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Recommendation on the exclusion of the company Elbit Systems Ltd

Elbit supplies a surveillance system that is part of the separation barrier being built by the Israeli government in the West Bank. The construction of parts of the barrier may be considered to constitute violations of international law, and Elbit,

Recommendation concerning whether the weapons systems Spider and Intelligent Munition System (IMS) might be contrary to international law

Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria

One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the Aid Fund for Syria, strengthening the work of

Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on famine in Sudan

Sudan faces famine. Urgent action is required.

Statement on Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan

A lasting peace in Sudan requires accountability and justice for the Sudanese people.

Statement on Russian veto against an immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Norway deeply regrets Russia's veto in the UN Security Council against an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.

Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform on September 24, 2025.

Information meeting for the media about accreditation and press press positions for the day of the funeral

On Wednesday 2 September at 11 am, the press is invited to an information meeting about accreditation and press positions on the day of the funeral.

Norway to Open Embassy in Qatar

The Government has decided to open a new embassy in Qatar.

Report No. 2 (2007-2008) to the Storting -

Norway is a diverse industrial society with a free market economy and generally low trade barriers. A significant share of the Norwegian economy consists of service industries, including wholesale and retail trade, banking, insurance, engineering,

Cabinet minister Karianne Tung attends summit on artificial intelligence in Paris

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung has been invited to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February which will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US Vice President J. D. Vance, President of the

South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.

New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon

‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth

The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans

The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim - Appalled by attack on hospital in Al Fasher, Sudan

Joint Statement Marking Four Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

Four years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

How the Government will ensure sufficient health personnel

In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Although the challenge is considerable, it can be

Statement on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan.

Joint statement on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza

Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza.