News and press releases

Norway donates NOK 250 million to food security in Ukraine through the Nansen programme

30/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, at the food security summit in Ukraine, Norway will announce NOK 200 million to the World Food Programme, including the important humanitarian food programme "Grain from Ukraine". Additional NOK 50 million will be donated to the World Bank's

Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence

29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations

28/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said

Norway to increase support for the Palestinians

24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Norwegian Government has proposed to increase support for the Palestinian people by NOK 470 million. This will bring Norway’s total support to the Palestinians in 2023 to more than

Norway will develop a new super missile

24/11/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway is the world leader in missile production and produces one of the most advanced missiles in the world. Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) reports that the government will now begin the development of the next generation missile. The

Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises

24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The

Feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany

23/11/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

The joint feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany has now been published. The study shows that, given a number of assumptions, it is technically feasible to establish a value chain for transporting large quantities of

International tax co-operation in the UN

23/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, the UN voted on a resolution on global tax cooperation, with the aim of reducing illicit financial flows between countries and curb tax evasion. Most Western countries voted against the resolution, but Norway chose to abstain.

Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza

22/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway welcomes the agreement on a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza. Both are crucial', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Changes among the political advisers

20/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence

17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

November 17th, 2023 Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have

Foreign Minister meeting Ambassadors from Organization of Islamic States

17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I invited OIC ambassadors to discuss the situation in Gaza and the war between Israel and Hamas', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Foreign Minister talking to Qatar’s Prime Minister

17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I discussed with Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani Foreign Minister the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Changes among the state secretaries

17/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eli Blakstad as state secretary to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

Agreement at the UN to recognize the efforts of human rights defenders

17/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A resolution on human rights defenders proposed by Norway has been unanimously adopted in the UN.

Seven applications received for participation in auction for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

15/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received seven applications for participation in the auction for project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The fact that several strong actors show interest in the development of offshore wind on

Foreign Minister talking to Israel’s Foreign Minister

15/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on the war between Israel and Hamas. Strongly condemned the heinous terror attack against Israel on 7 October. Expressed Norway’s concern for the situation in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth

Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine

14/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is now providing NOK 1 billion to the Norwegian Red Cross, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, Caritas Norway, Save the Children Norway and the civilian task force, NORCAP, under the Norwegian Refugee

Foreign Minister talking to Philippe Lazzarini

14/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Expressing my sincere condolences to UNRWA’s Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini for the more than 100 UNRWA staff that have been killed since 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement on the developments in Sudan

13/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am deeply concerned by the developments in Sudan, especially what we are now seeing in Darfur, with alarming reports of serious human rights violations and abuse committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias, including killings,