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Norway to establish embassy in Senegal
10/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.
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Joint statement by Special Envoys and representatives on Sudan
08/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpecial Envoys and representatives from France, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a meeting in Oslo, where they discussed the war in Sudan and what must be done to avoid further civilian
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Norway urges members of UNHRC to extend the mandate of the independent fact-finding mission
10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAccountability and justice for victims of violations of international law in Sudan is imperative.
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Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on famine in Sudan
26/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSudan faces famine. Urgent action is required.
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Statement on Sudan on World Refugee Day
20/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn World Refugee Day, and every day, Norway calls for respect for international law and human rights of refugees and internally displaced.
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Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan
06/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece,
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Norway bans marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children
25/04/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesA regulation that prohibits the marketing of unhealthy food and drinks that is particularly aimed at children has today entered into force.
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Norway and India Promote Integrated Ocean Management at the UN Ocean Conference
08/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOceans is one of the main priority areas in Norway’s strategy for cooperation with India. Norway and India have collaborated for many years on integrated ocean management and the development of marine spatial plans for the Indian coastline. The
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Prime Minister met with President of Croatia
30/04/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with Croatian President Zoran Milanović in connection with the President’s official visit to Norway 29-30 April. Discussions between the two leaders included issues relating to European defence and security
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New ambassadors from Palestine, Algeria, Chile
24/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 April 2025.
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Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership
24/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentJoint Statement between the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Ms. Marina Silva, and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen:
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Must secure peace on Ukraine’s terms
16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, which was hosted by Switzerland in response to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. ‘The summit focused on securing peace on
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Strengthened energy ties to Belgium
18/06/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyA large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent
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Norway signs agreement with Latvia on EEA and Norway Grants
09/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Maria Varteressian signed an agreement in Latvia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly
27/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and
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Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities
27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.
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Norway investing in renewable energy development in South Africa
23/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterNorway is providing NOK 760 million for renewable energy development in South Africa through the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund. The funding will go to the South African company Mulilo to support wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
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Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan
19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am pleased that we can increase our support to UN agencies operating at the border and inside Afghanistan. As winter looms, needs will increase, making sufficient humanitarian assistance even more critical. Norway remains committed to supporting
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Statement: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan
19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern parts of Sudan by Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) advance on Wad Medani has dire consequences for the Sudanese civilian population,
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Prime Minister Støre visits Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa
23/11/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn 21 November Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa. The company that owns the plant has provided renewable energy to 200 000 households, and a number of Norwegian companies are now investing in