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Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023

'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian

Joint statement on the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

General tax conventions between Norway and other states – Türkiye

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Colombia

'Congratulations to the Colombian government and the ELN guerilla on substantial progress in the peace talks in Mexico, on key topics like participation, humanitarian relief and future cease fire. Norway stands ready to assist as guarantor country

General tax conventions between Norway and other states – Zambia

General tax conventions between Norway and other states – Isle of Man

General tax conventions between Norway and other states – Guernsey

General tax conventions between Norway and other states – Venezuela

Norway to continue as guest country in G20

On Tuesday, 3 December, South Africa announced that Norway will continue to participate as a G20 guest country under the South African G20 Presidency. Norway had status as a guest country in 2024 under the Brazilian presidency.

The Norwegian Government Strengthens and Renews Commitment to Gender Equality

The Government has presented a white paper on sexual harassment and the country's first strategy for gender equality between men and women.

High-level meeting on Troll A platform

On Friday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President and CEO of Equinor Anders Opedal visited the Troll A platform.

Norwegian Prime Minister met with President of European Commission

On Friday morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had a bilateral meeting in Bergen.

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Proposal for amendments for better control with security of electricity supply

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has sent a proposal to amend the energy legislation regarding a new control mechanism for security of electricity supply on public consultation. The proposal is a follow-up on the measures that were

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

New ambassadors from Georgia, Cyprus, Djibouti and Bangladesh

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 March 2023.

Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative

Driving ambition through international carbon cooperation

Revised National Budget: A responsible budget that provides security for people throughout Norway

In the revised budget, the government will prioritise crucial public services such as healthcare, the police and refugees. Providers of public services and benefit recipients will receive compensation for wage growth and inflation. The government

Revised National Budget: Hospitals will receive larger budgets

The Norwegian Government proposes a permanent budget increase for hospitals, in addition to extraordinary price and wage adjustments in the hospital budgets. This amounts to a total of NOK 4.7 billion.