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  • Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

    15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

  • Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions

    18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states

  • 80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

    18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights

  • New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

    15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

  • Football for the future

    17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    The joy of playing football and dreams of becoming a professional player can open doors and help children and young people out of poverty. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had the opportunity to learn more about this when he attended a

  • Joint Statement on Increasing Violence in Myanmar

    26/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following is the text of a joint statement signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

  • Expert group tasked with looking at how artificial intelligence can influence democratic elections

    10/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    2024 is a historic election year. Never before have so many voters gone to the polls all over the world. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is developing rapidly, which may increase the spread of disinformation and have an undesirable

  • Strengthening civil emergency preparedness

    18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government is proposing strengthening key aspects of emergency preparedness and civil protection

  • Building greener ships

    11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a shipyard outside Shanghai where the Norwegian company Höegh Autoliners is building new, more environmentally friendly ships.

  • Joint statement by Special Envoys and representatives on Sudan

    08/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Special Envoys and representatives from France, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a meeting in Oslo, where they discussed the war in Sudan and what must be done to avoid further civilian

  • State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places

    16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.

  • State Secretary Kravik visited Venezuela

    03/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik visited the Venezuelan capital Caracas on 2 - 3 April.

  • The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a further NOK 200 million to increase digital security in 2022

    01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    Russia’s attack on Ukraine has created a new security policy situation, which also means that digital attacks against Norway have become more likely. ‘We must strengthen civil emergency preparedness against cyber attacks, and the Norwegian

  • Norway to provide NOK 670 million to Brazil following reduction in deforestation in the Amazon

    17/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway will provide NOK 670 million in support to Brazil’s Amazon Fund. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the new funding during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The support has been allocated in connection with the 31 per cent reduction in

  • Norway gives green light for seabed minerals

    10/01/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

    On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

  • Mehl: ‘The first refugees from Moldova may arrive next week’

    31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Moldova has asked Norway and a number of European countries for help to receive displaced Ukrainians, and the Norwegian Government will be transferring 2 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.

  • Changes in the Government

    19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In the Council of State today, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the Government.

  • New ambassadors from Brazil, the Netherlands and Ghana

    19/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 September 2024.

  • 60 countries now support the Norwegian initiative against fisheries crime

    31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In 2018, Norway and eight other countries initiated a global ministers’ declaration against fisheries crime - known as the Copenhagen Declaration. Last week, nine new countries signed the declaration, which is now supported by a total of 60

  • Joint statement on Afghanistan

    23/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

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