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‘A whole nation is in mourning’

‘It is with great sorrow that I received the news that His Majesty King Harald V has died.

Foreign Minister Eide: Important to show solidarity with Lebanon

'I am visiting Lebanon to demonstrate our solidarity and support at a very difficult time. The Israeli attacks have caused extensive destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. More than 360 000 persons remain displaced from their homes in

Gender equality

The Government wish to promote equality and put in place better protection against discrimination for everyone. A society free from discrimination is a prerequisite for equality and equal opportunities. We therefore need a robust and transparent

Foreign Minister Eide in Syria: Promising developments, but much remains to be done

Norway increases its support for Syria’s reconstruction by NOK 150 million (USD 15 million).

Norway and Ukraine establish strategic partnership

Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.

Government proposes maintaining allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2027

The Government will propose to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) that Norway extends its extraordinary support to Ukraine by maintaining its allocation of NOK 85 billion in 2027 as well.

The Prime Minister's speech at the commemoration of National Flag Day of Ukraine

Dear Mr. President, dear all of Ukraine. When Norway looks to Ukraine, we see courage and determination. We see a nation whose spirit remains unbroken despite enormous suffering. Today, Ukraine raises its flag. Tomorrow it marks its independence in

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv

Prime Minister Støre visits Kyiv

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv today together with other Nordic and Baltic leaders.

Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Norway on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan

Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and Belgium on the E1 West Bank Settlement Plan.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Kristoffer Thoner as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The Prime Minister's speech at the annual meeting in Copenhagen for all Danish Heads of Mission (Foreign Service)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to the annual meeting in Copenhagen of all Danish Heads of Mission (ambassadors and consul generals). His speech starts in Norwegian, but most of it is in English, and deals with Nordic cooperation, Arctic,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Copenhagen

The Court That Removed Its Own Prosecutor

On July 24, the States Parties to the Rome Statute voted 82 to 13, with 15 abstentions, to remove Karim Khan as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for serious misconduct and serious breach of duty. Norway was among the states that voted

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Voluntary National Review 2026 Norway

Report on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Organisation Chart

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' organisation chart provides an overview of the Ministry's structure and the names of its various departments, sections and units.

Norway allocates NOK 10 million to earthquake response in Colombia

Norway increases its support to local earthquake response efforts in Colombia with NOK 10 million. The funding will be drawn from reserve funds earmarked for humanitarian crises and will be allocated to the Red Cross Movement. This contribution is

Invitation to Tender Procedure - Operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1. november 2027 – 31. oktober 2031

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to a tender procedure on 6 August 2026 for the operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway from 1. november 2027 to 31. oktober 2031.

The Prime Minister's speech at the matriculation ceremony at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

'As university students you are now a part of something greater than yourselves - the defence of values that are under pressure across the world: academic freedom, freedom of expression, critical thinking and diversity,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Trondheim

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 15 August 2026.

Norway Strengthens Efforts Against Landmines and Explosives Globally

Norway commits NOK 580 million to humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting civilians from landmines and explosive remnants of war. The funding will also cover victim assistance and advocacy to strengthen international norms and legal instruments,

Labour Market Policy

Labour market policy is intended to provide a good supply of labour, reduce and prevent unemployment, prevent people from leaving the labour market and from being permanently excluded. Income security for people who are temporarily without earned