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Address at the Norad Conference 2013

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, dedicated his address to results in health and education at the Norad Conference 2013.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters, 21 November 2013

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen

Middle East Stability: Intervention, Mediation and Security Cooperation

“The leaders of this region have the power to choose cooperation over conflict and to engage in dialogue rather than permitting escalation. The eyes of the world are on the region; what happens in the Middle East impacts everyone", Foreign Minister

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Statement at the 20th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council

"We must use our organisation to achieve real results. We must continue to invest in the institutions and field missions. And we must live up to our commitments in all dimensions", Foreign Minister Børge Brende said in his speech at the OSCE Meeting

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Statement of Norway at WTO 9th Ministerial Conference

- With a decision in Bali, the negotiating arm of the WTO will start rebuilding its credibility, said State Secretary Morten Høglund in his statement at WTO 9th ministerial conference.

By Former State Secretary Morten Høglund

Promoting Gender Equality in Research Organizations

State Secretary Bjørn Haugstads speech at The high level international conference “Structural Change Promoting Gender Equality in Research Organisations” in Vilnius, Lithuania, 21. November 2013.

By Earlier State Secretary Bjørn Haugstad

Statement at Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals

"We believe that sustainable energy for all is an ambitious but achievable goal.Key messages", said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his key message on behalf of Norway, Denmark and Ireland at the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development

Nordem: 20 years of providing civilian capacity in human rights and democratisation

"Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating. But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his opening speech.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Speech at seminar on Afghanistan experiences – lessons learned or lessons lost?

Speech by Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide at The Military Power Seminar “Afghanistan experiences - lessons learned or lessons lost?” November 20. 2013. Title on speech: “Impact on Norwegian Security and Defence Policy and Civil-Military

By Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide

Norway's statement in the debate at the EEA council's meeting

"In concluding, let me emphasis my Government’s commitment to reinforce our participation in developing a European framework for climate and energy policies up to and beyond 2020", said Vidar Helgesen in the debate at the EEA council's meeting.

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen

Norway's main statement at the EEA council's meeting

- I hope and believe that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues within reasonable time. By all parties being pragmatic and showing the necessary flexibility, satisfactory solutions for all parties should be within reach, said

By Former Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen

Digital Democratization of Universities

Minister Torbjørn Røe Isaksens speech at Transatlantic Science Week 2013, seminar ”The Digital Democratization of Universities” at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington 12. November 2013.

By Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen

Advancing Afghan Women: Promoting Peace and Progress in Afghanistan

- As we now enter a new phase in Afghanistan - with the withdrawal of ISAF - we must ensure that the hard-won gains of Afghan women are not lost. We will hold the Afghan Government accountable, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Women’s rights in Norwegian foreign policy

- Women, power and politics - these are the key issues on the road to sustainable democracy, said State secretary Ingvild Næss Stub in her speech.

The Arctic: Major Opportunities – Major Responsibilities

"In the Arctic we need to go forward gradually - step by step - following high environmental and safety standards. We have to make sure that the development of the resources is conducted in a sustainable manner. This requires investments of both

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Speech at Remembrance Day in London

Speech by State Secretary Øystein Bø from The Norwegian MoD in London November 11th 2013, Remembrance Day in London.

Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Challenges & opportunities in Asia & Europe

"We have to show the same kind of spirit as we saw after the 2008 crisis. We have to think out of the box on a broad range of areas. We have to make necessary global structural changes, so that we can deliver on reviving long-term, sustainable

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Opening speech at a seminar on International Mediation Trends: processes and experiences

"The human tragedy (in Syria) compels us to do our utmost to end the violence. To prepare the ground for a political settlement. And to limit the devastating consequences for the region", Foreign Minister Børge Brende said at the opening of a

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende

Statement at UNESCO Leaders’ Forum

"Norway is ready to assume its share of the common international responsibility, and will focus particularly on energy, health, education and gender equality, as key building blocks for the post-2015 framework", said state secratry Hans Brattskar in

The Solberg Government’s inaugural address to the Storting 18 October 2013

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg