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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Political Adviser Signe Bjotveit as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel.

Administrative staff

Other political staff

Departments

Overview of document types

The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries publish several different document types.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC

‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Mohammed al-Masri and Benyamin Netanyahu. The ICC plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Norway allocates half a billion NOK to boost Ukraine’s defence industry

Defence Minister Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram announced the support during a Nordic Defence Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, focused on the war in Ukraine and its need for support.

Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Decleration from the Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 20 November 2024

Decleration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group.

Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe

A new fund totalling more than EUR 300 million will support organisations working to promote the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses

List of Precedence, Heads of Mission and their spouses (PDF)

Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations

1,000 days have passed since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Local organisations are playing key roles in Ukraine’s fight to defend itself. For the first time, Norway now provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations.

Norway and Brazil to cooperate on climate-friendly shipping

Norway and Brazil will work together to promote climate-friendly shipping. The aim is to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine

Today marks 1 000 days since Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Eight years prior to that, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Donbas region.

Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian

Norway Launches Initiative to Cut Emissions in Developing Countries

Norway will use up to US$740 million under the Paris Agreement Article 6 to contribute to emission reductions and green growth in developing countries.

Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries

The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.

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)