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Joint statement one year after the military takeover in Sudan
24/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs the Sudanese people prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the military takeover, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United
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Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts
24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway will host informal meeting with the Prime Ministers from the Nordic countries
09/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn 2022, Norway holds the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting his Nordic Prime Minister colleagues in an informal Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting in Oslo on Monday 15. August. The meeting
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IMF: Strong economic growth
09/06/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe IMF conducts a yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy. As part of this year’s assessment an IMF delegation has spent over a week discussing recent economic developments and Norway’s economic policy with authorities, academic and financial
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Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy
26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyMinister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.
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Ghana to join as co-host of Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2022
02/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn February 2022, Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the second Global Disability Summit.
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Norwegian offshore wind development in New York
21/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest
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Guyana leapfrogs into solar energy future with Norwegian forest payments
22/06/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentGuyana’s largest ever solar power projects will be financed thanks to the country’s low deforestation levels, following a landmark forest partnership between Guyana and Norway.
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Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan
22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Increased energy cooperation between the EU and Norway
23/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe EU and Norway will cooperate even closer in the field of energy. This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans.
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Statement from the Prime Minister in connection with the death of Queen Elizabeth II
08/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister‘This marks the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth was truly remarkable in her dedication and lifelong service to her country and its people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed
20/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceOn 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..
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Statement on Ukraine
16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt
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Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: A new and fairer course for the whole of Norway
08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceOpportunities throughout the country, higher employment, labour market security, a fairer distribution of income and wealth and fairer climate policies are key priorities in the new government's proposed changes to the 2022 budget.
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Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.
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Norwegian measures in the electricity derivatives market not needed now
04/09/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian authorities closely monitor developments in the financial power market, and are in constant contact with other Nordic authorities. The measures announced in Sweden and Finland may reduce the risk of distress in the Nordic financial
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Norwegian investigators to the International Criminal Court
08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTwo investigators from the National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) will be seconded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a period of up to two years. The Norwegian Government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the
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Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: Key figures in the Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal
08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure simultaneous access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to the budget launch at 12:00 am.
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Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine
29/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS
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One year after the parliamentary elections, Norway reiterates its condemnation of the military coup
08/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn this day in 2020, parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar. In the elections, the people of Myanmar clearly expressed their will to continue on the path of democratic reform.