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  • Norway to Host IGF - The World’s Largest Forum for the Future of the Internet

    11/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The United Nations has invited Norway to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025 - the world’s largest forum on Internet governance.

  • Prime Minister Støre congratulates Donald Trump

    06/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to continuing our

  • Report to the Storting on Democracy, Human Rights, Security and the Rule of Law in Europe

    04/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a report to the Storting on how Norway will work to strengthen and preserve these values in Europe and Central Asia, with particular emphasis on Norway’s cooperation within the Council of Europe (CoE) and

  • National Transport Plan 2025-2036 — Summary

    01/11/2024 News story Ministry of Transport

    The National Transport Plan 2025-2036, together with the Parliament’s consideration, constitutes the framework for how we will develop the transport system in Norway over the coming years. A summary is now available.

  • Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats

    30/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which

  • Norway to provide additional NOK 80 million to help forcibly deported Ukrainians

    01/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    According to estimates, roughly 40 000 people have gone missing in Ukraine. UNICEF reports indicate that thousands of children have been forcibly deported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This week, Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group

    12/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

  • Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help

  • Food security in Africa: Norway commits five-year funding to civil society

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Climate-adapted rice production, preservation of local seeds and increased yields for small-holder farmers. These are just some of the ingredients when Norway commits NOK 1 billion, approx. USD 94 million, to civil society organizations’ work for

  • New ambassadors from Thailand and Mauritania

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 June 2024.

  • The Blue Justice initiative celebrates 5 years!

    11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss together with state secretary Bjørg Sandkjær (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites to a celebration conference that it

  • Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

    11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

  • Statement on attacks in Darfur, Sudan

    11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide

  • Announcing three areas related  to CO2-storage

    06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

  • Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

    07/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    08/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Mr. Ingebrigtsen is appointed State Secretary to Prime Minister

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

    18/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

  • Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan

    18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on forced entry of a UN position

    13/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Forced entry of a UN position is a breach of international law, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

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