Major democratic challenges in Ukraine

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 29.10.2012]

“The election of a new parliament in Ukraine was largely in line with international standards, but the country still faces major democratic challenges,” Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide commented.

“The election of a new parliament in Ukraine was largely in line with international standards, but...Barth Eide commented. Parliamentary elections were held in Ukraine on 28 October. According to the international election...Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), was deployed to Ukraine. Seven Norwegian election observers (two long-term observers...

Norway and Ukraine — a renewal of age-old ties

[Tale/artikkel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 31.05.2006]

Ukraine is Europe’s past. Ukraine is today proving to be Europe’s present. And Ukraine is aspiring to be Europe’s future. A future that Norway will share with you, a democratic future, a future for the rule of law, for peace, progress and human development, Mr Støre said at the University in Kiev. He also opened an Information Society Conference. (31.05.06)

...Foreign Affairs Mr Jonas Gahr Støre Norway and Ukraine – a renewal of age-old ties Kiev, 31...Rector Briukhovetsky, Professors, Students, When I think about Ukraine – a country with a population ten times that of Norway – many associations come to mind. Ukraine is Europe’s past. Ukraine is today proving...

Bilateral agreements with Ukraine on the issuance of visas and the readmission of persons

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.02.2008]

Agreements were signed between Norway and Ukraine in Oslo on 13 February 2008, regarding the facilitation of the issuance of visas and the readmission of persons. The agreements will simplify travel and contact between Norway and Ukraine, while also being intended to combat illegal immigration.

Agreements were signed between Norway and Ukraine in Oslo on 13 February 2008, regarding the...will simplify travel and contact between Norway and Ukraine, while also being intended to combat illegal immigration...in accordance with equivalent agreements entered into between Ukraine and the EU, which formally enter into force...

Government Budget for 2007. Substantial increase in assistance for political and economic reforms in Ukraine and Belarus

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 06.10.2006]

The Government’s aim is to intensify efforts in our neighbouring areas to the east. Ukraine and Belarus are two of the countries where supporting political and economic reforms immediately can have a positive effect on further progress. (09.10.06)

...in assistance for political and economic reforms in Ukraine and Belarus The Government’s aim is to...efforts in our neighbouring areas to the east. Ukraine and Belarus are two of the countries where...effect on further progress. “The reform process in Ukraine after the Orange Revolution in 2004 is vital...

Ukraine – Norway: 20 years of diplomatic relations

[Tale/artikkel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 08.03.2012]

"Twenty years of diplomatic relations give us an opportunity to take stock, reflect and look ahead to the next decades",State Secretary Torgeir Larsen said at a seminar at The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs on 8th March 2012.

...and came back as our first ambassador to Ukraine in the fastest accreditation process we have seen...than 1000 years. Norway is better known in Ukraine, than vice versa. Norwegian literature and music is...of Fridtjof Nansen and his mission in Soviet Ukraine during the 1921–23 famine. Many Norwegians will...

Opening address at the Conference ”Ukraine and the Information Society — the Road Ahead”

[Tale/artikkel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 31.05.2006]

...Jonas Gahr Støre Opening address at the Conference ”Ukraine and the Information Society – the Road Ahead” Kiev...also a great pleasure to be here in Ukraine’s capital Kiev for the first time – with...a signal of interest, friendship and solidarity with Ukraine. – Yes, it is a reflection of the growing...

Norway concerned about rule of law in Ukraine

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 11.10.2011]

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The way in which the trial of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment, was conducted, raises serious questions. It has created an impression that the trial was politically motivated, which is cause for serious concern.”

...politically motivated, which is cause for serious concern.” Ukraine currently holds the chairmanship of the Council of...in Europe. This makes it particularly important for Ukraine to demonstrate a strong commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. “Ukraine’s credibility as a state governed by the...

Norway’s engagement in the South Caucasus, Central Asia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova

[Redaksjonell artikkel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 20.02.2008]

...Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. In addition, summaries have been prepared...

Meld. St. 20 (2011–2012)

EEA and Norway Grants Solidarity and cooperation in Europe

[Stortingsmelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 27.04.2012]

...recommendation has been followed. The Slovak Republic and Ukraine are drawing on the experience of the Norwegian...given to cross-border contact and cooperation with Ukraine. The Barents Secretariat in Norway is participating in...

Report No.12 to the Storting (2000-2001)

Norway and Europe at the Dawn of a New Century (Part I - Translation from the Norwegian)

[Stortingsmelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07.02.2001]

...set up a separate programme for cooperation with Ukraine (NUC). This reflects how important the country is...to come. Box 2.7 The situation in Ukraine and Belarus Because of its size (the second largest area in Europe) and geographical location, Ukraine is strategically important to European security and development...

Report No. 27 (2007-2008) to the Storting

Disarmament and Non-proliferation

[Stortingsmelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 30.05.2008]

...deployed in former Soviet republics Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine were either dismantled or transferred to Russia. As...

NOU 2008: 14

Coherent for development?

[NOU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 09.09.2008]

...scarce commodity. During the negotiations, Russia and the Ukraine were allocated quotas that were the same as...

NOU 2009: 19

Tax havens and development

[NOU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 18.06.2009]

...Nevis and its ownership is located in the Ukraine. The vessel has some activity in Mauritania. Whether...

Report No. 21 to the Storting (1999-2000)

Focus on Human Dignity

[Stortingsmelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 17.12.1999]

...Turkey, the Baltic States, the Balkans, Russia and Ukraine. Earmarked voluntary contributions have also gone to the...

Norway concerned by rejection of Yulia Tymoshenko’s appeal

[Pressemelding, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 30.08.2012]

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre takes a critical view of the fact that the Ukrainian opposition leader’s appeal has finally been rejected by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal Cases.

...leader’s appeal has finally been rejected by Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal...this and other trials against opposition politicians in Ukraine have been carried out. They reinforce the impression...Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. On 29 August, Ukraine’s Higher Specialized Court for Civil and Criminal...

Call for proposals for project cooperation in ODA-approved OSCE countries 2013

Updated: November 2012

[Redaksjonell artikkel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.11.2010]

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Section for Russia, Eurasia and Regional Cooperation hereby announces funds for project cooperation in ODA-approved OSCE countries in Eurasia (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus) for 2013.

...Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus) for 2013. The funds are allocated...Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus (Eurasia except Russia). The aim is...drugs and nuclear weapons will be given priority. Ukraine: 1) Good governance and institution-building and 2...

Section for Russia, Eurasia and Regional Cooperation

[Seksjon, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 07.09.2006]

Norway’s bilateral relations and project cooperation with Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

...bilateral relations and project cooperation with Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan...