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Norway investing in renewable energy development in South Africa

23/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Norway is providing NOK 760 million for renewable energy development in South Africa through the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund. The funding will go to the South African company Mulilo to support wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.

Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight

22/11/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

We - the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight - spoke with President Zelenskyy today. We have from the outset of Russia’s war of aggression stood by Ukraine’s side and we will continue to do so. Our resolve comes from the fact that we know that this

Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

01/12/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

Sudan Must Choose Peace Over Continued War

28/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

State Secretary Andreas Kravik visited Port Sudan this week - the first Norwegian political visit since the war began more than two years ago. The visit comes at a critical time for the country, which is now facing the world’s largest humanitarian

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.

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

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.

Norwegian health service provides life saving assistance to Ukraine

05/02/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

This week, Norway received its 500th patient who was medically evacuated from Ukraine.

Minister of Development condemns attack on hospital in South Sudan

06/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 3 February, one of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières' hospitals in Lankien, north-east South Sudan, was hit by an air strike carried out by government forces. The attack destroyed the hospital's main warehouse containing large

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the spread of famine in Sudan

07/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is shocking that famine is spreading to new areas in Darfur, affecting children and their families. Many of those affected are internally displaced persons, who have fled fighting and massacres multiple times in recent years. They are exhausted,

Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025

28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s

Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,

Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza

18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign

Norway contributes NOK 400 million to Syria

17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.

Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine

12/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

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 to increase support for the Palestinians

24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Norwegian Government has proposed to increase support for the Palestinian people by NOK 470 million. This will bring Norway’s total support to the Palestinians in 2023 to more than

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.

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.

Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

06/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy has received applications from six companies in connection with the announcement of three areas in the North Sea related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.