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Meld. St. 12 (2017–2018) – Health, safety and environment in the petroleum industry -

Meld. St. 12 (2017–2018) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 22 (2008-2009) - Svalbard

Report No. 24 to the Storting (2008-2009) - National Strategy for Digital Preservation and Dissemination of Cultural Heritage

Report No. 23 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Libraries - Knowledge Commons, Meeting Place and Cultural Arena in a Digital Age

Report No. 14 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Internationalisation of Education in Norway

Report No. 40 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Norway’s Humanitarian Policy

Guidelines for dealing with reports of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment involving grant recipients in the Foreign Service

These guidelines describe the responsibilities, authority and procedures of the Foreign Service Control Unit (FSCU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for dealing with reports of suspected sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving

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.

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 (

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

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

Statement from the Prime Minister following the drone and missile attacks against Kyiv

Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attacks against Kyiv overnight. In the morning hours, I have been in contact with President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Svyrydenko to convey our support. This attack is of a scale and character we

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

The Role of the Business Sector in Crisis and War

The business sector plays a decisive role in Norway’s total defence. Small, medium-sized and large enterprises alike are important to our overall preparedness. It is therefore important that all enterprises take independent initiative to ensure they

The Role of Municipalities in Crisis and War

Municipalities play an important role in Norway’s total defence and are already closely integrated into preparedness efforts. It is therefore important that all municipalities, on their own initiative, work to ensure they are as well prepared as

Norway and Kenya sign a statement of intent on the Paris Agreement’s article 6

During Kenya’s President William Ruto’s official visit to Norway this week, Norway and Kenya signed a statement of intent under the Paris Agreement’s article 6.

Norway and Morocco will cooperate on cutting emissions

Norway and Morocco have signed a new agreement outlining cooperation to reduce emissions from Morocco’s power sector.

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.

Speech at the plenary of the 114th International Labour Conference 2026

Statement by Norway delivered by Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Kjersti Stenseng, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 5 June 2026.

By The Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion Kjersti Stenseng