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New ambassadors from Kenya and Mongolia

05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 December 2024

Norway to continue as guest country in G20

03/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On Tuesday, 3 December, South Africa announced that Norway will continue to participate as a G20 guest country under the South African G20 Presidency. Norway had status as a guest country in 2024 under the Brazilian presidency.

Changes among the state secretaries

29/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Cecilie Juul Stensrud as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Anne Marie Aanerud, settles parental leave.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

27/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is an important first step reached with support from the United States and France. I urge all parties to respect the agreement and to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

26/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

The Fosse Lecture will be given by Jean-Luc Marion

25/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality

The French philosopher and theologian Jean-Luc Marion has been invited to give the first Fosse Lecture, and the German translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel has been awarded the Fosse Prize for Translators in 2025. The Fosse Prize will be among the

Final Round of Plastic Negotiations

26/11/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This week, negotiators from around the world are gathering in Busan, South Korea, for the final negotiations on a global plastics agreement. Norway’s Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, will participate in the closing of

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine

19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today marks 1 000 days since Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Eight years prior to that, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Donbas region.

Norway Launches Initiative to Cut Emissions in Developing Countries

19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway will use up to US$740 million under the Paris Agreement Article 6 to contribute to emission reductions and green growth in developing countries.

Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy

19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian

Norway allocates half a billion NOK to boost Ukraine’s defence industry

21/11/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Defence Minister Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram announced the support during a Nordic Defence Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, focused on the war in Ukraine and its need for support.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC

21/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, Benyamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. The ICC plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes’, said Foreign Minister Espen

New ambassadors from the Russian Federation, Burundi and Jamaica

15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14 November 2024.

Changes among the state secretaries

15/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande.

Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan

15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.

Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly

15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an

Prime Minister Støre at the G20 Summit: Many important issues for Norway

17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Summit, heads of state or government from the world’s largest economies meet to discuss how to address global challenges. Norway has been

Football for the future

17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

The joy of playing football and dreams of becoming a professional player can open doors and help children and young people out of poverty. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had the opportunity to learn more about this when he attended a

Brazil – a growing market for Norwegian seafood

18/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Norwegian clipfish has an important place in Brazilian cuisine, and it is now possible to export Norwegian salmon to Brazil as well.

Norway to provide NOK 670 million to Brazil following reduction in deforestation in the Amazon

17/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Norway will provide NOK 670 million in support to Brazil’s Amazon Fund. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the new funding during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The support has been allocated in connection with the 31 per cent reduction in