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Closer cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS

Norway and Switzerland will strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and the Swiss

Address at Norwegian, Swedish and Kenyan business forum

Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at a seminar for increased Nordic-Kenyan business cooperation.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Nairobi, Kenya, 24 November

New ambassadors from South Sudan and Colombia

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 24 November 2022.

Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

Today, representatives of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Oslo on board the UK aircraft carrier, HMS QUEEN

Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy

The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.

Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence of NORDEFCO

The Nordic Ministers of Defence and representatives met in Oslo today to discuss the grave security situation in Europe, the war in Ukraine, Nordic defence cooperation and the incoming Finnish and Swedish memberships of NATO.

Colombia: 'Very pleased with formal peace talks'

'I'm very pleased to see Colombia's government and ELN commencing formal peace talks', Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway signs agreement to assist Ukraine with gas procurement

Norwegian Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum has today signed an agreement to provide funding of NOK 2 billion to enable Ukraine to purchase natural gas during the coming winter.

Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

New air surveillance radars to the Norwegian Armed Forces

The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with Lockheed Martin on 17 of November 2022 for delivery of eight military air surveillance radars with an option for three additional radars.

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave this address on important EU and EEA matters to the Storting 17 November.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt The Storting, 17 November

Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

‘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 record agreement for F-35-missiles

- This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway to contribute NOK 300 million to NATO-led fund for Ukraine

- The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Donations contribute to the Ukrainian defence against Russia’s illegal attack. It is important that we stand together in both our military and civilian support to provide

Opening address at the Russia Conference 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt, opens Norwegian Institute of International Affairs' Russia Conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 15 November

Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Geir Indrefjord as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl.

New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022

Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund

- The Norwegian Government is preparing to contribute approximately 1,5 billion NOK to the British-led International Fund for Ukraine. This comes in addition to the 400 million NOK that Norway previously has donated to the fund. That funding was

Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture

‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne