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Joint statement on Afghanistan

29/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement from foreign ministers on the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for national and international NGOs.

Norway contributes to debt relief for Afghanistan via World Bank

21/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has provided approximately NOK 50 million to help clear Afghanistan’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). This will make it possible to deliver more international aid to the Afghan people. No funds

The Amazon Fund is re-activated

02/01/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Yesterday President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was inaugurated as Brazil’s new president. On his very first day, he reconfirmed the new government’s ambitions to halt deforestation and he took the necessary steps to reopen the Amazon Fund.

Change among the political advisers

02/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has as of 1 January 2023 appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken in at 60 percent position as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. The appointment ends 31 July 2023.

Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine

05/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.

Providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria

09/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution allowing the continued delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid from Türkiye into Syria. This will ensure that help reaches millions of Syrians in need of assistance. Norway and Ireland led the

APA 2022: Great interest in further exploration activity on the Norwegian shelf

10/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy offers 47 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the licensing round APA 2022.

Norway to provide seed support to Ukraine

19/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing substantial support to Ukraine. We are now allocating NOK 40 million to the UN as seed support for 3 000 smallholder farmers in conflict-affected areas in Ukraine. This will help to ensure access to food for many people,’ said

New ambassadors from El Salvador, Czechia, the United Arab Emirates and Moldova

20/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 19 January 2023.

Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine

20/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply

27/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

02/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Health and Care Services

On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.