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Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 12 May 2026 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Norway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Norway on an official visit, 18-19 May. There will also be a Nordic-Indian Summit during the visit.

Norway allocates millions to trace missing persons

Norway is allocating NOK 30 million to the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to trace missing persons as a result of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Where and how can Norway make a difference? Concentration for greater impact

Join an engaging dialogue seminar at NMBU, Ås, on 19 May, where Norwegian development policy is put under the spotlight. In a time of global crises and growing pressure on resources, we ask a critical question: how can Norway concentrate its aid

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Ole Martin Juul Slyngstadli as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, settles

Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine

‘Together with our European partners, Norway is providing funding for military support packages to help Ukraine to defend itself. The military equipment is sourced from the US. Another important contribution is now under way. It is my hope that more

Joint Statement – Nordic Defence Cooperation

On May 5-6 the Nordic Ministers of Defence gathered in Trøndelag under Norway's chairship of NORDEFCO in 2026.

Norway Joins the Pax Silica Initiative

Norway is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation on securing robust and reliable supply chains for emerging technologies.

Announcement of APA 2026

Today, the Ministry of Energy is announcing the annual licensing round for petroleum on the Norwegian continental shelf, APA 2026. The APA area is being enlarged by a total of 70 new blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.

Prime Minister attended summit on European security

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, Armenia. The EPC brings together leaders from all of Europe.

Indigenous Peoples’ health on the agenda at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

This week marked the opening of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York. The theme of this year’s forum is Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia

Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026

The Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026 will be launched in Oslo on Tuesday, 6 May, with the option to attend both in person and online.

Norway provides NOK 1.7 billion to the World Food Programme to combat hunger and humanitarian need

Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust today signed a new four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP), committing NOK 1.72 billion to help people affected by hunger. The funding will contribute to saving lives at a time

Briefing to the Security Council on AHLC

Briefing to the Security Council on the Ad Hoc Liason Committee on Palestine by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norway and Germany to strengthen cooperation in the space sector

Today, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Germany’s Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, met in Tromsø to sign the mandate for a new working group tasked with following up bilateral cooperation. Launch

Næringsministeren til Tromsø 28. april

Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth er i Tromsø 28. april sammen med Tysklands minister for forskning, teknologi og romvirksomhet Dorothee Bär.

Signing of agreement to build Ukrainian drones in Norway

Norway continues its support for Ukraine. The partnership between Ukraine and Norway is becoming even closer. Now, a set of agreements are signed, marking the start of production of Ukrainian drones in Norway.

Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine

26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.