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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on attacks against civilians in Sudan

17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, on attacks against civilians in Sudan.

New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon

18/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth

France and Norway step up defence cooperation

16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and

The Finance Minister promotes Norwegian resource rent taxation in Financial Times

16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Finance

In the article «Tax lessons for governments from Henry George» in Financial Times, Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum discusses how Henry George's ideas on taxation of land and resources may be relevant for the global tax debate.

Norway and Thailand signs historic free trade agreement

23/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA countries have today signed a historic free trade agreement with Thailand. The agreement will give virtually all goods from Norway zero tariffs into Thailand.

Norway has signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo

22/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA-countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo on Wednesday 22. January. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, including financial services, intellectual property

The Norwegian Government Strengthens and Renews Commitment to Gender Equality

10/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Government has presented a white paper on sexual harassment and the country's first strategy for gender equality between men and women.

New ambassadors from Kenya and Mongolia

05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 December 2024

Prime Minister meets Nobel Peace Prize laureates

11/12/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed representatives of Nihon Hidankyo, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, to the annual breakfast event held in connection with the Peace Prize award ceremony. The Prime Minister was also

Norway to continue as guest country in G20

03/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On Tuesday, 3 December, South Africa announced that Norway will continue to participate as a G20 guest country under the South African G20 Presidency. Norway had status as a guest country in 2024 under the Brazilian presidency.

Prime Minister Støre met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

09/12/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday 9 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to a working lunch in the Government Guest House in Oslo. President El-Sisi is the first Egyptian head of state to pay an official visit to

Medical Evacuation from Gaza: Six Patients to Norway

09/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Office of the Prime Minister

Six patients from Gaza were evacuated from Egypt to Norway on 9 December, in order to receive medical treatment in Norway. The patients are children aged 1-16, travelling with family members. These are the first patients from Gaza to arrive in

UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

14/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation

18/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

During a visit to Haakonsvern on 2 December, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening space cooperation and the partnership between Norway and Germany.

Norway switches on Arctic Broadband Network

18/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

With two Norwegian satellites launched this summer, the Armed Forces can now communicate more effectively and operate with greater efficiency in the High North.

Norway provides new contribution to support Moldova's resilience this winter

19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Moldova is facing a challenging winter. The country is especially vulnerable due to increased energy prices and uncertainties regarding gas supplies in 2025. Norway is now providing a new contribution of 60 million NOK through the World Bank’s

Awarding two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy offers two new exploration licences for CO2 storage on the continental shelf. Both licences are located in the North Sea.

Continued international support Is crucial to protect Ukraine’s energy system

19/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On Friday, December 13, Norway participated in the handover of 12 gas piston engines to local authorities in Kharkiv. These engines will benefit 800,000 residents and 47 hospitals this winter and are already in place in the city.

Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.