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Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås resigns as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 21 April 2024. Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas is appointed new political adviser to Mr. Støre from 15 April 2024.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Martin Ulvestad Østerdal is appointed political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Statement on the Situation in Myanmar

I am deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. The earthquake that struck on Friday is a crisis on top of an already critical humanitarian situation says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management

Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety

The Norwegian Scientific Committe for Food Safety was established by the Ministry of Health on 1 April 2004 when the administration of food saftey in Norway was reorganised.

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation, NPE, is a public agency under the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services.

Web page: http://www.npe.no/

New ambassadors from Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2025.

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (DMP)

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (DMP) is the competent authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as blood, cells, and tissues.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement on Un Security Council resolution, demanding immediate halt to the fighting in and around El Fasher

Norway Welcomes Today’s Un Security Council resolution, demanding immediate halt to the fighting in and around El Fasher, protection of civilians, full humanitarian access and compliance with int law, including international humanitarian law and

Statement on initiative by Sudanese women collecting recommendations for peace and civilian protection

Norway supports the initiative by Sudanese women, who have been collecting recommendations for peace and civilian protection.

Statement on opening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad

Norway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad.

Statement on world’s largest hunger crisis in Sudan

Alarming update on Sudan, the world’s largest hunger crisis.

NOU 2024: 7 - Norway and the EEA: Development and experiences

Joint Statement of Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight on Ukraine

We stand firm in our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s illegal war of aggression.

Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud

The Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities

Unacceptable attack on Al Jazeera journalist

'The targeted Israeli attack on the prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues in Gaza City is outrageous and completely unacceptable', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Israel’s attacks on Iran

'I condemn the military escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran. The attacks breach international law, increase regional tensions and threaten global security. They set back efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program

Meld. St. 30 (2024–2025) - Norway’s efforts for peace and conflict resolution in a troubled world

Meld. St. 30 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Nordic Baltic Crisis Simulation Exercise 2024

To test the preparedness for a potential crisis situation, authorities from the Nordic-Baltic countries responsible for financial stability during this week conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise in the Nordic-Baltic region, involving