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  • Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

    16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

  • Norway signs agreement to provide NOK 1 billion to repair damaged infrastructure in Ukraine

    09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There is an urgent need to repair the electricity supply system and other infrastructure in Ukraine following Russia’s bombing campaign against civilian targets. I am pleased that we have signed an agreement today to provide NOK 1 billion to help

  • Milestone for humanitarian work in conflict

    09/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The new Security Council resolution on humanitarian exemptions in UN sanction regimes will help save lives and alleviate suffering of people living where there’s armed conflict’, says Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway condemns execution in Iran

    08/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway condemns the execution by Iran of one of the detainees that were arrested during the ongoing protests', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim: Norway to provide NOK 500 million to UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises

    16/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Safeguarding education in situations of crisis and conflict is a priority area for the Norwegian Government. Education Cannot Wait is one of our most important partners in these efforts. Our cooperation has been extremely constructive, and Norway

  • Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine

    14/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    -Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • The Norwegian Government sends generators to Ukraine

    20/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Following Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians are without power, water, or heating. There is a large and urgent need for help. Norway has made considerable contributions to maintaining the Ukrainian power supply and the Norwegian Government has

  • New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia

    17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.

  • The Government’s first meeting on the budget for 2024

    05/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The budget conference takes place against a backdrop of high activity in the Norwegian economy and record high employment numbers. However, Norway is also affected by global crises and unrest - war in Europe, the energy crisis and climate change.

  • Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

    09/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from five companies in connection with the announcement of an area in the North Sea related to storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

  • Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

    07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    ‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada

    07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus

    07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    "Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians

  • High-level meeting on Troll A platform

    17/03/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Friday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President and CEO of Equinor Anders Opedal visited the Troll A platform.

  • Norway to provide NOK 2 billion to support Ukrainian government administration

    17/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘The Ukrainian authorities need our help to be able to maintain critical services such as education, health care and payment of pensions. We will make sure that this funding reaches them quickly,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    17/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Samra Akhtar as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Marte Mjøs Persen.

  • Norwegian Prime Minister met with President of European Commission

    17/03/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Friday morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had a bilateral meeting in Bergen.

  • New ambassadors from Georgia, Cyprus, Djibouti and Bangladesh

    17/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 March 2023.

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

  • Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

    07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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