News and press releases

Nordic Baltic Crisis Simulation Exercise 2024

20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

To test the preparedness for a potential crisis situation, authorities from the Nordic-Baltic countries responsible for financial stability during this week conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise in the Nordic-Baltic region, involving

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East

20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political

Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia

20/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

EFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation.

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.

Norwegian support to strengthen Moldova’s resilience

18/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian support to Moldova announced during the state visit of Moldovan President Maja Sandu to Norway in the spring has now been distributed. Approximately NOK 275 million of the total NOK 350 million in funding announced by Prime Minister

United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.

18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2024 has been completed

18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

On 28 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants

12/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the European Union have now signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers

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

China is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.

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.

Prime Minister met Norwegian students in Shanghai

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

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre paid a visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, where he had the chance to talk with Norwegian students.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on airstrike in Gaza

10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn the Israeli airstrike this morning on a «safe zone» in Khan Younis. All parties have an obligation to protect civilians in warfare', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Plans to strengthen cooperation on the green transition

10/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Norway and China will cooperate more closely on efforts to promote the green transition. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish a dialogue on collaboration between the two countries on the green

Norway strongly condemns so-called “elections” in illegally annexed Crimea

10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia conducted partial regional and local elections, including in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, on 6-8 September. These so-called “elections” are yet another blatant expression of Russia's

Official visit to China

09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with President Xi Jinping of China. During the meeting the Chinese President announced that Norwegians will be permitted to travel to China without needing to apply for a visa.

Norwegian business delegation accompanies Prime Minister on visit to China

09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is beginning a three-day visit to China. His programme includes political meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

06/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy has received applications from six companies in connection with the announcement of three areas in the North Sea related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

APA 2024: 21 companies are applying for new exploration areas

06/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy has received applications from 21 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Changes among the state secretaries

06/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of

Prime Minister Støre met with the Amir of Qatar

04/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This is the Amir’s first visit to Norway, and is part of his tour to visit three of the Nordic countries.