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Final Round of Plastic Negotiations

26/11/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, negotiators from around the world are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the final negotiations on a global plastics agreement. Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, will participate in the closing of

Norway and the Age of Energy

24/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On the 24th September 2024, Prime Minister Støre spoke at Columbia University’s World Leaders Forum about Norway and the energy transition. Watch his speech (approx. 15 minutes) here.

Norway largest contributor to PURL military support packages for Ukraine

03/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has announced a contribution of USD 500 million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine.

Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

10/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations, allowing Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for two years to be granted continued residence for a further year. A condition

Prime Minister met Norwegian students in Shanghai

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

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre paid a visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, where he had the chance to talk with Norwegian students.

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

03/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels today, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany announced that they will fund a new USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States and delivered under the

Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

18/06/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan

07/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday. Norway and Japan are entering into a strategic partnership designed to promote increased cooperation in a range of areas, in particular

Norway Supports New Claims Commission for Ukraine

16/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Norway signs the convention establishing a Claims Commission for Ukraine. The Claims Commission is the second of three components in an international compensation mechanism for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression. The other two

Norway signs agreement with Bulgaria on EEA and Norway Grants

04/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway signed an agreement in Bulgaria today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities

27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.

Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026

18/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and Russia have reached a fisheries arrangement for 2026.

The Norwegian Government honours Jon Fosse

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality

On the occasion of Jon Fosse being awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Norwegian Government is establishing a new, annual initiative in honour of the author - an annual Fosse lecture, which will be held alongside an event organised by

EU proposes safeguard measures on ferroalloys

12/11/2025 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Statements from Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth:

New ambassadors from India, Cuba and Australia

14/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Communique on nuclear safety and security

18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint Communiqué from meeting in working group 1 under Ukraine Peace Formula held in Paris, France on 17 October 2024.

Norwegian Foreign Minister: Growing impatience on behalf of Palestinians

27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘A viable Palestinian state is essential to realising a two-state solution. This week, world leaders gathered to discuss how we can support the Palestinian Authority, strengthen Palestinian institutions and implement a two-state solution,’ said

Norwegian Government allows Norfund to invest in Ukraine

27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Office of the Prime Minister

Ukraine needs more private investments to support the enormous recovery effort it is facing as a result of the war with Russia. The Norwegian Government will allow Norfund to make investments in Ukraine using funding under the Nansen Support

Ocean plays a vital role in achieving climate targets

25/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Wednesday, the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy issued a communiqué in which members emphasised the need to accelerate action for the world’s oceans. ‘It is more important than ever to ensure clean and productive oceans,’ said