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Joint statement: Norway and Mexico: A call for a coalition to defend multilateral cooperation

Enrique Ochoa, Under-Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico, and Andreas Motzfeld Kravik, State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Norway met on 8 April 2025, in Mexico City, for consultations on multilateral issues.

Foreign Minister Eide: Visiting Syria leaves a profound impression

‘Syria may be at a turning point. We have seen positive initial signals from the transitional government, but we need to be prepared for the fact that developments can go both ways. It is imperative that the international community contributes to a

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) - Total preparedness

Meld. St. 9 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

White paper on total preparedness: Prepared for crisis and war

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl presented the white paper on total preparedness. The white paper sets the direction for efforts to strengthen civilian resilience and total

APA 2024: 53 new production licenses awarded

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Will ensure a safer seabed

Together with the United States and our Nordic-Baltic allies, Norway has agreed on further steps to increase the security of subsea infrastructure.

Prime Minister Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. This is the first official visit from Palestine since Norway recognised Palestine as a state in May last year.

Strong international support for Palestine and the two-state solution at Global Alliance meeting in Oslo

‘We need action, not just words. The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality. Today, I have urged everyone to think creatively about the concrete steps each of us can take to help build the

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

It is very encouraging and long overdue that the parties, after 15 months of warfare, death, fear, and destruction, have reached a ceasefire. The ceasefire will be implemented through various phases. It is now crucial that all parties respect all

Chair’s statement: Meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State solution

On Wednesday 15 January, 85 states and international organisations met in Oslo, Norway, for the third follow-up meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two State-Solution, initiated by Saudi Arabia as Chair of the Arab-OIC

Norway signs space agreement with the US

Today, Norway and the U.S. signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), which will facilitate the launch of U.S. launchers and satellites from Andøya Spaceport.

Norwegian–Russian fisheries negotiations to be held in December

Norway and Russia have agreed that this year’s fisheries negotiations will be held in a virtual format from 8 to 12 December.

Prime Minister Støre to participate in G20 Summit: ‘An important arena for cooperation in a more polarised world’

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where leaders of the world’s major economies will meet to discuss global challenges.

Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Statement from State Secretary Kravik on Sudan

'I am pleased to be in Sudan and grateful for the frank and substantive discussions I have held with senior officials and with humanitarian partners', said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

'On the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I express my deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones - children, parents, siblings, and friends', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Defence visits Norway

On November 28th, Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik welcomed his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back for a bilateral meeting.

Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

Prime Ministers Starmer and Støre visit British airbase

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the RAF Lossiemouth airbase in Scotland. The base is crucial to ensuring NATO’s readiness and maintaining security in the High North.

National Security Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister

As part of the effort to strengthen the implementation of the National Security Strategy, the Government has decided that State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister Thomas Hornburg is to serve as National Security Adviser to the Prime