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The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Ada Camilla Lassen-Urdahl is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East

The situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.

Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine

Drones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister

Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.

The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.

Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher

Statement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.

Prime Minister Støre met with President Zelensky in Kyiv

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a bilateral meeting in Kyiv. They discussed Ukraine’s fight to defend itself and Norway’s support to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to develop a strategic

Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical

Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv: Long-term support for Ukraine is vital

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv to reaffirm Norway’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He took the opportunity to announce how Norway’s military support for

Joint Statement on Palestine

Joint Statement condemning recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.

Prime Ministers of Norway and Poland visit Norwegian and Ukrainian soldiers at Camp Jomsborg

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk visited Camp Jomsborg in Poland. Ukrainian soldiers are receiving training and equipment at the camp before being deployed to the front line. Instructors from the Nordic

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference with the President of the European Council, António Costa

'The fact that you are coming is, I think, an expression of our close partnership, which has historic roots, but also of how we now face some new challenges and opportunities for Europe, where we’ll cooperate very closely,' said Prime Minister Jonas

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues.

Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024

Together with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his

Statement from the Prime Minister supporting the third strategic cycle of CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations)

Covid-19 brought death, illness, social division and economic disruption on a massive scale - and the consequences were felt then and are felt years later.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Message by video recording

Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement

The Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.