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Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in New York

Excellencies, ministers, colleagues and friends, Welcome to this meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC). Thank you to the UN for hosting us today. And to our co-sponsor the EU, and the AHLC rapporteurs (World Bank, IMF, UN and the Office of

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

Half of Ukrainians in Norway are in work

New figures show that almost 48 per cent of displaced working-age Ukrainians in Norway are in employment. This is an increase of 5 600 individuals compared with last year.

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on Russia’s warning to foreign nationals in Ukraine

'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation published a statement on 3 October 2026, warning foreign nationals, including diplomatic personnel, against remaining in Ukraine and purporting to place on them the “responsibility for any

Norway in the High North – Arctic policy for a new reality

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kjersti Stenseng today presented the Government’s new High North strategy. With this strategy, the Government sets the course for its future High

Billions in support for business development and job creation in Ukraine

Norway is increasing its efforts to promote sustainable business development and job creation in Ukraine. From 2027 to 2030, Norway will allocate EUR 350 million to this important work.

The State Budget 2027: Key figures in the National Budget for 2027

To ensure equal access to macroeconomic figures that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the National Budget at 10am. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Budget.

National Budget 2027: Government plans to establish a public digital frontline service for health-related questions

The government intends to provide residents with a quality-assured AI service that can answer questions about symptoms, health concerns and test results. The service will be tailored to the Norwegian healthcare system, and the government is

National Budget 2027: A budget that gives people confidence in healthcare

The government’s proposed National Budget for 2027 aims to give people confidence in healthcare by strengthening hospital finances, providing more nursing home places and ensuring faster, more modern healthcare.

National Budget 2027: NOK 300 million increase in mental health funding

The government proposes to increase funding for mental health services by NOK 300 million next year. The funding will support a range of measures, including increasing inpatient capacity in mental healthcare and establishing more easily accessible

International call for enhanced control of AI development

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have launched an international call for control over development of frontier AI models. 22 leaders from around the world support the appeal. President Stubb and Prime

Opening of the Norwegian National Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence

Dear all. First of all, it is great to see you all here in Norway. And I am grateful for your contributions to this important conference. A conference that also marks the official opening of the National Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence. We are

Prime Minister congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee referred to the instrumental role this year’s laureate has

New ambassadors from Vietnam, Pakistan, Austria and France

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 8 October 2026.