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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the  Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Tromsø 26 October.

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Meld. St. 20 (2020–2021) - National Transport Plan 2022–2033

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The Norwegian Government's Arctic Policy

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Meld. St. 36 (2016–2017) - Setting the course for Norwegian foreign and security policy

This white paper presents the Government's views on the course Norway should follow to be as well equipped as possible to meet today's challenging security situation. The Government will intensify European cooperation and redouble its efforts in

Meld. St. 32 (2015–2016) - Svalbard

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Norway's arctic policy

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Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council 2011-2013

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Meld. St. 10 (2010–2011) - First update of the Integrated Management Plan for the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea–Lofoten Area

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