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Ocean action offers ‘blue boost’ for recovery

Letter from Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, and Tommy Remengesau Jr, President of Palau, on print in Financial Times 7 August 2020.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

IMF assessment of the Norwegian financial system

In a recent assessment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points out that the Norwegian financial system is resilient to shocks and subject to well-developed oversight. However, the IMF also emphasizes that there are vulnerabilities that

Joint Statement of Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on recent developments in Belarus

In a joint statement the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers express their grave concern about the violence against post-election demonstrations in Belarus.

Norway condemns use of force in Belarus

‘We condemn the security forces’ use of force against protesters following yesterday’s presidential election in Belarus. This use of violence is unacceptable. We call on the Belarusian authorities to release the arrested protesters and journalists

Norway's opportunities for sustainable growth and the green transition

*Check against delivery Dear distinguished guests. 2020 has turned out to be very different than anyone could have imagined. The corona crisis hit us and demanded immediate action. Even though the corona crisis has changed a lot, the need for a

By Minister of Trade and Industry Iselin Nybø The PROSIN conference 2020

Norway pledges additional NOK 45 million in aid to Lebanon

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide participated today in a virtual international donor conference on support to Beirut and the Lebanese people following the devastating explosion on 4 August. The conference, which was convened by French

Norway to send emergency medical supplies to Lebanon

The Norwegian Government has decided to increase its humanitarian aid to Lebanon by up to NOK 25 million. This additional funding will be used to send 40 tons of medical equipment to Lebanon to help alleviate the emergency situation caused by the

Twelve years since the outbreak of the Russo-Georgian War

Twelve years after the war in Georgia, Russian troops are still on Georgian soil and the conflict remains unresolved. ‘Once again we call on Russia to comply with the 2008 ceasefire agreement and pull its forces out of Georgia,’ said Minister of

Changes in the travel advice for the Czech Republic, France, Monaco and Switzerland

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Czech Republic, France, Monaco and Switzerland. Changes are also being made to the travel advice for several regions in Sweden.

Change in the travel advice for Belgium

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Belgium. This change will apply from 1 August.

Stricter regulation for tourist fisheries in Norway

The Minister of Fisheries and Seafood has decided to make changes to the regulation for tourist fisheries in Norway. The changes will be implemented January 1st 2021.

Changes in the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 25 July

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Spain and Andorra, but is no longer advising against travel to Hungary and to the Swedish regions of Kalmar, Östergötland, Örebro and Värmland. These changes apply from

Key issues for Norway in its negotiations with the United Kingdom

Norway will begin negotiations with the United Kingdom for a free trade agreement to be in place by the 31st of December 2020. The Norwegian objectives for the negotiations have now been announced.

New resolution on human rights and business

On 17 July, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution by consensus that will increase focus on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Norway headed the negotiation process leading up to the

Norwegian oil production cuts in June

The King in Council decided May 7, 2020 to reduce the Norwegian oil production.

Foreign Minister on death sentences in Iran

'We are deeply concerned about death sentences against participants in the Iran protests in 2019. I call on Iran to revoke the death sentences of Amirhossein Moradi, Saeed Tamjidi and Mohammad Rajab and to ensure a fair retrial. Norway opposes all

Troika statement on South Sudan July 2020

The following statement was issued jointly by US, UK and Norway at the IGAD summit today.

Romantic partners and family members of Norwegians may now come to Norway to visit

Starting 15 July, the Government plans to allow the entry of foreign nationals from countries outside the EU/EEA (referred to as third-country nationals) who have family or an established romantic relationship in Norway. However, no exemptions are

New travel advice for travel between Norway and other European countries

From 15 July, the Government is lifting restrictions on entry into Norway for people resident in countries in the Schengen area/EEA that have an acceptable level of infection. From the same date, quarantine will no longer be required on entry from

Changes in the travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 15 July

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is introducing new exceptions to the travel advice against non-essential travel to all countries. The new exceptions apply to individual countries in the Schengen area/EEA from 15 July.