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Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemn Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s territories breaching Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Ocean Panel leaders stress key role of oceans in climate-related efforts

Leaders participating in the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) met today in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the discussions revolved around how ocean-related measures can help to

Prime Minister Støre met with President Stubb and President Zelensky

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for political talks in the margins of the UN General Assembly. The three leaders discussed the escalation of Russian missile

Palestine: ‘The situation is untenable’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered Norway’s statement at the high-level meeting on the two-state solution. He emphasised that the Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal under international law and pose an obstacle to the

Norway strengthens global preparedness for future pandemics

Norway will contribute a total of NOK 1 billion to the next strategic period of CEPI - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The aim is to strengthen global capacity to detect and stop future epidemics and pandemics through research,

Statement Issued by Co-Chairs of Global Alliance for Implementation of Two State Solution

New York, September 25, 2026, SPA, The co-chairs of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution issued the following statement:

Statement on International Safe Abortion Day 2026

On the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, Ambassadors, Envoys and Governments of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden have released the following statement today (28

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 171th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Norway authorises defence exports to Moldova

The Norwegian Government has decided to allow exports of Norwegian defence materiel to the Republic of Moldova.

Free Trade Agreement with Kosovo enters into force

‘The agreement opens new doors for Norwegian businesses and contribute to bringing Kosovo closer to Europe,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway's WHO Strategy – Norway as a member of the World Health Organization's Executive Board (2024–2027)

Norway is member of the World Health Organisation's Executive Board from 2024 to 2027. This strategy describes Norway's three priorities: good governance, achieving universal health coverage and better preparedness and response to health and

New target for waiting times in hospitals: Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days

The Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will,

Norway to strengthen cooperation with Canada

On Sunday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. The two Prime Ministers said in a joint statement that Norway and Canada would be entering into an agreement on establishing even closer defence

Minister Eide's statement at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) in New York

Excellencies, ministers, colleagues and friends, Welcome to this meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC). Thank you to the UN for hosting us today. And to our co-sponsor the EU, and the AHLC rapporteurs (World Bank, IMF, UN and the Office of

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

Strategy for Ny-Ålesund Research Station

The updated strategy for the Ny-Ålesund Research Station sets out the prerequisites, framework conditions, and ambitions for research activities, and specifies the requirements that must be fulfilled to obtain access to Ny-Ålesund. While building on

National Security Strategy

This is Norway’s first national security strategy. It has been drawn up against the backdrop of the most serious security situation our country has faced since the Second World War. After decades of peace, a new era has begun for Norway and for

Meld. St. 20 (2019–2020) - Norway’s integrated ocean management plans — Barents Sea–Lofoten area; the Norwegian Sea; and the North Sea and Skagerrak

Report to the Storting (white paper)

Report No. 47 to the Storting (2008-2009) - The Coordination Reform

Proper treatment – at the right place and right time

G-12/2020 – Revised circular relating to Entry into force of the Regulations relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health