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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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‘The situation in Venezuela gives cause for great concern, and there is a danger that the violence will escalate further. Disproportionate use of force by the authorities against peaceful demonstrations is completely unacceptable. Further
The UK Government has approved the draft withdrawal agreement reached by EU and UK Brexit negotiators.
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms Hilde Johanne Barstad as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Monica Mæland.
‘The Government is strengthening the Norwegian efforts in the Mediterranean by sending the vessel Siem Pilot and personnel to participate in Joint Operation Triton,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg. The vessel is to sail from Norway by the end of
‘Norway calls on Israel to stop the plans for forced relocation of the residents and demolition of the Palestinian village of Susiya in the West Bank. This is a very negative development, which in addition to uprooting the Palestinian villagers will
Around 200 young people and representatives of governments and local authorities from throughout Europe will be gathering in Oslo on 4-5 June to come up with strategies that can help stem the tide of violent extremism.
‘Global climate change is one of the greatest challenges we are facing, and it is undermining the progress made in areas such as poverty reduction, education and health,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
‘Some 37 million of the children who are currently out of school live in areas affected by crisis and conflict. The fact that these children are deprived of their right to education means that they are doubly affected by crises. In times of crisis,
'I am deeply concerned about the plight of the refugees in the Indian Ocean. There is an urgent need to support measures in Rakhine state to prevent more people becoming victims of human trafficking. Norway is therefore providing an additional NOK
On Wedenesday December 11. Colombia, Germany, Norway and UK will announce their joint commitment to step up efforts to protect forests, biodiversity and promote sustainable development. The signing ceremony will take place at COP25 and the press
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ms. Tina Bru, presented her views on the future of the oil and gas industry at the Oslo Energy Forum.
Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 28 November 2019.
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Tone Skogen as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende. At the same time, Mr. Hans Brattskar has been honourably discharged from the same office.
Norway was elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the period 2019-2021 at the organisation’s General Conference today.
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Stig-Øyvind Blystad as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Knut Arild Hareide.
Today a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its annual assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. The mission concludes that the Government's economic program is well adapted to the subdued growth in
‘It is disappointing that the Review Conference of the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) did not result in consensus on an outcome document. Having said this, it is encouraging that the initiative on the
'Norway joins in the unanimous international criticism of yesterday's decision by the Israeli Government authorising the construction of up to 800 new housing units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. This is incompatible with the support Israel
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 September 2019.
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 December 2019.