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Concern over Global Backlash against Gender Equality and Sexual and Health Rights
30/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Minister of International Development is deeply concerned about the announced tightening of US aid policies negatively affecting women and LGBTQ+ people.
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Norway to Align with EU Sanctions against Those Responsible for the Mass Killings in Iran
30/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe EU’s decision to introduce sanctions against concrete individuals that have contributed to the mass killings in Iran is important. Norway will also align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU against specific individuals and entities. In
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Joint statement - UNRWA
28/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom strongly condemn the demolitions by the Israeli authorities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for
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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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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran
28/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.
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Joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future”
26/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Declaration by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia and The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway on a “Partnership For A Prosperous And Sustainable Future”.
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Changes among the political advisers
26/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Munir Jaber resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland. Mr. Jaber is appointed again as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.
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Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine
24/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.
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Foreign Minister Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to take part in Arctic Frontiers conference
23/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will be participating in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on Tuesday 3 February.
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Changes among the state secretaries
23/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Anette Stegegjerdet Norberg as state secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 2 February 2026.
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New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho
23/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 January 2026.
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Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine
22/01/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterRussia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.
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The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson
21/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.
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Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East
20/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Jordan is an important partner for Norway. I am visiting Jordan to recognise the country’s stabilising role in the Middle East and its major efforts as a host country for Palestinian and Syrian refugees’, said Minister of International Development
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New white paper on development policy: ‘We need a roadmap aligned with reality’
19/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Minister of Development is initiating work to develop new development policy, following extensive geopolitical and financial changes in aid in recent years. This will be summarised in a white paper to be presented to Parliament in its 2027
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Statement from The Prime Minister
19/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterStatement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump.
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Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
18/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterAs members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance“ conducted with Allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.
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Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Greenland
17/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister«- Such threats are unacceptable and have no place among allies. Norway’s position in this matter remains unchanged,” says Støre. “Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Norway supports the Kingdom of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on today’s meetings in Washington between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is positive that the meeting between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States today was constructive, and that they have agreed to continue their work through a joint working group.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the planned execution of Erfan Soltani
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The planned execution of Erfan Soltani is unacceptable and must be stopped,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.