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Target to double climate finance exceeded for second year in a row

Norway’s climate finance amounted to NOK 16.5 billion in 2023. This is NOK 2.5 billion more than the target pledged in 2021 to double our climate finance.

Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The presidential election in Venezuela

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following last Sunday’s election,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The Norwegian Government is increasing preparedness and controls along the Norwegian-Russian border

The mobilisation in Russia and the possibility that Russian citizens may not be allowed to leave the country increases the risk of illegal border crossing along the Norwegian-Russian border outside the border crossing-point in Storskog. A police

Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees

‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing

Nordic cooperation strengthens NATO: Nordic declaration on cross-border airspace cooperation signed

‘The membership of all the Nordic countries in NATO opens the door to even closer cooperation. There is a need for more airspace to conduct Allied training and exercises. The Nordic countries have a lot to offer in this context. We have large

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on Israeli settlements

The recent decisions by the Government of Israel to "legalize" five settlement outposts, to declare 12 700 dunams as “state lands”, and to advance the approval of 6016 housing units in dozens of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, are

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding the attack on former President Trump

I am shocked and saddened by the horrific attack at former President Trump’s rally in Butler Pennsylvania.

Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine

‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the

Change among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

‘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

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

Norway Supports Flood-Affected Communities in Sri Lanka

Norway is providing more than USD 2,4 million to assist those affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka.

Press meeting with the Prime Minister and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maria Corina Machado will meet the press.

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The Local Government Act

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Statement from State Secretary Kravik: UN Premises Must Be Respected

'When an occupying power forcibly enters and raids UN premises — as occurred yesterday at UNRWA’s compound in East Jerusalem — we cannot remain silent,' said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.