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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Henrik Thune as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt.

New political adviser

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Siv Sætran as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Sandra Borch as of 23 November 2021.

Norway to provide NOK 1.6 billion in funding to the World Food Programme and the fight against hunger

Norway is now entering into a four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) on the provision of a total of NOK 1.6 billion in funding.

Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo further cements Alliance unity

‘It is a pleasure for Norway to be hosting an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Oslo today. Because there is a war in Europe, it is crucial for the NATO foreign ministers to maintain close contact and further cement the strong unity

Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine

Norway 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

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Maria Varteressian resigns as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide 14 September 2023.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period 10 January to 16 June 2022.

Norway and German mark production start of world leading submarine design

- Norway and Germany are now setting a new standard for allied cooperation by becoming the first countries to build and operate identical submarines. Today we marked the opening of the world’s most modern production facility for conventional

Norway co-hosts the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector

Wednesday 12 January, Norway, Ghana, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) host the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector.

Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine

Norway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

NOU 2022: 1 - Cruise traffic in Norwegian waters and adjacent sea areas

Maritime safety, emergency preparedness and rescue – challenges and recommendations

German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway in January

Germanys Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck visits Norway 5th and 6th of January 2023. Habeck will amongst other discuss Norwegian-German industry- and energy collaboration with the Norwegian Prime minister and other ministers, attend The Confederation

Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: A new and fairer course for the whole of Norway

Opportunities throughout the country, higher employment, labour market security, a fairer distribution of income and wealth and fairer climate policies are key priorities in the new government's proposed changes to the 2022 budget.

Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

Saturday 11 December at 10:00 Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia in the Prime Minister’s residence at Inkognitogata 18.

Meld. St. 9 (2022–2023) - National control and cyber resilience to safeguard national security

Meld. St. 9 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

Measures are being introduced to delay the spread of the Omicron variant in Norway

A number of measures are being introduced now to delay the spread of the new Omicron variant when it comes to the country.

Norway is increasing its contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania

Norway is strengthening its force contribution in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania with up to 60 soldiers with a core of one mechanized infantry unit.