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Norway and Ukraine to establish closer defence cooperation

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to strengthen Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in the areas of defence and security. They will take steps to facilitate closer cooperation between the defence industries of

Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine

Today, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

Commemorative activities following the death of His Majesty King Harald V

The death of His Majesty King Harald V will be marked across the country in the days leading up to the funeral. The Government has declared a period of national mourning from the day King Harald died until after the funeral has been held.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation

Canada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.

Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers

Today, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).

Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom

The UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to

Norway unveils its first new super missile, JSM, and celebrates delivery of all 52 F-35 fighter jets

‘Norway has become the first country to receive the full delivery of all its planned F-35 fighter jets. The acquisition is a true success story. Today, the Armed Forces have also received their first super missile from the Norwegian Defence Materiel

Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland

The Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway. The adjustments facilitate increased training and cooperation with allied countries, including cross-border

Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland: Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland

Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of Allied unity and solidarity.

The Government Tightens the Rules for Displaced Persons from Ukraine: Men Aged 18 to 60 Will No Longer Receive Temporary Collective Protection

The Government today adopted an amendment to the Regulations that restricts the Norwegian scheme for temporary collective protection for persons displaced from Ukraine. Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will, with certain exceptions, no longer

The Communication Unit

The Communication Unit coordinates and initiates contact with the media and the rest of society, and deals with matters relating to communication within the Ministry.

Head of Communication Camilla Bredde Pettersen

Other political staff for the Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy

Governance framework

The Storting has, in the Government Pension Fund Act, accorded the Ministry of Finance formal responsibility for the management of the Fund. Operational management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is carried out by Norges Bank.

Strategic Benchmark Index

The mandate issued by the Ministry of Finance to Norges Bank expresses the long-term investment strategy for the Fund, including the strategic benchmark index and appurtenant provisions on the execution of the management assignment.

Department for Cultural Environment and Polar Affairs

The department works with strategy and policy development for the conservation and sustainable use of the cultural environment and for climate and environment in the polar and northern regions. The department has agency management responsibility for

Director General Atle Tostensen

Department for Nature Management

The department's main responsibility is to develop policies to safeguard biodiversity on land and in the sea, and to ensure holistic and sustainable management of nature through use, conservation and recreation. The department is also responsible

Director General Lene Lyngby

Child benefit

Those who have children under 18 years of age living permanently with them are entitled to child benefit. Child benefit is payable for each child without any means or needs testing and is tax-free.