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Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on Ukraine

Mr President, Two months after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, it is becoming clear what a watershed moment this war represents.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought

Intervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

NOU 2022: 5 - The Norwegian Government's Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2

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Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

Ukrainians in Norway need to register

Registration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.

Ukrainian refugees will be granted an extension of the right to drive cars in Norway

“Ukrainian refugees must be confident that they can drive a car when they reside in Norway. We will therefore extend the duration of the validity period for Ukrainian driving licenses to one year”, says Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård.

A Route to a Healthy Ocean, Prosperous People and Thriving Economies

Remarks by Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Minister of International Cooperation, at the side event on sustainable ocean planning during Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022: A Route to a Healthy Ocean, Prosperous People and Thriving Economies. The speech was

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Prime Minister’s speech apologising for past treatment of gay people

Good afternoon, everyone. It is both an honour and a pleasure to welcome you all to my home today. We are here for a very special reason, and what I have to say is of great importance.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Assessment of Norwegian mobile revenues in a Nordic context – 2022

This analysis is commissioned by Kommunal- og distriktsdepartementet (KDD). It provides a one-year-later update of the revenue, usage and pricing parts of the original analysis “Assessment of Norwegian mobile revenues in a Nordic context”, dated 22

Assessment of Norwegian fixed broadband pricing in a Nordic context –2022

This analysis is commissioned by Kommunal- og distriktsdepartementet (KDD). It investigates Norwegian broadband prices, comparing them against three other Nordic markets: Denmark, Sweden and Finland. It’s an update of a previous analysis written in

Statement at IMF-World Bank spring meetings

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at International Monetary Fund (IMF) - World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April

Accelerating Action on Food Finance

Statement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at World Bank seminar in Washington DC.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April

Emphasis on responsible health and care services, including in the event of an influx of persons from Ukraine.

In order to be able to manage a very high number of displaced persons from Ukraine to Norway, the Ministry of Health and Care Services is proposing to allow for temporary changes to healthcare legislation.

Government apologises for past treatment of gay people by the Norwegian authorities

On 21 April 2022, it is 50 years since the Storting repealed section 213 of the Penal Code, which had criminalised sexual relations between men. Between 1902 and 1950, 119 men were convicted due to section 213, most of them for having sexual

Opening of NEL factory for electrolysers

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the opening of NEL Hydrogen´s factory electrolysers at Herøya on 20th April 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Plenary Session III: Creating Sustainable Blue Economies

Remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 13 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

High-Level Closing: Looking to Our Ocean 2023

Closing remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim