News and press releases

Joint statement on minimization of highly enriched uranium

Joint statement between the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway concerning minimization of highly enriched uranium.

New ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, The Republic of Korea, Spain and Estonia

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 August 2024.

New ambassadors from Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 25 April 2024.

Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion

‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s

Norway provides new contribution to support Moldova's resilience this winter

Moldova is facing a challenging winter. The country is especially vulnerable due to increased energy prices and uncertainties regarding gas supplies in 2025. Norway is now providing a new contribution of 60 million NOK through the World Bank’s

Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian

New political adviser

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway’s Rolf Einar Fife elected as member of the UN International Law Commission

Norway’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mr. Rolf Einar Fife, was today elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). The election took place at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Sweden's NATO membership

‘I am very pleased that the path is now open for Sweden's NATO membership’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.

Norway to provide NOK 4.5 billion (EUR 378 million) to Ukraine

Norway has allocated NOK 2.8 billion (EUR 235 million) in support for life-saving humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. Now Norway is setting aside an additional NOK 1.7 billion (EUR 143 million) in civilian support for the Ukrainian

Sudan: Norwegian diplomats in safety

The three Norwegian diplomats who were posted to Sudan have now been evacuated. ‘I am pleased and relieved that our three Norwegian diplomats are now safe after being caught in the fighting in Khartoum for a week,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign

Successful mediation retreat in Oman

‘Last week’s mediation retreat in Muscat, the capital of Oman, gathered participants with important insights on conflict situations and peace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a retreat in the Oslo Forum-series is

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Finn Henrik Thune as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre from 15 May to 14 July 2023.

Enhanced cooperation on hydrogen

Norway and Great Britain will cooperate more closely on hydrogen. Today, an annex to the Norwegian-British MoU on Carbon capture and storage (CCS) cooperation was signed

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting the Troll A platform

On Friday Prime Minister Jonas Gahr is visiting the Troll A platform off the west coast of Norway, together with the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the CEO of Equinor Anders

Foreign Minster Eide condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine

‘Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Ukraine-agreement

The Fosse Lecture will be given by Jean-Luc Marion

The French philosopher and theologian Jean-Luc Marion has been invited to give the first Fosse Lecture, and the German translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel has been awarded the Fosse Prize for Translators in 2025. The Fosse Prize will be among the