Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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Canada, Chile, Scotland and Norway have today signed a joint statement on future cooperation on aquaculture.
'I strongly condemn today's terrorist attack on a market in Baghdad. The attack is a cowardly and ruthless act of violence, and our thoughts are with all those who were injured and the families of those who lost their lives,' said Minister of
The preliminary results of a Norwegian-led study in Guinea indicate that the first effective Ebola vaccine may have been successfully developed. ‘An effective vaccine would be a significant breakthrough in the fight against Ebola, and would be
Funding from Norway will be used to provide nutritious school meals to some 55 000 children in conflict-torn Mali. ‘Malnourished children have problems learning, no matter how good the teaching is. If children are given school meals, their parents
The Government of Samoa has declared a state of emergency in order to respond to the measles outbreak in the country, which is mainly affecting children. The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked European countries for assistance in responding
'The conflict in eastern Ukraine is affecting almost as many people as the entire population of Norway. There is an acute need for protection, shelter, medical assistance, food and water. Norway is increasing its support, and it is important that
The Government is not asking the Storting for new authorisations to reduce the state’s ownership. The framework for the state’s exercise of ownership has remained unchanged since the early 2000s, and will continue to apply.
In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
‘Sound, transparent tax systems that increase government revenue and improve the distribution of wealth are essential for the very poorest countries to achieve poverty reduction and sustainable development. Through this agreement with the World Bank
‘More than 200 000 people are affected by the floods in Myanmar, and many people have lost their lives. Myanmar has strengthened its disaster risk reduction and preparedness efforts, but the country still needs external help. Norway is providing NOK
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Alf Erik Bergstøl Andersen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Immigration, Mr. Jøran André Smedal Kallmyr. Mr. Tom Staahle is appointed as state secretary to Minister
The King in Council has today appointed members to the Executive Board of Norges Bank (the central bank of Norway). Deputy Governor Jon Nicolaisen and Deputy Governor Egil Matsen have been appointed First Deputy Chair and Second Deputy Chair,
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.
The Office of the Prime Minister has temporarily appointed Ms. Hannah Atic as political adviser to the Prime Minister, Ms Erna Solberg, from the 1st of March 2020 until the 16th og August 2020. Political adviser Mr. Peder Egseth has leave of absence
Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, European Commission and Gassnova gathered central actors from politics and industry to the high level conference on CCS in Oslo on September 5th.
‘I am very pleased that the Kosovo Assembly yesterday approved constitutional changes and new legislation that pave the way for the establishment of a Specialist Chambers,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
'It is unacceptable that more than 100 people, including former President Morsi, have been condemned to death in a summary trial. Norway has made it clear that we oppose the practice of holding mass trials that fail to comply with Egypt's
‘It is with great sorrow that we received the news today that Ambassador Leif Holger Larsen has died in Pakistan. Our thoughts are with his close family and friends. ‘Leif Holger Larsen was one of our best and most experienced diplomats. He was a
‘Norway has today been invited to enter into formal partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. I welcome this partnership, which will give us access to important political arenas and enhance the opportunities for Norwegian
Human Rights Watch reports that it has found credible evidence that cluster munitions have been used in the conflict in Yemen. 'Norway condemns all use of cluster munitions,' said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.