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Norway and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on clean industry and energy

Today, Norway and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a Green Industrial Partnership. The agreement marks a new milestone in the longstanding Norwegian-British cooperation on energy and the green transition.

Joint statement on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza

Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza.

Statement on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan.

Norway to host Joint Expeditionary Force Leaders’ Summit on security

This week, Norway is hosting the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Leaders’ Summit. The JEF is a security coalition between 10 countries in northern Europe. The heads of state and government of these countries will be meeting in Oslo on 8-9 May.

Statement from Kenya and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation

H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya and H.E. Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, Minister of International Development of the Kingdom of Norway agreed in a joint

The Minister of Energy's speech at Nordic Electricy Markets Forum

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland held this speech during the opening of the Nordic Electricity Markets Forum in Oslo.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide and Minister of International Development Aukrust on Humanitarian Access to Gaza

- After 18 months of war, the situation in Gaza is catastrophic. It is unacceptable that Israel has blocked humanitarian aid and supplies for two months. Under international law, Israel is obliged to facilitate aid to the Palestinian population. I

Statement by Norway to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

On 1 May 2025, Norway made the following statement in the advisory proceedings before the International Court of Justice regarding Israel’s obligation in relation to the presence and activities of the UN, other international organisations and third

By Director General Kristian Jervell , State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Prime Minister met with President of Croatia

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with Croatian President Zoran Milanović in connection with the President’s official visit to Norway 29-30 April. Discussions between the two leaders included issues relating to European defence and security

Norway unveils its first new super missile, JSM, and celebrates delivery of all 52 F-35 fighter jets

‘Norway has become the first country to receive the full delivery of all its planned F-35 fighter jets. The acquisition is a true success story. Today, the Armed Forces have also received their first super missile from the Norwegian Defence Materiel

Norway bans marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children

A regulation that prohibits the marketing of unhealthy food and drinks that is particularly aimed at children has today entered into force.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Even Eriksen as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen.

Prime Minister Støre met with President Trump

‘We had a constructive meeting with US President Donald Trump, where we discussed a range of issues. The meeting reaffirmed not only how important the US is for Norway, but also how important Norway is for the US,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

New ambassadors from Palestine, Algeria, Chile

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 April 2025.

Summary of Meld. St. 13 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Prevention of extremism. Safety, trust, cooperation and democratic resilience.

This report to the Parliament is largely based on the Commission on Extremism’s description of the situation and knowledge base. The white paper also builds on the authorities’ work in the field over a number of years, as well as insight and

Declining birth rates in Norway: Development and possible policy measures for young adults

Interim report from the Birth Rate Committee

English summary

Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine

Norwegian health workers are taking part in the effort to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. ‘The experience and knowledge provided by our health professionals will enable Ukrainian health workers to offer better health care to the Ukrainian

Norway increases support for reconstruction efforts in Ukraine

Norway is providing a new contribution of NOK 2.4 billion to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Fund (URTF), a multi-donor trust fund that channels funding to meet critical needs in Ukraine during the war, including

Norway signs agreement with Poland on EEA and Norway Grants

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement in Poland today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish

Zero-Emission Requirements for Passenger Ships in World Heritage Fjords

On behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the Norwegian Maritime Authority has enacted requirements for zero-emission from tourist ships and ferries in the World Heritage fjords.