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Joint statement on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza
07/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza.
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones
30/09/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.
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Economic Transition Commission appointed today
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Government is appointing an economic transition commission. It follows up agreement between the Labor Party, the Socialist Left Party, the Center Party, the Red Party and The Green Party (MDG) on this year's National budget. The
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The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson
21/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.
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Norway to extend agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine
09/05/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government has decided to extend its agreement with the EU on the evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 31 March 2026. In addition to transport for medical evacuation, Norway is providing expertise and deliveries of medical equipment,
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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly
27/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and
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Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine
15/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Ukraine is dependent on continued military and civilian support in its fight to defend itself against Russia. It is of great value that several countries are coming together to provide financing to help meet Ukraine’s military needs. Norway is now
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Constructive meeting between President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre
22/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting today at the military terminal of Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
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Norway to increase support for African Development Fund
21/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is providing approximately NOK 3 billion in funding to the African Development Fund (ADF), which is part of the African Development Bank Group. The ADF promotes economic and social development in the 37 least developed African
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Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January
01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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Statement on the release of cuban prisoners
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes Cuba’s release of 553 prisoners jailed since the protests in July 2021, following the US’ removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Statement on the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo
28/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the recent offensives by the M23, supported by Rwanda, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine
11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago’, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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AU Deputy Chairperson and Norwegian Minister of International Development Meet to Deepen Strategic Partnership
09/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA high-level meeting took place on May 6 at the African Union Headquarters between H.E. Ms. Selma Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and H.E. Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Norwegian Minister of International Development. The
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Statement on lifting sanctions on Syria
14/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I welcome President Trump’s announcement that sanctions on Syria will be lifted. Norway has argued for the same regarding European sanctions', said said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan
06/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece,
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Norway’s Call to Action Statement: System wide reforms must ensure dedicated space for the protection of women and girls against GBV
16/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian sector is in crisis. We are witnessing enormous human suffering, much of it caused by violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in armed conflicts, combined with historical funding cuts.
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Statement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
17/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution — France and Saudi Arabia — and of the Co-Chairs of its
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Norway urges members of UNHRC to extend the mandate of the independent fact-finding mission
10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAccountability and justice for victims of violations of international law in Sudan is imperative.