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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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The Government has decided to offer 38 production licenses in the awards in predefined areas 2009 (APA 2009).
“I am pleased that Norway has now been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. Our work now begins in earnest. During the next three years we will participate actively in the Council. We will take our share of responsibility and work
'We were horrified and deeply saddened to receive the news of Wednesday's terrorist attacks in Baghdad. I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the Iraqi people, who are so often the target of terrorist attacks. The attacks are a clear
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has informed the four bidders that further negotiations will be held with the two companies AgustaWestland and Eurocopter for the replacement of the current Sea King fleet.
Norway supports UN trust fund for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will receive President Barack Obama at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday 10 December. The meeting will take place at 10 am.
'We are now seeking to intensify our cooperation with Argentina and Uruguay. The Argentine Government has initiated ambitious economic reforms, which bode well for our future cooperation,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
ErgoGroup was nominated today as the supplier and developer of a central election administration computer system with a solution for electronic voting. The contract will be signed on 15 December.
Together with Singapore’s Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Yaacob Ibrahim, Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim is to head consultations on trade, shipping and aviation during the climate
The Government intends to ratify the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (Nuclear Terrorism Convention). One of the main purposes of the Convention is to prevent terrorist groups from gaining access to nuclear
“It is now important that the parties to the conflict in Sudan do their utmost to resolve the remaining problems and ensure implementation of all parts of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,” said Minister of the Environment and International
“I am concerned about Pakistan’s decision to reintroduce executions for prisoners with death sentences,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. The moratorium against executions that was introduced in 2008 came to an end on 30 June
The African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Canada, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States have released a joint statement on South Sudan.
'I condemn the terrorist attack at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Tuesday 28 June in the strongest possible terms. Terrorists have once again targeted innocent civilians in Turkey. These cowardly acts must be met with abhorrence and intensified
The opportunities for full scale carbon capture, transport and storage in Norway was the main issue when the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien met with Vice-President of the Commission Maroš Šefčovič.
‘The crisis in Syria is having unspeakable consequences for millions of people in Syria and its neighbouring countries. The best way we can help is by providing direct assistance in Syria and the region. For this reason, Norway is now increasing its
'It is very positive that the peace agreement in Colombia has now been finally approved by the Colombian Congress. This means that it can enter into force, and that the important work to implement what the parties have agreed on can begin. It is
Mr. Terje Søviknes (Progress Party) is appointed Minister of Petroleum and Energy in Prime Minister Erna Solberg's cabinet. Mr. Søviknes replaces Mr. Tord Lien, who was Minister of Petroleum and Energy from 16th of October 2013 until today.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg on 15 January sent a letter of condolences to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, following reports that many UN peace keepers and staff died in the earth quake in Haiti.
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their credentials to His Majesty King Harald V on 11. February 2016.