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Troika statement on South Sudan

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Meld. St. 14 (2023–2024) - National Transport Plan 2025–2036

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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on appointment of new Palestinian Prime Minister

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Three applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

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NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

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Statement on Belarus

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Press Conference with Olaf Scholz and Jonas Gahr Støre (19.00)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Oslo 15 August. After the meeting, approximately 19.00, they meet the press. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 19.00.

Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

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Ukrainians in Norway need to register

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Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

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Revised state budget: Ombudsman for the Elderly to close

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