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Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative
News story Date: 26/09/2024
This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.
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Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets
News story Date: 25/09/2024
On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients
Press release Date: 24/09/2024
The Norwegian government extends the agreement with the EU on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 30 April 2025. Norwegian air transport has accounted for almost half of the evacuations from Ukraine to European countries, and Norway is the only country offering regular flights.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas
News story Date: 24/09/2024
At the meeting in New York on Monday 23 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Barth Eide reaffirmed Norway's continued strong support for Palestine.
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The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035
Press release Date: 24/09/2024
Preserving the rainforests is the most impactful climate and nature action Norway supports internationally. With this extension, the government reaffirms its commitment by continuing the rainforest initiative to 2035.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN Emergency Session on the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation
News story Date: 24/09/2024
'On 18 September, 124 UN Member States voted in favour of a resolution as a follow-up to the historic Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice 19 July this year. The resolution is a very important statement from a majority of the UN Member States and an achievement for international law', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Speeches and statements
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Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Interactive dialogue on a common digital future
Speech/statement Date: 23/09/2024
'We must remember that all human rights fully apply in the digital space. Digital technologies should be designed to minimize the risk of violating rights and doing harm, in particularly to minors and children. They must be safe to use and meet the needs of all users', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Plenary Session of Summit of the Future
Speech/statement Date: 23/09/2024
'We should expect from the Security Council to weigh in and help end the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, and to work towards a two-state solution, giving the Palestinians their right of a state and a two-state solution where the Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Hellesylt Hydrogen Hub
Speech/statement Date: 19/09/2024
What we are seeing here is that Norway is not an oil nation. We are an energy nation. And we are building the new chapters on the shoulders of past experience, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at the opening.
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The Prime Minister's speech at the reception in Beijing to celebrate 70 years of bilateral relations
Speech/statement Date: 09/09/2024
I appreciate that Norway and China can have ambitions for future cooperation. At the same time, we have a dialogue that can contain more difficult issues where we also may have different opinions. But that is what a partnership is all about, we can be honest and open, in a respectful manner, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Minister Tvinnereim’s address on Ukraine and food security
Speech/statement Date: 08/09/2024
Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim's address at a meeting on Ukraine and food security September 4, 2024. The meeting is part of the Peace Formula, a Ukrainian initiative that includes a ten-point plan for peace.
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The Prime Minister’s introduction to the press after meeting with NATO’s Secretary General
Speech/statement Date: 06/09/2024
– He is leaving a NATO that is stronger, more updated, and more ready to face the challenges and secure its members than when he started, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.