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Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Changes among the state secretaries

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Norway and USA agree on additional agreed facilities and areas under the SDCA

02/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and U.S. ambassador to Norway, Marc Nathanson, signed an amendment agreement under the Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement (SDCA). The agreement declares intent to establish eight additional agreed

Norway allocates two billion Norwegian kroner to increase production capacity of ammunition

17/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government allocates two billion kroner to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defence industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. The government has already allocated approximately one billion NOK to increase the Norwegian

Norway provide more NASAMs to Ukraine

09/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

The Government proposes to the Norwegian Parliament to order a further ten launch units and four fire control centers of the air defense system NASAMS from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace (KDA). This is done in addition to repurchasing the equipment

A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit

09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.

10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway

02/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Ten medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.

The presidential election in Venezuela

02/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Changes among the political advisers

05/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Edvin Søvik is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

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

10/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

‘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

Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine

09/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine

08/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit

Statement by Minister of International Development Tvinnereim regarding Humanitarian Needs in 2025

04/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The needs are record high. In 2025, a staggering 305 million people will require humanitarian assistance. More must be done to prevent crises and disasters', says Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Greater and more long-term support to Ukraine

28/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All political parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) today reached agreement on expanding and increasing the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which was established to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. There is agreement between the

Norway expressing strong support for Palestine at the Cairo conference

02/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Conflicts and destabilization in the Middle East have led to death and destruction on a massive scale. Millions have been displaced. The Palestinian economy is in crisis. In this dramatic situation, the Norwegian government has proposed increasing

Joint Statement from The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security

06/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board met from December 3-5, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United