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Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom

As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance“ conducted with Allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Greenland

«- Such threats are unacceptable and have no place among allies. Norway’s position in this matter remains unchanged,” says Støre. “Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Norway supports the Kingdom of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial

Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East

‘Jordan is an important partner for Norway. I am visiting Jordan to recognise the country’s stabilising role in the Middle East and its major efforts as a host country for Palestinian and Syrian refugees’, said Minister of International Development

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Anette Stegegjerdet Norberg as state secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 2 February 2026.

Norwegian Ministry of Justice Extends Option Deadline for Purchasing Additional Rescue Helicopters with Leonardo

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) has agreed with Leonardo to extend the option deadline for purchasing additional AW101 SAR Queen rescue helicopters by two months.

New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 January 2026.

Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.

Joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future”

Joint Declaration by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia and The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway on a “Partnership For A Prosperous And Sustainable Future”.

The Government Follows Up on the Parliament’s Decision Regarding the Ethical Framework for the Pension Fund

On November 4, the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) requested that the government review the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).

Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine

Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran

'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.

Why the Arctic is important for allied security

We must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times

The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Security Conference

'The collective security is not a charity. It is made out of self-interest,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Security Conference

The Prime Minister's speech at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day

'We are living in a time when our Jewish community - and other minorities - in our country once again feel unsafe. When hate speech and conspiracy theories supplant knowledge and facts. When language oversimplifies and distorts. When authoritarian

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Akershus Quay

Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan.

The Prime Minister's speech at the Arctic Frontiers conference

'We are the eyes and ears of NATO in the north. We work together with the US on this. It matters for US’ homeland security,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø

Norway will acquire British frigates

The Norwegian Government has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates. The purchase of the British frigates will be the largest single investment in Norwegian defence capabilities to date.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Israel’s decision to expand control in the West Bank

‘Norway condemns the decision made by the Israeli security cabinet to expand Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The Prime Minister’s introduction at the press conference during the visit of the President of Palestine

'Ultimately, we have to work towards a structure where the people of Palestine are governed by Palestinians under the rule of law. That was the main point of our formal recognition; that the Palestinians have the right to be treated with the rights

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Norway

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Government Guest House in Oslo.