On this page you can find speeches and statements from the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.
Speeches and statements
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Nordem: 20 years of providing civilian capacity in human rights and democratisation
22/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating. But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his opening speech.
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Speech at seminar on Afghanistan experiences – lessons learned or lessons lost?
20/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of DefenceSpeech by Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide at The Military Power Seminar “Afghanistan experiences - lessons learned or lessons lost?” November 20. 2013. Title on speech: “Impact on Norwegian Security and Defence Policy and Civil-Military
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Norway's statement in the debate at the EEA council's meeting
19/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"In concluding, let me emphasis my Government’s commitment to reinforce our participation in developing a European framework for climate and energy policies up to and beyond 2020", said Vidar Helgesen in the debate at the EEA council's meeting.
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Norway's main statement at the EEA council's meeting
19/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs- I hope and believe that we together will be able to address the outstanding issues within reasonable time. By all parties being pragmatic and showing the necessary flexibility, satisfactory solutions for all parties should be within reach, said
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Digital Democratization of Universities
15/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Education and ResearchMinister Torbjørn Røe Isaksens speech at Transatlantic Science Week 2013, seminar ”The Digital Democratization of Universities” at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington 12. November 2013.
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Advancing Afghan Women: Promoting Peace and Progress in Afghanistan
15/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs- As we now enter a new phase in Afghanistan - with the withdrawal of ISAF - we must ensure that the hard-won gains of Afghan women are not lost. We will hold the Afghan Government accountable, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his
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Women’s rights in Norwegian foreign policy
14/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Women, power and politics - these are the key issues on the road to sustainable democracy, said State secretary Ingvild Næss Stub in her speech.
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The Arctic: Major Opportunities – Major Responsibilities
14/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"In the Arctic we need to go forward gradually - step by step - following high environmental and safety standards. We have to make sure that the development of the resources is conducted in a sustainable manner. This requires investments of both
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Speech at Remembrance Day in London
12/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of DefenceSpeech by State Secretary Øystein Bø from The Norwegian MoD in London November 11th 2013, Remembrance Day in London.
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Economic Growth and Sustainable Development: Challenges & opportunities in Asia & Europe
11/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"We have to show the same kind of spirit as we saw after the 2008 crisis. We have to think out of the box on a broad range of areas. We have to make necessary global structural changes, so that we can deliver on reviving long-term, sustainable
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Opening speech at a seminar on International Mediation Trends: processes and experiences
06/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"The human tragedy (in Syria) compels us to do our utmost to end the violence. To prepare the ground for a political settlement. And to limit the devastating consequences for the region", Foreign Minister Børge Brende said at the opening of a
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Statement at UNESCO Leaders’ Forum
06/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"Norway is ready to assume its share of the common international responsibility, and will focus particularly on energy, health, education and gender equality, as key building blocks for the post-2015 framework", said state secratry Hans Brattskar in
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The Solberg Government’s inaugural address to the Storting 18 October 2013
05/11/2013 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterMr President, In the general election of 9 September, the parties Venstre (social liberal party), the Christian Democratic Party, the Progress Party and the Conservative Party won a historically strong majority in the Storting. All four parties
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Opening address at "Bahrain’s Arab Spring - The Inconvenient Revolution"
02/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"I know you work under extremely difficult circumstances, and that the promises of what became known as “The Arab Spring” have not been fulfilled. I admire your courage and efforts", said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his opening address when
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Introduction at the Norwegian-African Business Summit (NABA)
01/11/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs"I believe we can eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, and make sure that all children in Africa have the same basic opportunities as children in Norway. It is possible if we implement the right policies, if we are proactive, and if we work in line
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14th Session of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, Tromsø, 29 October 2013.
29/10/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Mr Børge Brende, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Chair of Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ladies and gentlemen, thank you, Jens (Johan Hjort), for your kind words of welcome. And thank you all for valuable discussions last night.
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An active High North policy – growth and innovation in the north
28/10/2013 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Børge Brendes speech at the University of Tromsø on 28 October 2013.