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Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products

07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.

Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway and Germany signed a new declaration of intent agreed to enhance the bilateral co-operation in the area of security and defence

12/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

September 12th 2023 Defence ministers Gram (Norway) and Pistorius (Germany) signed an agreement to deepen and broaden the cooperation between the countries.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt strongly urges the parties in Sudan to implement the cessation of hostilities

19/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt:

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the politically motivated sentencing of Vladimir Kara-Murza

17/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway condemns in the strongest terms the politically motivated sentencing of Russian opposition figure, journalist and human rights defender Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Concerned about developments in Sudan

15/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am very concerned about developments in Khartoum, Sudan. I condemn use of violence and urgently call for de-escalation‘, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Very serious developments in Sudan

16/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The events in Sudan over the past 24 hours are dramatic and alarming. Tensions are rising, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to escalate. There are disturbing reports that

Belgium and Norway will work closer on cross-border transport and storage of CO2

24/04/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Ministers Alexander De Croo and Jonas Gahr Støre, met in Ghent as part of the enhanced Belgium-Norway dialogue and cooperation on climate, energy and industrial transformation, as agreed in February 2022. In preparation to the North Sea

Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

Norway and EU establish Green Alliance

24/04/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

‘Norway and the European Union have ambitious goals for climate action and the green transition. The Green Alliance with the EU will facilitate the creation of future green jobs in Norway,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan

22/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Sudan: Norwegian diplomats in safety

23/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The three Norwegian diplomats who were posted to Sudan have now been evacuated. ‘I am pleased and relieved that our three Norwegian diplomats are now safe after being caught in the fighting in Khartoum for a week,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Norway bids to host Internet Governance Forum 2025

25/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian government announced today its bid to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025. The IGF is a global platform for multistakeholder discussions on internet governance and policy. Norway aims to unite the international community

Fears of greater humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

27/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The ongoing hostilities in Sudan have led to the temporary suspension of many emergency aid operations. ‘This could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people who depend on emergency aid to survive. I am deeply concerned about the

New ambassadors from the United Kingdom, the Holy See and Uganda

27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors and Apostolic Nuncio to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 April 2023.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt in Moldova

27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part today in the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the Moldovan capital Chişinău. This is the first time Ms Huitfeldt and the other Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers have visited

Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network

02/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.