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11/03/2013
Letter
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Foreign Minister's letter to the Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs on economic support to the Palestinian Authority.
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Web TV
22/02/2016
Press release
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Press release from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements: The Basis for Wage Settlements in 2016 - Preliminary Report.
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20/12/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The World Bank is stepping up its fight against poverty. From July 2017 to June 2020, Norway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to the World Bank’s Fund for the Poorest, the International Development Association (IDA).
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28/11/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway and Slovakia have signed new MoUs on the EEA and Norway Grants. In the years ahead, important areas of cooperation will be business and innovation and climate change. Funding will also be used to develop cross-border cooperation between
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02/03/2016
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"We need more, not less cooperation with the EU on the common challenges facing Europe", said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Elisabeth Aspaker, pointing out the Single Market strategy, migration, climate and energy among the main priorities in the
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13/12/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The many large-scale, protracted humanitarian crises in the world today have created a tremendous need for emergency aid. The UN Central Emergency Response Fund ensures that aid can quickly reach those who need it when acute crises arise, and
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13/12/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The bloodbath in Aleppo must stop. Reports from the UN of civilians and aid workers being summarily executed over the last 24 hours give cause for serious concern. I hope that the agreement that has apparently been reached on the evacuation of
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15/12/2016
News story
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Greenpeace Norden and Natur og Ungdom (Nature and Youth) have filed a lawsuit against the Norwegian Government claiming that the award of production licenses in the 23. licensing round violates Norwegian law. The Government disputes this and has
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31/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Norway will support African countries in the negotiation of fair agreements with international companies that are exploiting their natural resouces,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås. Mr Holmås met the President of
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14/09/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I welcome the agreement reached by Russia and the US on the removal of Syria’s chemical weapons. This is a breakthrough for diplomacy in what has been a deadlocked conflict. Russia and the US must be commended for their efforts to achieve this
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14/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Secretary Morten Høglund will visit Nepal from 14 to 15 April and India from 16 to 17 April. The purpose of the visit to Nepal is to engage in political talks and dialogue on Norway’s extensive development cooperation with the country. In
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Web TV
10/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has appointed an expert group to review real estate and infrastructure investments in the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). - We are continuously looking at how changes to the investment strategy may improve the return
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26/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
UN weapons inspectors were today shot at while attempting to verify the claims that chemical weapons have been used on the outskirts of Damascus.
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23/04/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘Intigam Aliyev has played a significant role in the work to promote the rule of law in Azerbaijan. The prison sentence he has been given adds to our already deep concern about the human rights situation in the country,’ said Minister of Foreign
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17/04/2015
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘The jailing of Rasul Jafarov adds to our concern over the situation for democracy and human rights in Azerbaijan,’ said State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bård Glad Pedersen.
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Web TV
04/02/2020
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Erna Solberg met Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Adrian Hasler in Oslo on 3 February.
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13/02/2020
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2020.
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25/04/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Polio can be eradicated within the space of five to six years. Norway is to increase its level of support for efforts to eradicate polio by NOK 190 million, to NOK 240 million (USD 40 million).
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14/08/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Serious atrocities are being committed against the civilian population in Aleppo. The conflicting parties need to respect humanitarian law and comply with the United Nations' appeal for a pause in hostilities. Norway supports the humanitarian
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09/07/2016
Press release
Ministry of Defence
Norway will continue to train and support Afghan special police in Kabul in 2017. Some 50 Norwegian personnel are involved in this project. Norway’s financial support for the Afghan security forces will be maintained at the current level of NOK 150