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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

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.

Municipalities in the Register

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Detailed overview of Norwegian civilian support to Ukraine

The overview shows which organizations have received support from Norway and how much they have received.

The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

Global Cultural Cooperation (UNESCO, G20 and others)

The Ministry of Culture and Equality works globally with cultural policy, and Norway has ratified and engages with several UNESCO conventions in the cultural field.

Legalisation

Norwegian documents that are to be submitted to authorities abroad can be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

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

Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher

Statement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.

Prime Minister Støre met with President Zelensky in Kyiv

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a bilateral meeting in Kyiv. They discussed Ukraine’s fight to defend itself and Norway’s support to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to develop a strategic

Norway’s International Climate and Environmental Efforts

International cooperation is essential for addressing climate and environmental challenges. Agreements establish common goals and rules, negotiations fill them with content, and practical cooperation ensures that measures are implemented on the

Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical

Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv: Long-term support for Ukraine is vital

Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv to reaffirm Norway’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He took the opportunity to announce how Norway’s military support for

Joint Statement on Palestine

Joint Statement condemning recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.

Prime Ministers of Norway and Poland visit Norwegian and Ukrainian soldiers at Camp Jomsborg

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk visited Camp Jomsborg in Poland. Ukrainian soldiers are receiving training and equipment at the camp before being deployed to the front line. Instructors from the Nordic

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference with the President of the European Council, António Costa

'The fact that you are coming is, I think, an expression of our close partnership, which has historic roots, but also of how we now face some new challenges and opportunities for Europe, where we’ll cooperate very closely,' said Prime Minister Jonas

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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan

We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues.

Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses (PDF)