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Prime Minister congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee referred to the instrumental role this year’s laureate has

New ambassadors from Vietnam, Pakistan, Austria and France

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 8 October 2026.

The Government Extends Tropical Forest Initiative to 2035

Preserving the rainforests is the most impactful climate and nature action Norway supports internationally. With this extension, the government reaffirms its commitment by continuing the rainforest initiative to 2035.

Stepping Up Efforts Against Forest Crime

Environmental crime is among the world’s most profitable forms of organized crime and a serious threat to climate, nature, and people. Norway is now strengthening its cooperation with the UN and INTERPOL to combat illegal tropical deforestation.

The Local Government Act

The Norwegian Local Governments Act The purpose of Local Government Act is to promote local self-government and provide the necessary frameworks for this. The Act facilitates the local representative government and a strong representative local

Discussions on the path to peace in Ukraine

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met in Oslo to discuss the path to peace in Ukraine. US Special Envoy Jared Kushner took part

State ownership report 2025

- The State's direct ownership of companies

Svalbard Global Seed Vault partners direct prize money toward safeguarding vulnerable seed collections

The EUR 50,000 award will support genebanks to secure important crop diversity in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Marianne Wilhelmsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen, as of 29 October 2026. Ms. Wilhelmsen is appointed again as state

Action plan to combat harassment and discrimination of the Sami 2025-2030

The Norwegian government’s aim is to create an inclusive and diverse society that is safe and welcoming for all. We are now presenting the first national action plan to combat harassment and discrimination of the Sami, with 32 measures aimed at

Action plan to combat Anti-Muslim racism 2025–2030

The Norwegian government’s aim is to create an inclusive and diverse society that is safe and welcoming for all. This action plan is aimed at strengthening and renewing the efforts to prevent and combat anti-Muslim racism. To this end, we are

Joint ministerial statement on the risk of famine in Sudan

Joint ministerial statement by Norway and 31 other partners on the risk of famine in Sudan.

Action plan against antisemitism 2025-2030

On Monday, November 11, 2024, the government presented a new action plan against antisemitism - the third of its kind. The action plan is part of the government's efforts to strengthen and renew the fight against racism, hate speech, and

Members of the Coalition on Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan Make a Statement on the 26 October 2025 Atrocity in El Fasher

One year ago, on 26 October 2025, the violence in and around El Fasher reached a devastating peak following months of siege and escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Civilians were subjected to horrific atrocities including mass

The Prime Minister’s introduction to the press after meeting with NATO’s Secretary General

- He is leaving a NATO that is stronger, more updated, and more ready to face the challenges and secure its members than when he started, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government House

Address to the second global Covid-19 summit

Address by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at the second global (virtual) COVID-19 summit.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 12 May

High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought

Intervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodomyr Zelensky

'Norwegian long-term political, military, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine remains strong. We have a united Parliament; all parties behind our five-year Nansen package, supporting your defense, supporting your economy and your rebuilding

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times”

"I'm going to propose to our Parliament in a few months the biggest increase in our defence spending, both structurally and financially, since the Second World War. And we do that in accordance with the regional plans that we agreed in Vilnius",

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich

Prime Minister’s speech apologising for past treatment of gay people

Good afternoon, everyone. It is both an honour and a pleasure to welcome you all to my home today. We are here for a very special reason, and what I have to say is of great importance.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre