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Prime Minister Støre congratulates Donald Trump

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to continuing our

Norway and Brazil to cooperate on climate-friendly shipping

Norway and Brazil will work together to promote climate-friendly shipping. The aim is to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Foreign Minister Eide's statement on the massive Russian attacks on Ukraine

‘As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears 1000 days of war, Russia launched massive air strikes against civilians, seemingly targeting energy infrastructure,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

Norway to Host IGF - The World’s Largest Forum for the Future of the Internet

The United Nations has invited Norway to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025 - the world’s largest forum on Internet governance.

Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees

The Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's

Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations

1,000 days have passed since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Local organisations are playing key roles in Ukraine’s fight to defend itself. For the first time, Norway now provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations.

Decleration from the Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 20 November 2024

Decleration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group.

Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe

A new fund totalling more than EUR 300 million will support organisations working to promote the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Political Adviser Signe Bjotveit as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel.

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on urgent need for increased humanitarian access to Gaza

‘I deplore the circumstances leading to WFP’s decision to suspend deliveries of food parcels in Gaza’, said Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, Minister for International Development.

Call for increased Nordic civil-military cooperation

On Thursday Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Emilie Enger Mehl, hosted the Haga meeting in Oslo, where Nordic colleagues with responsibility for civil protection and emergency preparedness met to discuss increased Nordic

Prime Minister to meet Nobel Peace Prize Laureates from Nihon Hidankyo

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates from the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo on Wednesday 11 December. The press conference can be viewed here at approximately 10:15.

Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway

Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway on 16 March 2026.

State Secretary Sandkjær’s address to ambassadors

Address at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ambassadors to Norway, 16 May 2023.

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

The Government’s Contribution to the Industrial Accelerator Act – The EU’s Proposed New Industrial Legislation

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, has on behalf of the Norwegian Government, sent a letter to the European Commission Vice-President Stephane Séjourné, commenting on the proposal for a new Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)

The Local Government Act

The Norwegian Local Governments Act The purpose of Local Government Act is to promote local self-government and provide the necessary frameworks for this. The Act facilitates the local representative government and a strong representative local

European policy

It is in Norway’s national interest to cooperate closely with the EU and to participate actively in the ongoing political processes in Europe. In order to successfully influence important decisions, Norway must be more clear and assertive, and more

OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation

OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the

Equality and diversity

Everyone living in Norway should have equal opportunities to contribute and to participate in the community, regardless of gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation and disability.