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Government proposes allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026

The Government is proposing that Norway maintains its extraordinary support to Ukraine at the current level next year.

Prime Minister Støre visits Ukraine

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv today. Mr Støre will have political meetings with, among others, President Zelensky and Prime Minister Svyrydenko.

Norway provides air defense worth seven billion kroner to Ukraine

Norway is contributing approximately seven billion kroner for air defense. The air defense systems will be delivered from Germany to Ukraine.

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine

We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. To achieve a just and lasting peace the next step must be together with Ukraine. Only Ukraine can make

Major celebration to mark Svalbard’s 100th anniversary as part of the Kingdom of Norway

Today, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Astri Aas-Hansen are participating in the celebrations to mark that it is 100 years to the day since Svalbard became part of

Joint Statement of Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight on Ukraine

We stand firm in our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s illegal war of aggression.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with the Chancellor of Germany, Mr. Friedrich Merz

Sjekkes mot fremføringen Vielen Dank! (*) – Ein bisschen Schuldeutsch: Sehr geehrter Herr Bundeskanzler, lieber Friedrich! Es ist mir eine große Freude, heute hier in Berlin zu Gast zu sein. Für mich ist Deutschland ein enger Freund Norwegens und

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway to further strengthen cooperation with Germany

At a meeting in Berlin on Monday 21 July, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen cooperation between Norway and Germany in a broad range of areas, including defence and security, industry and the

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Anders Brabrand is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Petra Brinch resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen. Ms. Brinch is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Historic decision at NATO Summit

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

Norway to provide NOK 6.5 billion for procurement of drones for Ukraine

Norway will provide NOK 6.5 billion for the procurement of drones and drone technology from Ukrainian and other European manufacturers.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Martin Ulvestad Østerdal is appointed political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms. Cecilie Myrseth, as of 18 August 2025.

Meeting with President Macron to discuss Norwegian sovereign wealth fund

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the Governor of Norges Bank Ida Wolden Bache and the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) Nicolai Tangen.

‘A crucial NATO Summit’ in The Hague

The NATO heads of state and government are convening in The Hague is to take a formal decision on a proposal to significantly strengthen the defence Alliance. The NATO Summit is taking place 24-25 June, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Minister

The Prime Minister's introductory words at the  roundtable with Norwegian and French business leaders during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Oslo

'Carbon Capture and Storage will be an important part of the global climate solution,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference at President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Oslo

'Today, the fact that we are signing a comprehensive strategic partnership is important. It covers all the major areas where we need to work together,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The National Museum

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Norway

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are in Norway on an official visit 23-24 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.