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Norway and the United Kingdom establish AI partnership
12/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceNorway and the United Kingdom will strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to work more closely on the safe and responsible use of AI, combating AI-enabled cyber threats, ensuring effective international oversight of
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Joint Statement – Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) Ministerial Meeting
12/11/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceAs we gather in Oslo on 11 and 12 November 2026 for a Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) ministerial meeting, we see the beginning of a new chapter of Nordic defence cooperation.
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Indonesia Receives NOK 1 Billion Contribution Following Sharp Reduction in Deforestation
12/11/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentIndonesia has achieved some of its strongest results ever in protecting its rainforest. Norway will contribute with NOK 1 billion in recognition of these efforts.
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Norway provides USD 100 million guarantee for renewable energy in Asia
12/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing a USD 100 million guarantee to the Asian Development Bank. The guarantee will enable the bank to lend up to an additional USD 450 million for renewable energy in Asia and the Pacific.
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Norway seeks to modernise 25-year-old trade agreement with Mexico
12/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the other EFTA countries are resuming work to modernise their free trade agreement with Mexico. The aim is an agreement that better reflects how we trade today.
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Government seeks controlled growth of data centres in Norway
10/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Government will introduce measures to ensure controlled growth of data centres in Norway and that they are as beneficial to society as possible. To this end, the Government is developing a range of measures and intends to introduce a
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Norway provides NOK 600 Million to Brazil for historic low deforestation in the Amazon
10/11/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentDeforestation in the Amazon is now at its lowest level since measurements began. Over the past four years, Brazil has reduced deforestation by 70 percent. As a result, Norway will provide NOK 600 million in recognition of the country's significant
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Foreign Minister Eide met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha: Norway provides NOK 500 million for public services in Ukraine
06/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt an urgent time for Ukraine, Norway is providing NOK 500 million to the Ukrainian state budget through the World Bank. The funding will help maintain essential public services and ensure the payment of salaries, pensions, and social benefits in
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Press invitation: Nordic Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Oslo, 11–12 November
06/11/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Nordic Ministers of Defence will meet in Oslo on 11-12 November under Norway’s 2026 chairmanship of NORDEFCO.
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New ambassadors from Egypt, USA, Slovenia and Lebanon
05/11/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 5 November 2026.
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Documents relating to the Oslo process now available
05/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe National Archives of Norway and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are today making a substantial number of documents relating to the Oslo process available to the public. The documents had been kept at the home of Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul.
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Norway provides NOK 1 billion for education for children affected by war and crises
04/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs93 million children are out of school because of war and crises. Norway is providing NOK 1 billion for education for children and young people affected by war, displacement and disasters.
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Government allocates NOK 1 billion for increased Norwegian investments in Ukraine
03/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Government is setting aside NOK 1 billion for investments in Ukraine to be made in partnership with the Norwegian business sector. This funding is intended to help mobilise further Norwegian private capital for investments in the Ukrainian
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Tallinn Mechanism Rome Meeting Joint Statement
30/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTallinn Mechanism Member States and Observers met in Rome from October 29 to 30 for their biannual meeting under the Italian Chairship. Launched in 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism has become the leading international platform for coordinating civilian
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Joint Statement by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre on how to follow up the call for control over development of frontier AI models
28/10/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterFinnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a virtual meeting for world leaders on how to follow up the call for control over development of frontier AI models.
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Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers: 'The Nordic countries must stand closer together'
27/10/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe rights of children and young people online will be high on the agenda when Norway takes over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers next year. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre presented Norway's priorities today.
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Norway and Ukraine Strengthen Energy Cooperation
27/10/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorway and Ukraine are strengthening their cooperation in the energy sector. Today, a cooperation agreement on energy was signed during Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland’s visit to Ukraine. Closer collaboration, mutual learning, and
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500 Million NOK in Energy Support for Ukraine
27/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing 500 million NOK in energy support to Ukraine ahead of winter. The support is provided under the Nansen Programme and will help restore damaged infrastructure and ensure reliable operation of Ukraine’s energy system.
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President Stubb and Prime Minster Støre held a call with President Putin
27/10/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPresident of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre held a phone call with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Tuesday 27 October in Helsinki.
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Norwegian Minister of Energy Visits Ukraine
27/10/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland is visiting Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, today. Aasland will hold political talks with Ukraine’s Minister of Energy and meet with actors working on civil preparedness. Norway’s Water Resources and Energy