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Statement held by Minister Eide at the 32nd OSCE ministerial council meeting

As delivered by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Meeting, Vienna, 4 December

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

What is Norway’s export control system?

Norway’s export control system is intended to ensure that defence-related products, technology and services are exported only from Norway in accordance with Norwegian security and defence policy. It also aims to prevent exports of dual-use items

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Held 25 November 2025 to the Norwegian Parliament.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Defence visits Norway

On November 28th, Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik welcomed his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back for a bilateral meeting.

NOU 2025: 9 - Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

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Launching Mapping of Strategic and Critical Value Chains

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is taking steps to strengthen the role of industry in preparedness and security - assigning a new task to Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway.

Norway joins NATO in condemning Russia’s violation of Allied airspace

Today, NATO stands united in issuing a clear condemnation of Russia’s violation of Allied airspace. It has also been made known that multiple countries have recently experienced violations of their airspace by Russia. Three such incidents have taken

Prime Minister Støre visits submarine base in the US

On Sunday, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre visited the US Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. US Navy submarines play a key role in maintaining security in the High North.

Norway Aligns with EU’s Listing of Two Russian Shipping Companies

The Norwegian government has decided to list two Russian fishing companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood. With this decision, Norway will align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU on May 20, in the same way that we have previously aligned

‘A crucial NATO Summit’ in The Hague

The NATO heads of state and government are convening in The Hague is to take a formal decision on a proposal to significantly strengthen the defence Alliance. The NATO Summit is taking place 24-25 June, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Minister

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference at President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Oslo

'Today, the fact that we are signing a comprehensive strategic partnership is important. It covers all the major areas where we need to work together,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The National Museum

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Norway

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are in Norway on an official visit 23-24 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters, 6 May 2025

- It is in uncertain times like the present that we see just how important the EEA Agreement is for Norway. This is why the Labour Party remains committed to the Agreement as part of its political project. For Norway, it is crucial that Europe

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway’s contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.

Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland

The Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway. The adjustments facilitate increased training and cooperation with allied countries, including cross-border

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Norway for the first time

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has invited NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Evenes and Ramsund in North Norway Thursday 22 May. ‘Norway is NATO’s eyes and ears in the north. This visit will give Secretary General Mark Rutte the chance to

Norway proposes Bodø as location for new NATO air operations centre

‘The Norwegian Government has decided to put forward Bodø as the location for the new NATO combined air operations centre,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2025

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Stortinget, 8 April 2025