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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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State Secretary Marte Ziolkowski's remarks at a round table (virtually) about information and disinformation by the UNDP Oslo Governance Centre.
By Former Political Adviser Marte Ziolkowski Oslo, 3 December
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to seven additional hospital districts in Finland.
‘Norway is a maritime nation and we have world-leading research, business and ocean management communities. Norway will continue to play a leading role as we now follow the call to take a ‘100 % approach’ to implement the Ocean Panel’s ocean action
The government initiated a local government reform in 2014. The result is a reduction from 428 municipalities to 356, and from 19 to 11 counties, from 1.1.2020.
Qatar together with Germany, Indonesia, Norway and Uzbekistan welcome the announcements by the two Afghan negotiating sides that they have adopted the rules of procedures and moved to discuss the draft agenda. This represents an important step in a
Only through the inclusion of persons with disabilities can the world realise the Sustainable Development Goals. The Government of Norway and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) are pleased to announce that we will be jointly co-hosting the
Introduction by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the press conference on the coronavirus situation and the Christmas holidays, 2 December 2020.
Infection prevention measures will remain necessary during the Christmas holidays, but the government is introducing a number measures to allow people to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a way that is more similar to what they are used to.
‘The Earth is first and foremost an ocean planet, and ocean resources are both overexploited and undervalued. This situation is not sustainable, and it is vital that the world’s nations cooperate more closely to promote clean and productive oceans,’
Christmas is coming and a tiring year is approaching its end. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone working in schools and kindergartens who do their bit every single day to ensure that children and young
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a crisis in global education, with serious ramifications for schooling for children and young people. The impact on children in poorer countries has been particularly severe. Norway is increasing its support for
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Oceal Panel International press meeting, 1 December 2020.
'I am appalled and deeply concerned about news from Borno, Nigeria. Death toll continues to rise after the horrific massacre on Saturday. Norway strongly condemns terrorism and attacks on civilians', said the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
'It is urgent to open transport and communication lines to Tigray, Ethiopia. The UN and humanitarian actors must have safe and unhindered access to the civilian population. Embassies need access to provide consular services to their citizens'. said
'Reports on fighting in Mekelle are of grave concern. Together with the international community, not least the African Union, we urge the parties to show restraint and protect civilians', says Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Ensuring that North Norway is a strong, vibrant region is important not only for the north, but also for the country as a whole. This is the message of the eight Government ministers who presented the new white paper on Norway’s Arctic policy today.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the following hospital districts in Finland: the Central Finland Hospital District, North Karelia Hospital District, Pirkanmaa Hospital District and Päijät-Häme Hospital
‘As one the world’s poorest countries, Afghanistan will continue to be an important partner for Norwegian development assistance. Norway will maintain a high level of aid until the end of 2024, and has allocated approximately NOK 650 million to
‘I am very concerned about the grave humanitarian consequences of the conflict in the Tigray region in Ethiopia. The civilian population has been severely affected, and thousands of people are being forced to flee every day. Norway will provide
'Norway is deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Tigray, Ethiopia and the regional impact. We call the parties to immediately put down weapons and resort to dialogue', said Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide.