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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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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Norway concluded its two-year term on the UN Security Council at the end of 2022. The period was dominated by the pandemic and a brutal war of aggression in Europe. As an elected member of the Security Council, Norway has been a staunch defender of
Appointed: 14/10/2021
Left: 26/10/2022
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The political crisis that emerged in Somalia in 2021-2022 in connection with holding elections highlights the importance of efforts to promote national reconciliation. This is a priority for Norway, as is promoting the inclusion of women and
Norway has been engaged in peace diplomacy efforts vis-à-vis the Taliban movement for many years with the aim of promoting contact between key Afghan stakeholders and advancing progress towards a political solution in Afghanistan.
Sudan has experienced a series of devastating internal conflicts since gaining independence in 1956. In 2005, the Government in Khartoum signed a peace agreement that gave the people in South Sudan the right to self-determination. South Sudan became
The situation in Syria clearly illustrates how quickly war and conflict can set a country’s development back by several decades. Norway has consistently supported peacebuilding measures in the country, as well as the UN’s work to bring an end to the
At the invitation of the Sri Lankan authorities and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Norway acted as an impartial facilitator of the negotiations between the parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka between 1999 and 2006. Norway’s mandate
Norway’s long-term engagement in South Sudan seeks to promote lasting peace and sustainable development. Since the early 2000s, Norway has been involved in peace and reconciliation efforts in Sudan and South Sudan, working in close cooperation with
The situation in Myanmar in the wake of the military coup on 1 February 2021 is critical. Violence is on the rise, causing widespread humanitarian suffering, and the country’s economy is on the verge of collapse. The human rights situation is grave,
Minister of Climate and the Environment Espen Barth Eide is travelling to Nairobi where Norway will hold the presidency of the fifth session of United Nations’ Environment Assembly.
Time: 24/02/2022 All day
As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Norwegian Government has adopted laws and regulations to control infection. The coronavirus regulations and infection control measures change frequently and often on short notice, and Missions are
Domestic violence is unacceptable under any circumstances. If you are a victim of violence committed by a partner or others in your family, it is important to seek help.
When regions with a high infection rate and great strain on the health and care service need to coordinate infection control measures, the Norwegian Government can introduce regional measures in the relevant municipalities following the advice and
Political Adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide.
Appointed: 16/10/2021
Left: 14/09/2023
Appointed: 14/10/2021
(On leave 06/09/2024–08/06/2025)
Chief Executive Officer Cathrine Marie Lofthus has today in Council been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Ministry of Health and Care Services. Upon commencing her position, she will be succeeding Bjørn-Inge Larsen who has served as
The minister of Climate and Environment has the responsibility for The Government's policies on the climate and the environment.
Appointed: 14/10/2021
Left: 16/10/2023
We are shocked by the killing of several persons in Kongsberg. Several persons are injured. The Norwegian Police has confirmed that the attacker is arrested. According to the police, the attacker was acting alone.
Following the resignation tendered by Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s government 12 October, the King in a Council of State session at 10:00 am today, accepted the resignation as of 12:00 noon today. At the same time, the King appointed Jonas Gahr