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Appalled by reports of atrocities in Ukraine
03/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am appalled by reports of unimaginable atrocities in Ukraine, where Russia is withdrawing,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Welcomes the UN announced truce by the parties to the conflict in Yemen
02/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes the UN announced truce by the parties to the conflict in Yemen.
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Security in a new security policy landscape
01/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of FinanceThe war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the security policy landscape in Europe. The Government is proposing a number of immediate measures in response to the new situation.
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Costs for emergency network terminals for the voluntary rescue service
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government proposes granting NOK 10 million to voluntary organisations in the rescue service to cover the annual operating and subscription costs of 2 000 new emergency network terminals.
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The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a further NOK 200 million to increase digital security in 2022
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentRussia’s attack on Ukraine has created a new security policy situation, which also means that digital attacks against Norway have become more likely. ‘We must strengthen civil emergency preparedness against cyber attacks, and the Norwegian
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The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today
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Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.
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Strengthening climate risk efforts in the Government Pension Fund Global
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Government will strengthen the efforts on climate risk in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The changes proposed in the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2022 are largely in line with the recommendations in the expert report
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Responsible long-term management of the Government Pension Fund
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance is today publishing the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2022. Key topics in this paper are climate risk and the review of active management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).
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Norway to increase support for civilians in Afghanistan
31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Afghanistan is facing enormous political and humanitarian challenges. The situation for children is particularly grave. Norway will provide NOK 700 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2022,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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New ambassadors from Portugal, Bhutan and Azerbaijan
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to HRH the Crown Prince Regent on 31 March 2022.
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Mehl: ‘The first refugees from Moldova may arrive next week’
31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityMoldova has asked Norway and a number of European countries for help to receive displaced Ukrainians, and the Norwegian Government will be transferring 2 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.
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Friends on Sudan statement on facilitated political process
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwelve countries and the EU have reiterated their strong support for the combined efforts of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (Unitams), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) to
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Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.
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Prime Minister Støre spoke with President Putin
31/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a one-hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Condemns attack in Israel
30/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn yesterday’s horrible attack in Bnei Brak, the third in Israel this week' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration
30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector
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‘We cannot take the stability of the Western Balkans for granted’
29/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti in Oslo today.
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Mehl: ‘Norway wants refugees to be transferred from Moldova quickly’
28/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security‘It is important to Norway that we can begin transferring refugees from Moldova quickly,’ says Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.