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Norway collaborating with Canada on digital sovereignty and AI

20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

The government is aiming to strengthen Norway’s digital alliances and partnerships. To this end, Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan

Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth

19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an

New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.

New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank

20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

31/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai this week. Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on

Changes among the political advisers

31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Sandra Edith Kalland Tenud resigns as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik.

Changes among the state secretaries

31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Renate Tårnes as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

More discoveries needed – Launch of the 26th Licensing Round

12/08/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

New discoveries of oil and gas are crucial to limit the decline in production on the Norwegian continental shelf in the coming years. The Ministry of Energy has today initiated the process for announcing the 26th licensing round on the Norwegian

Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs

30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia

Changes among the political advisers

30/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Prime Minister attended summit on European security

04/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, Armenia. The EPC brings together leaders from all of Europe.

Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine

06/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Together with our European partners, Norway is providing funding for military support packages to help Ukraine to defend itself. The military equipment is sourced from the US. Another important contribution is now under way. It is my hope that more

Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils

08/09/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Ministry has sent out an information brochure to all candidates in the 2023 municipal and county council elections.

Statement on the developments in Guatemala

03/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

Changes among the political advisers

03/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) to the Santiago principles

27/06/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the

Changes among the state secretaries

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes among the political advisers

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Report of the Afghanistan Commission presented

10/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The report on Norway’s engagement in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2021 offers important lessons learned.

Stepping Up Efforts Against Forest Crime

13/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Environmental crime is among the world’s most profitable forms of organized crime and a serious threat to climate, nature, and people. Norway is now strengthening its cooperation with the UN and INTERPOL to combat illegal tropical deforestation.