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Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence
29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations
28/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said
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Norway to increase support for the Palestinians
24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Norwegian Government has proposed to increase support for the Palestinian people by NOK 470 million. This will bring Norway’s total support to the Palestinians in 2023 to more than
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Norway will develop a new super missile
24/11/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway is the world leader in missile production and produces one of the most advanced missiles in the world. Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) reports that the government will now begin the development of the next generation missile. The
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Norway will implement new rules for taxation of large multinational enterprises
24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday the Government put forward a Bill to the Norwegian parliament to implement internationally agreed rules on global minimum tax. This will deter profit shifting and ensure large business groups pay at least 15 per cent tax on their profits. The
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Feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany
23/11/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyThe joint feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany has now been published. The study shows that, given a number of assumptions, it is technically feasible to establish a value chain for transporting large quantities of
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International tax co-operation in the UN
23/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the UN voted on a resolution on global tax cooperation, with the aim of reducing illicit financial flows between countries and curb tax evasion. Most Western countries voted against the resolution, but Norway chose to abstain.
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Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza
22/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway welcomes the agreement on a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza. Both are crucial', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Innlegg European Hydrogen Week
21/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of EnergyOlje- og energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på EU Hydrogen Week 20.november i Brüssel.
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The Minister of Petroleum and Energy's Speech at the Autumn Conference 2023
21/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of EnergyMinister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Autumn Conference in Oslo on 21th November 2023.
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Changes among the political advisers
20/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.
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Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNovember 17th, 2023 Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have
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Foreign Minister meeting Ambassadors from Organization of Islamic States
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I invited OIC ambassadors to discuss the situation in Gaza and the war between Israel and Hamas', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Foreign Minister talking to Qatar’s Prime Minister
17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I discussed with Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani Foreign Minister the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Changes among the state secretaries
17/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eli Blakstad as state secretary to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.
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Agreement at the UN to recognize the efforts of human rights defenders
17/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution on human rights defenders proposed by Norway has been unanimously adopted in the UN.
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Seven applications received for participation in auction for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II
15/11/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received seven applications for participation in the auction for project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The fact that several strong actors show interest in the development of offshore wind on
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Foreign Minister talking to Israel’s Foreign Minister
15/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on the war between Israel and Hamas. Strongly condemned the heinous terror attack against Israel on 7 October. Expressed Norway’s concern for the situation in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth
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Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine
14/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is now providing NOK 1 billion to the Norwegian Red Cross, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, Caritas Norway, Save the Children Norway and the civilian task force, NORCAP, under the Norwegian Refugee
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Foreign Minister talking to Philippe Lazzarini
14/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Expressing my sincere condolences to UNRWA’s Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini for the more than 100 UNRWA staff that have been killed since 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.