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Press Invitation: Informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo, Norway

An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be held in Oslo, Norway, on 31 May-01 June 2023. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg. The Foreign

A historic day for Finland and NATO

‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

A resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights

Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation

Norway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.

Norway contributes NOK 250 million to FAO crises response

Norway increases support for crisis response under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The funding will enable FAO to rapidly help people maintain food production in crisis situations.

60 countries now support the Norwegian initiative against fisheries crime

In 2018, Norway and eight other countries initiated a global ministers’ declaration against fisheries crime - known as the Copenhagen Declaration. Last week, nine new countries signed the declaration, which is now supported by a total of 60

Large investments in the Armed Forces

- We must have a strong and modern defense that can prevent war and defend Norway. The government therefore proposes to start four new projects for around NOK 17 billion and change ongoing projects for around NOK 6.3 billion to strengthen the

Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2023 to the Storting. Topics in this year’s paper include how international economic and political developments may affect the Government Pension Fund Global, and a

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Sigbjørn Gjelsvik, as of 15 April 2023.

Award of two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for two new exploration licences related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy

Mr President, Excellencies, Russia’s attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 was a watershed moment. It was an attack on the rules-based international order. An assault on democracy and the values that underpin it, human rights and rule of law.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Virtual Plenary

Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

Norwegian authorities help bring back citizens from Syria

The Norwegian authorities have provided assistance to two women and three children to bring them from the Roj camp in Syria to Norway. The two women have been informed that they will be arrested on their arrival in Norway. The best interests of the

Statement by the Prime Minister at the opening of FREYR Battery’s Customer Qualification Plant in Mo i Rana

Dear Freyr, my warmest congratulations on taking the first operative steps towards a large-scale battery factory.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement

Priorities for Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council

‘We will work to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the leading international forum for Arctic issues. The pace of climate change is higher in the Arctic than in any other part of the world. This is a global challenge that we must address

The Norwegian Government’s proposed resource rent tax on aquaculture

The Government will today present a bill proposing a resource rent tax on aquaculture. The intention of the proposal is to ensure that local communities along the coast and society as a whole receive a greater share of the value that is created by

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel

'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

15 years of Partnership on Climate and Forest

Brasilia, 23.03.2023: Joint press statement between Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate and Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment.