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More countries aim to manage their ocean areas sustainably

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the High-level Panel for Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) during the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York. Ocean and coastal nations that are not members of the Ocean Panel have

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

'The international support for and recognition of the State of Palestine is gaining momentum. The majority is growing,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

Norway intensifying efforts to help Ukrainian children return home

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia during the war in Ukraine. Norway is supporting the critical efforts to enable these children to return home. During the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York, Prime

Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants

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

Norway joins NATO in condemning Russia’s violation of Allied airspace

Today, NATO stands united in issuing a clear condemnation of Russia’s violation of Allied airspace. It has also been made known that multiple countries have recently experienced violations of their airspace by Russia. Three such incidents have taken

Joint statement: Offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

As the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip continues to unfold, there is an urgent need to scale up medical treatment of patients from Gaza.

Statement at the High-Level International Conference on Palestine and the Two-State Solution

'The two-state solution is the only credible path to peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. An occupying power cannot have a veto over what happens in a territory it is unlawfully occupying. The Palestinian people have the right to

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre UNGA, New York

Statement by the Prime Minister at the High-level meeting of the General Assembly on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women

'We will continue to call on governments to close the gender pay gap, strengthen economic independence for women, and to defend rights under threat,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Prime Minister's message to the meeting of the GEAPP Leadership Council

'The global energy system is transforming - and so profoundly that we sometimes fail to recognise and grasp it. The reality is that the green transition is underway. - Twice as much was invested in clean energy as in fossil fuels globally last year,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video message

Statement from Minister Aukrust on RSF attack on a a mosque in Darfur

'I am alarmed by the attack, reportedly by the RSF, on a mosque in Darfur 19 September, killing dozens of civilians,' said Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

UN Summit in New York: We must actively defend international cooperation and international law

This year marks the UN’s 80th anniversary. One of the key topics of discussion for world leaders as they convene in New York for this year’s UN General Assembly High-level Week will be how to reform the UN so that it can continue to play a vital

Prime Minister Støre visits submarine base in the US

On Sunday, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre visited the US Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. US Navy submarines play a key role in maintaining security in the High North.

Norway meeting EU finance ministers

Norway was invited as one of the few guest countries at the EU Finance Ministers' Meeting (ECOFIN) for the second time this year to discuss how Europe should deal with a world with more uncertainty.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's Violation of Estonian Airspace

'Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace is grave and unacceptable,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. 'Norway stands in full solidarity with Estonia. We are in close contact with our NATO ally, and support their call for Article 4

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The Government Pension Fund 2025

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Regulations relating to the export of defence-related products, dual-use items, technology and services

Implementing legislation: Laid down by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 June 2013 under section 1 of the Act of 18 December 1987 relating to control of the export of strategic goods, services, technology, etc., cf. Royal Decree of 18 December

Launch of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership

16 September 2025: Fourteen small- and medium-sized countries have issued a Joint Declaration to establish the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership, a new international initiative committed to affirming open and fair trade, supporting

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Israel must immediately end its unlawful occupation of Palestine

One year ago today, the UN General Assembly decided that Israel must end its occupation of Palestine no later than 18 September 2025. Norway and 123 other countries voted in favour of the resolution. The decision was based on the Advisory Opinion

Response to the request for information on the Norwegian exit tax rules for natural persons

Response to the request for information concerning Norwegian exit tax rules for natural persons (PDF)