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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental Guest House

Norway Supports Flood-Affected Communities in Sri Lanka

Norway is providing more than USD 2,4 million to assist those affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka.

Ministry of Energy will award Two Project Areas for Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy has evaluated the two applications for the allocation of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. It is now confirmed that each applicant will be awarded their own project area.

Prime Minister holds bilateral meetings with three Presidents

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with the Presidents of Ecuador, Panama and Paraguay. The heads of state are in Norway as guests of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado.

Press meeting with the Prime Minister and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado will meet the press.

Statement by State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Myanmar

'On this International Day of Human Rights, we celebrate the universal rights that belong to all people, and also highlight those whose rights are violated. The civilian population in Myanmar is facing extensive and persistent human rights

National Security Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister

As part of the effort to strengthen the implementation of the National Security Strategy, the Government has decided that State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister Thomas Hornburg is to serve as National Security Adviser to the Prime

Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.

Norwegian Ministry of Justice Extends Option Deadline for Purchasing Additional Rescue Helicopters with Leonardo

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) has agreed with Leonardo to extend the option deadline for purchasing additional AW101 SAR Queen rescue helicopters by two months.

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented

‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and summary executions.’ says Norwegian Minister of

Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria

One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the Aid Fund for Syria, strengthening the work of

Norway Facilitates Peace Talks in Colombia

Norway has undertaken to facilitate negotiations between the Government of Colombia and the armed group El Ejercito Gaitanista de Colombia (EGC), together with Qatar, Switzerland, and Spain. The agreement between the two parties was signed Friday 5

Speech by the Prime Minister at a seminar to mark the biography on Dr Tore Godal

'As the health systems out there is out-of-pocket expenditure, so if the children are not sick, then the parents can work. Because if they are sick and you don't have a welfare state, they have to stay at home. So, this is a good cycle. Let us

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Statement held by Minister Eide at the 32nd OSCE ministerial council meeting

As delivered by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Meeting, Vienna, 4 December

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Prime Ministers Starmer and Støre visit British airbase

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the RAF Lossiemouth airbase in Scotland. The base is crucial to ensuring NATO’s readiness and maintaining security in the High North.

New ambassadors from Iran, Colombia and Paraguay

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 December 2025.

Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

Norway signs agreement with Bulgaria on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Bulgaria today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway largest contributor to PURL military support packages for Ukraine

Norway has announced a contribution of USD 500 million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine.

Norway, Germany and Poland announce USD 500 million in funding for PURL support package for Ukraine

Today, Norway, Germany and Poland announced that they will fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States and delivered under the US-NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.