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Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan.

Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026

Norway and Russia have reached a fisheries arrangement for 2026.

Drones and Advanced Air Mobility

English Summary

The white paper provides an overarching and comprehensive review that outlines the goals and instruments facilitating a safe, targeted, and sustainable development and integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) and advanced air mobility in

Norway to purchase vital F-16 ammunition and air defence for Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is providing approximately NOK 3.2 billion in funding via the JUMPSTART mechanism (Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training, and Articles Rapid Timeline) for the purchase of ammunition for F-16 fighter jets,

Statement held by State Secretary Kravik at the establishment of the Claims Commission

State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik's statement held at the event in The Hague.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Norway Supports New Claims Commission for Ukraine

Today, Norway signs the convention establishing a Claims Commission for Ukraine. The Claims Commission is the second of three components in an international compensation mechanism for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression. The other two

National Wellbeing Strategy

The National Wellbeing Strategy is anchored in the white paper on public health, Meld. St. 15 (2022-2023). The aim of the strategy is to provide direction for developing policies that to a greater extent take into consideration what is important, 

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Mathias Solli is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik.

Statement from Minister Eide onmilitary airstrike on a hospital in Rakhine

'I am horrified by the military airstrike on a hospital in Rakhine, Myanmar, killing patients and health workers,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

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.

Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine

Today, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Toulouse

From December 2-4, 2025, the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board convened in Toulouse, France.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental Guest House

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.

Ministry of Energy will award Two Project Areas for Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy has evaluated the two applications for the allocation of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. It is now confirmed that each applicant will be awarded their own project area.

Prime Minister holds bilateral meetings with three Presidents

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with the Presidents of Ecuador, Panama and Paraguay. The heads of state are in Norway as guests of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado.

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.

Statement by State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Myanmar

'On this International Day of Human Rights, we celebrate the universal rights that belong to all people, and also highlight those whose rights are violated. The civilian population in Myanmar is facing extensive and persistent human rights

National Security Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister

As part of the effort to strengthen the implementation of the National Security Strategy, the Government has decided that State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister Thomas Hornburg is to serve as National Security Adviser to the Prime

Norway’s International Efforts to Prevent and Combat Corruption

The guideline has been prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with contributions from other ministries and external stakeholders.