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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Pressemelding Nr.: 187/2005 Dato: 21. oktober 2005 New state secretaries In today's session of the Council of State, the King has appointed the following state secretaries in the ministries: Ms. Kjersti Markusson (50), county councillor, Nordland,
“We have made great progress in combating piracy off the Horn of Arica, but the risk of it increasing again will remain until there is peace and stability in Somalia,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås during his
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 21 May 2013 appointed Ms. Tonje Brenna, political adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister, as political adviser to Minister Of Justice and Public Security Grete Faremo. Ms. Elisabeth Helmersen, political
The first 20 years of the Barents cooperation will be marked with a meeting of prime ministers in Kirkenes from 3 to 4 June. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will host the meeting. The deadline for accreditation is 27 May.
In Havana today the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC-EP, announced that they have reached an agreement on political participation. The agreement is to ensure broad participation in the political process.
Press release No.: 185/2005 Date: 20 October 2005 New political advisors The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisors in the ministries. The Government represents the Labour Party (Ap), the Socialist Left Party (SV)
“Norway condemns the use of violence in Egypt. The transitional government and the army carry a heavy responsibility to stop a downward spiral of violence,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Press release No.: 183/2005 Date: 20 October 2005 New political advisors Following the change of government on Monday 17 October, where Jens Stoltenberg’s second government succeeded Kjell Magne Bondevik’s second government, the Office of the Prime
“The results indicate that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has won a clear victory in the Russian presidential election and that voter turnout was high. Norway is ready to further develop its close cooperation with Russia. At the same time, despite
The Norwegian Government is stepping up its efforts to combat deforestation. Around 40 % of logging in tropical forests is illegal. “The world’s “green lungs” need to be protected. The Government’s decision to triple its support for Interpol is a
Following the resignation tendered by Jens Stoltenberg’s second government 14 October, the King in a Council of State session at 10 am today accepted the resignation as of 12.00 noon today. At the same time, the King appointed Erna Solberg’s
Women’s rights are increasingly coming under pressure in many countries. Today the Government launched its new Action Plan for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Foreign and Development Policy. Norway is, and will continue to be, at the forefront
“Our intention is to enhance knowledge about Russia and the High North. These are key areas in Norwegian foreign policy, and we need to have up-to-date information at all times if we are to be able to develop sound policies,” Foreign Minister Jonas
In an extraordinary session of the Council of State today, the King has honourably discharged Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion Audun Lysbakken from his office. Minister of Education Kristin Halvorsen has until further notice been
On Friday 2 December Torbjørn Urfjell, political adviser to International Development Minister Erik Solheim, will launch a new Norwegian strategy for international cultural and sports cooperation. The launch will take place at UNESCO
Nora Sveaass was appointed as one of the new members of the UN Committee against Torture. There were nine candidates for the five vacant seats on the committee, and Dr Sveaass was elected in the first round by 86 votes. (02.12)
- Norway calls for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi. This would be an important step towards reconciliation and democratic development in Burma, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. (02.12)
“The ClimaAdapt Project has an urgency about it. During my few days in India, farmers have shown me challenges with regards to monsoon, poor harvests and sinking groundwater levels. Food security must be on top of the agenda,” says Agriculture