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Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Marius Meisfjord Jøsevold is appointed political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Skjæran.

Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones

The Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.

Un mundo justo es un mundo igualitario

Plan de Acción de Noruega para los derechos de las mujeres y la igualdad de género en la política exterior y la cooperación internacional para el desarrollo (2023-2030)

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on plan for ceasefire in Gaza

Today, President Trump presented a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, and Palestinian self-determination.

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025

Launch of the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority

‘Norway is increasing its support to Palestine through an international crisis package. We are doing this to support the Palestinian government, which is in a critical financial situation. A solution to the conflict requires strong, functioning

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Ingunn Trosholmen and Ms. Siri Holland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, as of 9 October 2025.

Norway in the North

The aim of Norway’s High North strategy is to ensure that North Norway is home to vibrant local communities where people want to live, and that enhance our national security and preparedness. International interest in the Arctic is growing as a

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform on September 24, 2025.

The National Budget 2026

Norway's National Budget for 2026 will be presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2025-2026) on 15 October 2025 at 10:00 AM. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections

Norwegian guidelines for freedom of religion or belief

In its political platform, the Government states that it will work for upholding international law and human rights, with particular emphasis on promoting freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion or belief. Respect for

More countries aim to manage their ocean areas sustainably

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the High-level Panel for Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) during the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York. Ocean and coastal nations that are not members of the Ocean Panel have

Previous national budgets

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The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

'The international support for and recognition of the State of Palestine is gaining momentum. The majority is growing,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

Norway intensifying efforts to help Ukrainian children return home

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia during the war in Ukraine. Norway is supporting the critical efforts to enable these children to return home. During the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York, Prime

Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Croatia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

What is an international parental child abduction?

A typical example of parental child abduction is when a child is wrongfully taken out of the country by one if its parents, contrary to the other parent’s custody rights. A child can also be retained abroad unlawfully, e.g. following a holiday or

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

Joint statement: Offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in the Occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem

As the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip continues to unfold, there is an urgent need to scale up medical treatment of patients from Gaza.