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Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with China

Distinguished guests. Ambassador. Leaders of Cultural Institutions. Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my sincere pleasure to be with you here in Beijing tonight, and to meet with such a strong and diverse group of cultural institutions and professionals.

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery the Norwegian Residence Beijing

Speech at the Beijing Library

Ladies and Gentlemen. Nǚshìmen, xiānshengmen. Kjære alle sammen! It is such a pleasure to be here in China with you today. Yesterday, I had the privilege to meet Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli and sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery The Beijing Library

The Prime Minister's introduction at the annual meeting with the Foreign Press Association

'I came back from Paris yesterday, after having witnessed the signing of the Narvik agreement between Norway and France. This is a continuation of what we call the hedging strategy of the Norwegian government in today's world's security environment,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Changes in the division of responsibilities between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Overall responsibility for trade policy is now being consolidated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The King in Council has today decided to transfer responsibility for bilateral trade agreements and EFTA negotiations with third countries from the

Minister Aukrust’s Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony

Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony by the Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

301 Investigations – Norway’s written comments

As a response to the allegations made in the Section 301 Investigation of Acts, Policies, and Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors and the allegations made in the Section 301

The Prime Minister’s statement at the press conference following the signing of the mutual defence agreement Norway – France

'Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process linked to the French initiative which you call forward or advanced deterrence - on how French nuclear weapons can contribute to security and deterrence in Europe

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris

Norway and France sign mutual defence agreement

Today, Norway and France have signed a comprehensive defence agreement under which the two countries commit to come to each other’s aid should the need arise. Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process to

The Prime Minister's speech at opening of the Bergen International Festival

'Culture must be seen and heard, and felt and remembered. And we must wonder at it and revel in it - and we must scrutinise it. Because good art is not indifferent. Good art is real life,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Torgalmenningen i Bergen

Norway and the EU to help Ukraine through the winter

Norway is entering into a new agreement with the EU to strengthen Ukraine’s energysecurity. Norway will provide NOK 425 million to help Ukraine rebuild a more resilientenergy system.

Statement from the Prime Minister following the drone and missile attacks against Kyiv

Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attacks against Kyiv overnight. In the morning hours, I have been in contact with President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Svyrydenko to convey our support. This attack is of a scale and character we

Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers condemn Russian disinformation campaign in joint statement

Today, 22 May, the foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning the disinformation campaign and false claims by Russia and Belarus concerning airspace violations in the Nordic-Baltic region.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, as of 1 June 2026. Mr. Lysø is appointed as acting state secretary to Minister of Children and

NOK 203 million in new funding for the Red Cross’s efforts for Ukraine

When drones and missiles strike residential areas in Ukraine, Red Cross volunteers are among the first on the scene to get people to safety. Norway is now providing 203 million kroner to support their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of

Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak

Norway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.

The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans

The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like

New ambassadors from Moldova and San Marino

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 May 2026.

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.

Indexation of the National Insurance Scheme’s Basic Amount and Pensions

The basic amount in the National Insurance Scheme as of 1 May 2026, is NOK 136 549. The basic amount is used in the calculation and indexation of pensions. It is annually adjusted.

Nordic countries and India agree to strengthen cooperation

Leaders of the Nordic countries and Indian Prime Minister Modi met in Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. At the Summit, the leaders agreed to strengthen their cooperation.