Speeches and statements by Minister of Foreign Affairs
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The Arctic: Important for Norway, Important for the world
Traditionally, travel between Europe and the United States is described as moving "across the pond." However, the shortest distance between our two continents is actually across the North Pole, from Alaska to northern Norway. It is the Arctic Ocean, not the Atlantic, which is the ultimate short cut, writes Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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Destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria – measures to halt the illicit trafficking of cultural objects
The current wave of looting and smuggling of antiquities and historical material in the region in and around Iraq and Syria is very serious. We urge Norwegian experts, collectors and business enterprises such as art dealers, antiques dealers and museums to exercise due diligence. We refer to the provisions in Norwegian legislation that regulate the import of and trade in antiques and cultural objects that may originate from these areas.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende , Former Minister of Culture Thorhild Widvey
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The Arctic – The Canary in the Mine: Global implications of Arctic climate change
- We have to commit to effective action to control climate change. The place where we can make decisive strides to that effect is Paris, at the UN Climate Conference in December, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Børge Brende in his statement at the conference in Paris.
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Economist Arctic Summit Oslo 2015
'The challenges and the opportunities in the High North ensure that we focus on the Arctic, and the solutions we have found in the region can provide inspiration in the quest for solutions elsewhere. The attractions of the High North are to be found in the Arctic itself - in its real value', Foreign Minister Brende said in his speech in Oslo on 12 March.
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Foreign policy address 5 March 2015
'I will focus this address on five main thematic areas: 1) security, 2) our fundamental values, 3) economic interests, 4) peace, development and humanitarian policy, and 5) the fight against climate change', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his address to the Storting.
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Common efforts to eradicate poverty: What the Sustainable Development Goals mean
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at a meeting in Oslo 4 March 2015 - "From vision to transformation - The next steps towards sustainable development".
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Countering Violent Extremism
'We cannot eliminate the breeding ground of the extremists unless we create jobs and opportunities for young people', said Foreign Minister Børge Brende in his speech at the Washington D.C. Summit on countering violent extremism.
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A time for tough decisions and clear priorities
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes a two-track approach in its work to prepare Norway to meet the challenges of the future. Both tracks involve promoting Norway’s interests and safeguarding the values we share with our allies and international partners, writes Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
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Building Peace and Security in South Sudan: The Central Role of Women and Girls
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech in Addis Ababa on 26 January 2015.
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Arctic Frontiers 2015
'The overall goal for Norway’s Arctic policy is to ensure that the Arctic remains an area of peace, stability and international cooperation, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende at Arctic Frontiers.
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A watershed for freedom of expression
On the flight home from Paris, having taken part in the historic rally against extremism and terrorism, it became increasingly clear to me that the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will stand as a watershed moment in the history of freedom of expression in Europe.
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Statement at the Norad Conference 2014
- We believe that good governance should be a standalone goal among the post-2015 SDGs. We will promote this in the course of this spring. We want every country to deliver on good governance, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende in his statement at the Norad conference 2014: Democracy and human rights.
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Speech at the high-level symposium on women’s rights in Afghanistan
'As we meet today in Oslo, following up on last year’s very important gathering at Georgetown University - and looking ahead to the London meeting in two weeks, we know and understand that our role is to support your endeavours,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his speech at the high-level symposium in Oslo on 23 November.
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Human rights in the new development goals
'Human rights and good governance are so much more than items on an agenda. They are the pillars of human dignity, security and prosperity - and the foundations upon which meaningful lives and successful societies rest', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende in his address at a seminar on the UN Day 24 October.
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Press Conference Remarks
'This conference is important because countries pledged important financial resources to reconstruct Gaza according to the National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Government of Palestine', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his remarks at the press conference.
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Enhancing International Cooperation, Solidarity, Local Capacities and Humanitarian Action for Refugees in Africa
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Human Rights Up Front: Preventing Human Rights Crises Worldwide
'A worsening human rights situation is often a telling sign of an impending crisis. We must learn to respond to these signs', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his opening intervention at the Trygve Lie Symposium 2014 in New York 26 September.
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How to Prevent Total Disaster in South Sudan
'After half a year of fighting, the world's newest country is barreling toward calamity. But its leaders can pull it back from the brink -- if they choose to do so', write Rajiv Shah, Valerie Amos, Kristalina Georgieva and Børge Brende in an argument in Foreign Policy on 21 August 2014.
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General Debate Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
'While shaping the post-2015 development agenda, we must not forget that our most immediate priority is to achieve the current Millennium Development Goals before the end of 2015', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his speech in New York on 7 July.
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Resource mobilisation for the Green Climate Fund
'We have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the inevitable consequences of climate change. This is costly, and climate finance must be made available to developing countries so that they can address these needs', Foreign Minister Børge Brende said in his opening statement at the Green Climate Fund meeting in Oslo on 30 June 2014.