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Norway to intensify national and international efforts relating to women, peace and security
15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of DefenceNorway’s new national action plan sets out how we will intensify efforts at national and international level to include women in peace and security work.
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Norwegian statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway in Geneva partook in two statements in the interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights oral update on Sudan.
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Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.
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Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine
19/09/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine
26/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAlmost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red
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NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter
26/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.
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Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers
23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.
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New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia
21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.
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Changes among the state secretaries
29/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has extended the constitution of Ms. Synnøve Mjeldheim Skaar as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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A greener industrial initiative for Norway
28/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government’s Green Industrial Initiative will guide Norway’s economy through its greatest transition in modern times. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, and Minister of Agriculture and
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Norway to provide a further NOK 500 million in support to Moldova
01/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will provide NOK 500 million in support to Moldova in 2023. The war in Ukraine is having a severe impact on Moldova, and the funding will be used to help the Moldovan authorities to deal with the crisis.
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Statement on The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
02/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway has decided to increase our contribution to The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by 25 million NOK, to 300 million for this year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January
04/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the
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Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January
23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority
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Norway condemns attack in Myanmar
29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.
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Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation
28/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter
21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.
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Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs
18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in
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Norway to provide NOK 1.6 billion in funding to the World Food Programme and the fight against hunger
17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is now entering into a four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) on the provision of a total of NOK 1.6 billion in funding.
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New rules on covered bonds
17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.