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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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‘UNRWA plays a key role in meeting the basic needs of Palestine refugees and in safeguarding their rights. The work of the organisation is also helping to prevent further instability in the Middle East. That is why Norway is now disbursing NOK 125
“I condemn the coup against the legally elected Government of Mali and President Touré. The armed forces must return power to the legitimate authorities as soon as possible,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Following today’s changes in the Government, the King has in today’s extraordinary session of the Council of State made changes among the state secretaries.
The King has in today’s session of the Council of State made the following changes among the state secretaries: Mr. Roger Østlie Sandum, Ms. Ingrid Fiskaa and Ms. Henriette Westhrin have been honourably discharged from their offices as state
“Long-term, good management means that the assets in the Government Pension Fund can benefit both current and future generations. The investment strategy will be further developed. In line with what we announced last year, we are now preparing to
“Norway deplores the Israeli Government’s decision to recognise the status of three illegal outposts in the West Bank as settlements. The building and expansion of settlements on occupied land is a violation of international law and the most serious
“Relations between Norway and Poland continue to grow in both breadth and depth. Our cooperation with Poland has developed more rapidly over the last few years than that with almost any other European country,” commented Norwegian Foreign Minister
From January 1, 2021 the Regulation to the Offshore Energy Act entered into force, and the areas Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II were opened for offshore renewables. Many have requested information on the licensing process for offshore wind power
“The elections to the Libyan General Nation Congress on 7 July are a milestone. I congratulate the Libyan people on a well-run election,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“If the Syrian authorities fail to stop the violence and comply with Kofi Annan’s peace plan, there will have to be consequences,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway, together with Denmark and Sweden, will hold air services negotiations with Japan on 10 - 11 October 2012. The main purpose of these negotiations is to conclude modern air services agreements for scheduled operations between Scandinavia and
The Nordic foreign and defence ministers agreed at their meting in Bodø, North Norway, on 2-3 September to support the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre. The centre will play a key role in documenting the extensive human rights abuses that are
Member of the European Parliament Ms. Danuta Hübner and the Norwegian Minister for Local Government and Regional Development met for a breakfast meeting this morning. Read their common statement.
- I am very pleased that the court agreed that a tobacco display ban is a legitimate and appropriate tobacco control measure. This case is an important win for public health, says Norwegian Minister of Health Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen. The Norwegian
Prime Ministers Jens Stoltenberg and Helle Thorning-Schmidt today opened the Norwegian-Danish embassy office in Yangon in Myanmar.
In Doha today, Norway’s minister of the Environment announced that Norway will contribute an additional USD 180 million (NOK 1 billion) to the Amazon Fund, based on Brazil’s impressive reductions in deforestation in 2011. Deforestation in the
To an increasing extent, consumers, employees and investors are expecting companies to demonstrate corporate social responsibility. At the same time, companies are preparing to establish operations in countries that are undergoing political upheaval
Norway will support the Palestinians’ bid to upgrade their status to become a non-member observer state when the matter is discussed in the UN General Assembly in New York on 29 November. “The proposal confirms their commitment to negotiations and a
"On behalf of the Norwegian people, it is an honour to congratulate you on your 90th birthday. You are a role model for a great many people in the world. Your efforts will never be forgotten", Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg says, greeting Nelson
The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and the Police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' child abduction web site is now available in English. The address is http://www.government.no/child-abduction.