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A new chapter in the French-Norwegian collaboration

03/02/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

On February 2nd 2026, the French and Norwegian health ministers met and signed a declaration marking the intention to work in partnership to address major health challenges, and to promote mutual interests.

Changes among the state secretaries

06/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Siri Martinsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Sigrid Hagerup Melhuus, settles parental leave.

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the spread of famine in Sudan

07/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is shocking that famine is spreading to new areas in Darfur, affecting children and their families. Many of those affected are internally displaced persons, who have fled fighting and massacres multiple times in recent years. They are exhausted,

Minister of Development condemns attack on hospital in South Sudan

06/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On 3 February, one of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières' hospitals in Lankien, north-east South Sudan, was hit by an air strike carried out by government forces. The attack destroyed the hospital's main warehouse containing large

Norwegian health service provides life saving assistance to Ukraine

05/02/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

This week, Norway received its 500th patient who was medically evacuated from Ukraine.

Presentation of this year’s public threat and risk assessments

06/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service and the Norwegian National Security Authority today presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2026.

Statement by Minister Aukrust on the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Sudan

09/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am appalled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attack on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kordofan,’ said Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the verdict against Jimmy Lai

10/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The verdict against Jimmy Lai is a sign that human rights and democracy are under pressure in Hong Kong’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement

14/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence

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

13/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

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

New ambassadors from Peru and Somalia

12/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 February 2026.

Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy

18/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

18/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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 from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East

28/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.

Changes among the state secretaries

27/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.

Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

27/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive

Joint Statement on Palestine

23/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint Statement condemning recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.

Changes among the state secretaries

06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Sigrid Ina Simonsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Agnete

Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns

06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

On the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.

German Chancellor to visit Norway

06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.