Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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Informal Meeting of the Defence Ministers of the Troop-Contributing Nations in ISAF's Regional Command North in Brussels on 10 October 2012
Ms. Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, acting state secretary, has been appointed state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete. She succeeds Ms. Hege Solbakken, who has been honourably discharged from
The World Trade Organization (WTO) carries out regular reviews of member countries’ trade policies. This week the focus is on Norway. Norway has received close to 300 written comments and specific questions from other WTO member countries.
South Sudan and Norway have entered into two new development cooperation agreements. Norway is to provide up to NOK 48 million for enhancing the management of South Sudan’s oil resources.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy last week submitted an impact assessment relating to petroleum activities in the area around Jan Mayen on public hearing. Interested parties are invited to comment on the impact assessment within the next three
“Norway deeply regrets the execution on 22 October of ten Iranian prisoners,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen.
“The election of a national constituent assembly in Tunisia is an important step forward for the country,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Ministry of Finance yesterday announced an extension of a special transitional rule for Eksportfinans ASA by one year. - The Ministry of Finance is working together with the Ministry of Trade and Industry to ensure a continued good export
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuing the restructuring of Norway’s diplomatic presence abroad. The aim is to strengthen Norway’s presence in new regions of growth around the world, and to use the Ministry’s resources as effectively as
"The Government wishes to help those who are having the hardest time in the housing market. In 2012, we shall be continuing housing support, starting loans and the other good schemes we offer through the Norwegian State Housing Bank. The Government
Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim presented the first report on effects of the Norwegian Government’s policies on development in poor countries.
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development participates in several global and regional organisations and forums who work with housing, urban and human settlement policy issues. The following is a short presentation of the major
Statement by H.M. King Harald V at the Millennium Summit of the United Nations New York, 7 september 2000 Madam President, Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates. We must invest in the United Nations. We must
The Government proposes several amendments to protect society and strengthen the individual's safety. The aim is to criminalize preparation of terrorism, to receive terrorist training, and to participate in terrorist organizations.
Following the inaugural meeting of the NEFAB Council on 6 February 2013, the second meeting of the NEFAB Council took place in Oslo on 21 May 2013. The council continued deliberations over its work plan for 2013 as well as the strategic plan for
“The abduction of Libya’s Prime Minister Ali Zeidan gives further cause for concern about the political and security situation in Libya,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
“The situation in Syria and its neighbouring countries is more acute than the worst forecasts predicted at the turn of the year. We are facing the most serious refugee crisis since the Second World War,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth
Norway condemns the attack against UN peacekeeping forces in Sudan on 13 July. “The attack must be investigated and those responsible brought to justice,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
“We are concerned about the increase in arrests and other forms of detention over the last two days. There is reason to believe that some of these are politically motivated. This development is undermining the transitional government’s goal of a