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Norway collaborating with Canada on digital sovereignty and AI

The government is aiming to strengthen Norway’s digital alliances and partnerships. To this end, Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan

New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

A new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.

Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth

Norway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an

Strategy for Strengthening Resilience to Disinformation (2025–2030)

Disinformation can weaken public discourse and undermine trust in Norwegian society. To prevent this, the government has presented the first strategy for strengthening resilience to disinformation (2025-2030).

Prime Minister Støre's speech at the Norwegian Shipowners' Association

You are in fact more important than in decades. And more exposed than before, the Prime Minister said to the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway

Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway on 16 March 2026.

The Norwegian Prime Minister’s introduction at the joint press conference after the meeting between colleagues from Canada and the five Nordic countries

'We are strong countries in terms of our values, in terms of our determination, and we are ready to follow-up from the discussion - you have seen, in our common statement today,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Nordic countries and Canada to strengthen cooperation

The Nordic countries and Canada are intensifying their cooperation in the areas of defence, security, resilience and green economic growth.

Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement

Changes to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.

Norway and Canada agree on strategic cooperation

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation.

Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation

Canada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East

‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with his German and Canadian colleagues

'This is not only about Norwegian security. If we take care of the Arctic in a responsible way, we serve Europe, we serve North America, we serve the purpose of the transatlantic relationship. We are demonstrating credible defence and credible

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Bardufoss

Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

Norway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.

Prime Ministers see first-hand how Allies are training to defend Norway

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited NATO forces taking part in the Cold Response military exercise.

Norway and Germany to strengthen space cooperation

Norway and Germany are strengthening strategic cooperation on space-related activities. The announcement was made during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrick Merz to Andøya on 13 March.

New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.

German Chancellor and Canadian Prime Minister visit Norway

Security policy, defence cooperation and space activities will be high on the agenda when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visit Norway today. This is the first official visit to Norway by either of the

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Canadian Prime Minister to visit Norway

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be visiting Norway on 13-15 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. On Sunday, the two Prime Ministers will be participating in a Nordic-Canadian summit in Oslo.