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    • Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations

      29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Respect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.

    • Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan

      26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

    • Statement on Israeli settlements

      26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

    • The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

      08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate

    • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

      02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

    • Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations

      28/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said

    • Norway donates NOK 250 million to food security in Ukraine through the Nansen programme

      30/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Today, at the food security summit in Ukraine, Norway will announce NOK 200 million to the World Food Programme, including the important humanitarian food programme "Grain from Ukraine". Additional NOK 50 million will be donated to the World Bank's

    • New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

      04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.

    • Changes among the state secretaries

      17/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eli Blakstad as state secretary to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

    • Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises

      24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

      Today the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The

    • Norway will develop a new super missile

      24/11/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

      Norway is the world leader in missile production and produces one of the most advanced missiles in the world. Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) reports that the government will now begin the development of the next generation missile. The

    • Seven applications received for participation in auction for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

      15/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

      The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received seven applications for participation in the auction for project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The fact that several strong actors show interest in the development of offshore wind on

    • Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence

      17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      November 17th, 2023 Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have

    • Changes among the political advisers

      20/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      Ms. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

    • Foreign Minister talking to Israel’s Foreign Minister

      15/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on the war between Israel and Hamas. Strongly condemned the heinous terror attack against Israel on 7 October. Expressed Norway’s concern for the situation in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth

    • Foreign Minister meeting Ambassadors from Organization of Islamic States

      17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I invited OIC ambassadors to discuss the situation in Gaza and the war between Israel and Hamas', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

    • Foreign Minister talking to Qatar’s Prime Minister

      17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I discussed with Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani Foreign Minister the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

    • Norway’s Rolf Einar Fife elected as member of the UN International Law Commission

      12/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mr. Rolf Einar Fife, was today elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). The election took place at the UN General Assembly in New York.

    • Norway to provide large boost in aid to Somalia

      05/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim has paid a visit to drought- and conflict-stricken Somalia today. She announced large additional aid allocations, pledging a further NOK 25 million in emergency aid to deal with the acute

    • Students are happy with flexible educational provisions

      19/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

      85% of pupils with flexible and decentralised educational provisions are happy with the academic content, a new report shows. These educational provisions are successful in meeting the needs of working life and help ensure that education and skills

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