Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway providing NOK 1 billion to secure energy supplies for Ukraine before another cold winter of war

Press release 18/08/2025

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, businesses and industry before the country enters its fourth winter of full-scale war.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the second anniversary of the terrorist attack against Israel

News story 07/10/2025

'Two years have passed since Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack against Israel and the Jewish people. On 7 October 2023, around 1,200 people – children, women and men, both young and elderly – were killed, and many more were injured and subjected to brutal abuse. That same day, 251 people were taken hostage and abducted to Gaza. The remaining hostages have now endured 732 days in Hamas’ captivity under unbearable conditions. My thoughts are with all those affected on that painful day, and with everyone still living with the deep trauma and lasting repercussions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.