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Norway and the EU enter into a green strategic industrial partnership

Norway and the EU today signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable value chains, including land-based raw materials and batteries.

Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister on the UN Security Council resolution

Remarks from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the UN Security Council resolution.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza

‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Prop. 87 S (2023–2024) - The Norwegian Defence Pledge

Long-term Defence Plan 2025–2036

New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'

The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of

Four trains are ready for Ukraine

Two years have passed since Russia’s full scale invation of Ukraine. As a part of Norway’s contribution to keep the economy and life in Ukraine going, four trains that Ukraine has requested, are ready to be transported to the war-stricken country.

‘Will contribute to a more stable world’

Today marks the start of the first ministerial meeting of the year in the G20, where the world's most important economies meet. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is attending from Norway.

Norway assists in scheme for crucial financial transfers from Israel to Palestine

Norway is facilitating an arrangement that will enable the Palestinian Authority to receive clearance revenues that Israel collects on its behalf. In the wake of the terrorist attack by Hamas on 7 October, the situation between the parties has been

International Day for Women in Maritime

May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize

Norway recognises Palestine as a state

‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and

Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage

The Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.

Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments

On 12 February, the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service, and the Norwegian National Security Authority published their open threat and risk assessments.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Ada Arnstad is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel, in the period that political adviser, Ms. Signe Bjotveit, is absent.

Norway provide more NASAMs to Ukraine

The Government proposes to the Norwegian Parliament to order a further ten launch units and four fire control centers of the air defense system NASAMS from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace (KDA). This is done in addition to repurchasing the equipment

New Norwegian-German initiative to strengthen critical undersea infrastructure in Europe

On October 17th at the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels, Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram met his German counterpart Boris Pistorius for a bilateral meeting. They also signed a statement on a proposal to further

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion for energy support to prepare for winter in Ukraine

Norway’s support to Ukraine for energy-related measures and assistance to help the Ukrainian people through another winter of war is totalling more than NOK 3 billion this year.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan

Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management.