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News
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Changes among the state secretaries
Press release Date: 19/04/2024
In today’s Council of State, Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten was honourably discharged as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.
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New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society
Press release Date: 19/04/2024
Civil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian civil society organisations.
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The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed
News story Date: 19/04/2024
Today, Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland met with the leadership of Ventyr SN II, the company responsible for developing the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf. They celebrated the signing of the contract earlier this week.
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Statement on schools in Gaza
News story Date: 18/04/2024
All schools in Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months. Norway is deeply troubled that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.
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Five northern European countries conclude international arrange-ments on transport and storage of carbon across borders
News story Date: 18/04/2024
A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Swe-den allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.
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Increased Norwegian support for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova
Press release Date: 17/04/2024
Norway is providing an additional NOK 70 million for humanitarian aid in Moldova. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Ukraine's neighbour on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Speeches and statements
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Defence Minister Gram's speech on the new Defence Pledge
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
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Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel
Speech/statement Date: 14/04/2024
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on possible attacks against Israel
Speech/statement Date: 13/04/2024
I am deeply troubled by reports on possible attacks against Israel. We call upon all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation. Norway has condemned the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. It is imperative that international law is respected and all civilians protected.
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez
Speech/statement Date: 12/04/2024
'Norway stands ready to recognize the State of Palestine and to recognize its place, appropriate place, in the United Nations. The question is at what moment and in what setting would we do that in order to support the process towards peace in the region', said Prime Minister Støre.
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The Prime Minister's address to the SHE Conference
Speech/statement Date: 11/04/2024
'I will share with you three examples I have witnessed under great leadership of people I would like to mention', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.