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Minister of Foreign Affairs on US sanctions against Francesca Albanese

It is problematic when individual countries impose sanctions on UN representatives for fulfilling mandates entrusted to them by the UN Human Rights Council.

Prop. 1 LS (2025–2026) - Taxes 2026 For the 2026 Budget Year

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New ambassadors from the Republic of Latvia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 7 October 2025.

Meld. St. 1 (2025–2026) - The National Budget 2026

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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.

Convoy with food has finally reached the famine-affected Zamzam camp

Encouraging news in a desperate situation in Darfur, Sudan. A World Food Programme (WFP) convoy with food has finally reached the famine-affected Zamzam camp.

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.

Norway condemns the attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

Norway condemns the attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against a group of diplomats in Jenin today.

Statement on world’s largest hunger crisis in Sudan

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

New ambassadors from Ukraine, Poland and Uzbekistan

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 May 2025.

Announcement of APA 2025

The Ministry of Energy has announced this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - APA 2025. As in previous years, the licensing round follows the standard procedure with a company application deadline in September, and the award

JEF nations to enhance cooperation with Ukraine

The 10 northern European countries that make up the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) have agreed to strengthen their security cooperation. At the JEF Leaders’ Summit in Oslo today, the countries also agreed to invite Ukraine to form an enhanced

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine

The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada convened in Nuuksio, Espoo, on 19 August 2025 and gave a joint statement on their support of Ukraine.

Press conference: OECDs Economic Survey of Norway

On Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).

Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia

EFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation.

Joint Statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Joint statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Israel’s attack on Gaza City

'Norway condemns Israel’s attack on, and attempt to seize control of, Gaza City. This represents a further escalation of an already catastrophic war and puts a population that has already suffered immensely in extreme danger', said Foreign Minister

Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance. The funding is part of the overall allocation for 2025 under the Nansen

Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

Ever since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for