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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez

'Norway stands ready to recognize the State of Palestine and to recognize its place, appropriate place, in the United Nations. The question is at what moment and in what setting would we do that in order to support the process towards peace in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Meld. St. 22 (2023–2024) - The Government Pension Fund 2024

Executive summary

The Government Pension Fund white paper 2024

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the annual white paper about the Government Pension Fund to the Storting. The white paper gives an account of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) and Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) results and

The Prime Minister's address to the SHE Conference

'I will share with you three examples I have witnessed under great leadership of people I would like to mention', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Spektrum

Norway puts gender equality at sea on the international agenda

This week, Norway is participating in the UN Ocean Conference in Barcelona. Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie Myrseth, has i.a. held bilateral meetings with her counterparts in the United States and Canada where she has raised the need

Norway supports the fight for women’s and young people’s rights with almost NOK 600 million

The UNs population fund, UNFPA, remains one of Norway’s key partners to promote the health, dignity, and rights of women and young people around the World. Norway supports the UN organization with NOK 589 million in core funding for 2024.

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

In 2021, the Venezuelan government and opposition initiated negotiations on a comprehensive solution to the crisis in the country.

Norway to establish embassy in Senegal

Norway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.

Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure

Norway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.

Food safety

In comparison to other countries, Norway has few problems with food as a disease vector. Although food safety is generally good, it requires a sustained effort to ensure that food remains safe.

Use of wood

Wood is a renewable and climate friendly raw material that is increasingly in demand. It is a goal to increase the use of wood to replace materials with a more detrimental impact on the climate.

International forest policy

Norway is working for a close and committed international cooperation to address transboundary forest policy challenges, and to ensure sustainable management of forests worldwide.

Joint statement by Special Envoys and representatives on Sudan

Special Envoys and representatives from France, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a meeting in Oslo, where they discussed the war in Sudan and what must be done to avoid further civilian

Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway

Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway (PDF) Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway (Excel)

Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway

Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (PDF) Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (Excel)

Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Six months since Hamas attacked Israel, six months of crisis

Rarely have six months been filled with so much unimaginable pain, anger and grief as the time following the terrorist attack on 7 October last year. For six months, Israeli families have been mourning the losses they suffered when Hamas killed more

Statement on the forced entry into the Mexican Embassy in Quito

Norway condemns the forced entry by the Ecuadorian police into the premises of the Mexican Embassy in Quito which is a clear breach of international law.

The Norwegian Defence Pledge

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

Prop. 87 S (2023–2024) - The Norwegian Defence Pledge

Long-term Defence Plan 2025–2036