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Norway contributes NOK 600 million, improving the health of women, children, and adolescents
15/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt a time of historic decline in global aid, Norway is contributing NOK 600 million to strengthen health care for women, children and adolescence. This contribution will save lives and provide political support to rights under pressure.
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Joint statement from the B9 and the Nordic Allies' meeting
13/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies, met today in Bucharest. We welcome the participation of the NATO Secretary General, as well as the President of Ukraine. We also welcome the participation of the United States of America,
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Statement by the Minister of International Development on hunger in Sudan
15/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The latest UN figures on food security and hunger in Sudan show that the situation remains extremely grave. It is difficult to comprehend that more than 19 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and that millions remain at emergency or
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Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Joint statement on Iranian State Threats and HAYI-claimed attacks
10/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement from 22 countries on state threats relating to Iranian security services and the condemnation of recent Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) claimed-attacks across Europe.
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Norway has received eight more patients from Gaza
11/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security‘The health system in Gaza has collapsed, many clinics have been reduced to rubble and very little treatment is available. I am very pleased that Norway is able to help more patients from Gaza. So far, we have evacuated a total of 18 patients and 38
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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran
28/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.
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A paradigm shift in development aid
15/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) presented the official aid statistics for 2024, which show that international development aid declined compared to the record high reached in 2023. A significantly greater decrease is
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Strengthening efforts to protect children and prisoners
12/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its support for efforts to protect children deported to Russia, civilians unlawfully detained by Russia and Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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Huge Drop in Global Aid: “Deeply Concerned,” said Minister of International Development
09/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOfficial Development Assistance (ODA) fell by 23.1 per cent in 2025, according to recent figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This is the largest annual decline recorded in ODA statistics. Norway was the
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Norway pledging NOK 10 billion to global health
23/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterNorway pledges NOK 10 billion to the vaccine alliance, Gavi, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the period 2026-2030.
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Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak
22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.
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The Minister of International Development warns against great danger for civilians in El Fasher
06/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, on the the situation for civilians in the besieged town of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan.
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Erna Solberg takes on international leadership role in global health
02/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsFormer Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The fund is a crucial partner for building robust health systems protecting us all.
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Focusing on areas where Norway can make a difference
15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed an increase in funding of NOK 80 million in 2026 for efforts to promote women’s rights. Women’s rights are coming under growing pressure globally, and this is an area where Norway can make a significant difference.
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Proposal for a bill banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine announced for public consultation
19/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian citizens and Norwegian companies must not contribute to sustaining unlawful settlements. The settlement policy undermines the prospects for a two-state solution in which both Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and freedom. Today,
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Norway to provide an additional NOK 465 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine
19/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsHumanitarian needs in Ukraine continue to rise steeply. Russia has intensified its attacks, forcing Ukrainians to flee their homes and causing more and more civilian casualties.
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Norway provides guarantee for new solar power project in South Africa
14/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSouth Africa is struggling with unreliable and innsufficient power , while many energy projects are stalled due to high levels of investment risk. Norway has just issued a state guarantee of up to NOK 150 million to a solar power trading platform.
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Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine
22/01/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterRussia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.
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Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine
12/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterA new agreement between France and Norway provides new capabilities to Ukraine within the areas of surveillance and situational awareness, and aerial bombs.