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Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025

In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s

The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness

Today the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Ingrid Marie Vaag Endrerud as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine

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

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

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

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

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

Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

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,

Roadmap for expanding production capacity in the defence industry

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

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

Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation

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

Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud

The Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Marte Gerhardsen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik, as of 24 March 2025.

Action plan to combat Anti-Muslim racism 2025–2030

The Norwegian government’s aim is to create an inclusive and diverse society that is safe and welcoming for all. This action plan is aimed at strengthening and renewing the efforts to prevent and combat anti-Muslim racism. To this end, we are

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

'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,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental guesthous in Oslo

Constructive discussions on military support and peace

Ukraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.

'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'

'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously

President Zelensky is in Norway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Thursday 20 March. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines

'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said

Norway’s National Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2024-2028)

Genetic diversity is the foundation of agriculture. It enables crops to adapt to different growing conditions, breeding of strong and healthy farm animals and our forests to cope with climate change. The national action plan outlines the national

Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza

'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign