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Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network

02/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.

Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Joint Statement from the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process

17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela have resumed the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process on

Methylolacrylamide for sealing water leaks (civil engineering)

25/01/2021 Article Government.no

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on airstrikes killing civilians in Myanmar

12/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am horrified by reports of new military airstrikes killing civilians including children in Myanmar’, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

Meld. St. 1 (2020–2021) National Budget 2021

07/10/2020 Article Ministry of Finance

English summary of the Norwegian National Budget, containing main economic policy features and outlook for the Norwegian economy.

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Easing of the rules regarding testing prior to departure to Svalbard

02/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Norwegian Government is easing the rules regarding travel to Svalbard. This means that permanent residents, people who are fully vaccinated, and people who have recovered from COVID-19 no longer need to get tested prior to departure to Svalbard.

Statement from Friends of Sudan

02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan welcome the publication by the UN Integrated

Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

Changes in the Government

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Troika statement on Sudan 11 February

11/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Troika, Canada, Switzerland, and the European Union are alarmed by the February 9 arrests and detentions of several high-profile political figures in Sudan, they said in a statement.

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

26/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

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

20/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

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

02/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

27/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

12/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

‘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.

Prime Minister Støre joins efforts to increase renewable energy in developing countries

21/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has agreed to join the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The Alliance aims to provide more people in poor countries with access to electricity through the development of renewable energy solutions to

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2023 has been completed

26/07/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

On 8 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.