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Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Statement from Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt

Statement held at press briefing on the situation in Russia.

The exemptions for pets from Ukraine will be lifted from 1 July

In the spring of 2022, Norway and the EU introduced a number of regulatory exemptions allowing refugees fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to Norway and the EU. The EU has decided to lift these exemptions and return to normal import requirements

Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Israeli settlements and the situation in the West Bank

The Israeli government decided on 18 June to change and simplify the system for planning and establishing new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Astrid Bergmål as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl. Ms. Bergmål is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy

Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine

Norway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for

Norway to provide NOK 1.7 billion in support to Syria

‘The humanitarian situation in Syria remains critical and continues to deteriorate. Norway will provide approximately NOK 1.7 billion in support to assist those affected by war, earthquakes and a steep rise in food prices in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan

Indonesia’s Foreign Minister in Oslo

‘The partnership between Norway and Indonesia has been strengthened considerably in recent years and is set to expand in many core areas for both countries. The strategic focus is on climate, forests, oceans and the green transition’, said Foreign

Welcome speech at the SYNERGY Conference

Dear all, Good morning from Oslo! It is a great pleasure for me to be part of the opening of this important international SYNERGY conference to address violence against Roma women. Preventing and combating gender-based and domestic violence is a key

By State Secretary Geir Indrefjord Welcome speech at the "SYNERGY Conference: How to ensure Roma women’s access" 15 to justice?"

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

Prime Minister Støre’s introduction at the opening of Oslo Forum

On dialogue, I think it is a much more sophisticated issue than simply talking together, because dialogue means that you are really able to perceive what is on the other side; where are the bridging points, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Forum 20th Anniversary, Losby Gods

Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Opening statement at the conference on Norway-India collaboration in research education and innovation

Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s opening statement at the conference "Sustainable Pathways - Norway-India collaboration in research, education and innovation” at Deichmanske library, Oslo, June 12 2023.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt