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Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) - Norway’s Climate Action Plan for 2021–2030

Meld. St. 13 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the RSF takeover of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan

'The Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claims to have seized control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher,' says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children

The new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.

Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International

Norway Increases Support for Sudan

Norway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.

Condemns attack in Qatar

Statement from Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Norway to provide NOK 6.5 billion for procurement of drones for Ukraine

Norway will provide NOK 6.5 billion for the procurement of drones and drone technology from Ukrainian and other European manufacturers.

Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry

The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian

Historic decision at NATO Summit

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.

Signed Trade Agreement with Malaysia

At the EFTA Ministerial Meeting in Tromsø, Norway and the other EFTA countries signed a new Economic Partnership Agreement with Malaysia.

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.

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

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

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform on September 24, 2025.

Launch of the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority

‘Norway is increasing its support to Palestine through an international crisis package. We are doing this to support the Palestinian government, which is in a critical financial situation. A solution to the conflict requires strong, functioning

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Ingunn Trosholmen and Ms. Siri Holland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, as of 9 October 2025.

Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones

The Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.