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Foreign Minister Eide: Important to show solidarity with Lebanon
26/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am visiting Lebanon to demonstrate our solidarity and support at a very difficult time. The Israeli attacks have caused extensive destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. More than 360 000 persons remain displaced from their homes in
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Information meeting for press on the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony
29/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMembers of the media are invited to an information meeting at 11:00am on Monday August 31 regarding the Oath of Allegiance ceremony in the Storting on the following day.
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Press information: Accreditation for the day of the funeral
01/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMedia wishing to access press positions along the procession route on the day of the funeral must apply for accreditation. The deadline for applying for accreditation and press positions is Friday 4 September at 15:00.
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Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan
30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International
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Norway signs agreement with Lithuania on EEA and Norway Grants
03/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants in Lithuania. Through this funding, Norway will cooperate with Lithuania on preparedness and crisis management, including efforts related to health preparedness, fire
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Norway, Germany and Poland announce USD 500 million in funding for PURL support package for Ukraine
03/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Norway, Germany and Poland announced that they will fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States and delivered under the US-NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to
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Norway to receive more patients from Gaza
23/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.
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The World Gathers in Seville to Finance the Sustainable Development Goals Towards 2030
30/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs"To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, more resources must be mobilized, both from public and private sources. At the same time, development aid must be used more efficiently. In Seville, I am working to ensure that countries commit to
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The Minister of International Development Signed three Tax for Development Agreements
02/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘To support developing countries in their endeavors to finance their own development, fight poverty, and provide citizens with basic services, tax revenues must be increased. That’s why Norway has more than doubled its support since 2015 to help
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Norway Aligns with EU’s Listing of Two Russian Shipping Companies
07/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government has decided to list two Russian fishing companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood. With this decision, Norway will align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU on May 20, in the same way that we have previously aligned
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Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia
11/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United
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Condemns attack in Qatar
09/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Norway joins NATO in condemning Russia’s violation of Allied airspace
23/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterToday, NATO stands united in issuing a clear condemnation of Russia’s violation of Allied airspace. It has also been made known that multiple countries have recently experienced violations of their airspace by Russia. Three such incidents have taken
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Norway supports private investment in Palestine through guarantee fund
17/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt the World Bank Annual Meetings on 15-16 October, Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust announced support of approximately NOK 50 million (approximately USD 5 million) to the World Bank’s guarantee fund for the West Bank and Gaza (
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Norway largest contributor to PURL military support packages for Ukraine
03/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has announced a contribution of USD 500 million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine.
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International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil
07/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.
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Norway has signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo
22/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesNorway and the other EFTA-countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo on Wednesday 22. January. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, including financial services, intellectual property
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The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness
28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesToday the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.
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Signed Trade Agreement with Malaysia
30/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesAt the EFTA Ministerial Meeting in Tromsø, Norway and the other EFTA countries signed a new Economic Partnership Agreement with Malaysia.