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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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This week, Norway is to send 323 000 sandbags to flood-stricken Hungary. Heavy rains have caused extensive flooding in Central Europe in recent weeks.
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen, spoke today on a conference concerning the Integrated Management plan of the Marine Environment of the Barents Sea and the Sea Areas off the Lofoten Islands. In light of the Deepwater
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will lead the UN High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing in developing countries. He succeeds former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The group shall mobilise the resources promised at the
“We were very concerned to learn that the Congolese human rights defender Floribert Chebeya Bahizire has been killed,” said State Secretary Gry Larsen at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The names of the 2010 Kavli Prize Laureates was announced by the President of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Nils Christian Stenseth, on June 3 in Oslo, Norway.
The UN Human Rights Council has decided to establish an independent fact-finding mission to investigate the Israeli boarding of a convoy of ships carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Norway voted in favour of the fact-finding mission.
In a statement dated 31 May, the UN Security Council condemns the acts that led to the loss of civilian lives when Israeli naval forces boarded the convoy carrying humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The statement underscores the need for a prompt,
“Norway is shocked that Israeli naval forces have shot and killed civilians while boarding a convoy carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza. I condemn this use of military force against civilians,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
”A military attack against civilian activists is totally unacceptable. We are shocked at the news that Israeli naval forces have attacked ships bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza”, says Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg in a comment to the
“The peace process in Sudan is in a decisive and critical phase. We can already see that this will be a key issue on the international agenda the next 12 months,” commented Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre, who has started a
The States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) gathered in Kampala, Uganda, to take stock of the progress of the Court. “This is a milestone in the history of international criminal law,” commented Foreign Minister
In New York agreement was reached between 189 countries on the way forward for disarmament efforts. This includes concrete steps to eliminate nuclear weapons, strengthen non-proliferation efforts and create a platform that respects the right of all
The Minerals Act and regulations issued pursuant to the act are available in English.
Mexico´s Minister of the Environment, Mr. Juan Rafael Elvira Quesada, and Norway’s Minister of the Environment and International Development, Mr. Erik Solheim, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the margins of the Oslo Climate and Forest
Helen Clark, the Administrator of UN Development Program, Minister of Environment and Tourism Jose Endundu from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Norwegian Minister of Environment and Development, Erik Solheim attended today a signing
Today heads of state and government, ministers and other representatives of some 50 countries concluded an agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation. Around NOK 25 billion has been pledged for the period 2010-2012 for
A flotilla of passenger and cargo ships is on its way to Gaza carrying aid supplies for the reconstruction of Gaza after the 2008-2009 war. “The ships bound for Gaza are a powerful expression of the frustration felt by the international community
After the Oslo Climate and Forest Conference 2010, Norway and Mexico will sign a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on climate and forest issues.
Norway and Indonesia agreed today to enter into a partnership to support Indonesia’s efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation of forests and peat lands. Indonesia will take immediate and decisive action to reduce its forest and
The ongoing negotiations on a trade agreement was the main topic when Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Trond Giske, had political conversations in Hong Kong this morning. - We expect to finish by the end of the year, Giske said.