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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.

Norway and France establish arrangement on cross border CO2 transport and storage

An arrangement between Norway and France paves the way for transporting CO₂ from French industrial emission sources to Norway for safe storage beneath the North Sea seabed. This marks a significant step towards a common European market for carbon

Norway pledging NOK 10 billion to global health

Norway pledges NOK 10 billion to the vaccine alliance, Gavi, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for the period 2026-2030.

Minister of Foreign Affairs’ speech at the Internet Governance Forum 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide’s speech at the 20th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Internet Governance Forum, Lillestrøm, Norway

New UN Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Established

A new UN panel has been established in the field of pollution. The panel aims to build a shared knowledge base for global action on the safe management of chemicals and waste, as well as the prevention of pollution. The panel was formally

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Iran and the war in the Middle East

‘Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night. It is regrettable that efforts to find a diplomatic solution and a new nuclear agreement with Iran

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Palestine

We will not lose sight of the ongoing horrors in Gaza, where the Palestinian population is clinging to life under hellish circumstances. In the face of further displacement, bombardment and starvation, new mechanisms for distributing aid have become

Ready for the Internet Governance Forum

Norway is hosting the 2025 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - the UN’s main platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of the internet. On Sunday, the UN flag and the Norwegian flag will be raised in Lillestrøm.

Celebrating World Ocean Day aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl

To mark Norway’s candidacy to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the term 2025-2029, Norway’s Permanent delegation to UNESCO hosted an event as part of the Ocean Wonders Parade from Monaco to Nice.

Norwegian Government commits to allocating 5 % of GDP to defence-related expenditures

The Government will invest 5 % of GDP in strengthening Norway’s defence capability and safeguarding people in Norway. ‘The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable. Europe must shoulder greater responsibility for its own security. We

Entry into force of a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT

On June 4, 2025, the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) approved consent for the entry into force of an agreement amending the Agreement between Norway and the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. Today, the King in Council has

Norway's response to the CPT report (2024) 49

New Guide Requirements in Svalbard

“Tourism and field activities” that travel, conduct activity, or stay outside inhabited areas in Svalbard must, in the future, use approved Svalbard guides. This is a requirement under the new field safety regulation. Svalbard guides are responsible

Visite officielle du président français en Norvège

Le président français Emmanuel Macron et son épouse Brigitte Macron arriveront à Oslo le lundi 23 juin. La dernière visite officielle d’un président français en Norvège remonte à 41 ans.

President of France to pay official visit to Norway

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron will be coming to Oslo on 23 -24 June. It is 41 years since a French head of state last paid an official visit to Norway.

Statement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

Statement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution — France and Saudi Arabia — and of the Co-Chairs of its

Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal

The bilateral agreement, signed during the Longship Launch event in Oslo, will strengthen cross-border cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).

The international high-level conference for the Launch of the Longship Project

Minister of Energy Terje Aasland held this speech during the international high-level conference for the Launch of the Longship Project.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

State ownership in numbers: companies in Category 1

For companies in Category 1 the State’s goal as an owner is the highest possible return over time in a sustainable manner.