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New ambassadors from Egypt, Kosovo and Montenegro

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 December 2019.

Troika Statement on the Resumption of Peace Talks with Sudan Armed Opposition Groups

On December 10 the various Sudanese armed opposition groups met in Juba to resume peace talks. The success of these talks will be critical in Sudan’s journey towards ensuring lasting peace. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway (the

Changes in banks’ capital requirements from year-end 2020

The Ministry of Finance will adopt amendments to banks’ capital requirements effective from year-end 2020, with a two-year transitional rule for smaller banks. The systemic risk buffer requirement will be increased from 3 to 4.5 per cent, and new

Colombia, Germany, Norway and the UK step up efforts to stop the destruction of forests in Colombia

Colombia is committing to ambitious goals to reduce deforestation and to launch large-scale programmes in support of forest conservation and ethnic groups. Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom will contribute up to 360 million USD to help Colombia

Statement after meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Abiy Ahmed

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the press meeting after meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Prime Minister of Etiopia, Mr. Abiy Ahmed.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg Government Guest House

Opening statement at Friends of Sudan-meeting

Opening statement by state secretary Marianne Hagen at the Friends of Sudan-meeting in Khartoum 11 December.

By State Secretary Marianne Hagen Khartoum, 11 December

Signing ceremony of the renewed Joint Declaration of Intent: Strengthened efforts to tackle deforestation i Colombia

On Wedenesday December 11. Colombia, Germany, Norway and UK will announce their joint commitment to step up efforts to protect forests, biodiversity and promote sustainable development.  The signing ceremony will take place at COP25 and the press

The Norwegian National Statement: The UN Climate Conference in Madrid, 2019

The Norwegian Natonal Statement at the UN Climate Conference (The COP25) in Madrid 2019. Held by Minister Ola Elvestuen Tuesday 10th of December.

By Minister of Climate and Environment Ola Elvestuen

OECD on Norway: High living standard, appropriate economic policy, but narrower fiscal space

The OECD today presented its biannual survey of the Norwegian economy with recommendations on how to meet challenges ahead. The survey emphasizes that economic growth is robust and economic policy appropriate. Yet, sustaining high levels of economic

Changes in the capital requirements for insurers’ residential real estate exposures

The Ministry of Finance has today adopted an amendment to the Norwegian implementation of the Solvency II framework. The amendment aims to better align the capital requirements for insurers and banks regarding residential real estate exposures.

Sami language users do not have equal access or opportunities online

Within the framework of the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, a three-days (4-6 December 2019) International Conference is organized at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France

By State Secretary Anne Karin Olli Paris, December 5th 2019

Norway to strengthen cooperation with the UN on marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries

‘In the fight against marine litter, it is vital to strengthen the capacity to prevent pollution from shipping and fisheries in developing countries. Norway is therefore allocating NOK 40 million to a new project under the International Maritime

Change and stability in the High North

Op Ed published in Defense News 2. Dec. 2019

By Minister of Defence Frank Bakke-Jensen

Norway to provide assistance for response to measles outbreak in Samoa

The Government of Samoa has declared a state of emergency in order to respond to the measles outbreak in the country, which is mainly affecting children. The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked European countries for assistance in responding

Statement at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25)

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, in Madrid 2 December 2019.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg Madrid

Closing Statement at the Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's closing statement at the Fourth  Review Conference of the Mine Ban Convention in Oslo 29 November 2019.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 29 November 2019

New Oslo Action Plan to combat landmines

‘Under the Norwegian presidency, the new and ambitious Oslo Action Plan is being adopted to step up action against landmines. The Action Plan is an important step towards the goal of a mine-free world by 2025,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine

Joint statement on joining Instex by Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden

Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are in the process of becoming shareholders of the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (Instex), they say in a joint statement.

Members of the Executive Board of Norges Bank

The King in Council has today appointed members to the Executive Board of Norges Bank (the central bank of Norway). Deputy Governor Jon Nicolaisen and Deputy Governor Egil Matsen have been appointed First Deputy Chair and Second Deputy Chair,

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Alf Erik Bergstøl Andersen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Immigration, Mr. Jøran André Smedal Kallmyr. Mr. Tom Staahle is appointed as state secretary to Minister