Government present High North strategy

Friday the Government presented its High North Strategy. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development and the Minister of Education and Research took part in the presentation in Tromsø. See video of the presentation. (01.12..06)

Welcome speech at the Oslo Conference on Conditionality

- We want to find out what is the status regarding the use of conditionality by the World Bank and the IMF. And based on this status, we want to discuss the way forward, Minister of International Development Erik Solheim said when he opened the Oslo Conference this week. (30.11.06)

Norway submits documentation on the extent of its continental shelf

Norway submitted documentation on the extent of its continental shelf in the High North in New York today. - This is a historic day for Norwegian High North policy. We are laying the foundation for establishing finally the extent of the coastal state’s authority and responsibility for the seabed, said Foreign Minister Støre. (27.11.06)

The Norwegian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council 2006-2008

- The opportunities and challenges of the High North are complex. We therefore need a broad approach, a positive approach, and long term perspective. Many of the tasks – in today’s globalised world - can only be solved through concerted international action, by governments, and by parliaments, Minister of Foreign Affairs Støre said in a speech today. (22.11.06)

Solheim congratulates Nepal on historic peace accord

- History is being made in Nepal today. The country has definitively put an end to the brutal conflict that has ravaged the country for the past decade. The agreement shows  that all parties have political courage and a will for peace, said Solheim. He promised that the Norwegian Government would continue to provide support. (22.11.06)

Norway condemns assassination of Gemayel

- The Norwegian Government condemns the assassination of Lebanon’s Industry Minister Pierre Gemayel. We are very concerned about what might happen next in such a tense situation, said State Secretary Raymond Johansen. (22.11.06)

Change of pace called for in Afghanistan

- We need to dispel the current feeling of stagnation and shift into a more dynamic political gear, Mr Støre  writes in an article in Dagbladet 13 November. (20.11.06)

Norway takes the initiative for a ban on cluster munitions

- Norway will organise an international conference in Oslo to start a process towards an international ban on cluster munitions that have unacceptable humanitarian consequences, says Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. (17.11.06)

Nobel Peace Prize 2006. Press accreditation

Nobel Peace Prize 2006 will be awarded in the Oslo City Hall on Sunday 10 December at 1300 hours. Application for press accreditation should be sent before 4 December 2006. (13.11.06)

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