Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

- Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin their training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16`s.

Defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel in Denmark. Norway is also sending down ten instructors that will aid in the training and education. - The contribution of F-16 from the military sector is nothing more than impressive, states the defence minister.

General tax conventions between Norway and other states

General tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion,and other international agreements regarding tax matters.

New Year Speech 2024

Good evening everyone, the turn of the year is a time to take stock. Of the year that is now behind us, and the year that is to come. And let’s be honest. For many of us, 2023 has been a year where we have had to contend with forces that were beyond our control, forces that left us feeling anxious and vulnerable.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2024

Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024

The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.

Foreign Minster Eide condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine

‘Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Ukrainians with dual citizenship will not be granted temporary collective protection in Norway

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) with the effect that Ukrainians who also have citizenship in a safe country will not receive temporary collective protection in Norway.

President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community

The Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s statement at the press conference after the joint Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo

'This morning we have had a meeting on how we can confirm, maintain and increase our support to Ukraine. It is now a very critical moment of Ukraine’s fight for its own independence and freedom', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodomyr Zelensky

'Norwegian long-term political, military, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine remains strong. We have a united Parliament; all parties behind our five-year Nansen package, supporting your defense, supporting your economy and your rebuilding efforts,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Now is not the time to tire

As Russia’s war of aggression continues we need to double down on our commitment to long-term political, financial, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Joint op-ed by the heads of Government in the Nordic countries, first published in Financial Times

Norway donates additional air defence systems to Ukraine

Norway will donate additional NASAMS air defence systems to Ukraine to the sum of 335 million NOK. Some will be donated from Norway´s own storage in order to ensure fast delivery to Ukraine, while additional systems will be ordered from the industry for later delivery.

Strong Nordic support for Ukraine

Today, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo. During the summit, the heads of government of the Nordic countries promised President Volodymyr Zelensky that they would continue their strong support for Ukraine.

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.

Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine

At his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the Ukrainians against Russian attacks, and will provide over NOK 3 billion to the Ukrainian government administration to maintain critical public services such as schools and health care.

President Zelensky in Norway

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Wednesday 13 December. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.

Ukrainians who travel to their country of origin risk losing their residence permit in Norway

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), enabling the UDI to revoke temporary collective protection if Ukrainians travel to their country of origin.

Changes in requirements for accommodation offered to asylum seekers

It is a goal for the Government that the numbers of asylum seekers arriving in Norway are sustainable, and for arrivals to be more on a par with arrivals to our neighbouring countries.

United Kingdom and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal and maritime defence

- The United Kingdom , Norway and several other nations will assist in the strengthening of Ukraine’s security along their coastlines and to the sea. Ukraine will receive the support they need to build their own maritime capabilities, says defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Centre Party).

Nordic summit in Oslo

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will host a Nordic summit in Oslo on Wednesday, 13 December, with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen and Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir.

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.