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Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January
04/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the
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Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region and Benelux countries in Oslo Friday 15 for high-level meeting on Gaza
15/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in Gaza. While the countries that will be taking part in the meeting are affected to varying degrees, they all share a deep concern about the people
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Strong Nordic support for Ukraine
13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo. During the summit, the heads of government of the Nordic countries promised President Volodymyr Zelensky that they would continue their strong support for Ukraine.
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President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community
13/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.
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Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure
09/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceNorway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.
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Norway increases support for UNRWA
16/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically
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Statement on Sudan
18/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the development in Sudan.
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Statement on the forced entry into the Mexican Embassy in Quito
07/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the forced entry by the Ecuadorian police into the premises of the Mexican Embassy in Quito which is a clear breach of international law.
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Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter
21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.
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Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa
02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOver 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million
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Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees
11/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday the Norwegian Government has enacted a scheme to offer temporary collective protection for one year to people displaced from Ukraine. This scheme primarily covers Ukrainian citizens who were resident in Ukraine until the war broke out.
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Norwegian delegation in Afghanistan
18/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA Norwegian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban, the UN and representatives of Afghan civil society about the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.
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Norwegian Prime Minister meets family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi
11/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the family of Narges Mohammadi, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mr Støre congratulated the family personally and on behalf of the Norwegian Government, since Ms Mohammadi herself is being held
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Changes among the political advisers
14/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.
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New UN mandate in Afghanistan
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in
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Changes among the political advisers
10/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period 10 January to 16 June 2022.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January
27/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated every year in Oslo with a ceremony at the Akershus Quay in Oslo. This year, Minister of Culture and Equality, Anette Trettebergstuen, will speak on behalf of the Government at the event,
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Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production
16/03/2022 News story Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.
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Norway co-hosts the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector
10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWednesday 12 January, Norway, Ghana, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) host the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector.
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An end to regular testing
01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe infection rate is so high that regular testing is no longer expedient. Regular testing will therefore end with immediate effect.