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Norway steps up energy support for Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 900 million to help Ukraine repair its energy infrastructure and invest in new energy solutions. The funding will help secure electricity supplies and make the energy system less vulnerable to future attacks.

Foreign Minister Eide in Syria: Promising developments, but much remains to be done

Norway increases its support for Syria’s reconstruction by NOK 150 million (USD 15 million).

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Ola Helmich Borchgrevink Pedersen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Norway is transferring Palestinian clearence revenues

‘I am very pleased that Norway, based on an understanding between the Palestinian and Israeli governments, is transferring USD 420 million, which the Palestinian government will use to cover expenses for electricity and fuel,’ said Foreign Minister

Norway condemn Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace

We condemn yet another instance of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace.

Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement

The Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.

Norway and Allies Contribute to New Military Support Package for Ukraine

Norway, with several Allies, will finance a new support package of defence materiel for Ukraine amounting to approximately NOK 5 billion.

Prime Ministers see first-hand how Allies are training to defend Norway

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited NATO forces taking part in the Cold Response military exercise.

Norway and Canada agree on strategic cooperation

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation.

Norway and India to strengthen cooperation

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting in Oslo to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between Norway and India in the areas of trade, the green transition, technology and international security.

Nordic countries and India agree to strengthen cooperation

Leaders of the Nordic countries and Indian Prime Minister Modi met in Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. At the Summit, the leaders agreed to strengthen their cooperation.

Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Eide met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo today. They discussed international issues and relations between Norway and China.

Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement

Changes to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.

Norway Joins the Pax Silica Initiative

Norway is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation on securing robust and reliable supply chains for emerging technologies.

NOU 2025: 9 - Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

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Minister Eide unveiled replica of rune stone in Ukraine

‘The Alstad stone is a symbol of the historic ties between the people of Norway and the people of Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Joint statement - UNRWA

We, the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

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.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the agreement on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran

‘Reports that Iran and the United States have reached agreement on a two-week ceasefire represent an important and welcome step forward. This means that diplomacy is being given a genuine opportunity at a time when the alternative would have been a

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon

‘I condemn the massive Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which have caused immense suffering and destruction. A great many of the attacks took place without warning across the country, whilst children and ordinary people were going about their daily lives