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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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Norway is hosting an informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs to take place in Oslo on 31 May-1 June 2023. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the current grave security situation, including Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Norway concluded its two-year term on the UN Security Council at the end of 2022. The period was dominated by the pandemic and a brutal war of aggression in Europe. As an elected member of the Security Council, Norway has been a staunch defender of
Information for UK nationals and their family members.
The political crisis that emerged in Somalia in 2021-2022 in connection with holding elections highlights the importance of efforts to promote national reconciliation. This is a priority for Norway, as is promoting the inclusion of women and
Norway has been engaged in peace diplomacy efforts vis-à-vis the Taliban movement for many years with the aim of promoting contact between key Afghan stakeholders and advancing progress towards a political solution in Afghanistan.
Sudan has experienced a series of devastating internal conflicts since gaining independence in 1956. In 2005, the Government in Khartoum signed a peace agreement that gave the people in South Sudan the right to self-determination. South Sudan became
The situation in Syria clearly illustrates how quickly war and conflict can set a country’s development back by several decades. Norway has consistently supported peacebuilding measures in the country, as well as the UN’s work to bring an end to the
At the invitation of the Sri Lankan authorities and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Norway acted as an impartial facilitator of the negotiations between the parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka between 1999 and 2006. Norway’s mandate
Norway’s long-term engagement in South Sudan seeks to promote lasting peace and sustainable development. Since the early 2000s, Norway has been involved in peace and reconciliation efforts in Sudan and South Sudan, working in close cooperation with
The situation in Myanmar in the wake of the military coup on 1 February 2021 is critical. Violence is on the rise, causing widespread humanitarian suffering, and the country’s economy is on the verge of collapse. The human rights situation is grave,
Due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues have arisen in relation to key materials used in the production of passports and national ID cards. This means that the supplier is unable to maintain a level of production to meet the
As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Norwegian Government has adopted laws and regulations to control infection. The coronavirus regulations and infection control measures change frequently and often on short notice, and Missions are
Entry restrictions discontinued The statutory requirement to obtain a negative test prior to travel and the requirement to register entry into Norway upon arrival have both been discontinued.
The Norwegian government has removed the majority of statutory measures against COVID-19 , including the obligation to isolate when ill. This advice took effect from Saturday 12 February at 10:00.
Press conferences, news and press releases, and information from the Government in several languages.
The Norwegian Government is removing all regulatory measures against COVID-19, including the requirement to wear a face covering, keep a 1-metre distance, and the duty to go into isolation when people are sick. Some rules for Svalbard are being kept
Domestic violence is unacceptable under any circumstances. If you are a victim of violence committed by a partner or others in your family, it is important to seek help.
When regions with a high infection rate and great strain on the health and care service need to coordinate infection control measures, the Norwegian Government can introduce regional measures in the relevant municipalities following the advice and
The Norwegian Government has revised the current strategy and emergency preparedness plan for the COVID-19 pandemic. The overarching objective of the strategy is to keep the pandemic in check. Both national and local authorities must closely monitor