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Norway enters into partnership with the UN Tax Committee
Press release Date: 15/07/2019
Today, on 15 July, Norway and the United Nations marked the start of a new partnership on strengthening international tax policy and enhancing domestic tax capacity. Norway will provide a total of NOK 35 million to the UN Tax Trust Fund over the next three years.
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White paper on the new government building complex
Press release Date: 12/07/2019
“Opinions are divided on the new government building complex. There are feelings and views related to the physical reminders of the terrorist attack on 22 July 2011, the history of the area, and how the new government building complex will work in the city. We have therefore chosen to present an update on the work so far. Now the Storting will have the opportunity to voice its opinion on the project,” says Minister of Local Government and Modernisation Monica Mæland.
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Announcement about Venezuela
Press release Date: 11/07/2019
We announce that the representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela are continuing the negotiations that were initiated in Oslo.
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Announcement about Venezuela
Press release Date: 07/07/2019
We announce that the representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela have decided to continue the negotiation process facilitated by Norway.
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Norway continues the dialogue with Brazil about the Amazon Fund
News story Date: 04/07/2019
Norway stands by our Climate and Forest Agreement with Brazil. From Norway's point of view, the Amazon fund has worked well until now. It would be a setback if the fund, which has been an important inspiration to other tropical forest countries, is terminated. Entering a form of cooperation with Brazil that weakens the foundation of our partnership is not an option, says Norway's Minister of Climate- and Environment Ola Elvestuen.
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New global agreement for biodiversity - Ministers call for action
News story Date: 03/07/2019
Environment Ministers from Norway and 13 other countries are calling for a more ambitious and effective agreement for biodiversity, to be agreed in China in 2020 .
Speeches and statements
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Speech at CARICOM Heads of Government meeting
Speech/statement Date: 04/07/2019
Prime Minister Erna Solberg's speech at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting in St. Lucia, 4 June 2019.
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Opening statement: The 2019 District Health Information System (DHIS2) Annual Conference
Speech/statement Date: 28/06/2019
Opening statement held by State Secretary Aksel Jakobsen at the 2019 Distric Health Information System (DHIS2) Annual Conference
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GENERAL STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD OF NORWAY
Speech/statement Date: 24/06/2019
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Statement at Conference on Maritime Security
Speech/statement Date: 19/06/2019
State Secretary Marianne Hagen's statement at a ministerial conference on maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean.
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Trondheim CCS Conference
Speech/statement Date: 18/06/2019
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Kjell-Børge Freiberg gave the opening speech at the Trondheim CCS Conference on June 18th 2019.
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Final Remarks on Expert Group Meeting against large-scale Corruption
Speech/statement Date: 14/06/2019
State Secretary Marianne Hagen's final remarks at the Global Expert Group Meeting on Corruption involving Vast Quantities of Assets.
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.