Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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We, the Nordic Prime Ministers, reaffirm our commitment to the strong co-operation that exists between our countries. Nordic co-operation has long traditions and has produced important results in many fields, both within the formal framework of the
'It is encouraging that the parties to the conflict have now reached agreement on how they can work together to combat the problems related to illicit drugs in Colombia. The production and sale of cocaine is a serious problem not only for Colombia
‘The need for humanitarian assistance is greater in 2014 than ever before. In the revised national budget, the Government proposes an increase of NOK 166 million in allocations for this purpose. This will enable us to provide more emergency aid for
“It is shocking and unacceptable that an Egyptian court has once again pronounced a summary judgment - this time passing 683 death sentences. We are now witnessing a situation where Egyptian courts are seriously undermining the country’s reputation
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Lars Jacob Hiim, as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Monica Mæland. At the same time Mr. Eirik Lae Solberg has been honourably discharged from the same office.
On Thursday, the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front signed a peace agreement that brings an end to the conflict on the second largest island in the Philippines, Mindanao. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and
Norway has decided to suspend all scheduled bilateral military activities with Russia until the end of May 2014.
The Government decided Friday that Myanmar should no longer be excluded from the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). “This is a signal that Norway recognises the political reforms in Myanmar and hopes to see further democratic developments,”
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “I am very pleased that a considerable number of political prisoners have been released in Myanmar. This is an important step forward on the country’s path to democracy, peace and
“I am pleased that a final agreement has been adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference in Mexico. This in an important step forward in the fight against climate change,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.
Norway has this week renewed its funding for UNDP’s work in the areas of democratic governance, crisis prevention and early recovery, and environment and energy. Altogether, Norway is providing NOK 250 million in funding.
The new Strategy Council for the Government Pension Fund Global today delivered their report to finance minister Sigbjørn Johnsen.
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have issued the following troika statement on the Sudanese elections.
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 25 June 2010 appointed Mr. Tord Dale (32), adviser, Oslo, as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen.
New York: Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide concludes her visit to the United States with meetings at the United Nations. Today she offered Norwegian air transport assistance to the UN mission in South Sudan.
Washington, D.C.: Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide today met the head of the US combat aircraft programme, Lieutenant General Bogdan. “It is important for the programme to keep up the good progress and continue the work of preparing for
The Ministry of Labour changes name to The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs 01.01.2014.
-Norway will send personnel to two exercises in Ukraine in September. Two staff officers are now participating in the Sea Breeze exercise in Odessa, and later in September two observers will take part in the exercise Rapid Trident. Norway has also
Today marks 500 days until the 2015 target date to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These eight goals were adopted in 2000 by world leaders gathered at the United Nations, in order to address challenges facing the world’s poorest