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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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According to a decision from the Ministry of Finance the American company KerrMcGee Corporation (“KerrMcGee”) is no longer excluded from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund - Global.
“Our most important constituency are those millions who do not enjoy the prosperity and freedoms that many of us take for granted,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg as he opened the United Nations high-level panel meeting in Oslo today.
Press release No.: 109-06 Date: 28 August 2006 To the editor: UN high-level panel meeting in Oslo 31 August – 1 September The UN high-level panel will meet in Oslo from Thursday morning till Friday afternoon. The meeting will be led by the three
Secretary of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, mr. Jan-Erik Støstad, held the speech "Building the bridge safely" at the oil conference ONS 2006 in Stavanger. Mr. Støstad also presented a new HSE award, The PSA Award, to
Four companies are interested in competing for the vacant license to build and operate a third generation public mobile communication system (3G) in Norway.
The deadline for submitting tenders is 22 September 2006. (24.08.06)
Following the regime change in Iraq in 2003, an extensive investigation of the oil-for-food programme, including of the allegations of illegal surcharges, was launched. The investigation report does not contain any criticism of Norway’s
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform that Major General Lars Johan Sølvberg has been appointed as Acting Head of Mission for Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). (21.08.06)
The gradual withdrawal of 39 monitors from Sweden, Finland and Denmark has begun. Norwegian and Icelandic monitors will remain in Sri Lanka, and their number will gradually be increased to 30 when the ground situation permits and demands such an
Norway is concerned about the decision by the Iranian authorities to declare the Centre illegal. Norway has contacted the EU and others and is following up the situation closely in consultation with these countries, said Foreign Minister Jonas
- The full support of a united international community is key to completing the challenging tasks which this resolution sets out. Responsibility now lies with the parties. Their willingness to implement the resolution will be decisive, says
We have agreed that we all must improve our vigilance by improving control at sea, control of transport and transhipment of fish, landings of fish as well as processing and sale of fish products. I am very pleased that we all take such interest
- I would like to express my deep sorrow for the innocent victims of this crisis and my sympathy for their families. We hope these funds will help to relieve the most immediate suffering, said Minster of International Development Erik Solheim. (
Press release No.: 68/2006 Date: 3 August 2006 Contact: Head of Information Bjarne Myrstad + 47 22 24 64 09/ + 47 91 84 37 37 Private to editor Programme for the ministerial conference on illegal fishing in Trondheim on Monday 7 August, 2006 The
- Norway urges the immediate cessation of hostilities on both sides in order to pave the way for negotiations aimed at resolving the water dispute. The LTTE must reopen the water supply to prevent further civilian suffering and damage to crops,
Six countries will be sending their fisheries ministers to the international roundtable conference on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Trondheim on 7 August. The conference host is Helga Pedersen, the Minister of Fisheries
- The Israeli attack on Qana in southern Lebanon is a clear violation of international law, says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He condemns this attack on civilians and calls on the parties to declare an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon.
Several legislative changes affecting the Ministry of Children and Equality are due to take effect on 1 July. Among them is an extension of the paid parental leave period reserved for fathers after a birth or adoption - the “father quota”.
The media are welcome to follow the round table discussions and will be given an opportunity to ask questions of the ministers at a subsequent press conference.
- It is most regrettable that the negotiations on a new WTO agreement appear to have stranded, said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, commenting on the news that the negotiations would be suspended indefinitely following last weekend’s