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Government further clarifies advice to Norwegian companies: Do not engage in trade and business cooperation that serves to perpetuate Israel's occupation of Palestine

22/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government is updating its advice to Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate Israel's illegal presence in Palestine - i.e. in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.

Norway signs agreement with Lithuania on EEA and Norway Grants

03/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants in Lithuania. Through this funding, Norway will cooperate with Lithuania on preparedness and crisis management, including efforts related to health preparedness, fire

Official visit to China

09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with President Xi Jinping of China. During the meeting the Chinese President announced that Norwegians will be permitted to travel to China without needing to apply for a visa.

Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard

09/02/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe.

New ambassadors from Iran, Colombia and Paraguay

04/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 December 2025.

Multi-Donor Fund Unlocks Financing for Africa's Small and Medium-Sized Agricultural Enterprises

25/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Norway and the United States, through the Agency for International Development (USAID), announced that the United Kingdom and Republic of Korea will join them as partners in a multi-donor fund, the Financing Agricultural Small-and-Medium

Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA

23/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.

Norway, Germany and Poland announce USD 500 million in funding for PURL support package for Ukraine

03/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Norway, Germany and Poland announced that they will fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States and delivered under the US-NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Toulouse

12/12/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

From December 2-4, 2025, the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board convened in Toulouse, France.

Building greener ships

11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a shipyard outside Shanghai where the Norwegian company Höegh Autoliners is building new, more environmentally friendly ships.

Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers

11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

China is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.

Norway starts maritime training mission

15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

This spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on airstrike in Gaza

10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn the Israeli airstrike this morning on a «safe zone» in Khan Younis. All parties have an obligation to protect civilians in warfare', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Foreign Minister Eide warning against aground operation in Rafah

13/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I reiterate my strong warning against a ground operation in Rafah. There are no safe places left in Gaza,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

02/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

02/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

07/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am