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Norway unveils its first new super missile, JSM, and celebrates delivery of all 52 F-35 fighter jets

‘Norway has become the first country to receive the full delivery of all its planned F-35 fighter jets. The acquisition is a true success story. Today, the Armed Forces have also received their first super missile from the Norwegian Defence Materiel

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar

In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the

Statement on the two-year mark of the Sudan Conflict

April 15 marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust express their condolences and support to the Sudanese people who have suffered greatly, and

Cabinet minister Karianne Tung attends summit on artificial intelligence in Paris

Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung has been invited to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris on 10 and 11 February which will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. US Vice President J. D. Vance, President of the

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Joakim Sevrin Tranvåg Øren as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

New ambassadors from Palestine, Algeria, Chile

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 April 2025.

Norway bans marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children

A regulation that prohibits the marketing of unhealthy food and drinks that is particularly aimed at children has today entered into force.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Even Eriksen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

Prime Minister Støre met with President Trump

‘We had a constructive meeting with US President Donald Trump, where we discussed a range of issues. The meeting reaffirmed not only how important the US is for Norway, but also how important Norway is for the US,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Norway will contribute ten billion Norwegian kroner to equipping and training a Ukrainian brigade

Norway takes a leading role in the training of soldiers for the brigade, which is being built up together with the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Zero-Emission Requirements for Passenger Ships in World Heritage Fjords

On behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Norwegian Maritime Authority has enacted requirements for zero-emission from tourist ships and ferries in the World Heritage fjords.

Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement

- The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.

New business office opens in Kyiv today

"The office will serve as an important hub and contact point for Norwegian and Ukrainian businesses", says Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth.

Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine

Norwegian health workers are taking part in the effort to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. ‘The experience and knowledge provided by our health professionals will enable Ukrainian health workers to offer better health care to the Ukrainian

Norway to provide NOK 400 million to promote women’s and minority rights and gender equality

Reactionary elements are gaining traction and posing a threat to the rights of women and minorities in many countries. Norway is allocating NOK 400 million in funding in 2025 to support the fight for women’s and minority rights and promote gender

Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security

Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.

Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

The 8 Nordic-Baltic countries publish report on large financial crisis simulation exercise

Over a period of five days in the autumn of 2024, the Nordic-Baltic Stability Group (NBSG ) conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise across its 8 member countries. The goal of the exercise was to test collaboration and coordination across

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) - When trouble strikes abroad

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Marte Gerhardsen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik, as of 24 March 2025.