Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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On Tuesday, the Utgard Plan for Development and Operations was submitted by Statoil and partners to the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien.
‘The fighting in South Sudan is continuing. Norway supports proposals for a new regional protection force in the capital and a strengthening of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The Security Council must adopt targeted sanctions
The Office of the Prime Minister has from 4 July 2016 discharged Mr. Tobias Brännström from his post as political adviser in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Norway will host the sixth World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Oslo 21-23 June 2016. The Congress will attract 1300 participants from over 80 countries, including ministers, parliamentarians, academics, lawyers, and members of civil society.
The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications has today announced an invitation to tender for scheduled regional air services in Northern Norway.
On June 14th and 15th, 500 politicians, private sector companies, indigenous peoples representatives, researchers and civil society organizations from all over the world gather in Oslo to discuss how to stop the destruction of the world’s tropical
'I am looking forward to receiving colleagues from 12 key African countries on Thursday and Friday this week. They include the foreign ministers of Africa's two largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa. Developments in Africa are important to
A new fund for education in emergencies, Education Cannot Wait, will be launched at the world Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul today. 'The aim is to increase access to education for children and young people in emergencies. This is important not only
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende was taking part in the launch of the Nordic Microfinance Initiative (NMI) yesterday. This is a new Nordic cooperation venture involving private Norwegian investors and two state investment funds, the
“Lower demand from the petroleum sector has dampened growth and increased unemployment in Norway’s southern and western regions. The government proposes new targeted policies to boost employment in the most affected regions,” says Minister of
Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, has invited oil companies to nominate blocks that ought to be included in the 21st licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf. The invitations have been sent to all
President Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana and Norway’s Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim today signed a Memorandum of Understanding declaring the two countries’ determination to work together to provide the world with a
Norway has decided to increase emergency relief to Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia because of the drought. At the same time it is important to increase food security.
In the national budget for 2019, the Norwegian government proposes to allocate about NOK 670 million to work on carbon capture and storage (CCS). This is an increase of more than NOK 160 million compared to the final budget for 2018.
‘I would like to congratulate Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege on winning the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018. They have been awarded the prize for their fight against sexual violence in armed conflicts,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
‘Parts of Europe’s southern and eastern neighbourhood are still severely affected by fragility and conflict . Much of the Sahel region, for example, remains unstable and provides a breeding ground for a variety of threats ranging from extremism to
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Jens Frølich Holte as state secretary to Minister of Transport and Communication Ketil Solvik-Olsen for the period 28 April 2017 - 23 July 2017, during Mr. Tom-Christer Nilsen’s
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Thor Arne Englund as acting political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen for the period 28 April 2017 - 23 July 2017, while Mr. Jens Frølich Holte is acting state
The Government will increase Norway's efforts and presence in unstable countries and areas in Europe's southern neighbourhood. Norway is establishing two new embassies in the region, in Mali and Tunisia.
Prime Minster Erna Solberg today met Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. ‘I told President Xi how much I appreciated the warm reception we have been given during our visit, and the willingness shown to rebuild