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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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Dinner speech by Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs The Minister based his speech on some key messages, among others: Norway’s experience: Energy been crucial for the country's development (re: Norway’s history – from a poor to a rich
- We see a weakening of social protection and an undermining of rights. We must insist on upholding standards and rights, especially in times of crisis, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in his introductory remarks at the panel
- We need to implement measures now to avoid a major social crisis and political backlash. This is the main political challenge we face in Europe today, prime minister Stoltenberg said at ILOs regional meeting in Oslo today.
Check against delivery Conference of the Heads of Government of the Baltic Sea States on Environmental Protection (Baltic Sea Summit) Dear friend and colleague, Prime Minister Medvedjev. Thank you for organising this conference. I attended the 2010
“Voices of the future - Afghanistan after 2014”. 4 April 2013. Opening remarks at Afghan Embassy seminar in Oslo from Minister of Defense Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen.
“ There will be winners and losers - in geopolitical terms - of a fast-changing energy landscape. This means that some countries will have more policy space and while other countries will have less policy space”, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth
“We will continue the constructive cooperation on Arctic issues with the EU and welcome EU’s increased engagement. We share the commitment for sustainable development, regional cooperation and engaging with Russia”, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth
"Our common goal is to promote a two-state solution", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide when he opened the AHLC meeting in Brussels.
"-but the United States is also such an important partner in so many global issues. That means the crosscutting issues, as was mentioned, the climate change and the whole issue of the Arctic, which requires close cooperation of all Arctic states and
- It just remains for me to say thank you again yet again, and I wish you a safe journey home. We will hopefully meet again. The conference is adjourned, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, when he concluded the cenonfrence.
"It is unlikely that any state or international body could address the immediate humanitarian emergency caused by a nuclear weapon detonation in an adequate manner and provide sufficient assistance to those affected", said Minister of Foreign
"While a full-scale nuclear exchange seems less likely, I believe that the risk that one or a few nuclear weapons would intentionally be used is higher today than it was a few decades ago. (…) This conference takes a different starting point. It
Check against delivery. Mr President, Welcome to Norway. We are honoured that Norway is first stop on your first official visit to Europe. This sends a clear signal: Your Government wants to develop strong and extensive cooperation between our
Vemork - 26. february 2013, State Secretary for Defence, Eirik Øwre Thorshaug (Norwegian Labour party)
"Obviously we feel we have a special relationship to EITI with our early and strong support, our own implementation of the initiative, and not least the secretariat being located here", said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll
By Former Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås
- In the case of Syria, Norway is seeking to secure the engagement of states that may be able to influence the parties to the conflict in Syria and remind them of their obligation to respect international humanitarian law and to protect health
- The Northern Dimension has unique features that compliment the other regional structures in the North. Result-oriented partnerships are the backbone of the Northern Dimension. Projects under the partnerships are of great importance for people
High female participation in the workforce has a decisive effect on a country's performance, as Norway shows. Any country's main asset is its workforce, and Norway, with its oil wealth, is no exception.
"The success of the Global Framework depends on the efforts put into it by all relevant organisations and institutes all over the world. Norway stands ready to contribute in the process ahead. We hope you do too. We need all of you - broad
By Former Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås
"In the Government’s foreign policy priorities, the promotion of human rights and democracy has a central place. In this year’s budget we therefore decided to significantly increase the allocation to measures that promote a more proactive human