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New ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, The Republic of Korea, Spain and Estonia
23/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 August 2024.
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Nordic Ministerial Meeting on Immigration in Rosendal
16/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Nordic ministers responsible for migration and immigration issues met in Rosendal, western Norway, Thursday and Friday this week in order to discuss various topics related to asylum and migration.
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Changes among the political advisers
16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza
21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
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Changes among the state secretaries
09/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Skjalg Erik Fjellheim as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
16/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhat will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
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Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions
18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states
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Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses
24/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSmall and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now
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NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine
12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff
27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at
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Nordic statement calling for release of Palestinian clearance revenues and preservation of correspondent banking services between Israel and the West Bank
03/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries are greatly concerned by the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues which is exacerbating the strenuous fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority.
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Statement on the situation in Sudan from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim
04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation for large parts of the civilian population in Sudan is catastrophic'.
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Changes among the state secretaries
25/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Stein Mathisen as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen, settles parental leave.
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Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region
20/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Discussions at the high-level meeting were focused on the efforts to strengthen
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Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises
24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The
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Changes among the political advisers
20/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.
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Foreign Minister meeting Ambassadors from Organization of Islamic States
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I invited OIC ambassadors to discuss the situation in Gaza and the war between Israel and Hamas', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Foreign Minister talking to Qatar’s Prime Minister
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I discussed with Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani Foreign Minister the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Changes among the state secretaries
17/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eli Blakstad as state secretary to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.
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Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNovember 17th, 2023 Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have