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Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International

New ambassadors from Serbia, Slovakia and Cambodia

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 30 October 2025.

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries and New Zealand

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, 29 October 2025

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the killing of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers

'I am outraged and deeply saddened by the brutal killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers in the city of Bara, North Kordofan. They were carrying out lifesaving work, and were clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem, when they were

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference during the meeting of Nordic Prime Ministers in Stockholm

'We've also had among the Nordic prime ministers today a discussion on the need to coordinate our work against organized crime - against gangs, against drug trafficking - that is feeding organized crime in Europe,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Stockholm

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Civilians in El Fasher must be protected

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control over the city of El Fasher in North Darfur', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the RSF takeover of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan

'The Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claims to have seized control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher,' says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Detailed overview of Norwegian civilian support to Ukraine

The overview shows which organizations have received support from Norway and how much they have received.

Standard agreement for research and investigation assignments

This standard agreement for research and investigation assignments should be used by anyone who wants independent commissioned research with a high degree of legitimacy.

National budget 2026: A hospital budget for faster hospital care

The government is proposing to strengthen the hospitals’ budget framework by NOK 3.4 billion in 2026. This will help ensure shorter waiting times and better cooperation between specialised health services and municipal services.

National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

The Prime Minister's speech at the Trondheim Synagogue 100th anniversary

'We must acknowledge the fact that we need different cultures, different religious communities, different traditions - to expand, renew and enrich our shared Norwegian identity,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Trondheim Synagogue

First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre visited youth services

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, this week visited Headspace, a counselling service in Oslo, together with the Minister of Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre. Headspace is a low-threshold service for young people aged 12-25 and

Strategy for the involvement of Norwegian industry in the procurement of new frigates

The Norwegian government has resolved to procure new frigates to strengthen the Navy’s operational capability and ensure Norway’s maritime defence capability in the coming decades. This document outlines a framework for strategic alignment of the

For the press: Norway to host the Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting

On 4-5 November, defence ministers from the ten JEF nations will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe.

About the Nordic Co-operation

Nordic co-operation is the oldest collaboration of its kind in the world. The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for intergovernmental co-operation among the Nordic governments.

UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law

The Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.

Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy to visit India

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss will visit Mumbai from 27 to 30 October to strengthen maritime cooperation with India. She will among others meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and

Specific instance Mapuche-Williche vs Statkraft: Joint statement from NCP Norway and Chile

Joint statement by NCP Norway and NCP Chile (see below for downloadable PDFs in English and Spanish) The NCPs refer to the ongoing handling of the Specific Instance Mapuche-Williche vs. Statkraft (see Initial Assessment). NCP Norway has been

History of the Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Ministry of Culture and Equality was established in 1982 under the name Ministry of Culture and Science. Prior to that date, the Ministry of Church and Education bore national responsibility for Norwegian cultural affairs. Since then, the