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Press invite: Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry to Arctic Frontiers

Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, will attend Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, Norway on Monday 2., Tuesday 3. and Wednesday 4. February. The annual Arctic Summit joins people from academia, business, industry and politics from

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the spread of famine in Sudan

‘It is shocking that famine is spreading to new areas in Darfur, affecting children and their families. Many of those affected are internally displaced persons, who have fled fighting and massacres multiple times in recent years. They are exhausted,

Presentation of this year’s public threat and risk assessments

The Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service and the Norwegian National Security Authority today presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2026.

The Prime Minister's speech when awarding Professor John Smol the Mohn Prize of Excellence in Arctic Research

'Professor Smol's career reflects the role that science can play - and should play: an important role in solving real life challenges. And providing information to policy makers, in a way that is understandable, so we can act upon them,' said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Sigrid Ina Simonsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Agnete

Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns

On the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.

German Chancellor to visit Norway

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.

Norway and Germany to strengthen space cooperation

Norway and Germany are strengthening strategic cooperation on space-related activities. The announcement was made during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrick Merz to Andøya on 13 March.

Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East

The situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.

National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In 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

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.

Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement

Changes to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.

Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation

Canada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.

Nordic countries and Canada to strengthen cooperation

The Nordic countries and Canada are intensifying their cooperation in the areas of defence, security, resilience and green economic growth.

Canadian Prime Minister to visit Norway

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be visiting Norway on 13-15 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. On Sunday, the two Prime Ministers will be participating in a Nordic-Canadian summit in Oslo.

Prime Minister Støre's speech at the Norwegian Shipowners' Association

You are in fact more important than in decades. And more exposed than before, the Prime Minister said to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Statement by Minister Aukrust on the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Sudan

‘I am appalled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attack on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kordofan,’ said Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust.

Norway and Allies Contribute to New Military Support Package for Ukraine

Norway, with several Allies, will finance a new support package of defence materiel for Ukraine amounting to approximately NOK 5 billion.

Minister Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out

The Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out, 28 January, Sentrum Scene.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust