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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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On 29 October 2013, Norway’s Foreign Minister, Mr Børge Brende, will host the 14th session of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) in Tromsø, Norway. The meeting will mark the end of the Norwegian chairmanship of the Council.
The EU has agreed to impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials. “The situation in the country is extremely serious, and the death toll keeps rising. Norway has decided to align itself with the sanctions agreed on by a united EU,” Foreign Minister
‘I am concerned about the fact that Israel is again speeding up its building of settlements in occupied Palestinian territory. The settlement policy is becoming an ever greater obstacle to a two-state solution,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
Press photos of Foreign Minister Børge Brende.
Tale på landskonferanse for fylkeseldreråd 2014.
The Minster of Foreign Affairs' reply to written question about payments to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons.
The international humanitarian pledging conference for South Sudan has resulted in a doubling of the funds pledged by the international community for humanitarian efforts, from USD 600 million to over USD 1.2 billion. ‘I am delighted that Norway, by
‘It is regrettable that the parties to the conflict in South Sudan have failed to fulfil their obligations to introduce a ceasefire and establish a framework for the formation of a transitional government, as they agreed in June. I urge the parties
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide will take part in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on 21 January. On the same day, Mr Eide will also sign the Host Country Agreement between Norway and the Arctic Council, which will now have a permanent
“I am concerned about the yesterday’s judgment against three Egyptian human rights activists. It is crucial that the Egyptian authorities respect democractic principles in this critical period prior to the elections and referendum on the
“I congratulate the Kenyan people on a peaceful election,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Guidelines for grants for projects in ODA-approved OSCE countries in Eurasia. These include: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing the awards of 21 new production licenses in the 20th Licensing Round.
The Government is today submitting its report to the Storting on the management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014.
Norway is providing USD 20 million (NOK 150 million) in emergency aid to the civilian population in South Sudan. ‘Nearly 6.5 million South Sudanese have been affected by the humanitarian crisis that has resulted from the violent political power
Norwegian diplomat Rolf Einar Fife has been elected Chair of the Council of Europe Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law (CAHDI). Mr Fife is a lawyer and head of the Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Today, Gassco and the partners of the Skanled project have decided to continue the project following a clarification of Ineos investment plans at Rafnes. The new concept does not include a separation plant, and it establishes sufficient capacity for
‘The human rights situation in Bahrain has deteriorated steadily since the start of the Arab Spring in 2011. The Norwegian authorities call for the release of the Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab,’ said State Secretary at the Ministry of
“Martti Ahtisaari is a peacebuilder who has inspired hope in many people. It is a great pleasure for me to congratulate Mr Ahtisaari on a most well-deserved Nobel Peace Prize,” said Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. “He has worked tirelessly for many