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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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“Agreement has now been reached between the Norwegian and the Russian negotiating delegations on the bilateral maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
“A concerted effort by the Norwegian and Russian authorities has halted illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) catches of cod in the Barents Sea, which were estimated at more than 100 000 tonnes a year. Last year, no IUU fishing of cod was
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will increase its diplomatic presence in a number of countries in 2011, for example in Brazil, India, Indonesia, China and Russia. In order to free resources for these new missions, five missions will be closed, and
When Russia's first deputy prime minister Viktor Zubkov met Norway’s minister of trade and industry Trond Giske this morning, he was greeted by the news that Norway is ready to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Russia.
Yesterday, the UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a Norwegian proposal on strengthening protection of human rights defenders all over the world.
New estimates show that the local authorities are increasing their tax revenues by about NOK 800 million in 2010.
In New York agreement was reached between 189 countries on the way forward for disarmament efforts. This includes concrete steps to eliminate nuclear weapons, strengthen non-proliferation efforts and create a platform that respects the right of all
- The response is overwhelming. This shows that the Norwegian web community is characterized by innovative power and will, creativity and knowledge, minister Rigmor Aasrud says.
Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will sign an agreement with six countries in Africa that will help them to gain jurisdiction over their own oil and gas resources.
A public electronic post journal for the civil service (OEP) is launched as the first of its kind in the world. - From this day on everyone is able to get access to the documents of the central civil service. Until now, only journalists had the
The Norwegian Government proposes an additional allocation for countries that are least equipped to meet the financial crisis.
www.nordicenergysolutions.org is the web page which envisages the Nordic Region becoming a leading exporter of sustainable energy solutions. The site i a showcase for Nordic sustainable energy solutions and includes research and development and
In his statement to the UN high-level meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg stressed that developing countries bear the main responsibility for reaching the Millennium Development Goals.
16 Ministers of Defence with armed forces in the North of Afghanistan met in Berlin on May 11, 2010 to discuss the transfer of security to Afghan Security Forces. Emphasis was put on the international community's continued engagement in Afghanistan.
Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim urges the parties to seek a common solution to the conflict in Madagascar.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will lead the UN High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing in developing countries. He succeeds former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The group shall mobilise the resources promised at the
Estonia has now made NOK 183 million (about EUR 23 million) available for specific projects under the EEA financial mechanisms. The funds, which are mainly provided by Norway, will be used for projects in the fields of health, the environment
The UN Human Rights Council has decided to establish an independent fact-finding mission to investigate the Israeli boarding of a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Norway voted in favour of the fact-finding mission.
- The US has now shifted its position significantly in order to help find a solution. Now it is important that Iran should respond positively to the US overture, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. (06.06.06)
The conflict in Western Sahara, which has been ongoing since the 1960s, has been one of the “forgotten conflicts”. Norway is now doubling its support to the Sahrawi population.