Historical archive

Towards becoming Europe’s most modern navy

“This is a big and important day for Norway as a coastal nation. We have much to defend, and with HNoMS Storm and the Skjold Class we are better equipped than ever before,” says State Secretary Roger Ingebrigtsen who was attending the naming

Historic cancellation of Myanmar’s debt to Norway

Norway has decided to cancel the whole of Myanmar’s debt to Norway. The total amount is NOK 3.2 billion. Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås commented, “This is historic, not only for Myanmar, but also for Norway. This is

Norway’s WHO strategy

Norway has a seat on the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) from May 2010 to May 2013. In connection with this, the Norwegian Government has developed a WHO strategy.

The maritime reputation project

The maritime reputation project has its origins in the government's maritime strategy "Steady as she goes".

Norway condemns North Korean nuclear test

“Norway condemns the nuclear test carried out by North Korea in the strongest possible terms. We are concerned about the implications this may have for regional security in Asia,” said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Invitation to tender on the helicopter route Værnes - Bodø

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications invites airlines in all EAA countries to an open tender procedure for regional scheduled air services on the helicopter route Værnes - Bodø during the period 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2014.

Legal issues relating to the management and development of international waters

Opening statement at The International Water Academy by Mr. Olav Kjørven, State Secretary for International Development

The 2nd International Oil Summit

Speech given by the State Secretary, Bjørg Sandal at The 2 nd> International Oil Summit Paris, 25 April 2001 Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen! It is a pleasure and privilege to be here at the Oil Summit to address some of the key oil issues seen

Enlighten! Empower! Engage!- Fighting AIDS with Women's Ways

Speech by Minister of International Development, Anne Kristin Sydnes, at International workshop for Red Cross/Red Crescent women leaders and youth; Prevention, care and stigma reduction in the field of HIV/AIDS, in Oslo 7 September.

Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik: Dinner Speech to Prime Minister Mikuláš Dzurinda of Slovakia

Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik Speech at Dinner in honour of His Excellency Mr Mikuláš Dzurinda, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, and Mrs Eva Dzurindová Akershus Castle, Oslo, 13 November 2001 Dear Prime Minister, Mrs Dzurindová,

By Former Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik

Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting and Nordic/South African summit

Press release No.: 79/2002 Date: 8 May 2002 To the editor: Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting and Nordic/South African summit It is now clear that it will be possible to carry through the summer meeting of the Nordic Prime Ministers in Molde, Norway 12

Norway signs UN protocol on firearms

Press release No.: 75/02 Date: 15 April 2002 Norway signs UN protocol on firearms The Government decided today that Norway will sign the UN Protocol of 31 May 2001 against the Illicit Manufacturing and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and

Norway Supports a Permanent Seat for India in the United Nations Security Council

Press release No.: 77/2001 Date: 20 April 2001 Norway Supports a Permanent Seat for India in the United Nations Security Council Norway supports a permanent seat for India in the United Nations Security Council. This was emphasised by Prime Minister

More favourable tax rules for LNG-production

Pressemelding Nr.: 82/2001 Dato: 08.10.01 Contact: Anne-Sissel Skånvik, telephone +47 22 24 41 09 More favourable tax rules for LNG-production The Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal for general amendments in the Petroleum Taxation Act. The

The Norwegian Labour Market 2000

There is an increased focus on employment policies in the European Union after the adoption of the Amsterdam Treaty. This report aims to make information on Norwegian employment and labour market policies more accessible to an international audience.

The Norwegian Labour Market 2000Following the increased focus on employment policies in the European Union after the adoption of the Amsterdam treaty, this report aims to make information on Norwegian employment and labour market policies more

Protection of coastal sites in the Norwegian county of Nordland

The Norwegian government has today designated 74 sites, covering a total area of about 977 square kilometres, for inclusion in the coastal protection plan for Nordland county. The coast of Nordland is rich in natural habitats of international

Opening address at "the First meeting in the Board of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) " - Political Adviser Jo Stein Moen

Political Adviser Jo Stein Moen, The Minstry of Environment Opening address at the First meeting in the Board of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) in Trondheim, 17`th of July 2000 Dear members of the Board of the Millennium Ecosystem

Statement at United Nations general assembly special session to counter the world drug problem

New York, 8. - 10. June, 1998 Minister of Social Affairs of Norway, Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa: Statement at United Nations general assembly special session to counter the world drug problem Check against delivery Mr President, Excellencies,

Expanded Utstein group wishes to build broad alliances to fight poverty

This was stressed when the ministers met in Dubai on 21 September in connection with the annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF. (23.09.03)

Ormen Lange and Langeled put forward to the Storting

Press release No.: 13/04 Date: 27.02.2004 Ormen Lange and Langeled put forward to the Storting The Norwegian government submitted a Proposition to the Storting today on the development of the Ormen Lange field and a new transportation system –