What's new

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine

Press release Date: 27/03/2025

The humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine and to the refugee response in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries in 2025.

Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine

Press release Date: 27/03/2025

Norway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Paving the way for safe and innovative use of AI in Norway

Press release Date: 26/03/2025

The Government is preparing Norway for the implementation and enforcement of new rules on artificial intelligence. KI-Norge (literally “AI Norway”), a new national arena for innovative and responsible use of AI, will be one component in the national governance system that is now being established. The introduction of the EU’s Regulation on artificial intelligence, the AI Act, defines the framework for businesses and the public sector to be able to use this technology in innovative and ethically responsible ways.

Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

Press release Date: 26/03/2025

Three years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population, businesses and industry in the country.

EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans visited the Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy in Hammerfest

Press release Date: 21/03/2025

On Thursday, March 20, the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visited Hammerfest to meet with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss. The visit is part of the ongoing dialogue between Norway and the EU and reflects a shared ambition to strengthen cooperation on fisheries and ocean issues.

Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation

News story Date: 21/03/2025

Yesterday Norwegian Armed Forces evacuated 7 patients from North Macedonia to Spain. The patients are injured from a fire at a nightclub on March 16, where many died and several were injured. The evacuation helps to relieve the healthcare system in North Macedonia and ensures that the patients gain access to specialized hospital treatment in Spain.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyj

Speech/statement Date: 20/03/2025

'The tripling of the Norwegian support to Ukraine, which has been agreed unanimously by the Parliament, is now being immediately translated into support for artillery ammunition, for drone capacity, and also for investment in Ukraine’s own industry,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the donor conference for Syria in Brussels

Speech/statement Date: 18/03/2025

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's remarks at international donor conference for Syria hosted by the EU in Brussels.

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

Speech/statement Date: 11/03/2025

'Norway has two main objectives in increasing its allocation: First, to support Ukraine in its legitimate fight to defend itself. Ukraine must be able to withstand Russia’s attacks. The country is under severe pressure. Second, we will actively support the European peace plan that is currently being developed. We may be at the start of a new phase of the war. We may soon see a ceasefire,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Remarks by Foreign Minister Eide at G20 meeting

Speech/statement Date: 21/02/2025

Remarks by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at G20 meeting In Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Prime Minister’s remarks at a panel discussion on “Fortifying Democratic Resilience”

Speech/statement Date: 14/02/2025

'I think these issues about securing people's ability to live decent lives, combined with managing their daily economic outcome, safety of their children, investing in sports, leisure and activity for children, so they get involved in the community, that is where the Centre-left parties should be,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Opening speech at the international conference in the SYNERGY Network against Gender-based and Domestic Violence

Speech/statement Date: 13/02/2025