President Obama arrives in Norway for Nobel Peace Prize
December 10th, 2009 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS ( Leave a comment )
Oslo, Dec 10 (DPA) US President Barack Obama arrived early Thursday in Oslo, where he later was to accept the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
The president was accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama and welcomed by Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Kaci Kullmann Five, deputy chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
The highlight of Obama’s visit will be his receipt of the coveted prize and delivery of an acceptance speech at Oslo City Hall.
Security in central Oslo has been heightened, with some 2,000 officers on duty, in addition to some 200 US security staff.
Security fences have been raised along main streets, sharpshooters have been posted on many buildings, and motorists were advised to expect delays.
During the 26-hour visit, the president was to meet with King Harald and other members of the royal family, and have talks with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
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