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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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As Minister of Petroleum and Energy Odd Roger Enoksen has wanted to leave the Government, the Crown Prince Regent has in today’s session of the Council of State appointed Ms. Åslaug Haga - until now Minister of Local Government and Regional
- There is a need to shorten the time it takes to issue work permits. Therefore, we have proposed several measures to make it easier for foreign workers to take up employment in Norway. At the same time, we have strengthened the capacity in the
State ownership is important. It ensures beneficial rights over our common natural resources and secures the national status of important companies. The Government wants to promote a strong public and national ownership. The Minister for Trade and
Reference is made to letter from EFTA Surveillance Authority 11 April 2007, requesting information regarding the appointment of a Working Group which shall look into and consider the issues of ownership and voting restrictions in the field of
Tromso/Nairobi, 4 June 2007 — The futures of hundreds of millions of people across the world will be affected by declines in snow cover, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost and lake ice a new and unique report launched to mark World Environment Day (WED)
At a conference held in Lima from 23 to 25 May, nearly 30 additional countries joined the international process aimed at securing a ban on cluster munitions. This means that more than 70 states have are now supporting the initiative that was
The Government is channelling NOK 2 million for emergency relief in Lebanon through Norwegian People’s Aid and the Norwegian Aid Committee (NORWAC). - It is important that emergency relief reaches those in need quickly. That is why Norway is
It has today been decided by the King in Council that the new statutory provisions on "obligasjoner med fortrinnsrett" (covered bonds) shall enter into force 1 June 2007.
- Today’s restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland is a historic development and an important step towards peace in Northern Ireland, says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- As part of a regular review of the Fund’s investment strategy, we plan to increase the equity allocation of the Pension Fund - Global from 40 percent to 60 percent. At the same time, we are emphasizing the ethical obligations of the Fund, says
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has presented a proposition to the Storting (parliament) which assesses the effects of the merger between Statoil and Hydro’s petroleum business on the oil and gas activity on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre has written the foreword in the book ”Made in Norway” about modern Norwegian Architecture by Ingerid Helsing Almaas, editor of Arkitektur N, the Norwegian Review of Architecture.
Introduction World forests are in the spotlight for good reasons. Deforestation and forest degradation continues at an alarming rate. The multiple crises of climate, finance and food require the need for action to limit deforestation and to manage
I would like to present to you the enclosed report Melting Snow and Ice: A Call for Action, which was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009 by me and Former US Vice President Al Gore, Foreign Minister Støre
"We - who contribute to Afghanistan’s future with both troops and funds - have the right to expect from President Karzai and his government, that you follow up with dedication on the plans that you have developed and that we have supported", Foreign
Minister of Petroleum an Energy, Mr Terje Riis-Johansens speech at the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, 19.20.07.2010.
By Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Riis-Johansen (Cent.)
Speech by defence minister Grete Faremo at the Heads of Station meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday 24 August 2010.
- We are now strengthening our bilateral relationship with India. A year ago, the Norwegian Government launched its Strategy for cooperation between India and Norway. One of the priority areas for us is to build further on our many exchanges in
We are now increasing our humanitarian aid by USD 45 million (NOK 285 million). The Norwegian financial contribution will therefore total USD 64 million (NOK 400 million), Foreign Minister Støre said at the meeting in New York on 19 September.
- In a broader perspective, the focus of our work must always be on the consequences felt on the ground, says Minister of Defence Grete Faremo.