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Efforts for women produce results

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Special Adviser Tore Godal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been included on a list of the 100 most inspiring people with regard to UN Millennium Development Goal 5 - improving maternal health.

Speech at the European Humanities University in Vilnius

There is readiness to engage with Belarus, not only on the part of the UN and the OSCE, but also on the part of the Council of Europe, the European Union and individual countries. If we wish to see Belarus become a normal, democratic European state,

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway and Russia - strengthened relationship

Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov visited Norway for three days at the end of February. The occasion was the fourteenth meeting of the Norwegian-Russian Government Commission. During his visit Zubkov had several meetings with

Pictures of the Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe

Press photos of the Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe.

Political adviser to continue in OED

Due to today’s change in the Government, Mr. Ivar Vigdenes resigned as political adviser to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen as of 2.15 pm. The Office of the Prime Minister has from the same point in time appointed Ivar Vigdenes

Report to the Storting on Full-Scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

The Norwegian Government today presents Report to the Storting no. 9 (2010-2011) to the Parliament. The Report presents the Government’s policy on development and use of CCS-technology.

Change in the Government

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen from his post as of today at 2.15 pm. From the same time Mr. Ola Borten Moe (34), Member of Parliament, Trondheim,

Change of state secretaries in OED

Due to the change of Minister of Petroleum and Energy at 2.15 pm today, the King has in the session of the Council of State honourably discharged Ms. Sigrid Hjørnegård and Mr. Per Rune Henriksen from the office as state secretaries to Mr. Terje

NOK 20 million in emergency relief to Côte d’Ivoire

“We are deeply concerned about the situation in Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring countries. Therefore, we are providing NOK 20 million in emergency relief through the UN, the Red Cross system and the Norwegian Refugee Council,” said Foreign Minister

Norway provides NOK 50 million in emergency relief to Libya

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide NOK 50 million in emergency relief to Libya. “The acute humanitarian crisis in Libya and on the Tunisian-Libyan border is extremely serious. It is essential that the international community takes

Norway strengthens National Contact Point for CSR

Today, a new, independent National Contact Point was established for following up Norwegian companies’ compliance with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines cover areas such as sustainable development, respect for human

Libya suspended from the UN Human Rights Council

The UN General Assembly has suspended Libya from the UN Human Rights Council in response to the Libyan authorities’ gross and systematic human rights violations against the country’s own population.

Sustainability, Innovation and Business Development

Opening speech at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum, March 2 2011.

By Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Lisbeth Berg-Hansen

Norway condemns assassination of Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti

Shahbaz Bhatti, who was Minister of Minorities in the Pakistani federal government, was assassinated today in Islamabad. Mr Bhatti was a fearless champion of human rights and the rights of minorities in Pakistan.

Preface to report on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Environment and International Development Mr. Erik Solheim wrote this preface to the "Fifth Periodic Report submitted by the State Parties under Articles 16 and 17 of the International

By Former Minister of the Environment and International Development , Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre

Planning of full scale CCS at Mongstad continues

The planning of a full scale CO2-capture and storage (CCS) plant at Mongstad is in progress. There is, however, a need for further knowledge concerning the use of amine technology and possible effects on health and the environment. Assessment of

Norwegian Foreign Minister visits Egypt

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “Egypt is in a critical phase after a historic revolution, in which the younger generation has played a decisive role. Now the people’s demands for democracy and human rights must be met. We

Guidelines for grant funds Dialogue project “Capital for Development”

The purpose of the grant funds is to encourage activities designed to promote discussion, knowledge and a common understanding of capital flows into and out of developing countries, and of the impact of such flows on development and the fight

Statement at the 16th Session of the Human Rights Council

"Norway pays tribute to the thousands and thousands across the world who are taking such daunting risks by standing up to their legitimate universal rights. They should feel a strong and clear message of support from this session", Minister of

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre