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The Ministry is advising against trade and business cooperation with the illegal Israeli settlements

08/03/2024 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 7 March 2024:

Changes among the state secretaries

09/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Jakob Vorren as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Norway votes in support of granting Palestine full membership status in the UN

10/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The resolution states that Palestine is fully qualified for membership in the United Nations and recommends that the Security Council reconsiders the matter favourably. Pending the approval of such membership, the resolution, which was adopted by a

Statement from Minister Eide on the Situation in Venezuela

03/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The developments in Venezuela mark a grave escalation of an already highly volatile situation. It is now imperative that the full facts of what has occurred are established,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. ‘The Maduro regime

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the shelling of UNIFIL in Lebanon

11/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'It is deeply concerning that the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been fired upon by Israeli forces', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine

29/10/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas

Norway leads the way in offering commercial CO2 storage

30/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government is pursuing an active policy to facilitate socio-economically profitable storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf. The policy allows industries with large emission sources to pay for permanent storage instead of releasing CO2

Changes among the state secretaries

09/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Skjalg Erik Fjellheim as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

Changes among the state secretaries

03/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Gjerløw Aasland as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, settles

Norway gives green light for seabed minerals

10/01/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

The Longship project is near completion

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.

A responsible approach to floating offshore wind

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government’s offshore wind initiative continues on a steady course. The government will announce the next project areas for development of offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2025 and is proposing 35 billion NOK for a support

Changes among the political advisers

16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

Football for the future

17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

The joy of playing football and dreams of becoming a professional player can open doors and help children and young people out of poverty. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had the opportunity to learn more about this when he attended a

Prime Minister Støre at the G20 Summit: Many important issues for Norway

17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Summit, heads of state or government from the world’s largest economies meet to discuss how to address global challenges. Norway has been

A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education

29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.

Changes among the state secretaries

15/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande.

New state secretaries

29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.

Brazil – a growing market for Norwegian seafood

18/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Norwegian clipfish has an important place in Brazilian cuisine, and it is now possible to export Norwegian salmon to Brazil as well.

Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan

15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.