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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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 times are challenging for Europe. We strongly sympathize with those hardest hit by the ongoing crisis. The high and rising unemployment in many countries is worrisome, in particular the high levels of youth unemployment, said Mr. Sigbjørn
"Despite the uncertainty and unrest caused by the crisis in Europe, we must not lose sight of the initiatives that are being taken to improve the situation, in both the long and short term", said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in his
"What can be seen as fundamental prerequisites for true and sustained democratic change? First, democracy and human rights are inseparable", State Secretary Torgeir Larsen said in his speech in Oslo on 8 November 2012.
- Democracy cannot thrive without open and critical debate, Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide said in his addresses at Bali Democracy Forum and Bali Media Forum in Indonesia in November.
I hope to be able to convey to you not only why this (the Arctic) is such an overarching priority for Norway, but also why it should be of interest to Singapore - and the rest of Asia, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in his speech.
"Yet democracy must be more than majority rule. The real test of democracy is a society’s ability to protect and respect its minorities. This test is relevant for all countries, Norway and Indonesia included", Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen
Speech by Director General Kjersti Klæboe at the Veterans conference: “To serve and care - before, during and beyond”, 6 November 2012.
Nordic-Baltic Veterans Conference 2012 Opening speech by Defence Minister Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen 6 November 2012 Dear participants, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo and to the first Nordic-Baltic
"Rapid tourism growth presents the country with many opportunities and challenges. Tourism is a labor intensive industry that can quickly create jobs across all levels of society, help to strengthen economic ties across borders. At the same time,
"I wish Jotun all the best of luck and look forward to coming back here for the opening of the new factory", Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide said in his greetings to the new Multi Color Centre.
Check against delivery Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to be the first Norwegian prime minister to participate in an ASEM Summit. The global economy has not recovered from the financial crisis. In spite of the
Sjekkes mot fremføring Prime Minister of Denmark, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, How pleased I am to be here today, on my first ever visit to beautiful Myanmar. This country that I have heard and read so much about, but never before
Check against delivery Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here today. I would like to thank the Government of Laos for its hospitality and for hosting this important summit. ASEM is shaping the future relations
Check against delivery Minister, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, In geographical distance, Japan and Norway are far apart. But we have close cooperation in a large number of areas. We share common values and are both strong defenders of
"Investing in women’s and children’s health, and thus in women’s empowerment, not only produces rewarding results for individuals, but can also lead to increased prosperity for an entire country," Secretary General Bente Angell-Hansen said in her
On October 25th the Norwegian Red Cross and the Norwegian military held a seminar with emphasis on drones and cyber warfare, and their implications on international human rights. Here are the opening remarks by state secretary Eirik Øwre Thorhaug.
“A great deal of what we have achieved in recent years, recent decades, in terms of improving relations in the High North is not - as some think - because we have replaced “classic security policy” with something else. On the contrary, it is because
"I will use this opportunity to congratulate Golos, this year’s winner of the Sakharov Prize and to honour the Helsinki Committe for your important work for human rights and democracy", Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said at the 35th anniversary
Social welfare in the Nordic and Baltic countries is being challenged on many fronts, writes Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in this foreword.