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Norway to extend agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine
09/05/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government has decided to extend its agreement with the EU on the evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 31 March 2026. In addition to transport for medical evacuation, Norway is providing expertise and deliveries of medical equipment,
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New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon
18/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth
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Joint statement on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza
07/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Foreign Ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain on the Israeli plan to expand its military operations in Gaza.
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France and Norway step up defence cooperation
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceFrench Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and
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Prime Minister met with President of Croatia
30/04/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime 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
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Statement on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan
06/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan.
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The Finance Minister promotes Norwegian resource rent taxation in Financial Times
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceIn the article «Tax lessons for governments from Henry George» in Financial Times, Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum discusses how Henry George's ideas on taxation of land and resources may be relevant for the global tax debate.
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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on attacks against civilians in Sudan
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, on attacks against civilians in Sudan.
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Statement on the release of cuban prisoners
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes Cuba’s release of 553 prisoners jailed since the protests in July 2021, following the US’ removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January
01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom
20/02/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to
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Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones for Ukraine
24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian defence industry. In addition, Norway is now providing NOK 600 million for the procurement of various types of drones and
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Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv on third anniversary of the invasion: Norway stands firm in its support to Ukraine
24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year
11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.
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Norway to strengthen educational support for children in Lebanon
28/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSince 2020, Norway has contributed NOK 318 million via UNICEF to provide education and other basic services to Lebanese children and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Norway is now entering into a new partnership with the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF to get
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Statement on the fire at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant
14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsConcerning news of a fire caused by a drone in the New Safe Confinement which protects reactor 4 at Chornobyl in Ukraine.
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Paving the way for safe and innovative use of AI in Norway
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceThe Government is preparing Norway for the implementation and enforcement of new rules on artificial intelligence. KI-Norge (literally “AI Norway”), a new national arena for innovative and responsible use of AI, will be one component in the national
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Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine
24/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorwegian 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
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion
04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.
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Constructive discussions on military support and peace
20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.