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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.

Norway to increase support for African Development Fund

The Government is providing approximately NOK 3 billion in funding to the African Development Fund (ADF), which is part of the African Development Bank Group. The ADF promotes economic and social development in the 37 least developed African

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

'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

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas

At the meeting in New York on Monday 23 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Barth Eide reaffirmed Norway's continued strong support for Palestine.

Ten Years, Ten Nations: One Initiative

This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors.

Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders

A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.

Revised national budget 2025: Stable governance in uncertain times

In the revised national budget, the government maintains the course set in the budget passed before Christmas. The most significant changes stem from the unanimous decision in Parliament to significantly increase support for Ukraine and from the

The Government Pension Fund white paper 2024

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the annual white paper about the Government Pension Fund to the Storting. The white paper gives an account of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) and Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) results and

Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry

The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

Meeting with President Macron to discuss Norwegian sovereign wealth fund

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the Governor of Norges Bank Ida Wolden Bache and the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) Nicolai Tangen.

Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that

Opening of an area on the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities

The King in Council has today formally decided to open an area in the Norwegian Sea and the Greenland Sea for mineral activities.

Historic decision at NATO Summit

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

Meld. St. 22 (2023–2024) - The Government Pension Fund 2024

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Norway to strengthen cooperation with Brazil to address global challenges

The Norwegian Government is today launching a new strategy to enhance cooperation with Brazil.

Increased Norwegian support for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Norway is providing an additional NOK 70 million for humanitarian aid in Moldova. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Ukraine's neighbour on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Norway to extend agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided to extend its agreement with the EU on the evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 31 March 2026. In addition to transport for medical evacuation, Norway is providing expertise and deliveries of medical equipment,

Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

The UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.