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Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
26/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to
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Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport
26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to
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Signing of agreement on Norway’s participation in EUs Secure Connectivity program
26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and EU are strengthening their collaboration on secure satellite communication through signing of the Secure Connectivity-agreement. Norway is brought closer to European space-cooperation.
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New support for displaced people in Ukraine
24/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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NOK 93 million for companies investing in Ukraine
23/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsUkrainian and Norwegian companies are receiving support for preparatory projects in renewable energy and the supply of medicines. ‘Norad’s business support scheme helps reduce risks for companies and increases investment opportunities in a war-torn
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Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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Finnish–Norwegian resolution on public health-based drug policy adopted by the UN
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesPlacing greater emphasis on prevention and a holistic approach to treating people who use illicit drugs are key elements of the resolution.
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New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world
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Norway collaborating with Canada on digital sovereignty and AI
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceThe government is aiming to strengthen Norway’s digital alliances and partnerships. To this end, Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan
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New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.
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Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth
19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an
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Joint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway
17/03/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceJoint statement on Cold Response 26 and NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland by the Ministers of Defence of Finland, Sweden and Norway on 16 March 2026.
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Nordic countries and Canada to strengthen cooperation
15/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Nordic countries and Canada are intensifying their cooperation in the areas of defence, security, resilience and green economic growth.
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Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement
15/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesChanges to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.
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Norway and Canada agree on strategic cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation.
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Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceCanada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.
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Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East
13/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.
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Prime Ministers see first-hand how Allies are training to defend Norway
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited NATO forces taking part in the Cold Response military exercise.