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  • Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

    17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of

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    Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

    01/12/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

  • Ukrainians with dual citizenship will not be granted temporary collective protection in Norway

    20/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) with the effect that Ukrainians who also have citizenship in a safe country will not receive temporary collective protection in

  • Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight

    22/11/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    We - the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight - spoke with President Zelenskyy today. We have from the outset of Russia’s war of aggression stood by Ukraine’s side and we will continue to do so. Our resolve comes from the fact that we know that this

  • Norway condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

    19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday, December 18. Launches using ballistic missile technology are in violation of Security Council resolutions,‘ says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

  • 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 gives green light for seabed minerals

    10/01/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

    On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

  • Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements

    14/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.

  • Prime Minister met Norwegian students in Shanghai

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

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre paid a visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, where he had the chance to talk with Norwegian students.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Signe Bjotveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch, and is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel.

  • UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law

    22/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.

  • Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

    15/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new

  • International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil

    07/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.

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

    28/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    '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 Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires

    18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes of forest loss and resulted in major greenhouse gas

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    Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries

    16/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    What will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?

  • Renegotiated Agreement on Value Added Tax Signed with the EU

    02/10/2024 News story Ministry of Finance

    On the 2nd of October, Norway's ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. The purpose is to combat international VAT fraud. The Director-General of the

  • Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

    10/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

  • Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

    07/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am

  • Important dialogue with China

    05/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

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