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New ambassadors from Suriname, Albania and Botswana
10/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 10 October 2024.
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Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024
01/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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75 years of partnership between Norway and Pakistan
18/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister18 December marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Pakistan. Cooperation between Norway and Pakistan has shaped social development in both countries based on extensive people-to-people contact.
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Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation
28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThis week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.
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State budget for 2025: NOK 400 million for mental health and substance abuse
16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to allocate NOK 400 million for following up on the escalation plan for mental health and the upcoming prevention and treatment reform for the field of substance abuse.
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Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
16/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhat will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
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Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU
02/10/2024 News story Ministry of FinanceOn the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the
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Statement about Rafah from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
29/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The development in Rafah is catastrophic and unacceptable. We have warned in the strongest possible terms against the consequences of an attack for the people of Rafah', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians
07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorwegian municipalities have done an outstanding job of settling and integrating displaced persons from Ukraine. Norway will continue this commitment, and take its share of the responsibility, but the level of arrivals must be sustainable over time
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Joint statement on the horrific humanitarian situation in El Fasher
14/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs fighting continues unabated in North Darfur, Sudan, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped in and around the city of El Fasher besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All trade routes and supply lines have been cut off, and
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Constructive meeting between President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre
22/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting today at the military terminal of Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
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Major celebration to mark Svalbard’s 100th anniversary as part of the Kingdom of Norway
14/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen are participating in the celebrations to mark that it is 100 years to the day since Svalbard became part of
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Støre and Kerry call for accelerated efforts to cut emissions from shipping
01/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry are co-leading an international initiative to accelerate reduction of emissions from the shipping sector. Under the Green Shipping Challenge event, various
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International development Åsmund Aukrust on the attack on a WFP aid convoy in Darfur, Sudan
21/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn yet another attack on a WFP convoy that was on route to Mellit with lifesaving assistance to starving people. The people in North Darfur have suffered unspeakable violence and misery. Attacking brave humanitarian personnel who take great
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Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine
16/08/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterWe remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. To achieve a just and lasting peace the next step must be together with Ukraine. Only Ukraine can make
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's Violation of Estonian Airspace
19/09/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace is grave and unacceptable,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. 'Norway stands in full solidarity with Estonia. We are in close contact with our NATO ally, and support their call for Article 4
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Statement from Minister Aukrust on RSF attack on a a mosque in Darfur
22/09/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the attack, reportedly by the RSF, on a mosque in Darfur 19 September, killing dozens of civilians,' said Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
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Norway’s Call to Action Statement: System wide reforms must ensure dedicated space for the protection of women and girls against GBV
16/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian sector is in crisis. We are witnessing enormous human suffering, much of it caused by violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in armed conflicts, combined with historical funding cuts.
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New Guide Requirements in Svalbard
19/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries“Tourism and field activities” that travel, conduct activity, or stay outside inhabited areas in Svalbard must, in the future, use approved Svalbard guides. This is a requirement under the new field safety regulation. Svalbard guides are responsible