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Svalbard Global Seed Vault partners direct prize money toward safeguarding vulnerable seed collections

The EUR 50,000 award will support genebanks to secure important crop diversity in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Marianne Wilhelmsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen, as of 29 October 2026. Ms. Wilhelmsen is appointed again as state

Joint ministerial statement on the risk of famine in Sudan

Joint ministerial statement by Norway and 31 other partners on the risk of famine in Sudan.

Members of the Coalition on Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan Make a Statement on the 26 October 2025 Atrocity in El Fasher

One year ago, on 26 October 2025, the violence in and around El Fasher reached a devastating peak following months of siege and escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Civilians were subjected to horrific atrocities including mass

Norway and Ukraine establish strategic partnership

Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.

Norwegian Minister of Energy Visits Ukraine

Norwegian 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

The Prime Minister’s introduction to the press after meeting with NATO’s Secretary General

- He is leaving a NATO that is stronger, more updated, and more ready to face the challenges and secure its members than when he started, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government House

Address to the second global Covid-19 summit

Address by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at the second global (virtual) COVID-19 summit.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 12 May

High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought

Intervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodomyr Zelensky

'Norwegian long-term political, military, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine remains strong. We have a united Parliament; all parties behind our five-year Nansen package, supporting your defense, supporting your economy and your rebuilding

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times”

"I'm going to propose to our Parliament in a few months the biggest increase in our defence spending, both structurally and financially, since the Second World War. And we do that in accordance with the regional plans that we agreed in Vilnius",

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich

Prime Minister’s speech apologising for past treatment of gay people

Good afternoon, everyone. It is both an honour and a pleasure to welcome you all to my home today. We are here for a very special reason, and what I have to say is of great importance.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's speech at the Welcome Ceremony for all new students

'As university students you are now a part of something greater than yourselves: the defence of values that are under pressure across the world. You are part of the resistance against anti-democratic, authoritarian forces and fake news. Forces

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Universitetsplassen, Oslo

The Foreign Minister's opening speech at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict

Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s opening speech at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict. Norway is hosting the conference that takes place in Oslo, Norway.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Closing statement at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt’s closing statement at the conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, 6 June 2023. Norway hosted the conference that took place in Oslo, Norway.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Opening of NEL factory for electrolysers

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the opening of NEL Hydrogen´s factory electrolysers at Herøya on 20th April 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Address at conference on elimination of child labour

Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's speech at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Durban, 15 - 20 May 2022. The address was held by digital, video.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 20 May

The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024

Transcript of the speech as delivered Dear friends, good morning, It is a true honour for me on behalf of the Norwegian Government and a great personal pleasure to congratulate Doctor and Professor Emeritus Oran Young on the Mohn Prize of 2024. My

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø

Statement when lighting a Christmas tree in London

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt's statement when she lighted the Christmas tree in London together with her british colleague James Cleverly.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt London, 5 December

Opening address at the Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the  Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Tromsø 26 October.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, 26 October