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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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In the budget proposal for 2006, the Government proposes increasing development assistance by NOK 1.9 billion. It is proposed that a total of NOK 18.5 billion be allocated for development assistance in 2006. This brings development assistance
In the Foreign Ministry’s budget areas, Jan Petersen wishes to focus on democracy building through humanitarian efforts, human rights and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Provisions have been made for substantial increases in disarmament and
I strongly condemn the killing of three soldiers and two other members of the African Union Monitoring Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in Darfur on 8 October. We also condemn the kidnapping on 9 October of 38 observers from the AMIS force in Darfur,
The government will submit a proposal to the Storting for an additional development assistance allocation of NOK 300 million for the victims of natural disasters. According to the proposal, the main share would be earmarked for those affected by
- The award of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Dr Mohamed ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) highlights one of the most serious security challenges facing the world today, said Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. (07.10)
The relief, NOK 3 million, will be channelled through Save the Children, the Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and the UN. (10.10)
“I am very pleased that the EU and Turkey have opened negotiations on Turkish membership,” said Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. “This will help to ensure stability and democratic development in the region.” (05.10)
165 Norwegians are travelling to Thailand the 3 rd> October to take part in a programme of commemoration for those they lost in the tsunami. Health Minister Ansgar Gabrielsen will be representing the government at the official memorial ceremony
The government decided 30 September to grant Indonesia a debt moratorium for 2005. All payments falling due this year will be rescheduled over five years, up to 2009. For Norway, the amount of money involved is only NOK 3 million. (03.10)
We will use this opportunity to reinforce the IAEA’s efforts to find political solutions to Iran’s and North Korea’s nuclear programmes, said Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. (03.10)
Under the pact, the parties undertake to carry out democratic elections and political dialogue, and to establish a state governed by the rule of law. At the same time they renounce the use of violence. (29.09)
The conflict in Sri Lanka is going through its most turbulent phase since the ceasefire agreement was concluded. The Co-Chairs of the Sri Lanka peace process (USA, EU, Japan and Norway) held an extraordinary meeting in New York 19 September,
An agreement provides for improved access for Norwegian goods and services to the Vietnamese market once the country has completed its accession process with the WTO member states. (20.09)
We are disappointed by the lack of progress on non-proliferation and disarmament. But progress has been made in several other areas, and we must make sure we take advantage of it, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Jan Petersen. (16.09)
Media Programme for Foreign Minister Jan Petersen - UN General Assembly 60 New York, 13 - 26 September 2005 Tuesday 13 September (3:00 PM Opening of UN General Assembly 60) Wednesday 14 September 9:00 AM: Summit Opening 10:00 AM: Press meeting -
Retired Major General Trond Furuhovde, former head of Mission of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, will visit Sri Lanka within the next month as special representative of the Norwegian Government. (09.09)
The UN Secretary General’s initiative to submit the Oil-for-Food Programme to an extensive independent inquiry is unprecedented in UN history, commented Foreign Minister Jan Petersen. (09.09)
The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) as well as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) have, in written communication to the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG), expressed their strong commitment to hold a meeting to consider practical ways of
Minister of International Development Hilde F. Johnson announced the contribution at an international donor conference in London - also attended by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. (07.09)
The government has decided to increase assistance to developing countries seeking Norwegian expertise and experience in the petroleum sector. This assistance will be linked up with requirements for transparency and measures to fight corruption.