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Joint Statement of Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight on Ukraine

We stand firm in our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s illegal war of aggression.

Joint statement on Gaza

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the recent announcement by the Government of Israel of the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive,

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

Norway has for some time been engaged in assisting the parties in Venezuela in finding a solution to the conflict in the country. These efforts culminated with the presidential election in 2024.

Norway’s engagement in peace processes since 1993

The following provides examples of countries where Norway has been actively involved in peace diplomacy and conflict resolution.

Norwegian support to initiative for Ukraine

Norway, together with Sweden and Denmark, will contribute with funds to support the new initiative to secure highly prioritised American defence equipment for Ukraine through NATO.

Philippine peace talks

Renewed momentum in the peace process - on 23 November 2023, the Philippine Government and communist movement signed a joint statement in Oslo setting out a shared vision for peace.

Norway’s efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan

In 2006, Norway decided to establish contact with the Taliban with the aim of encouraging the movement to take part in a political process with the Afghan authorities in power at the time.

Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts

Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts vary depending on the conflict in question and the local conditions. However, there are certain general features that are common to all Norway’s peace diplomacy efforts.

The Arctic Council

The Arctic Council is the most important multilateral forum for Arctic issues. Since its establishment in 1996, the Council has been a key arena for cooperation on matters of common interest to the Arctic states, with a particular focus on the

G20 Labour and employment Ministers meeting, plenary session II

Plenary Session II: Gender Equality in the Workforce

By State Secretary Kjetil Vevle

G20 Labour and employment Ministers meeting, plenary session

Plenary Session I: Inclusive Growth, Job Creation and Youth Empowerment

By State Secretary Kjetil Vevle

Norway contributes NOK 200 million in budget support to Palestine

Norway is contributing NOK 200 million to help ensure that public employees in Palestine receive their salaries.

Remarks by Minister of International Development Aasmund Aukrust at the G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting

Dear colleagues, It is an honor to be here, and for Norway to be a guest country under South Africa’s G20 presidency. Let me join others in thanking you for the great reception dinner yesterday, and for the amazing setting for this meeting. The

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Mpumalanga, South Africa

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with the Chancellor of Germany, Mr. Friedrich Merz

Sjekkes mot fremføringen Vielen Dank! (*) – Ein bisschen Schuldeutsch: Sehr geehrter Herr Bundeskanzler, lieber Friedrich! Es ist mir eine große Freude, heute hier in Berlin zu Gast zu sein. Für mich ist Deutschland ein enger Freund Norwegens und

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway to further strengthen cooperation with Germany

At a meeting in Berlin on Monday 21 July, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen cooperation between Norway and Germany in a broad range of areas, including defence and security, industry and the

Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Anders Brabrand is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen.

Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg's intervention at the G20 Global Economy session

As presented (transcribed from audio recording) Thank you so much Mr Chair. Thank you for hosting all of us in this beautiful place. I always feel very much at home in South Africa. One of the reasons is that we built a very strong bond between

By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg (Durban, South Africa)

Statement on the escalating violence in Syria

Alarmed by escalating violence in Syria, including in #Sweida. I urge all actors to exercise maximum restraint. Deeply concerned about recent Israeli airstrikes and rising domestic tensions. The escalation risks undermining efforts towards a

Remember to Keep Your Dog on a Leash This Summer

There is a nationwide leash requirement in Norway until August 20.