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Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances
15/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security assurances. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the conclusion of the negotiations after his meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv today.
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Strategy for Norway’s culture and sports co-operation with countries in the South
27/11/2005 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsStrategy for Norway’s culture and sports co-operation with countries in the South The strategy was launched by the Minister of International Development in August 2005.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel
14/04/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsI condemn the illegal and dangerous Iranian attack underway against Israel. This will further deteriorate an already extremely volatile situation. We must prevent further escalation of violence in the Middle East. I call upon all parties to exercise
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Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help
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Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister after Iran’s attack on Israel
14/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condems Iran’s illegal and dangerous attack on Israel.
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The Local Government Act
21/04/2021 Law Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Norwegian Local Governments Act The purpose of Local Government Act is to promote local self-government and provide the necessary frameworks for this. The Act facilitates the local representative government and a strong representative local
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Women, Peace and Security: Norway's Strategic Plan 2011-13. 2011 Progress Report
21/05/2012 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn January 2011, the Norwegian Government’s Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, adopted in 2006, was updated and strengthened through the launch of Women, Peace and Security:
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International Day for Women in Maritime
18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesMay 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize
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Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTogether with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
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Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar
01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,
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Bolstering Europe’s resilience by strengthening the single market
26/03/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister"While the four freedoms of the single market remain at the core of our cooperation, the EEA single market should also contribute to our common security".
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Euractiv, 22 March 2024
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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability
02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for
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Taken for Granted? An Evaluation of Norway’s Special Grant for the Environment
09/02/2001 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsTaken for Granted? An Evaluation of Norway’s Special Grant for the Environment Dokumentet er en PDF-fil. For å lese dokumentet trenger du programmet Adobe Acrobat Reader, som kan lastes ned fra http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
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Norway recognises Palestine as a state
22/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will recognise Palestine as a state. In the midst of a war, with tens of thousands killed and injured, we must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and
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Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding
20/06/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.
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Norway contributes NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine
24/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The financial situation for the Palestinian Authority is acute. They need money to pay for basic services, such as health and education, for the population. Therefore, Norway is now transferring NOK 100 million in budget support’, said Minister of
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on Israeli settlements
04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe recent decisions by the Government of Israel to "legalize" five settlement outposts, to declare 12 700 dunams as “state lands”, and to advance the approval of 6016 housing units in dozens of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, are
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Increased Knowledge for a More Sustainable Tourism Industry
03/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe tourism industry faces many of the same challenges as other sectors but is characterized by relatively little research and innovation. Therefore, the Tourism 2030 strategy group was commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
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10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway
02/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTen medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.
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Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens
23/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.