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    • - Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin their training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16`s.

      03/01/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

      Defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel

    • The situation in the Red Sea

      05/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

      ‘We are facing a very serious situation in the Red Sea. For the first time, ballistic anti-ship missiles have been used against civilian vessels. These are very advanced weapons systems. The indiscriminate attacks by the Houthi movement are

    • Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister after Iran’s attack on Israel

      14/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway condems Iran’s illegal and dangerous attack on Israel.

    • New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

      05/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

      The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

    • Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

      23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

    • Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine

      13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

      At his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the

    • New state secretary

      26/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Ellen Moen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

    • Ministerial meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

      16/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place at Oslo City Hall. Representatives from

    • Agreement at the climate summit

      13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'This is a historic day, eight years after the Paris Agreement', says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

    • Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

      28/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

    • Norway condemns attack in  Myanmar

      29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

    • Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

      10/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister

    • Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines

      09/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to

    • New initiative in the healthcare industry with more than 40 measures

      12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The Minister of Trade and Industry and the Minister of Health and Care Services presented on 23 August a Roadmap for the Health Industry. The 41 measures in the the Roadmap will contribute to profitable business development and sustainable health

    • Changes among the state secretaries

      13/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram. Mr. Benzen is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

    • Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

      11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign

    • Norway signs framework-agreement for joint ammunition-procurement

      20/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

      On March 20st, Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) signs a framework agreement which allows the European Defense Agency (EDA) to acquire ammunition on behalf of the signatory countries.

    • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

      23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway

      04/01/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide will also be

    • Norway condemns execution in Iran

      14/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'Norway strongly condemns the execution of British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari in Iran', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

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