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Expert reports on the GPFG

The Ministry of Finance today publishes reports from two expert groups on the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The reports will be a part of the Ministry’s assessment of Norges Bank’s active management of the Fund and investments in unlisted

The Troika on Cessation of Hostilities Violations in South Sudan

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

Launch of The Global Education Monitoring Report 2017/18 - Accountability in Education

State Secretary Marianne Hagen's statement at the Norwegian launch of  The Global Education Monitoring Report 2017/18.

By State Secretary Marianne Hagen Oslo, 11 January

Sustainable security - The transatlantic community and global challenges

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Prominent Leaders Forum at Brookings in Washington DC, 10 January 2018.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg Prominent Leaders Forum

Property Relations Between Spouses

You can download the brochure Property relations between spouses here (PDF).

Prime Minister Erna Solberg to meet President Donald Trump

‘The US and Norway cooperate closely. We are also close allies, and I am looking forward to a constructive meeting,’ said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

EU and Norway to convene an extraordinary session of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC)

Norway's Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide and EU's High Representative Federica Mogherini have decided to convene an extraordinary session of the international donor group for Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC).

Implementing Norway’s national action plan 2015-2018 - women, peace and security

Annual report 2016

This is the first annual report on the implementation of the national actionplan for 2015-2018 and is based on a set of indicators to measure results and keep us accountable.

Immigration and Integration 2016–2017

Report from Norway to the OECD

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report Immigration and Integration 2016-2017 - Report for Norway is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries.

Verdict in the lawsuit regarding the 23rd licensing round

Oslo District Court has found in favour of the Norwegian Government that the decision to award production licences in the 23rd licensing round is valid.

Norway provided more than NOK 2.5 billion to the Syria crisis in 2017

In 2017, Norway maintained its substantial humanitarian support for civilians affected by the conflict in Syria. ‘The war in Syria is a terrible tragedy that has caused several hundred thousand deaths and forced millions of civilians to flee their

Suspension of export licences to the United Arab Emirates

On the basis of a comprehensive assessment of the situation in Yemen and the increasing risks associated with the United Arab Emirates’ military engagement in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided on 19 December 2017 to suspend

Health, safety and working environment conditions and trends in the Norwegian petroleum industry

Report from a working group

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs invited interested parties and government agencies to join a working group in November 2016 for a joint assessment of and discussion on health, safety and working environment conditions and trends in the

New Year's Address 2018

National radio and television, 1 January 2018.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Whistleblowing in the Foreign Service

Employees are encouraged to report illegal, unethical or other unacceptable circumstances in the Foreign Service, including financial irregularities related to projects financed by the Ministry.

The Government's strategy for export and internationalisation

Download the full version of the Government's strategy for export and internationalisation

The Troika Welcomes the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access Concerning the Conflict in South Sudan

This statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

China to establish a national carbon trading market

China has announced the creation of what is expected to be the world's largest carbon trading market. The market initially covers the power sector, but will gradually expand to include industry and other sectors.

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants to Poland

Today, Norway signed extensive new MoUs with Poland on the use of funding under the EEA and Norway Grants amounting to EUR 809.3 million. The business and innovation sector will be significantly strengthened. Justice and home affairs, energy and

Norway to provide NOK 115 million to UN Peacebuilding Fund

Norway is providing NOK 115 million in funding to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund. ‘Conflict prevention is good development policy and smart aid. That is why we are now increasing our contribution to the UN Peacebuilding Fund,’ said Minister