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

Executive summary

Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am

Important dialogue with China

‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Skjalg Erik Fjellheim as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses

Small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now

Nordic Ministerial Meeting on Immigration in Rosendal

The Nordic ministers responsible for migration and immigration issues met in Rosendal, western Norway, Thursday and Friday this week in order to discuss various topics related to asylum and migration.

Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard

The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe.

Afghanistan talks in Oslo have concluded: Beginning of an important dialogue

‘I thank the brave women activists, the human rights defenders and the other Afghans who took part in the meetings with the Taliban in Oslo. It is important that they sat face to face with the Taliban for the first time since the Taliban took power.

Information about international travel and the coronavirus

The global advice against all non-essential travel was rescinded on 1 October 2021. The infection situation and local restrictions can change very quickly. Therefore, travel advice may be issued for specific countries if major challenges related to

Consultations between Central Government and KS

There is ongoing contact between the central government and the local government authorities, represented by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), on a number of issues at both administrative and political levels. The

The Department of Pension

The Department of Pension has the overall responsibility for the pension policy, including the work on the pension reform.

Director General Dag Holen

The Department of Finance and Governance

The Department of Finance and Governance coordinates, ensures the quality of, and follows up on the ministry’s work with the state budget.

Director General Tom Gulliksen

Department of Planning and Administration

The department is responsible for coordination, quality assurance and follow-up of the Ministry’s activities relating to the budget, ministerial financial management and the administration of associated and subordinate agencies.

Director General Helga Berit Fjell

One year later 26.02.2009

Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk and executive director of Global Crop Diversity Trust, Cary Fowler.

MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response,  food security and climate change adaptation

The budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has

Department of International Affairs

The Department of International Affairs assists the Prime Minister and the Government Secretary in the handling of all matters of an international nature.

Director General Trine Heimerback

Legislation Department

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security's Legislation Department is a legal expertise body serving the Government and the central government administration.

Director General Ketil Bøe Moen