Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim presented the first report on effects of the Norwegian Government’s policies on development in poor countries.
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs commented, “The budget for 2012 reflects the fact that the High North is the Government’s most important strategic foreign policy priority. Our focus areas in the High North include petroleum exploration,
The Norwegian economy is performing well, with low unemployment and growth in the mainland economy along the long term trend. Low interest rates and further increase in petroleum investments suggest growth in mainland activity approximately on par
Norway, together with Denmark and Sweden, will participate in ICAN2011 which will take place in Mumbai 17 - 23 October 2011. The ICAN meetings are sponsored by ICAO and is a meeting place for States wishing to conduct Air Services consultations with
In today's session of the Council of State the King has appointed Tone Toften as state secretary in the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, Lotte Grepp Knutsen as state secretary in the Ministry of Health and Care
“I would like to congratulate Sexual Minorities Uganda on winning this important prize. It is a recognition of Sexual Minorities Uganda’s courageous efforts to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Uganda,” commented
“The building of settlements on occupied land is illegal and a violation of international law. I deplore the fact that the Israeli Government, by approving the construction of these homes in East Jerusalem, is undermining the opportunities for
"Norway leads the way in the work of protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems against bottom fishing. 800,000 square kilometres of seabed, or 38 percent of the entire Norwegian waters are now protected through our new national regulations," says
“I am very impressed by the peaceful way in which the presidential, parliamentary and local elections were conducted in Zambia on 20 September, and the dignified transition of power from the outgoing president, Rupiah Banda, to the new president,
“The Syrian authorities are continuing their brutal treatment of the people of the country and disregarding the appeals from the international community to refrain from using violence. The EU therefore decided today to reinforce its sanctions
Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Borten Moe, is participating at the CSLF conference held in Beijing this week
“It is deeply regrettable that Iran, despite strong international reactions, today executed the juvenile offender Alireza Mollasoltani in a public ceremony,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
What role can social media play in order to promote democracy and human rights? This is the theme for the fourth Trygve Lie Symposium which takes place on the same day as the opening of the 66th UN General Assembly in New York.
- I am very pleased that the Coastal Administration has now begun to empty oil from the wreck of HMS Bittern. Oil leaks that come from wrecks can threaten nature, and it is necessary to act quickly on the leak from HMS Bittern, says the Norwegian
“It is deeply regrettable that Iran now seems to be planning to execute 17-year-old Alireza Mollasoltani tomorrow,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“I strongly condemn the attack in which Burhanuddin Rabbani and several others were killed. This was not just an attack on Mr Rabbani and his colleagues, but a serious assault on the Afghan Government and the ongoing stabilisation efforts,” said
Seven African coastal states are receiving assistance from Norway to establish new limits to their continental shelves. This will help these countries to gain jurisdiction over their own oil and gas resources.
“Tankers and ships of a certain size have been moved further away from the coast. This reduces the risk of accidents and pollution and provides safety to our coastal communities and protects the environment from pollution, says Norway’s Minister for
Norway will provide NOK 40 million to the flood victims in Pakistan. The situation is critical and the number of victims keeps rising. The country has been hit by extreme rainfall just one year after the worst flood in its history.
Today, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for assistance to the Palestinians (AHLC) commended the Palestinian Authority for its implementation of the government programme over the last three years, and confirmed that it would continue to provide support