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Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States

‘A just and lasting peace is still far from being achieved, but we welcome the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on the escalating tensions in South Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and ongoing political unrest in South Sudan. The attack on a UN helicopter in Nasir, which claimed the lives of South Sudanese soldiers and UN personnel, is alarming‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of

Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders

This spring, Norway is taking an important step to strengthen digital protection for human rights defenders.

Meld. St. 11 (2024–2025) - Skilled workers for a new era – with higher vocational education

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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Syria

- I am deeply worried about the violent clashes in the western regions of Syria, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Øyvind Jacobsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Sindre Lysø, settles parental leave.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Ingrid Tønseth Myhr is appointed political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun.

Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on reports of attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur.

Announcing one area related to CO2-storage

The Ministry of Energy announces one area in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licenses related to CO2-storage.

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

Statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov

Statement from Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.

Joint Statement 4th Shadow Fleet Expert Group Meeting 19–20 February 2025

Joint statement by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - following the fourth

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

Norway to contribute equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade

The Nordic-Baltic countries will provide equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade-sized unit. This is in response to a request by Ukraine.

Statement on the situation in Palestine

‘I am deeply concerned about the expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps in the West Bank, as well as statements from Israeli authorities indicating that Israeli forces will remain in the area and prevent residents from returning. This is

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

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.

Norway to sign agreements totalling NOK 1.9 billion per year to provide rapid, flexible and targeted humanitarian aid

Norway is entering into six new strategic partnership agreements with the following Norwegian humanitarian organisations: Norwegian Refugee Council, NORCAP, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and Save the Children

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.

Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.