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  • Changes among the political advisers

    02/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as political adviser to Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran as of 2 May 2022.

  • Nordic support for Finland and Sweden

    16/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining

  • Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the attack on humanitarian workers in Gaza

    30/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am shocked that a clearly marked UN vehicle was directly hit by gunfire while approaching an Israeli check point.

  • New ambassadors from Suriname, Albania and Botswana

    10/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 October 2024.

  • Statement on terror attack in Israel

    06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply

  • Statement from Friends of Sudan

    02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan welcome the publication by the UN Integrated

  • Additional NOK 100 million to help the Ukrainian government administration

    09/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has decided to increase its budget support to Ukraine to NOK 300 million. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the additional support during her visit to Ukraine on 8 May.

  • Fourteen years since the outbreak of the war between Russia and Georgia

    08/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “The Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008 marked the beginning of a new and more aggressive phase in Russia’s policy regarding its neighbouring countries and the European security architecture. As we are witnessing in Ukraine today, Russia has

  • Joint statement on Afghanistan

    29/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint statement from foreign ministers on the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for national and international NGOs.

  • Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

    10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • First wounded soldiers from Ukraine arrive

    13/06/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The first wounded soldiers from Ukraine who are due to receive treatment in Norwegian hospitals have arrived in Norway.

  • Norway sending bridges to Ukraine

    13/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Transport

    ‘Russia’s cynical warfare has destroyed key parts of Ukraine’s infrastructure. Without a functional road network, it is not possible for Ukraine to deliver food, water and medical supplies where they are needed, or transport wounded Ukrainians to

  • Joint statement on Myanmar

    26/07/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint statement on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States following the execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.

  • New ambassadors from Israel, Finland, Lithuania and Sri Lanka

    23/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald  on 22 September 2022.

  • Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

    08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

  • Norway signs record agreement for F-35-missiles

    16/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • Norway to increase humanitarian support for civilians in Afghanistan

    21/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is alarming. Norway is therefore now increasing its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by NOK 86 million. The support will be channelled through Norwegian humanitarian organisations,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

    26/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

  • Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded

    19/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Transport

    ‘Ukrainian refugees must feel confident that they are allowed to drive for the duration of their stay in Norway. That is why we are now further extending and expanding the validity of their driving licences’, says Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar

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