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Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv: Long-term support for Ukraine is vital

24/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv to reaffirm Norway’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He took the opportunity to announce how Norway’s military support for

Prime Minister Støre met with President Zelensky in Kyiv

25/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a bilateral meeting in Kyiv. They discussed Ukraine’s fight to defend itself and Norway’s support to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to develop a strategic

Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

24/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy

The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical

Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher

26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.

The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

26/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine

28/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Drones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister

Changes among the political advisers

02/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Ada Camilla Lassen-Urdahl is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East

02/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

03/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

Threat level in Norway remains unchanged

03/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) continuously assess the very serious situation linked to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST assesses the threat level in Norway as unchanged.

New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan

04/03/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon

06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro

13/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.

Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

13/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East

14/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.

Norway collaborating with Canada on digital sovereignty and AI

20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

The government is aiming to strengthen Norway’s digital alliances and partnerships. To this end, Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan

Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth

19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an

New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.

New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank

20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

31/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai this week. Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on