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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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We have before us two very important documents. One is the Belgrade Assessment from the European Environmental Agency. The other is the EECCA-report from the OECD.
As everybody in this room knows, nature is the very basis for the way we live, our long-term development and welfare - and even security. Norway supports the Georgian and Armenian authorities through WWF in the work along the Iori-river, in the “
Today the European Commission presented an action plan for the EU’s integrated maritime policy. Marine and maritime issues are of key importance to Norway. This is an area where, thanks to our long coastline and maritime history, we have world-class
Welcome to this Special session on biodiversity. I am honoured to be asked to co-chair to this session together with Rob Wolters. We are looking forward to some good ideas and positive results!
- The next step in this process should be the establishment of a world-wide moratorium on the death penalty with a view to achieving its universal abolition, State Secretary Elisabeth Walaas said in her speech in Lisbon on 10 October 2007.
- It is noteworthy that the Nordic countries, especially Norway, Finland and Sweden, have developed a unique form of cross-border and regional cooperation with Russia. Fifteen years of Barents cooperation has created a community of interests and
During Monday’s debate in the UN General Assembly on disarmament and international security, Norway called for a new concerted effort to reduce the nuclear dangers facing the world. All countries share a responsibility to join in this effort by
The Detour exhibit gives Europeans the opportunity to experience bold Norwegian architecture and breathtaking natural landscapes without hitting the Norwegian roads. The Norwegian exhibit displays innovative architectural projects at rest areas and
- The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is the ultimate safety net for the world’s seed banks, says Ola Westengen, Operating Coordinator.
- If we are to reduce nuclear dangers, we must accept that reducing these dangers entails responsibilities for all states, Director General Kåre Aas stated in UN’s First Committee 08.10.07.
Wednesday 3 October, the UN and the African Union (AU) notified Norway that they gratefully accept the offer by Norway and Sweden to provide an engineer unit for the UN/AU Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The UN and the AU will now notify the
Wednesday 3 October, the UN and the African Union (AU) notified Norway that they gratefully accept the offer by Norway and Sweden to provide an engineer unit for the UN/AU Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The UN and the AU will now notify the
“Many of the health threats we face do not respect national borders. This makes everyone more vulnerable. No country can reduce this vulnerability on its own", said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Our obligation is to remedy a disaster that has hit individuals and societies. And we have an equally important obligation to prevent that people loose lives and limbs in the future, Ambassador Steffen Kongstad said in his speech 03.10.07.
The Government is proposing an increase in the allocations for the promotion of Norwegian culture and Norway’s public diplomacy efforts abroad of NOK 12.8 million, to NOK 189.3 million. This includes support for cultural cooperation with developing
The Government is proposing to earmark NOK 1.585 billion for the EEA financial mechanisms its 2008 budget proposal. In addition, it is proposing to allocate NOK 1 million to a new grant scheme for the social partners. Support for information
In keeping with the High North Strategy, the Government is proposing an increase of NOK 196 million in the 2008 government budget to follow up its special focus on the High North. This means that the Government will have increased allocations for
In the government budget for 2008, the Government proposes that allocations for peace, human rights and humanitarian assistance be increased by NOK 306 million.
The Government will step up its efforts to strengthen poor countries’ opportunities to trade with other countries. It is therefore proposing an additional allocation of NOK 50 million for “Aid for trade” in the 2008 international development budget.
The Government proposes to allocate NOK 31.5 billion for defence in 2008. This is a continuation in real terms of last years level of defence funding and gives a 98 percent fulfilment of the funding allocation for the current long-term plan. The