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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.

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

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

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”.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Munir Jaber resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland. Mr. Jaber is appointed again as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

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.

Foreign Minister Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to take part in Arctic Frontiers conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will be participating in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on Tuesday 3 February.

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.

New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho

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

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.

The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson

The American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.

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

New white paper on development policy: ‘We need a roadmap aligned with reality’

The Minister of Development is initiating work to develop new development policy, following extensive geopolitical and financial changes in aid in recent years. This will be summarised in a white paper to be presented to Parliament in its 2027

Statement from The Prime Minister

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the announced US tariffs

'I would like to stress that there is broad consensus among NATO’s 32 member countries - including the US - on the need to enhance security in the Arctic, including in Greenland,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

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

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on today’s meetings in Washington between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States

It is positive that the meeting between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States today was constructive, and that they have agreed to continue their work through a joint working group.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the planned execution of Erfan Soltani

'The planned execution of Erfan Soltani is unacceptable and must be stopped,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

From State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Iran

'At a meeting with the Iranian ambassador today, I emphasized the gravity of the situation and strongly condemned the severe and disproportionate violence against the demonstrators,' said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.