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France and Norway step up defence cooperation
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceFrench Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and
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For Africa, by Africa – with support from Norway
18/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is investing more than NOK 3 billion in efforts to promote more inclusive economic growth and strengthen resilience to future crises in low-income countries in Africa. This contribution to the fight against poverty is channeled through the
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Statement from Espen Barth Eide: Thank you, King Harald V
28/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt was with profound sadness that I received the news that our beloved King has passed away.
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Germany and Norway sign agreement on JSM missiles
25/06/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe German government intends to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway. During the NATO summit in The Hague, Defence Ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program
03/11/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government and NHIndustries SAS (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved.
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Finnish–Norwegian resolution on public health-based drug policy adopted by the UN
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesPlacing greater emphasis on prevention and a holistic approach to treating people who use illicit drugs are key elements of the resolution.
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Opening of the National Memorial Site for 22 July at the Government Quarter
21/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ministry of Education and ResearchThe national memorial site commemorating the events of 22 July 2011 will be officially opened at the Government Quarter on Sunday, 19 July, at 3:00 p.m. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance
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Norway and Zambia will cooperate on cutting emissions
28/01/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and Zambia have signed an agreement that will both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy access in Zambia. The cooperation is organized under the Paris Agreement Article 6 and may contribute towards Norway’s climate targets.
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the spread of famine in Sudan
07/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is shocking that famine is spreading to new areas in Darfur, affecting children and their families. Many of those affected are internally displaced persons, who have fled fighting and massacres multiple times in recent years. They are exhausted,
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Minister of Development condemns attack on hospital in South Sudan
06/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn 3 February, one of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières' hospitals in Lankien, north-east South Sudan, was hit by an air strike carried out by government forces. The attack destroyed the hospital's main warehouse containing large
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Statement by Minister Aukrust on the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Sudan
09/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am appalled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attack on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kordofan,’ said Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust.
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Joint Statement on Palestine
23/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement condemning recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.
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New support for displaced people in Ukraine
24/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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Norway contributes NOK 400 million to Syria
17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.
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Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,
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Three new free trade agreements approved by the Storting
04/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Storting has approved three free trade agreements that will give Norwegian companies better access to markets of more than 300 million people.
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Joint Statement on Sudan: Political Track
08/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the countries and organizations of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, African Union (AU), the European Union (
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Statement by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik on the situation in Palestine
02/07/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am appalled by the images coming out of Gaza and by the desperate situation for the civilian population‘, says State Secretary Kravik.
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Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy
18/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.
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Norway to strengthen cooperation with Brazil to address global challenges
08/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government is today launching a new strategy to enhance cooperation with Brazil.