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Statement on hostilities and attacks against civilians in Sudan

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the escalation of hostilities and attacks against civilians in Sudan

Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances

Norway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security assurances. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the conclusion of the negotiations after his meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv today.

Joint statement on the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of persecution by the Kremlin, we again extend our condolences to his family. We reiterate that the ultimate responsibility for his death lies with the Russian authorities.

Statement from Indonesia and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Arrmanatha Nasir, and State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, met 7 May 2025 for political consultations. They engaged in a candid and constructive dialogue on

The Revised National Budget: High production generates large revenues from the petroleum industry

The world needs large amounts of oil and gas every day. In recent years, revenues from the petroleum sector have been at historically high levels, and the government expects these revenues to remain high in 2025. In the revised national budget, the

Milestone Launch from Andøya

- This is a milestone for Norway as a spacefaring nation. I congratulate Isar Aerospace and Andøya Spaceport on a successful test launch, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås resigns as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 21 April 2024. Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas is appointed new political adviser to Mr. Støre from 15 April 2024.

Changes among the political advisers

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

Statement on the Situation in Myanmar

I am deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. The earthquake that struck on Friday is a crisis on top of an already critical humanitarian situation says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management

Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.

New ambassadors from Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2025.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement on Un Security Council resolution, demanding immediate halt to the fighting in and around El Fasher

Norway Welcomes Today’s Un Security Council resolution, demanding immediate halt to the fighting in and around El Fasher, protection of civilians, full humanitarian access and compliance with int law, including international humanitarian law and

Statement on initiative by Sudanese women collecting recommendations for peace and civilian protection

Norway supports the initiative by Sudanese women, who have been collecting recommendations for peace and civilian protection.

Statement on opening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad

Norway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad.

Statement on world’s largest hunger crisis in Sudan

Alarming update on Sudan, the world’s largest hunger crisis.

NOU 2024: 7 - Norway and the EEA: Development and experiences

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.

Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud

The Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities

Unacceptable attack on Al Jazeera journalist

'The targeted Israeli attack on the prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues in Gaza City is outrageous and completely unacceptable', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.