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Strategy for Norway’s cooperation with the World Bank 2026–2030

This strategy sets out priorities for Norway’s cooperation with the World Bank in the years to 2030. It outlines how Norway will work to strengthen the World Bank’s key role as a global driver of development in line with its mandate to eradicate

New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

A new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.

Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth

Norway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East

‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.

Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

Norway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.

New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon

‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2026

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide held at the Storting

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East

‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East

The situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.

Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive

Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher

Statement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.

Joint Statement on Palestine

Joint Statement condemning recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues.

Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024

Together with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his

Minister Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out

The Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out, 28 January, Sentrum Scene.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

New ambassadors from Peru and Somalia

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 February 2026.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Norway

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Government Guest House in Oslo.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Israel’s decision to expand control in the West Bank

‘Norway condemns the decision made by the Israeli security cabinet to expand Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.