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Opening remarks by the Prime Minister at The High North Dialogue conference in Bodø

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Opening statement at Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference

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Norway's main statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting

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Norway and the Oceans. Speech given by the Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

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NTNU Energy Transition Conference

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The Prime Minister's message to the meeting of the GEAPP Leadership Council

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