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New ambassadors from the Republic of Korea, Cyprus, Nepal and Nigeria

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 May 2018.

OAG reviews the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative

On Tuesday, 15 May, the Office of the Auditor General published a report from its management audit of the Climate and Forest Initiative - NICFI. -The report provides several useful insights and reminders, and we will follow up on the suggested

Introductory Speech to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

On behalf of the Government of Norway on the occasion of the interactive dialogue with the Committee on the Rights of the Child 23-24 May 2018.

Introductory Speech

Speech held on behalf of the Government of Norway on the occasion of the interactive dialogue with the Committee on the Rights of the Child 23-24 May 2018.

By Minister of Children and Equality Linda Hofstad Helleland

Three new F-35 aircraft to Norway

On May 22, three new F-35 aircraft landed at Ørland Air Base in Norway. Six aircraft are now on Norwegian soil. - Our new F-35s are a major investment and the most important acquisition to strengthen the defence capabilities of our Armed Forces,

Opening address at UNDP conference on preventing violent extremism

Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup's opening address at the UNDP conference "Assessing Progress made, and the Future of Development Approaches to Preventing Violent Extremism".

By Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup Fornebu, 23 May

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters 22 May.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide the Storting, 22 May

Access to Energy – Solar is Part of the Solution

Minister of International Development  Nikolai Astrup's address at the International Solar Day 2018.

By Minister of International Development Nikolai Astrup Oslo, 15 May

Revised budget: Norway to provide an extra NOK 130 million for the fight against marine litter

'Norway is playing a leading role in the global effort to eliminate marine litter. The Government is proposing to increase funding for Norway's development programme to combat marine litter by NOK 130 million in 2018. This programme is a key element

Revised budget: Government scaling up funding for Norad's Knowledge Bank

'The Government is proposing to increase its allocation to technical cooperation on taxation through Norad's Knowledge Bank by NOK 13 million. This is one step on the way to doubling our support for 'tax for development' by 2020,' said Minister of

Revised budget: Norway allocates additional NOK 116 million to humanitarian assistance

'Norway's humanitarian budget has never been bigger than it is now, but the needs created by the world's humanitarian crises are continuing to grow. The Government has therefore proposed increasing the humanitarian budget by NOK 116 million. The

Foreign Minister concerned about spiralling violence

'I am deeply concerned about the spiral of violence we are now seeing on the border between Israel and Gaza. I urge political leaders on both sides, in the strongest possible terms, to calm the situation down and show restraint, to avoid further

Increased allocation for efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief

'The Government has proposed a NOK 10 million increase in its funding for civil society's international efforts to promote human rights. This additional funding will be used to strengthen efforts to promote freedom of expression and freedom of

The Norwegian Government continues with the planning of a demonstration project for CO2 capture, transport and storage

Today the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy presented its assessment of the full scale carbon capture, transport and storage (CCS) project in Norway. The Government proposes to fund FEED studies (Front End Engineering and Design studies) with 80

Revised Budget 2018: Stronger growth, lower unemployment and a more sustainable welfare state

The Norwegian economy has recovered from the downturn induced by the 2014 drop in the oil price and is now characterized by optimism and solid growth. The 2018 Fiscal Budget approved last autumn is still well adapted to the economic situation, and

Outline of economic developments and fiscal policy

In order to ensure simultaneous access to potentially market sensitive information The Ministry of Finance here unveils selected key figures prior to the budget release, which takes place at 10:45. A table with more detailed projections will be

UN Crime Commission

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Crime Commision-meeting i Vienna, 14 May 2018.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Foreign Minister fears greater instability in Middle East following opening of embassy

'I am concerned that the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital could lead to greater instability in the region and make it more difficult to bring the parties to the negotiating table. Norway's view has been clearly conveyed to the

Norway to chair UN expert group on nuclear disarmament verification

Norway, represented by Special Representative for Disarmament Knut Langeland, was today chosen to chair the UN Group of Governmental Experts to consider the role of verification in advancing nuclear disarmament. The Group has been established

Helping young Europeans find work

Almost 14 million young people in Europe are not in employment, education or training. The new regional EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment supports the most vulnerable among them, to help them gain a foothold in the labour market.