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The work for a Palestinian state continues
22/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn 22 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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Nordic support for Finland and Sweden
16/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining
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New ambassadors from Israel, Finland, Lithuania and Sri Lanka
23/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald on 22 September 2022.
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New political advisers
27/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.
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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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New state secretaries
14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterFollowing the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the King has appointed a number of state secretaries in a Council of State.
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New political advisers
14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterFollowing the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisers.
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Fields of responsibility in Jonas Gahr Støre’s government
14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterHaving been appointed by the King in a session of the Council of State at 10:00 am today, Jonas Gahr Støre’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00 noon. Here, the division of responsibilities between the
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New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.
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United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.
18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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Political agreement in Haiti is a positive step
21/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I commend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for its tireless efforts, which have made it possible to achieve a political agreement in Haiti,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia
14/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East
20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political
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Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements
14/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.
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Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair
29/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As Guest of Honour at the Cairo Book Fair we have a unique opportunity to make Norwegian authors more widely known in the Arabic-speaking world. In difficult times such as these, cultural cooperation and dialogue can help to build bridges and
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State budget for 2025: NOK 400 million for mental health and substance abuse
16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to allocate NOK 400 million for following up on the escalation plan for mental health and the upcoming prevention and treatment reform for the field of substance abuse.
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Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's order
26/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague today announced an order in South Africa's case against Israel.
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Statement on UNRWA
28/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Norway’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, on the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
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State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places
16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.