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Seven applicants for area in the 25th licensing round
Press release Date: 25/02/2021
Seven companies have applied for production licenses in the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.
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Announcement of APA 2021 sent for public consultation
Press release Date: 25/02/2021
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2021 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.
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‘The start of more equitable distribution’
Press release Date: 24/02/2021
Today, Ghana became the first country to receive Covid-19 vaccines from the Covax Facility. ‘This is the start of a historic global mass-vaccination effort,’ said Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein.
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The Government simplifies the scheme for regional coronavirus measures
News story Date: 24/02/2021
The Government has decided to simplify the regional measures implemented to combat local coronavirus outbreaks set out in the COVID-19 Regulations. The number of levels of measures has been reduced from four to three, and the terms ‘Ring 1’ and ‘Ring 2’ will no longer be used.
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Cautious optimism for Israel and Palestine
Press release Date: 23/02/2021
‘Although the Palestinians are still facing major challenges, I am cautiously optimistic after the meeting today. While the situation last year was characterised by political deadlock between Palestine and Israel, a more productive dialogue is now underway. The parties are cooperating on health, security, and economic development in Palestine. Still, there is a long way to go before a political solution to the conflict can be achieved,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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Meeting of donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 23 February
Press release Date: 22/02/2021
‘The parties reestablished relations in November last year. It is a positive sign that we can hold this AHLC meeting at a time when the Israeli and Palestinian authorities have resumed cooperation in crucial areas such as security, finance and health,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide. The press conference after the meeting will be streamed.
Speeches and statements
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Statement at AHLC Meeting 23 February
Speech/statement Date: 23/02/2021
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the AHLC video meeting chaired by Norway and the High Representative of the European Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles.
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Security Council meeting on climate and security
Speech/statement Date: 23/02/2021
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Security Council debate on the theme of “Maintenance of international peace and security: Climate and security”, 23 February 2021.
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Opening statement UNEA-5
Speech/statement Date: 23/02/2021
The opening statement held by the President of The fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly, Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn. Date; Monday February 22.
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Minister of Education and Integration’s introduction to press conference on Covid-19 situation
Speech/statement Date: 23/02/2021
Minister of Education and Integration Guri Melby’s introduction to press conference on Covid-19 situation held at Marmorhallen on 19 February 2021.
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Introduction by the prime minister at Covid-19 press conference
Speech/statement Date: 19/02/2021
Introduction by prime minister Erna Solberg at the Covid-19 press conference in Marmorhallen 19 February 2021.
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Statement on ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines
Speech/statement Date: 17/02/2021
Statement by the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide at the Security Council open debate on ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines in contexts affected by conflict and insecurity.
Broadcasts and video
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Meeting of donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 23 February
Broadcast 23/02/2021, 18:00
‘The parties reestablished relations in November last year. It is a positive sign that we can hold this AHLC meeting at a time when the Israeli and Palestinian authorities have resumed cooperation in crucial areas such as security, finance and health,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide. The press conference after the meeting will be streamed.