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News
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New ambassadors from Belgium, Croatia, Colombia and Uganda
News story Date: 17/10/2019
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 17 October 2019.
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Full speed ahead in road and rail construction
Press release Date: 14/10/2019
“The Government plans to continue its efforts to develop our nation and build a sustainable welfare society. This requires modern infrastructure, with efficient and safe transport options. We continue our efforts to improve the transport sector, thus contributing to an easier day-to-day life for most people, reinforcing the competitive advantages of our nation’s industries and developing the regions where people live and work. The Government is proposing to allocate NOK 75.4 billion to transport in 2020. This is an increase of more than 80 percent compared to 2013,” says Minister of Transport Jon Georg Dale, in connection with the Government presenting its National Budget proposal for 2020.
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Launch of strategy to combat harmful practices
Press release Date: 11/10/2019
The Government launched its new strategy to combat harmful practices on the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the situation in northeastern Syria
News story Date: 11/10/2019
Norway is deeply concerned about Turkey’s unilateral military operation in northeastern Syria. We call on Turkey to cease this operation immediately and to respect international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed these views to the Turkish ambassador to Norway in a meeting on 10 October.
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Prime Minister congratulates Abiy Ahmed on Nobel Peace Prize
News story Date: 11/10/2019
‘The Norwegian Nobel Committee today announced that it has awarded the Peace Prize for 2019 to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Abiy,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
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Temporary regulations to ensure continued right of residence for British citizens in Norway
News story Date: 11/10/2019
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has adopted a temporary regulation ensuring the right of continued residence for British citizens living in Norway and their family members.
Speeches and statements
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Museum Angewandte Kunst
Speech/statement Date: 16/10/2019
Welcome speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Norwegian Party at Museum Angewandte Kunst in Frankfurt, 15 October 2019.
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Der Traum in uns
Speech/statement Date: 15/10/2019
Eröffnungsrede von Frau Ministerpräsidentin Erna Solberg auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse, 15 October 2019.
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The Dream We Carry
Speech/statement Date: 15/10/2019
Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair, 15 October 2019.
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Statement at the Nordic-African Business Association Summit
Speech/statement Date: 08/10/2019
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide held the opening statement at the Nordic-African Business Association Summit (Naba-Summit) in Oslo 8 October 2019.
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Statement at Barents Council foreign ministers meeting
Speech/statement Date: 03/10/2019
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the Barents Council foreign ministers meeting. Norway is chairing the Council for the next two years.
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The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 164th session of the Storting
Speech/statement Date: 02/10/2019
The Storting, 2 October 2019.
Broadcasts and video
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‘Oslo Forum’ – annual retreat on conflict mediation 18-19 June 2019
Broadcast 18/06/2019, 09:00
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum on 18 and 19 June, bringing together experts from all over the world for discussions on current peacemaking trends and challenges.