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Identification of systemically important institutions

The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has extended the constitution of Ms. Synnøve Mjeldheim Skaar as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Eirin Kristin Kjær resigns as political adviser to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, as of 30 September 2023.

Minister Huitfeldt's lecture at Luther College, Iowa

Lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt held at Luther College, Iowa. September 23, 2023

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Organisation Chart

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' organisation chart provides an overview of the Ministry's structure and the names of its various departments, sections and units.

Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine

Almost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red

NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.

Diplomat in Norway

This guide provides information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer other information.

How to promote public health and living conditions in Sámi areas? We ask for your input!

The Ministry of Health and Care Services and the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development invite for input to the annual white paper on Sámi languages, culture and society. The white paper in 2024 will have Sámi public health and living

Norway's main statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim held Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly, Saturday 23 September in New York.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.

Ensuring collective action for human rights and justice in Sudan

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt's statement at the UN General Assembly high-level side event on Sudan, Thursday 21 September in New York.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses (PDF)

Norwegian satellites to detect illegal fishing

The Norwegian Government is launching a global ocean surveillance programme against fisheries crime. More than a third of the world’s coastal states will be given access to Norwegian satellite data and expertise, which they can use to carry out

Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023

'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian

Opening Statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt's opening statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Commitee in New York 20 September 2023.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

Peru and Norway to advance global partnerships with indigenous peoples and local communities

Supporting Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ initiatives is one of six action tracks under the The Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership – FCLP. The action track will be co-led by Peru’s Minister of Environment Albina Ruiz and Norway’s

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) in New York

On 20 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHCL), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The United Nations’ General Assembly: High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development

- Tax revenues are the cornerstone of long-term social progress. Collected and spent sustainably they are an investment for generations to come, said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York