Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

Signed Trade Agreement with Malaysia

At the EFTA Ministerial Meeting in Tromsø, Norway and the other EFTA countries signed a new Economic Partnership Agreement with Malaysia.

Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry

The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik met with president Volodymyr Zelenskyj, Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov and Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin.

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based violence and promote women’s participation in reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.

Historic decision at NATO Summit

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

Norway to provide NOK 6.5 billion for procurement of drones for Ukraine

Norway will provide NOK 6.5 billion for the procurement of drones and drone technology from Ukrainian and other European manufacturers.

‘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 of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik representing Norway.

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.

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 must do more to keep our country secure and safe, and to contribute to our collective security together with our Allies in NATO,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

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.

Oslo Forum 2025: All hands on deck – Mediation in a Changing World

‘The world today is very different from the forward-looking optimism of the 1990s. We are witnessing growing great-power rivalries and increasing isolationism. Core international norms and values are being challenged - not only by authoritarian regimes, but also by actors closer to us. This makes the task of mediation and reconciliation more demanding than ever. That is why the Oslo Forum remains a vital platform where a broad range of people can come together and engage in dialogue’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Strengthening efforts to protect children and prisoners

Norway is increasing its support for efforts to protect children deported to Russia, civilians unlawfully detained by Russia and Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Government presents white paper on Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts

‘At a time when the UN Charter is under pressure and the threat posed by armed conflicts to global security is greater than it has been for decades, our work to promote peace and conflict resolution is more important than ever. For a small country with an open economy, it is in our national interest to contribute to efforts to resolve armed conflicts, seek joint solutions to global challenges, and promote rules-based international cooperation. That is why we are prioritising and further developing our efforts in this field,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Helping to reduce social inequalities and promote green transition in Slovakia

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

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's unwillingness to make peace

At the meeting in Istanbul this week, Russia again showed no real willingness for peace or negotiations. The proposals Russia put forward to Ukraine contained the same demands it has made previously, including international recognition of the annexed territories as Russian and restrictions on Ukraine's armed forces.

Vestre's speech during the World Health Assembly

President, Director General Excellencies, Dear friends This assembly is an exceptional opportunity for us, collectively, to demonstrate the importance of WHO as the leading normative and technical organization on health matters, and as a convening

By Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre Norway's keynote address during the World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland

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 succeeds, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide during his biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norway signs agreement with Estonia on EEA and Norway Grants

State Secretary Maria Varteressian signed an agreement in Estonia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

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.