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Illicit trade in cultural artefacts

The illicit sale of cultural objects stolen from museums or looted from archaeological sites is a growing international problem. Countries in conflict and countries affected by natural disasters are particularly vulnerable.

The Prime Minister's speech at Oslo Energy Forum

As I see it, whatever theme we choose for the transitions we are in, energy is linked. Be it in technology, be it on climate, but be it also in how you maintain stability in domestic economies, Prime Minister Støre said at Oslo Energy Forum.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024

Together with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his

Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine

A new agreement between France and Norway provides new capabilities to Ukraine within the areas of surveillance and situational awareness, and aerial bombs.

Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI)

Norway has pledged up to 3 billion NOK a year to help save the world's tropical forests while improving the livelihoods of those who life off, in, and near the forests.

External reports and letters about the Government Pension Fund

2025 GPFG CEM Investment Benchmarking report for 2023 (02/14/2025) GPFN CEM Investment Benchmarking report for 2023 (02/14/2025) 2024 Report for the Norwegian Ministry of Finance: On the global market portfolio, private-equity markets and Chines

Market Value of The Government Pension Fund

Government Pension Fund market value from 1996 to 2024. NOK billion The accumulation of capital in the GPFG originates by and large from the conversion of oil and gas resources in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea to financial assets abroad. Petroleum

Farmed salmon

Food security, environmental concerns and the work on fish health and welfare have high priority in the management of Norwegian aquaculture. A sustainable aquaculture industry is one which is operated in an environmentally sound manner and adapted

Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses

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

Annual Report to the Storting

Transparency is a prerequisite for ensuring widespread confidence in the management of the Government Pension Fund. The Ministry gives an account of the management of the Fund in an annual report to the Storting, as well as in the National Budget.

Fund Performance for The Government Pension Fund Global

GPFG annual geometric average return. Measured in the currency basket. Per cent 2023 Last 5 years Last 10 years Last 20 years GPFG Portfolio 13,09 7,44 7,25 6,71 Benchmark index 13,53 7,15 6,99 6,52 Excess return (percentage points)1 -0,45 0,29 0,26

Areas of responsibility

Agreement on Nordic-Baltic initiative for support to Ukraine signed at the NATO Defence Ministerial

Ukrainian soldiers are being trained and equipped through ‘Operation Legio’. The joint initiative was formalized today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels.

Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Norway’s Seventh National Communication

Under the Framework Convention on Climate Change

This report is Norway’s seventh national communication on national circumstances, policies and measures related to climate change under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The Local Government Act

The Norwegian Local Governments Act The purpose of Local Government Act is to promote local self-government and provide the necessary frameworks for this. The Act facilitates the local representative government and a strong representative local

Previous national budgets

2025 The Revised National Budget 2025 The National Budget 2025 2024 The Revised National Budget 2024 The National Budget 2024 2023 The Revised National Budget 2023 The National Budget 2023 2022 The Revised National Budget 2022 Amendment to the 2022

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

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