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The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: The foundation for wage settlements in 2020 – Preliminary report

Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements.

Urge the parties to ceasefire in Idlib

"I am deeply concerned about the increasing tensions and escalation in Idlib, Syria. Civilians are suffering severely, humanitarian access is limited. I urge the parties to cease the hostilities and to give immediate humanitarian access", says

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Stig-Øyvind Blystad as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Knut Arild Hareide.

Indian and Norwegian Ministers of Environment commit to explore a Global Agreement to stop Plastic Pollution

Norway and India agree to cooperate closely to investigate the possibility of establishing a global agreement to stop plastic pollution. The ministers of environment from the two countries met in Gandhinagar, India today, during the high level

Norway supports efforts to combat coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Norway is supporting the urgent global response to the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, and is providing NOK 10 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) for humanitarian efforts and NOK 36 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. John-Ragnar Kvam Aarset as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Knut Arild Hareide, as of march 9th 2020. State secretary to the Minister of Transport, Mr. Anders

New ambassadors from Vietnam, Tajikistan and Andorra

Three new  ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2020.

Statement at seminar on influence operations

State Secretary Audun Halvorsen's statement at the seminar "Hacking Democracy: Influence Operations in the Digital Age" by the  Norwegian Atlantic Committee and the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment.

By State Secretary Audun Halvorsen Oslo, 13 February

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru at Oslo Energy Forum

Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ms. Tina Bru, presented her views on the future of the oil and gas industry at the Oslo Energy Forum.

Costs related to the campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council

The costs directly related to Norway’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council amounted to NOK 17 million (USD 1,7 million) in 2019.

Troika statement on South Sudan February 2020

The members of the troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have made a new statement on the South Sudan peace process.

Norwegian support for UN humanitarian aid efforts

The UN has announced an increase in humanitarian needs in 2020 due to protracted armed conflicts and more frequent extreme weather events. This year, Norway is providing NOK 420 million to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and NOK 90

Celebrating 100 years of the Svalbard Treaty

One hundred years ago, on 9 February 1920 and in the wake of the First World War, Norway and eight other countries signed the Svalbard Treaty in Paris. The Treaty entered into force in 1925, and Svalbard became part of the Kingdom of Norway.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide , Minister of Justice and Public Security Monica Mæland article in VG, 9 February

Norway steps up 2030 climate goal to at least 50 % towards 55 %

Today, Norway has submitted an enhanced climate target under the Paris agreement. Norway's new and strengthened target is to reduce emissions with at least 50 %, and towards 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed Ms Hilde Johanne Barstad as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Monica Mæland.

Hydropower Summit 2020

State Secretary Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen gave this speech at the Hydropower Summit 2020 in Trondheim og February 3rd 2020.

By State Secretary Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen

Meeting with prime ministers of Iceland and Liechtenstein

Prime Minister Erna Solberg met Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Adrian Hasler in Oslo on 3 February.

The China Challenge. Remaking the Landscape of Transatlantic Security

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at the  Leangkollen conference on defence and security policy.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 3 February

NORWEA Finance Seminar

State Secretary Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen held this speech at the Norwea Finance Seminar in Lysebu, Oslo on January 30th 2020.

By State Secretary Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen

Statement on UN Security Council and human rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at an event on UN Security Council and human rights.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Oslo, 31 January