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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, wrote the foreword in the Book on human rights and freedom on expression published by ICORN (International Cities of refuge network)- Nelson Mandela Forum 2010 (14th annual human rights celebration)
Changes are taking place in the Arctic. We have a responsibility to make sure that the Arctic remains a peaceful region and to conduct our activities in a safe and environmentally sound way to ensure sustainable development in the region, State
State Secretary Erik Lahnstein's article in the International Herald Tribune 12 January 2011 on organised crime.
Today it is Nansen's thirst for knowledge and his inquisitiveness about everything concerning the High North that makes him an idol for many, not least for today's researchers.
We see an increased interest in the Arctic. Countries like China, Japan and South Korea are showing increasing engagement in Arctic affairs. This is a development I very much welcome. Because only through cooperation and joint action can we ensure
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had this welcome greetings to the DVD on Roald Amundsen's South Pole Expedition 1910-12.
Secretary General Jørn Krog's speech at Arctic Frontiers, Tromsø, 24 January 2011
In my view, emphasis on building consensus is a strength of the Norwegian society. It has not always been like this. In earlier times, the level of conflict was much higher. The social partners often play an important role in consensus building. It
How may the commitment towards a total ban on cluster munitions be reconciled with allowing the continued use of these weapons? In our view, it can’t. It would be a serious step back for international humanitarian law, write Jonas Gahr Støre,
Read the State Secretary Heidi Sørensen's speech. (pdf)
Read State Secretary Heidi Sørenesen's speech. (pdf)
Why did thousands of Norwegians leave their country 100 years ago when there were oil and gas under the seabed, opportunities for fish farming in the fjords, and promising marine bio prospecting activities? The answer is obvious today: They did not
- Women have to participate in determining Afghanistan’s future - in politics and all sectors of society - as in all other countries. Basic universal human rights, including the right to education, must be respected, Foreign Minister Støre said in
The terror attacks went beyond anything our small nation has experienced - or even imagined. [...] The terror attacks went beyond anything our small nation has experienced - or even imagined.
Address by Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the film screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell, by Abigail Disney (the story of Leymah Gbowee), by PRIO.
WTO’s 8th Ministerial Conference takes place in Geneva 15 to 17 December 2011. The Ministerial Conference is the WTO’s top level decision-making body and it meets at least once every two years.
A time of crisis is often a time for putting your house in order, making cuts and tightening the purse strings. But it is also a time for investment. And this is just what Norway is doing in Texas, the US equivalent of Western Norway, one of Norway’
It is a fact that the United States remains Norway’s most important ally and our second largest export market after the EU, and that we enjoy excellent bilateral relations. We will continue to deepen our relations and our cooperation - developing
In ‘A normal everyday life with increased emergency preparedness’, the Norwegian Government will remove entry restrictions in three phases. Phase 1 will begin on Saturday 25 September at 4 pm.