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Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway

Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (PDF) Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (Excel)

Brazil – a growing market for Norwegian seafood

Norwegian clipfish has an important place in Brazilian cuisine, and it is now possible to export Norwegian salmon to Brazil as well.

Norway to provide NOK 670 million to Brazil following reduction in deforestation in the Amazon

Norway will provide NOK 670 million in support to Brazil’s Amazon Fund. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the new funding during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The support has been allocated in connection with the 31 per cent reduction in

Foreign Minister Eide's statement on the massive Russian attacks on Ukraine

‘As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears 1000 days of war, Russia launched massive air strikes against civilians, seemingly targeting energy infrastructure,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Football for the future

The joy of playing football and dreams of becoming a professional player can open doors and help children and young people out of poverty. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had the opportunity to learn more about this when he attended a

Prime Minister Støre at the G20 Summit: Many important issues for Norway

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Summit, heads of state or government from the world’s largest economies meet to discuss how to address global challenges. Norway has been

Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly

Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an

General tax conventions between Norway and other states

General tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion,and other international agreements regarding tax matters.

Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.

Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative

The Norwegian Global Emission Reduction (NOGER) Initiative directly contributes to emission cuts and green transitions in developing countries. It utilizes the Paris Agreement Article 6 framework for cooperation on climate goals. It aims to increase

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande.

New ambassadors from the Russian Federation, Burundi and Jamaica

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14 November 2024.

Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees

The Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on Adre border-crossing, Sudan

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

New action plan against antisemitism

Today, the Norwegian Government presented a new action plan to combat antisemitism. ‘Norway is to be a safe place for Jews. We stand united with our Jewish community,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway to Host IGF - The World’s Largest Forum for the Future of the Internet

The United Nations has invited Norway to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025 - the world’s largest forum on Internet governance.

Minister of International Development: Complete breakdown in Gaza

‘Over the past year, the people living in Gaza have suffered enormously and we are now seeing a complete breakdown of Gazan society. More than 43 000 people have been killed. Entire families have been wiped out. Some 60 000 children are acutely

Minister Emilie Mehl extends temporary arming of police and internal border controls

Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms Emilie Mehl, has today decided to extend temporary arming of the police for three months and to extend internal border controls until 1 December 2024. The police have been armed since 8 October

Views adopted by the Human Rights Committee - Jovsset Ánte Sara

Views adopted by the Human Rights Committee - Jovsset Ánte Sara (pdf)