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Signed Trade Agreement with Malaysia

At the EFTA Ministerial Meeting in Tromsø, Norway and the other EFTA countries signed a new Economic Partnership Agreement with Malaysia.

The World Gathers in Seville to Finance the Sustainable Development Goals Towards 2030

"To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, more resources must be mobilized, both from public and private sources. At the same time, development aid must be used more efficiently. In Seville, I am working to ensure that countries commit to

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Petra Brinch resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen. Ms. Brinch is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Convoy with food has finally reached the famine-affected Zamzam camp

Encouraging news in a desperate situation in Darfur, Sudan. A World Food Programme (WFP) convoy with food has finally reached the famine-affected Zamzam camp.

Election observation

The purpose of election observation is to determine whether the election and the electoral process are in compliance with national and international legislation and other universal principles for democratic elections.

Guidelines for election observers

The Ministry has drawn up guidelines for election observation in Norway. The guidelines contains both Norwegian and English text. It provides information about the procedure for applying for accreditation, what can be observed during elections, and

IGF – the most important meeting place for Internet Governance

Minister of International Development's closing statement at Internet Governance Forum.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust Internet Governance Forum, Lillestrøm, Norway.

Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry

The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian

Norway submits its new NDC under the Paris Agreement

Today, Norway submitted its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2035 under the Paris Agreement. Norway’s NDC for 2035 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70-75 per cent compared to 1990 levels.

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

Historic decision at NATO Summit

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

Germany and Norway sign agreement on JSM missiles

The German government intends to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway. During the NATO summit in The Hague, Defence Ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland: Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland

Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of Allied unity and solidarity.

Norway to provide NOK 6.5 billion for procurement of drones for Ukraine

Norway will provide NOK 6.5 billion for the procurement of drones and drone technology from Ukrainian and other European manufacturers.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Martin Ulvestad Østerdal is appointed political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, as of 18 August 2025.

Meeting with President Macron to discuss Norwegian sovereign wealth fund

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the Governor of Norges Bank Ida Wolden Bache and the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) Nicolai Tangen.

Gunn Jorid Roset appointed new Director General of Norad

Today Gunn Jorid Roset, 51, was formally appointed to the role of Director General of Norad, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Ms Roset has 27 years of experience from the Foreign Service, where she is currently serving as Deputy

Keynote by Minister of International Development at the Internet Governance Forum 2025

Keynote by the Minister of International Development at the session “No one left behind: Digital inclusion as a human right in the global digital age”.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust Internet Governance Forum, Lillestrøm, Norway.

‘A crucial NATO Summit’ in The Hague

The NATO heads of state and government are convening in The Hague is to take a formal decision on a proposal to significantly strengthen the defence Alliance. The NATO Summit is taking place 24-25 June, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Minister