Address on Voluntary Principles at open meeting with NGO's

Oslo, 12 February 2010

[12.03.2010]

"Our aim is both to make more people aware of the Principles, and to encourage more to become engaged in these efforts", State Secretary Gry Larsen said in her address at a meeting with the organisations.

Foreign Minister Støre protests against Israel’s settlement expansion in East Jerusalem

[10.03.2010]

On Tuesday, Israel announced plans to build 1600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. “Norway deeply deplores Israel’s expansion of its settlement in East Jerusalem", says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Foreign Minister Støre comments on election in Iraq

[08.03.2010]

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commended the people of Iraq for turning out to vote in the parliamentary election on 7 March 2010.

Norway provides emergency relief after earthquake in Chile

[05.03.2010]

Norway is giving NOK 10 million in emergency relief to victims of the earthquake in Chile.

Statement at Handing over the ITF Chairmanship to Israel

Berlin, 4 March 2010

[04.03.2010]

Ambassador Tom Vraalsen handed the Norwegian chairmanship on Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education (ITF) to Israel during a ceremony in Berlin 4 March.

Norway hands over chair of Holocaust Task Force to Israel

[04.03.2010]

Norway has held the chair of the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research (ITF) for the past year. Norway has now handed over the chairmanship to Israel.

Foreign Minister Støre’s visit to Afghanistan

[04.03.2010]

Foreign Minister Støre visited Afghanistan 4 -5 March. “The visit was part of my ongoing contact with the Afghan authorities and Norwegian civilian and military personnel in Afghanistan,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.