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15/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am deeply concerned about the spiral of violence we are now seeing on the border between Israel and Gaza. I urge political leaders on both sides, in the strongest possible terms, to calm the situation down and show restraint, to avoid further
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15/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The Government has proposed a NOK 10 million increase in its funding for civil society's international efforts to promote human rights. This additional funding will be used to strengthen efforts to promote freedom of expression and freedom of
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Political staff
Barne- og likestillingsdepartementet
State Secretary for the Minister of Education and Integration.
Appointed: 14/12/2018
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15/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy presented its assessment of the full scale carbon capture, transport and storage (CCS) project in Norway. The Government proposes to fund FEED studies (Front End Engineering and Design studies) with 80
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Web TV
15/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian economy has recovered from the downturn induced by the 2014 drop in the oil price and is now characterized by optimism and solid growth. The 2018 Fiscal Budget approved last autumn is still well adapted to the economic situation, and
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15/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Finance
In order to ensure simultaneous access to potentially market sensitive information The Ministry of Finance here unveils selected key figures prior to the budget release, which takes place at 10:45. A table with more detailed projections will be
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14/05/2018
Speech/statement
The Office of the Prime Minister
Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the UN Crime Commision-meeting i Vienna, 14 May 2018.
By
Former Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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14/05/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'I am concerned that the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital could lead to greater instability in the region and make it more difficult to bring the parties to the negotiating table. Norway's view has been clearly conveyed to the
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14/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway, represented by Special Representative for Disarmament Knut Langeland, was today chosen to chair the UN Group of Governmental Experts to consider the role of verification in advancing nuclear disarmament. The Group has been established
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14/05/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Almost 14 million young people in Europe are not in employment, education or training. The new regional EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment supports the most vulnerable among them, to help them gain a foothold in the labour market.
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10/05/2018
Speech/statement
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to thank the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, and the co-organisers, the Nippon Foundation and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, for giving me the opportunity to speak on oceans and the
By
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, May 10th.
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09/05/2018
Plans/strategy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Government’s strategy for cooperation with the EU in the period 2018-2021 has two main messages. Firstly, our cooperation with the EU must help to realise the Government’s vision for our part of the world: a Europe that is secure, free, and
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09/05/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In a statement Norway welcomes that the IGAD High-level Revitalisation Forum (HLRF) for peace in South Sudan will reconvene on 17 May.
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09/05/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'President Trump's announcement this evening that the US will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose US nuclear sanctions is regrettable,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.
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09/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is announcing this year’s licensing round in mature areas on the Norwegian continental shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018.
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07/05/2018
Speech/statement
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Opening address by Minister Ola Elvestuen at the ASEM Conference on Green Shipping, Blue Business, Moving Forward Together, in Singapore April 26th 2018.
By
Minister of Climate and Environment Ola Elvestuen
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07/05/2018
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance annually submits a report to the Parliament on developments in Norwegian and international financial markets. This summary corresponds to Chapter 1 of the report, which provides an overview of key policy developments, and a
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04/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Defence
“In times like these, when the security landscape is complex and uncertain, we need close allies. I am especially pleased with the strong UK-Norwegian relations, says State Secretary Tone Skogen. Earlier this week Minister for Defence Procurement
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03/05/2018
News story
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
World Press Freedom Day is being celebrated for the 25th time today. The international focus for the day is the importance of the media as a watchdog keeping power in check.
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03/05/2018
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'Five million mothers and children throughout the world die every year from preventable causes. Norway established the Global Financing Facility with other donors to provide health services for women, children and adolescents in developing countries