. (25.10.06)
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10/10/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- The expressed willingness of the
parties to meet for direct talks is most welcome. They are taking a
small but important step towards continuing the peace process
although the situation on the ground remains difficult, says
Minister of
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16/06/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press release No.: 82/06 Date: 16.06.06 International Development Minister to visit Sudan Minister of International Development Erik Solheim is travelling to Sudan from 19 to 23 June for meetings with representatives of the national Government and
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21/09/2006
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This prestigious prize has
previously been awarded to active human rights campaigners such as
Rebiya Kadeer, Aung San Suu Kui and Shirin Ebadi. - I am delighted
at the committee’s decision to award this year’s prize to Thic
Quang Do, Foreign
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Political staff
Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs
State Secretary responsible for Culture, Church, Sports and coordinating the State budget relating to The Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs.
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13/10/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
Continued focus on solidarity, value creation and social justice. This was how Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Finance Minister Kristin Halvorsen and Minister of Transport and Communications Liv Signe Navarsete summed up the majority Government’s
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29/11/2019
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Alf Erik Bergstøl Andersen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Immigration, Mr. Jøran André Smedal Kallmyr. Mr. Tom Staahle is appointed as state secretary to Minister
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02/10/2009
Press release
Office of the Prime Minister
As Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Dag Terje Andersen and Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Helga Pedersen in today’s session of the Council of State have been honourably discharged from their posts, changes have been made among the
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20/11/2019
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Christian Haugen as political adviser to Minister of Public Security Ingvil Smines Tybring‐Gjedde, as of 21 November 2019.
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19/11/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee. ‘At a time when human rights are coming under severe pressure, it is important that a united UN calls for strengthened protection of
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12/12/2019
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway and Sudan hosted the Friends of Sudan meeting in Khartoum this week. This is the first time the Friends of Sudan have met in Sudan. Sudan has seen major political changes during the course of the year. After a period of mass demonstrations, a
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19/11/2019
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway’s position on the Israeli settlements stands firm and has its basis in a number of UN Security Council resolutions and advisory opinions from the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
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21/10/2009
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway condemns the suicide attack in Sistan-Baluchistan province, in south-eastern Iran, in which 57 people lost their lives. “This is a very tragic situation,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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19/11/2019
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am deeply concerned about the situation in Hong Kong and urge the parties to work together to reduce tensions. It is essential that fundamental freedoms are respected and exercised peacefully. Dialogue is the only way forward', says the minister.
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15/08/2019
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Worried about situation in Hongkong. Violence and escalation must be avoided. Crucial to safeguard human rights and rule of law in Hongkong under the framework of “one country, two systems”', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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07/09/2018
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
The Ministry of petroleum and Energy has received a large number of applications for new exploration acreage in the licensing round Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018.
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03/05/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. ‘World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to remind the world of the importance of defending freedom of expression and the right to have a free press. It is disturbing to see that the number of
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27/08/2018
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
- The development plans for Johan Sverdrup phase 2 means that Norway's largest industrial project is passing a new milestone, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Søviknes.
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23/08/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 23. August 2018.
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Web TV
07/10/2015
Press release
Ministry of Culture
The Government’s cultural policy is aimed at promoting a cultural sphere based on local participation. Culture is where the people are. Delegating authority to and strengthening the regions will thus continue to comprise an important part of the