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Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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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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New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world
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Norway collaborating with Canada on digital sovereignty and AI
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceThe government is aiming to strengthen Norway’s digital alliances and partnerships. To this end, Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan
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New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.
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Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth
19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an
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Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway
17/03/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceJoint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway on 16 March 2026.
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Nordic countries and Canada to strengthen cooperation
15/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Nordic countries and Canada are intensifying their cooperation in the areas of defence, security, resilience and green economic growth.
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Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement
15/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesChanges to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.
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Norway and Canada agree on strategic cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation.
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Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceCanada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.
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Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East
13/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.
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Prime Ministers see first-hand how Allies are training to defend Norway
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited NATO forces taking part in the Cold Response military exercise.
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Norway and Germany to strengthen space cooperation
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterNorway and Germany are strengthening strategic cooperation on space-related activities. The announcement was made during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrick Merz to Andøya on 13 March.
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New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro
13/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.
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German Chancellor and Canadian Prime Minister visit Norway
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterSecurity policy, defence cooperation and space activities will be high on the agenda when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visit Norway today. This is the first official visit to Norway by either of the
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Canadian Prime Minister to visit Norway
09/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be visiting Norway on 13-15 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. On Sunday, the two Prime Ministers will be participating in a Nordic-Canadian summit in Oslo.
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German Chancellor to visit Norway
06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.