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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

Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.

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,‘

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Tarje Iversen Wanvik as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran.

Prime Minister to meet Finnish President

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will be welcoming Finnish President Alexander Stubb to the Prime Minister's office for a working meeting on Thursday 8 October at 09:00. The two leaders will discuss steps to follow up the international call for

The 2027 National Budget: A budget to safeguard Norway in an unsafe era

In the proposed National Budget for 2027, the Government is improving people’s everyday financial situation and prioritising defence, schools and health.

The National Budget 2027: Proposes to strengthen defence capability with 6,5 billion Norwegian kroner

The Government proposes allocating 191,7 billion Norwegian kroner (NOK) to the defence sector in the 2027 national budget.

New Important Step in the Government’s Offshore Wind Initiative: Announcing competition for project areas at Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy is announcing a competition for three project areas for floating offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The project aims to facilitate increased renewable power production, technological development, and new growth opportunities for

Minister Vestre visited Kyiv and signed a health partnership agreement with Ukraine

Norway and Ukraine have recently signed an agreement on a health partnership. The agreement was signed in Kyiv on Tuesday, July 1.

Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage

On 4 September, the Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and the Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border transport of CO2 for permanent storage in Norway.

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

Norway operates F-35s on biofuel

Norway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children

The new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.

Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support

- We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, Mr. Audun Otterstad resigns as political adviser to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

Information meeting for the press on the role of the Armed Forces in the run-up to the funeral

The press is invited to an information meeting on Thursday 3 September at 11.00 about the role of the Norwegian Armed Forces related to His Majesty King Harald V's passing.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Andreas Skretting Jansen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Allocation of Media Positions to Media Outlets for the Funeral of King Harald V

The allocation of media positions on the day of the funeral, 9 September, is now final.

Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.