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Free Trade Agreement with Kosovo enters into force

‘The agreement opens new doors for Norwegian businesses and contribute to bringing Kosovo closer to Europe,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway authorises defence exports to Moldova

The Norwegian Government has decided to allow exports of Norwegian defence materiel to the Republic of Moldova.

Minister Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: From International Consensus to Irreversible Reality.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norway steps up efforts for deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war

Norway is increasing support for humanitarian efforts in support of deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Norway is also co-hosting a conference

Statement on International Safe Abortion Day 2026

On the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, Ambassadors, Envoys and Governments of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden have released the following statement today (28

Statement Issued by Co-Chairs of Global Alliance for Implementation of Two State Solution

New York, September 25, 2026, SPA, The co-chairs of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution issued the following statement:

The Prime Minister's speech at the British Labour Party’s Annual Conference

'The North Sea still binds us together. For decades, Norwegian oil and gas have supplied British homes and industry. Now we are building the next chapter in offshore wind, carbon capture and new technology,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Liverpool

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 81st General Assembly

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide delivered Norway’s statement during the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (The 81st UN General Assembly, 25 September 2026)

Norway provides NOK 210 million for women’s health and rights

Norway is entering into a new agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to provide NOK 210 million in funding for 2026 and 2027. The funding will help improve access to contraception, family planning and life-saving health services

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.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, acting state secretary Bård Flaarønning is appointed as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

The Government renews and strengthens Norway’s EEA efforts

The Norwegian Government is introducing extensive changes to its EEA work to ensure that the EEA Agreement functions as intended, to reduce the backlog and to strengthen Norway’s ability to safeguard Norwegian interests.

Critical water shortage in Gaza

Norway provides NOK 25 million to UNICEF to sustain critical water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza.

New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Denmark and Lithuania

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 24 September 2026

Norway increases support to Palestine

‘The need for international support to Palestine is greater than ever. We are therefore providing NOK 125 million (appr. USD 13.2 million) to Palestine through UN and World Bank channels, including budget support to the Palestinian public sector,‘

Prime Minister Støre met with President Stubb and President Zelensky

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for political talks in the margins of the UN General Assembly. The three leaders discussed the escalation of Russian missile

Palestine: ‘The situation is untenable’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered Norway’s statement at the high-level meeting on the two-state solution. He emphasised that the Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal under international law and pose an obstacle to the

Prime Minister Støre met Iranian President Pezeshkian at the UN

On 23 September, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN in New York.

The Prime Minister's statement at the Sixth Summit of the Crimea Platform

'The passage of time cannot render an unlawful occupation lawful. Crimea is part of Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations, New York

Ocean Panel leaders stress key role of oceans in climate-related efforts

Leaders participating in the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) met today in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the discussions revolved around how ocean-related measures can help to