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Norwegian Ministry of Justice Extends Option Deadline for Purchasing Additional Rescue Helicopters with Leonardo

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) has agreed with Leonardo to extend the option deadline for purchasing additional AW101 SAR Queen rescue helicopters by two months.

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented

‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and summary executions.’ says Norwegian Minister of

Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria

One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the Aid Fund for Syria, strengthening the work of

Norway Facilitates Peace Talks in Colombia

Norway has undertaken to facilitate negotiations between the Government of Colombia and the armed group El Ejercito Gaitanista de Colombia (EGC), together with Qatar, Switzerland, and Spain. The agreement between the two parties was signed Friday 5

Speech by the Prime Minister at a seminar to mark the biography on Dr Tore Godal

'As the health systems out there is out-of-pocket expenditure, so if the children are not sick, then the parents can work. Because if they are sick and you don't have a welfare state, they have to stay at home. So, this is a good cycle. Let us

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Statement held by Minister Eide at the 32nd OSCE ministerial council meeting

As delivered by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Meeting, Vienna, 4 December

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Prime Ministers Starmer and Støre visit British airbase

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the RAF Lossiemouth airbase in Scotland. The base is crucial to ensuring NATO’s readiness and maintaining security in the High North.

New ambassadors from Iran, Colombia and Paraguay

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 December 2025.

Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

Norway signs agreement with Bulgaria on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Bulgaria today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway largest contributor to PURL military support packages for Ukraine

Norway has announced a contribution of USD 500 million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine.

Norway, Germany and Poland announce USD 500 million in funding for PURL support package for Ukraine

Today, Norway, Germany and Poland announced that they will fund a USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States and delivered under the US-NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative.

Norway, the Netherlands and Germany announce USD 500 million in funding for PURL support package for Ukraine

At the meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Brussels today, Norway, the Netherlands and Germany announced that they will fund a new USD 500 million package of defence materiel for Ukraine sourced from the United States and delivered under the

Norway signs agreement with Lithuania on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants in Lithuania. Through this funding, Norway will cooperate with Lithuania on preparedness and crisis management, including efforts related to health preparedness, fire

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 25 November 2025 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Defence visits Norway

On November 28th, Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik welcomed his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back for a bilateral meeting.

Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

'On the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I express my deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones - children, parents, siblings, and friends', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity for the Palestinian People

'No one can help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Everyone can choose to listen and truly see others - to meet others at eye level - even when we have differing views and different experiences. Because this responsibility for one another is

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral

Sudan Must Choose Peace Over Continued War

State Secretary Andreas Kravik visited Port Sudan this week - the first Norwegian political visit since the war began more than two years ago. The visit comes at a critical time for the country, which is now facing the world’s largest humanitarian