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    • United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.

      18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.

    • Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty

      23/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Every week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the

    • Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

      18/06/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

      A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

    • Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities

      27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      Norway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.

    • Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region

      20/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

      Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Discussions at the high-level meeting were focused on the efforts to strengthen

    • The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2024 has been completed

      18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

      On 28 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.

    • New ambassadors from Brazil, the Netherlands and Ghana

      19/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 September 2024.

    • Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East

      20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political

    • Official visit to China

      09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with President Xi Jinping of China. During the meeting the Chinese President announced that Norwegians will be permitted to travel to China without needing to apply for a visa.

    • Norway receives award for the evacuation of Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European countries

      04/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

      Since August 2022, Norway has offered regular weekly flights to European countries to evacuate Ukrainian patients. The European Commission has described the flights as a mainstay of Europe’s civilian support to Ukraine. Today, Norway together with

    • Assembly of battle tanks in Norway

      11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

      'I would like to congratulate KNDS Deutschland and RITEK who have today signed an agreement which means that, for the first time in history, tanks will be assembled in Norway. 37 of the 54 Leopard 2 tanks Norway has ordered from German Krauss-Maffei

    • Calling for urgent action to end hunger

      12/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      A champions call to scale up action to end hunger, was issued today by Norway, Brazil and Sierra Leone. The three countries are co-chairs in the Alliance of Champions for Food System Transformation. With Norway as host, a lunch was convened in Oslo

    • Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers

      11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      China is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.

    • Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

      16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

      The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations, allowing Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for two years to be granted continued residence for a further year. A condition

    • Changes among the political advisers

      16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      Mr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

    • Norway starts maritime training mission

      15/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

      This spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.

    • Foreign Minister Eide warning against aground operation in Rafah

      13/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘I reiterate my strong warning against a ground operation in Rafah. There are no safe places left in Gaza,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

    • Guidelines for dealing with suspected financial irregularities in the foreign service

      14/04/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      As of 11 December 2018 (Replaces the previous guidelines of 18 March 2011). Updated 12 May 2025.

    • Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries

      18/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.

    • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt in Moldova

      27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part today in the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the Moldovan capital Chişinău. This is the first time Ms Huitfeldt and the other Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers have visited

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