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Norway increasing support for forgotten crises

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Norway signs agreement with The Czech Republic on EEA and Norway Grants

04/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed an agreement in the Czech Republic today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norwegian Government to provide up to 3 billion USD to new fund to preserve tropical forests

06/11/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment

For many years, Norway has been one of the largest donors of funding to protect the world’s rainforests. The Government is now proposing to allocate up to 3 billion USD to a new international fund designed to safeguard the world’s tropical forests

Changes among the state secretaries

31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Renate Tårnes as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

31/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai this week. Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on

Changes among the political advisers

31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Sandra Edith Kalland Tenud resigns as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik.

New ambassadors from Serbia, Slovakia and Cambodia

30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 30 October 2025.

Statement from State Secretary Kravik on Sudan

27/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am pleased to be in Sudan and grateful for the frank and substantive discussions I have held with senior officials and with humanitarian partners', said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

30/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'On the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I express my deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones - children, parents, siblings, and friends', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

The Blue Justice initiative celebrates 5 years!

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss together with state secretary Bjørg Sandkjær (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites to a celebration conference that it

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Defence visits Norway

01/12/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

On November 28th, Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik welcomed his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back for a bilateral meeting.

Norway participates in air defence coalition to support Ukraine

07/03/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway joins the letter of intent on support to Ukraine in air defence against aircraft and missiles. Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.

Norway increases support for fight against hunger in South Sudan

27/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing support to the World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan. An additional USD Nok 128.6 million (approx. USD 12.7 million) will go towards the WFP’s emergency assistance and efforts that strengthen community resilience.

Norway joins NATO initiative on production capacity

15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, the Norwegian Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram, signed a Letter of Intent on joint procurement of ammunition and missiles.

Announcing three areas related to CO2-storage

06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Statement on attacks in Darfur, Sudan

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide

Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street

04/12/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

Prime Ministers Starmer and Støre visit British airbase

04/12/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the RAF Lossiemouth airbase in Scotland. The base is crucial to ensuring NATO’s readiness and maintaining security in the High North.

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented

08/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and summary executions.’ says Norwegian Minister of