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Prime Minister Støre spoke with President Putin

31/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a one-hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning.

Press invitation: Press briefing with Norwegian and British Minister of Defense after JEF meeting

10/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

14.-15. June, leaders from the ten countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will participate in meetings and a table-top exercise in Oslo. After the conclusion of the exercise, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and his British colleague

Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

Discussed the security situation with the British Secretary of State for Defence

13/01/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The challenging security situation in Europe was the main topic when ministers Wallace and Enoksen met in in Oslo on Thursday 13th of January.

Amendments to the lending regulation

04/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Norwegian bank lending regulation. The amendments will take effect on 31 December 2024.

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

Norway donates armoured vehicles to Ukraine

15/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway has donated 14 IVECO LMV armoured vehicles to Ukraine. The vehicles have very good mobility and protection.The same kind was used by Norwegian forces in Afghanistan.

Norwegian support to strengthen Moldova’s resilience

18/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian support to Moldova announced during the state visit of Moldovan President Maja Sandu to Norway in the spring has now been distributed. Approximately NOK 275 million of the total NOK 350 million in funding announced by Prime Minister

Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

‘Today, the most wide-ranging package of sanctions ever imposed by Norway has been incorporated by the Government into Norwegian law. The sanctions are a response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine and also an expression of Norway’s solidarity

Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest

22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Ecuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.

Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

24/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

Amendments to the lending regulation

09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Norwegian bank lending regulation. The amendments will take effect on 1 January 2023.

The Oslo Call to Cali

05/07/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Oslo Ministerial Dialogues on Nature 25 June, Co-Chairs’ statement by Minister Susana Muhamad and Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.

Revised state budget: Health and Social Services Ombudsman to be bolstered

12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The government is bolstering the budget of the Health and Social Services Ombudsman in its revised state budget. This will enable it to continue serving patients and healthcare users throughout Norway.

Statement on Ukraine

16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

Statement on the attack on London Pub

25/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Horrified by the attack on London Pub. My heartfelt condolences and compassion to the victims, their families and friends.'

Changes among the state secretaries

10/06/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

Changes among the state secretaries

01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and

Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka

02/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister of