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News
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The Foreign Minister on terror in Borno, Nigeria
News story Date: 29/11/2020
'I am appalled and deeply concerned about news from Borno, Nigeria. Death toll continues to rise after the horrific massacre on Saturday. Norway strongly condemns terrorism and attacks on civilians', said the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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The Foreign Minister on the situation in Tigray, Ethiopia
News story Date: 29/11/2020
'It is urgent to open transport and communication lines to Tigray, Ethiopia. The UN and humanitarian actors must have safe and unhindered access to the civilian population. Embassies need access to provide consular services to their citizens'. said the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide on the situation in Tigray
News story Date: 28/11/2020
'Reports on fighting in Mekelle are of grave concern. Together with the international community, not least the African Union, we urge the parties to show restraint and protect civilians', says Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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A policy for growth and stability – for the people in the north and for the whole country
Press release Date: 27/11/2020
Ensuring that North Norway is a strong, vibrant region is important not only for the north, but also for the country as a whole. This is the message of the eight Government ministers who presented the new white paper on Norway’s Arctic policy today.
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Changes in the travel advice for certain hospital districts in Finland
Press release Date: 26/11/2020
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the following hospital districts in Finland: the Central Finland Hospital District, North Karelia Hospital District, Pirkanmaa Hospital District and Päijät-Häme Hospital District.
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Support for peace, stabilisation and development efforts in Afghanistan
Press release Date: 25/11/2020
‘As one the world’s poorest countries, Afghanistan will continue to be an important partner for Norwegian development assistance. Norway will maintain a high level of aid until the end of 2024, and has allocated approximately NOK 650 million to development assistance and humanitarian support in 2021. The level and disbursement of our support will be determined based on the Afghan government’s efforts against corruption, among other factors. Satisfactory progress in the peace process is important’ said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Speeches and statements
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Ocean Panel Announcement
Speech/statement Date: 01/12/2020
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Oceal Panel International press meeting, 1 December 2020.
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Remarks on Norway's efforts in ACT-A
Speech/statement Date: 23/11/2020
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's remarks at a press conference with World Health Organization (WHO) on Norway's efforts in Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A).
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Remarks at the Donor Conference for Afghanistan
Speech/statement Date: 23/11/2020
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the donor conference for Afghanistan 23 -24 November (virtually).
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Remarks at OECD Development Committee High Level Meeting
Speech/statement Date: 10/11/2020
Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein's remarks at OECD Development Committee High Level Meeting.
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New, nationwide measures
Speech/statement Date: 05/11/2020
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Statement on the press conference about the Corona Virus Situation
Speech/statement Date: 05/11/2020
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg on the press conference about the Corona virus situation, 5 November 2020.
Broadcasts and video
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A policy for growth and stability – for the people in the north and for the whole country
Broadcast 27/11/2020, 11:00
Ensuring that North Norway is a strong, vibrant region is important not only for the north, but also for the country as a whole. This is the message of the eight Government ministers who presented the new white paper on Norway’s Arctic policy today.