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Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's unwillingness to make peace

At the meeting in Istanbul this week, Russia again showed no real willingness for peace or negotiations. The proposals Russia put forward to Ukraine contained the same demands it has made previously, including international recognition of the

A looming health disaster in Sudan

‘I am alarmed about the health disaster in Sudan. Hospitals and health workers are under attack and the UN warns that the system is at the brink of collapse. Several life-threatening infectious diseases are spreading fast both inside Sudan and in

Heritage and Health Take Center Stage at latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit

As genebanks around the world send seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week, the focus is on how crop diversity reflects cultural heritage.

Train Academy Day 2025

Speech at Norske tog's Train Academy Day 2025 in Oslo, June 3, 2025.

By Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård

Attack on Humanitarian Convoy in Darfur: Statement from the Minister of International Development

‘I condemn today’s attack on the UN humanitarian convoy in Darfur, which reportedly killed several people. They were working to deliver emergency aid to an area with immense needs. Attacks on humanitarian workers are prohibited under international

The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad case

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia’s continuing life cycle support and

Statement by Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain: A renewed commitment for the implementation of the two-state solution

The Governments of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain reaffirm commitment to the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

Norway’s Seventh Periodic Report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Norway has submitted its seventh periodic report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Vestre's speech during the World Health Assembly

President, Director General Excellencies, Dear friends This assembly is an exceptional opportunity for us, collectively, to demonstrate the importance of WHO as the leading normative and technical organization on health matters, and as a convening

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre Norway's keynote address during the World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters, 6 May 2025

- It is in uncertain times like the present that we see just how important the EEA Agreement is for Norway. This is why the Labour Party remains committed to the Agreement as part of its political project. For Norway, it is crucial that Europe

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norway signs agreement with Estonia on EEA and Norway Grants

State Secretary Maria Varteressian signed an agreement in Estonia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Joint Press Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Norway and Jordan: Jordan and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation

Ministers of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ayman Safadi of Jordan and H.E. Espen Barth Eide of Norway met today for regional consultations.

Stability in the Middle East and in Lebanon is important for our national security as well.

Norway gives high priority to enhancing stability, security and development, and this was highlighted during the visit by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust to Lebanon today. Norway and Lebanon enjoy good, long-standing bilateral

Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with the NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on visit to Norway

'I appreciate that the Secretary General comes to Norway very early in his term, to get an overview of what the High North and the Arctic really means, for the Arctic itself, but also for the NATO security at large," said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway supporting Syria at a critical time

‘The sense of hope which the Syrian people expressed amid destruction, is what stands out the most, said the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, after visiting Syria today. Norway is providing a further NOK 20 million in

The story of tomorrow’s Syria is being written now.

Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust visited Syria today. Six months after the fall of the Assad regime, the political situation remains fragile. There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway’s contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.

Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland

The Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway. The adjustments facilitate increased training and cooperation with allied countries, including cross-border