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Binding climate policy

The Norwegian Government has stated that Norway shall be a leading nation in environmental policy. Norway will press for a more comprehensive and ambitious climate agreement to succeed the Kyoto Protocol. Norway will follow up its commitments and reduce emissions nationally as well as internationally.
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The Norwegian Government today presents a new act on offshore renewable energy. The proposal also includes a national strategy on offshore renewable energy. -This is a historic day. Offshore wind energy may become the next adventure for the Norwegian industry and energy sector, says the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen.

Proposes new legislation on offshore renewable energy

(Office of the Prime Minister, 16.06.2009)

Olje- og energiminister Terje Riis-Johansen

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Norway will increase aid to Zimbabwe

Norway will increase its aid to Zimbabwe with NOK 42 million to a total of NOK 200 million this year, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg told Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in Oslo today.

(The Office of the Prime Minister, 17.06.2009)

A Norwegian delegation heading a copy of the strategy to General Egon Ramms.

A strategy for comprehensive Norwegian civilian and military efforts in Faryab province, Afghanistan

The main aim of the Norwegian engagement in Afghanistan is to support the Afghan authorities in their responsibility to ensure stability, security and development. In accordance with the Paris donor conference agreement and NATOs political-military plan, the international society must improve coordination of its efforts in order to strengthen Afghan capacity and ownership.

(Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 12.06.2009)

New Air Service Agreements formally signed

New Air Services Agreements between Singapore and Norway, Denmark and Sweden, respectively, were formally signed today. Mr. Erik Lahnstein, State Secretary of the Royal Ministry of Transport and Communications, signed on behalf of Norway, while Mr. Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, signed on behalf of Singapore. Representatives of the Danish and Swedish Embassies in Oslo signed on behalf of Denmark and Sweden, respectively.

(Ministry of Transport and Communications, 10.06.2009)

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