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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability
02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for
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Annual report 2023: The Norwegian National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct
01/07/2024 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsOne of the NCP’s most important responsibilities is to promote the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct. The objective of the Guidelines is to promote positive contributions from businesses to economic, environmental and social progress
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IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy
28/06/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceEconomic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian
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Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities
27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff
27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at
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Norway’s engagement in peace processes since 1993
27/06/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsBelow follows an overview of places where Norway actively has contributed with peace diplomacy.
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Women’s participation in peace processes
27/06/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsEnsuring women's participation and that both women and men's rights are safeguarded in peace processes and peace agreements is a central objective for Norway's work.
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The peace engagement in Afghanistan
27/06/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has had regular peace diplomatic contact with the Taliban movement over many years in order to contribute to dialogue between the Afghan actors about a political solution in Afghanistan.
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Philippine peace talks
27/06/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsRenewed hope in the peace process - the Philippine government and the Communist Movement signed a joint vision for peace in Oslo on 23 November 2023.
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The peace process in Colombia
27/06/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Colombian government resumed negotiations with the country's remaining guerrilla movement ELN in Caracas on 21 November 2022. Norway is one of the guarantor countries.
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Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and reconciliation work
27/06/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway’s peace and reconciliation efforts are varied and depend on the conflict in question and local conditions. Still, there are certain characteristics of Norwegian peace diplomacy.
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State ownership of land in Svalbard
27/06/2024 Article Government.noThe Norwegian state owns 98.75 per cent of all land in Svalbard. Through its ownership in Kings Bay AS and Bjørnøen AS, the state indirectly owns a further 0.75 per cent of land in the archipelago.
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State ownership of land in Svalbard
Overview page Government.noThe Norwegian state owns 98.75 per cent of all land in Svalbard. Through its ownership in Kings Bay AS and Bjørnøen AS, the state indirectly owns a further 0.75 per cent of land in the archipelago.
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State ownership in numbers: companies in Category 1
26/06/2024 Article Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesFor companies in Category 1 the State’s goal as an owner is the highest possible return over time in a sustainable manner.
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State ownership in numbers
26/06/2024 Article Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesMarket value of the State's ownership interests on Oslo Stock Exchange Market value of the State's ownership interests on Oslo Stock Exchange:numbers in real time from OMS (oms.no) Key figures 2023 Here follows an overview of the State's direct
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Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals
26/06/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to
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State ownership in numbers: companies in category 2
26/06/2024 Article Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesFor companies in Category 2 the State’s goal as an owner is sustainable and the most efficient possible attainment of public policy goals.
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Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts
25/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth
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Changes among the state secretaries
25/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Stein Mathisen as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen, settles parental leave.
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News and press releases about the crisis in the The Middle East
Timeline Ministry of Foreign AffairsOverview of the Norwegian government's handling of the conflict in The Middle East.