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Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak

22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.

The Minister of International Development warns against great danger for civilians in El Fasher

06/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, on the the situation for civilians in the besieged town of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan.

Erna Solberg takes on international leadership role in global health

02/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The fund is a crucial partner for building robust health systems protecting us all.

Focusing on areas where Norway can make a difference

15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed an increase in funding of NOK 80 million in 2026 for efforts to promote women’s rights. Women’s rights are coming under growing pressure globally, and this is an area where Norway can make a significant difference.

Proposal for a bill banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine announced for public consultation

19/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian citizens and Norwegian companies must not contribute to sustaining unlawful settlements. The settlement policy undermines the prospects for a two-state solution in which both Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and freedom. Today,

Norway to provide an additional NOK 465 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine

19/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Humanitarian needs in Ukraine continue to rise steeply. Russia has intensified its attacks, forcing Ukrainians to flee their homes and causing more and more civilian casualties.

Norway provides guarantee for new solar power project in South Africa

14/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

South Africa is struggling with unreliable and innsufficient power , while many energy projects are stalled due to high levels of investment risk. Norway has just issued a state guarantee of up to NOK 150 million to a solar power trading platform.

Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine

22/01/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.

Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine

12/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

A new agreement between France and Norway provides new capabilities to Ukraine within the areas of surveillance and situational awareness, and aerial bombs.

Signing of agreement to build Ukrainian drones in Norway

27/04/2026 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway continues its support for Ukraine. The partnership between Ukraine and Norway is becoming even closer. Now, a set of agreements are signed, marking the start of production of Ukrainian drones in Norway.

Commitment to provide security guarantees for Ukraine

06/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine. The coalition members agreed that any future peace agreement must be backed up by security guarantees provided by European

Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan

27/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments

Prime Minister participated in international summit on Strait of Hormuz

17/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in an online summit to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Changes among the political advisers

30/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine

06/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Together with our European partners, Norway is providing funding for military support packages to help Ukraine to defend itself. The military equipment is sourced from the US. Another important contribution is now under way. It is my hope that more

Prime Minister Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa

15/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. This is the first official visit from Palestine since Norway recognised Palestine as a state in May last year.

Changes among the political advisers

31/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Anders Vissers Brabrand resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 1 August 2026.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway

22/05/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway’s contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.

Norway and Ukraine establish strategic partnership

23/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.

Norway to further strengthen cooperation with Germany

22/07/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

At a meeting in Berlin on Monday 21 July, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen cooperation between Norway and Germany in a broad range of areas, including defence and security, industry and the