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The Communication Unit

The Communication Unit is responsible for communication on behalf of the entire Ministry. The unit handles press inquiries to the Ministry and its political leadership, writes draft press releases, speeches and contributions, maintains close contact

Head of Communications Martine Røiseland

Cultural Heritage Act

The purpose of this Act is to protect archeological and architectural monuments and sites, and cultural environments in all their variety and detail, both as part of our cultural heritage and identity and as an element in the overall environment and

Read act at lovdata.no

Illicit trade in cultural artefacts

The illicit sale of cultural objects stolen from museums or looted from archaeological sites is a growing international problem. Countries in conflict and countries affected by natural disasters are particularly vulnerable.

The Prime Minister's speech at Oslo Energy Forum

As I see it, whatever theme we choose for the transitions we are in, energy is linked. Be it in technology, be it on climate, but be it also in how you maintain stability in domestic economies, Prime Minister Støre said at Oslo Energy Forum.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Department for Organizational Affairs

The department is responsible for staff functions for the political leadership and the Ministry Secretary General, developing and maintaining management systems and adopting overall guidelines for efficient and coordinated management of the Ministry.

Director General Atle Tostensen

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024

Together with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his

Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine

A new agreement between France and Norway provides new capabilities to Ukraine within the areas of surveillance and situational awareness, and aerial bombs.

Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI)

Norway has pledged up to 3 billion NOK a year to help save the world's tropical forests while improving the livelihoods of those who life off, in, and near the forests.

External reports and letters about the Government Pension Fund

2025 GPFG CEM Investment Benchmarking report for 2023 (02/14/2025) GPFN CEM Investment Benchmarking report for 2023 (02/14/2025) 2024 Report for the Norwegian Ministry of Finance: On the global market portfolio, private-equity markets and Chines

Market Value of The Government Pension Fund

Government Pension Fund market value from 1996 to 2024. NOK billion The accumulation of capital in the GPFG originates by and large from the conversion of oil and gas resources in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea to financial assets abroad. Petroleum

Entur AS

A limited company owned by the Ministry of Transport that delivers sales and ticketing solutions for the railway. In addition, Entur provides services that make it easy to plan, compare and purchase seamless journeys across all public transport

Web page: https://om.entur.no/om-entur/

Norske tog AS

Norske tog purchases, owns and manages trains for passenger train traffic in Norway. Norske tog is owned by the Ministry of Transport.

Web page: https://www.norsketog.no/

Farmed salmon

Food security, environmental concerns and the work on fish health and welfare have high priority in the management of Norwegian aquaculture. A sustainable aquaculture industry is one which is operated in an environmentally sound manner and adapted

Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses

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

The Department of Administrative Services

The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for the Ministry's organization and systems. This includes the overall employer function in the Ministry, organizational development, personnel policy, and internal communication. The

Director General Yvonne Larssen

Department of Consumer, Religious and Life Stance Affairs

The Department has the overall responsibility for policy relating to consumer affairs and religious and life stance affairs, and develops and coordinates activities within these areas.

Annual Report to the Storting

Transparency is a prerequisite for ensuring widespread confidence in the management of the Government Pension Fund. The Ministry gives an account of the management of the Fund in an annual report to the Storting, as well as in the National Budget.

Fund Performance for The Government Pension Fund Global

GPFG annual geometric average return. Measured in the currency basket. Per cent 2023 Last 5 years Last 10 years Last 20 years GPFG Portfolio 13,09 7,44 7,25 6,71 Benchmark index 13,53 7,15 6,99 6,52 Excess return (percentage points)1 -0,45 0,29 0,26

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