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Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan

14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.

Changes among the state secretaries

15/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Maria Schumacher Walberg as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

Norway to intensify national and international efforts relating to women, peace and security

15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Defence

Norway’s new national action plan sets out how we will intensify efforts at national and international level to include women in peace and security work.

Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine

19/09/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.

Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine

26/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Almost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red

NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter

26/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.

A greener industrial initiative for Norway

28/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Government’s Green Industrial Initiative will guide Norway’s economy through its greatest transition in modern times. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, and Minister of Agriculture and

Changes among the political advisers

29/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Eirin Kristin Kjær resigns as political adviser to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, as of 30 September 2023.

Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

Announcement of new CO2 storage area

08/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.

An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

Foreign Minister: Condemns the attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn the missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk. Dozens of Ukrainians have been killed and injured. I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends', the Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

-The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

Changes among the political advisers

12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

Changes in the Government

12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Ukrainians in Norway need to register

25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Registration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.

Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

27/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.