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Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the historical archive, you can find information from previous governments. Among the documents found here are press releases, news articles and speeches from earlier government periods. The document archive also contains documents which are no longer valid, for instance replaced or expired documents.
Documents which are moved to the archive are not updated, so the information in the archive is mostly of historical value.
The Norwegian Government is stepping up its efforts to combat deforestation. Around 40 % of logging in tropical forests is illegal. “The world’s “green lungs” need to be protected. The Government’s decision to triple its support for Interpol is a
The main purpose of the EEA Agreement is to allow the EEA EFTA countries to participate in the EU’s internal market. The internal market was established with a view to removing obstacles to trade and introducing common rules for the free movement of
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Carter Center will observe Norway’s general election in September.
“Norway is pleased that the elections in Zimbabwe passed off peacefully, in contrast to the previous elections in 2008. This is a step in the right direction. But unfortunately there are clear indications that these elections were marred by so many
Canada, the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have released a joint statement following the announcement of nominations for new Ministers and Vice-Ministers in South Sudan.
Norway seeks comprehensive and balanced agreements both concerning Norwegian spring spawning herring and mackerel. We are ready to continue the negotiations, but at the same time we support additional measures against irresponsible fisheries.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Espen Barth Eide, wrote this foreword to the Report from the Conference on the Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons in Oslo 4-5 March 2013.
Norway applauds the people of Mali for the peaceful conduct of the first round of its presidential elections. After a period of conflict there is a great need for stable governance to ensure further development.
On 30 July Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Espen Barth Eide expressed his condolences to Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Ms Emma Bonino after the bus accident in Avellino.
“Norway condemns the use of violence in Egypt. The transitional government and the army carry a heavy responsibility to stop a downward spiral of violence,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today conveyed his condolences to Spain's Prime Minister on the terrible train accident in Galicia.
The African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Canada, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States have released a joint statement on South Sudan.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg's speech at Labour Youth League (AUF) commemoration at Thorbjørnkaia near Utøya, 22 July 2013.
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg's speech at 22 July commemoration in the Government Office Complex in Oslo.
“I welcome the news that negotiations between Israel and the PLO may be resumed. A resolution to this conflict is urgently needed,” commented Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Norway has for many years provided extensive assistance to Somalia both humanitarian, as well as to support efforts for peace and reconciliation and for reconstruction and development of a country who has suffered so much from hungers and wars. This
Relevant reports For reports regarding commercial investments, click here. Other relevant reports will be published here. Norwegian resources Several Norwegian institutions work with renewable energy
In recognition of the importance of the commercial sector, the Energy+ Partnership has already launched a series of global private sector consultations with representatives of enterprises of various sizes (both small- to medium-sized enterprises and
Norway condemns the attack against UN peacekeeping forces in Sudan on 13 July. “The attack must be investigated and those responsible brought to justice,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
“We are concerned about the increase in arrests and other forms of detention over the last two days. There is reason to believe that some of these are politically motivated. This development is undermining the transitional government’s goal of a