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Norway and USA agree on additional agreed facilities and areas under the SDCA

02/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and U.S. ambassador to Norway, Marc Nathanson, signed an amendment agreement under the Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement (SDCA). The agreement declares intent to establish eight additional agreed

Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

Changes among the state secretaries

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians

19/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current

62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round

16/01/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.

Food security in Africa: Norway commits five-year funding to civil society

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Climate-adapted rice production, preservation of local seeds and increased yields for small-holder farmers. These are just some of the ingredients when Norway commits NOK 1 billion, approx. USD 94 million, to civil society organizations’ work for

New ambassadors from Thailand and Mauritania

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 June 2024.

Norway to provide over NOK 1 billion to secure electricity in Ukraine

16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will provide NOK 1.1 billion in support to Ukraine to secure the country’s electricity supply. ‘Russia is carrying out massive, systematic attacks to paralyse the power grid, but Ukrainians are working day and night to maintain essential

Norway increasing its support to UNRWA

17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The war, accusations made by Israel, continuous attacks on the organisation and funds withheld by major donors, have put UNRWA in an extremely difficult financial situation. In this

Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help

Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group

12/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Press conference: OECDs Economic Survey of Norway

17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

On Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).

The Blue Justice initiative celebrates 5 years!

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss together with state secretary Bjørg Sandkjær (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites to a celebration conference that it

Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

Statement on attacks in Darfur, Sudan

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide

Partnership to give 300 million people access to electricity by 2030

23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where the focus was on a new partnership that is seeking to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever

23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and

Minister Eide met Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib

23/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I met my Lebanese colleague, Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, today in New York. I expressed my heartfelt sympathies to the Lebanese people in light of the recent attacks. I also expressed my concern for all those who now live in fear of a