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MOPAN Synthesis Report 2006

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Annual Report on Bilateral Development Cooperation

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Foreign policy strategy for combating international terrorism

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Cancellation of debts incurred as a result of the Norwegian Ship Export Campaign (1976-80)

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The Norwegian Government’s Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security

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