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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
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Norway is a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2009-2012. We will participate actively in the Council and work systematically to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
‘I am glad that all five Colombians who were recently captured by the Farc-EP have now been released. This shows that the parties to the conflict are willing to cooperate to find solutions,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
‘I am deeply concerned about developments in Nigeria. The terrorist attacks on civilian targets in recent days are shocking and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg will receive Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday 11 December at 10.00.
In 2013, Norway exported defence-related products and services to a total value of NOK 4.3 billion. Exports of defence-related products accounted for NOK 3.3 billion of this, and related services, production rights and dual-use goods for military
In today’s session of the Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Anne Karin Olli (49), mayor, Måsøy, as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Modernisation Jan Tore. At the same time, Mr. Anders Bals has been
State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a conference in Bratislava on 27 November 2014.
The Ministry of Finance invites to a press conference on the report from the Expert Group on the Government Pension Fund Global's investments in coal and petroleum companies.
New collective agreements and better health and safety standards are some of the results that have been achieved in 13 Central European countries through the Global Fund for Decent Work and Tripartite Dialogue under the Norway Grants.
‘I regret the so-called agreement on alliance and strategic partnership entered into between Russia and the Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia. Norway will maintain its support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,’ said Minister
'As we meet today in Oslo, following up on last year’s very important gathering at Georgetown University - and looking ahead to the London meeting in two weeks, we know and understand that our role is to support your endeavours,' Minister of Foreign
‘Much has been achieved for women in Afghanistan, but the situation is fragile, and life for girls and women in the country is still more difficult than almost anywhere else in the world. They are afraid of being forgotten, and that the progress
On 23 November, Norway will host the Oslo Symposium on Advancing Women’s Rights and Empowerment in Afghanistan. You can follow a press meeting at the conference on webcast from 10.45 AM (local time).
Check against delivery Excellencies, distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Norway and this symposium on Advancing Women’s Rights and Empowerment in Afghanistan. It is a particular honour to welcome First Lady Rula Ghani and all
Cooking claims lives in many parts of the world. More than four million people die every year from air pollution caused by cooking, heating and the use of paraffin lamps. Women and young children in rural communities top the statistics. ‘Norway will
The Government, by Royal Decree, has appointed a commission to evaluate and draw lessons from Norway’s civilian and military involvement in Afghanistan during the period 2001-2014.
'The EU is effectively Norway’s domestic market. This is why it is crucial for us that Europe can compete successfully on the global stage', Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Vidar Helgesen said in his address to Storting om 20 November 2014.
Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide held this speech at The Military Power Seminar 2014 at the Norwegian Red Cross Conference Centre, Oslo, November 20. Title for the seminar: NATO back in Europe - A Return of Geography?
Norway and Cuba have announced that the Colombian Government and the Farc-EP have agreed on terms for the release of five people that are being held by Farc. One of them is General Ruben Dario Alzate.
'Policies to address Healthy and sustainable food systems, food loss and waste and policies for Climate Smart Agriculture are important steps to this end. Public-private partnership initiatives, such as the Stordalen EAT Initiative, presented to the