Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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Several of the legislative amendments adopted by the Storting in June are now being implemented, and more will enter into force this autumn.
'In the course of a few days, the parties in the Philippine peace process have reached agreement on issues that have blocked progress for many years. The agreement to recommend amnesties and a ceasefire is a breakthrough. It is also of crucial
The Colombian government and the FARC announced today that they have come to agreement on a final peace accord. The accord concludes more than four years of negotiations. The armed conflict, which has persisted for five decades, has claimed more
'The Philippine government and the Communist movement NDFP are coming to Oslo to resume formal peace negotiations in a conflict which has been running for 47 years. We are very committed to offering our support in this process,' said Minister of
'Today, on World Humanitarian Day 2016, I want to draw attention to the crises that often overlooked and underfunded. The Government is therefore increasing Norway's humanitarian funding for the crises in South Sudan and Yemen by NOK 60 million.
‘The arrest of several people with links to the opposition, including Natiq Jafarli of the Republican Alternative movement, gives cause for concern,’ said State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tore Hattrem.
Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment, Vidar Helgesen, will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next week.
The EEA and Norway Grants are an effective tool for strengthening relations between Norway and the beneficiary countries, an independent evaluation has concluded.
'While the global importance of the oceans continues to increase, their sustainability is coming under threat. As a maritime nation, Norway can play a leading role in the vital efforts to safeguard the oceans through international cooperation. We
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Rikard Gaarder Knudsen as political adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Ketil Solvik-Olsen for the period 15 August to 23 October 2016, while Ms. Toril Reynolds is acting state
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Toril Reynolds, political adviser, as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport and Communications Ketil Solvik-Olsen for the period 15 August - 23 October 2016, during the leave of absence of
'Serious atrocities are being committed against the civilian population in Aleppo. The conflicting parties need to respect humanitarian law and comply with the United Nations' appeal for a pause in hostilities. Norway supports the humanitarian
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Birgitte Jordahl from her office as state secretary to Minister of Education and Research Torbjørn Røe Isaksen.
On 12 and 13 August, Prime Minister Erna Solberg will have meetings with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Leader of the Opposition Rajavarothiam Sampanthan from the Tamil National Alliance. These
On Tuesday, the Utgard Plan for Development and Operations was submitted by Statoil and partners to the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien.
Norwegian companies who have pursued organic salmon production are experiencing challenges with export to the EU market.
Minister of Culture, Linda Hofstad Helleland, invited the other Nordic sports ministers to a meeting in Rio to discuss measures to increase the number of female leaders in international sport.
To improve the adult population’s access to professional career guidance, the committee believes that career centres with sufficient capacity should be established in all counties.
‘The fighting in South Sudan is continuing. Norway supports proposals for a new regional protection force in the capital and a strengthening of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The Security Council must adopt targeted sanctions
‘I share the concerns that have been expressed by the UN, the EU and the US about Israel’s recent announcements of plans to build new settlement units in East Jerusalem and the West Bank,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.