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Joint statement on Iranian State Threats and HAYI-claimed attacks

Joint statement from 22 countries on state threats relating to Iranian security services and the condemnation of recent Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) claimed-attacks across Europe.

Clear UN Support for Legal Climate Obligations

Norway voted in favor when the UN General Assembly on 20 May adopted a resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ obligations in the face of climate change.

Decision-makers and peace mediators gather at the Oslo Forum 2026

Today, around 150 mediators, parties to conflicts, and experts are gathering at this year’s Oslo Forum to discuss pathways out of today’s conflicts. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is hosting the peace mediation gathering, which Norway

Norway to provide NOK 1.2 billion for maritime drones for Ukraine

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 1.2 billion under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine in 2026. The funding will also include deliveries of uncrewed surface vessels

Prime Minister met with President of Kenya in Oslo

Tuesday June 9th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Kenyan President William Ruto for a working dinner. The official visit reaffirms the long-standing, close relationship between Norway and Kenya.

The Prime Minister's statement at the press conference at the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Summit

'Norway supports your call for peace, and we are ready to contribute to any efforts aimed at reaching that goal. In the meantime, we will have to be steadfast in our support,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tallinn, Estonia

Norway imposes additional sanctions and measures against violent settlers in the West Bank

“Violence by settlers in Palestine has reached extreme levels. Palestinians are being killed and injured, homes and private property are being demolished, and entire communities are being destroyed. At the same time, the Israeli Government is

Joint Ministerial Statement on the West Bank

In response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, we the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom, have taken coordinated action to introduce sanctions and other measures to hold extremist settlers

Joint statement on humanitarian access in Gaza and the registration law affecting INGOS

We, the signatories listed below, express our profound concern regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation that persists in Gaza. The aid entering Gaza has remained largely insufficient, both in quantity and in quality, while nearly the entire

Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine

Read the Nordic Statement delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, H.E. Ms. Elina Valtonen, at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine on 8 June 2026, in New York.

Joint Statement on Sudan: Political Track

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the countries and organizations of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, African Union (AU), the European Union (

New research centre for international economics opens in Norway

A new research centre at the University of Oslo will provide more knowledge about international economics, trade and global developments.

New legal acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement on 5 June

At today’s meeting of the EEA Joint Committee in Brussels, 55 legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

Norway provides NOK 15 million to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Norway is stepping up its efforts to address the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is providing NOK 15 million to support the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region.

Three new free trade agreements approved by the Storting

The Storting has approved three free trade agreements that will give Norwegian companies better access to markets of more than 300 million people.

Ethical Guidelines for the Public Service

High ethical standards for the provision of services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the public service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of

New ambassadors from Côte d’Ivoire, Panama and Guatemala

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 June 2026.

Erna Solberg takes on international leadership role in global health

Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The fund is a crucial partner for building robust health systems protecting us all.

World Expression Forum 2026

Ladies and Gentlemen. Colleagues. Defenders of free speech. We meet at a moment when the principles we care about the most – openness, truth, and democratic participation – are under extraordinary pressure. Around the world, civic space is shrinking

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery World Expression Forum Lillehammer

Keynote address by the Prime Minister at the World Expression Forum – Wexfo

'They must be more accountable for harmful manipulation and the protection of children. We need firmer regulatory approach,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Lillehammer