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Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026

Norway and Russia have reached a fisheries arrangement for 2026.

Norwegian–Russian fisheries negotiations to be held in December

Norway and Russia have agreed that this year’s fisheries negotiations will be held in a virtual format from 8 to 12 December.

The European Commission has decided to introduce safeguard measures on ferroalloys

Statements from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

EU proposes safeguard measures on ferroalloys

Statements from Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth:

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai this week. Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on

Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy to visit India

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss will visit Mumbai from 27 to 30 October to strengthen maritime cooperation with India. She will among others meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and

State Ownership Report 2024

Launching Mapping of Strategic and Critical Value Chains

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is taking steps to strengthen the role of industry in preparedness and security - assigning a new task to Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway.

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Norway signs new agreements to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and green transition

To support the reconstruction and development of a less vulnerable energy system in the future, Norway is entering into three new cooperation agreements with NEFCO, UNDP and the Energy Community.

Signed Trade Agreement with Malaysia

At the EFTA Ministerial Meeting in Tromsø, Norway and the other EFTA countries signed a new Economic Partnership Agreement with Malaysia.

What the State owns

The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry. This currently includes 68 companies.

New Guide Requirements in Svalbard

“Tourism and field activities” that travel, conduct activity, or stay outside inhabited areas in Svalbard must, in the future, use approved Svalbard guides. This is a requirement under the new field safety regulation. Svalbard guides are responsible

State ownership in numbers: companies in Category 1

For companies in Category 1 the State’s goal as an owner is the highest possible return over time in a sustainable manner.

State ownership in numbers: companies in category 2

For companies in Category 2 the State’s goal as an owner is sustainable and the most efficient possible attainment of public policy goals.

State ownership in numbers

Market value of the State's ownership interests on Oslo Stock Exchange Market value of the State's ownership interests on Oslo Stock Exchange:numbers in real time from OMS (oms.no) Key figures 2024 Here follows an overview of the State's direct

The Norwegian industry – competitiveness for a new time

In Spring 2025 the Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on industrial policy. The white paper on industrial policy describes the state of play for Norwegian industry and sets out political priorities for the future. This is a short

Norwegian contribution to the UN Ocean Conference Plenary Meeting

Excellencies, Government representatives, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, In a world that seems erratic and uncertain, it is more important than ever to double down on what we know for sure. One of those things is the importance of the

By Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss

New regulation on field safety in Svalbard – guides must be approved

Government has implemented a new regulation on field safety in Svalbard intended to ensure continued responsible development of tourism in a time of increasing activity and rapid climate change. The regulation includes, among other things, an

Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.