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Statement by Minister of International Development Tvinnereim regarding Humanitarian Needs in 2025

News story Date: 04/12/2024

'The needs are record high. In 2025, a staggering 305 million people will require humanitarian assistance. More must be done to prevent crises and disasters', says Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Amendments to the lending regulation

Press release Date: 04/12/2024

The Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Norwegian bank lending regulation. The amendments will take effect on 31 December 2024.

Norway to continue as guest country in G20

Press release Date: 03/12/2024

On Tuesday, 3 December, South Africa announced that Norway will continue to participate as a G20 guest country under the South African G20 Presidency. Norway had status as a guest country in 2024 under the Brazilian presidency.

Identification of systemically important institutions

News story Date: 03/12/2024

The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge ASA still shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

Norway expressing strong support for Palestine at the Cairo conference

News story Date: 02/12/2024

“Conflicts and destabilization in the Middle East have led to death and destruction on a massive scale. Millions have been displaced. The Palestinian economy is in crisis. In this dramatic situation, the Norwegian government has proposed increasing the support to the Palestinian government amounting to USD 9.2 million and to UNRWA close to USD 3 million ”, said State Secretary Andreas Kravik.

Norway contributes F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defence to Poland

News story Date: 02/12/2024

Ukraine remains in critical need of military support, with Poland as as the most critical logistics hub.. Starting early December 2024, Norway will assume air defence responsibility for the most important hub for the transport of both civilian and military material from other countries to Ukraine. This way, Norway contributes to ensuring that aid to Ukraine reaches its destination, allowing Ukraine to continue its fight for freedom’, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

The future development of the Norwegian continental shelf

Speech/statement Date: 26/11/2024

'We shall continue to contribute to the green transition. We cannot be complacent. Through low-carbon energy production and new technologies. Overall, we are committed to reach our climate goal. There is no alternative. It's not a question about if, but how we do it', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at EEA conference in Lisbon

Speech/statement Date: 25/11/2024

State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s remarks at the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the EEA Grants.

State Secretary Varteressian’s speech at closing event for the EEA and Norway Grants Culture Programmes

Speech/statement Date: 25/11/2024

Speech by State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s speech at Closing event for the EEA and Norway Grants Culture Programmes, held at National Museum, Oslo 31. October 2024.

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

Speech/statement Date: 25/11/2024

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's High-level segment of the Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 25 November 2024

Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

Speech/statement Date: 21/11/2024

Address by the Prime Minister on "Fight against hunger and poverty"

Speech/statement Date: 18/11/2024

'IDA21 will be key in delivering on the ambitions of the Global Alliance – as well as other important development priorities. I am therefore pleased to announce that Norway will pledge an increase of 50 percent in our IDA contribution in December', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.