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The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 168th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Norway to provide support to civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh

‘Norway will provide NOK 20 million in humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. The support will be used to assist both those who have fled and those who remain in the region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

Identification of systemically important institutions

The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Eirin Kristin Kjær resigns as political adviser to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt, as of 30 September 2023.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has extended the constitution of Ms. Synnøve Mjeldheim Skaar as state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

A greener industrial initiative for Norway

The Norwegian Government’s Green Industrial Initiative will guide Norway’s economy through its greatest transition in modern times. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, and Minister of Agriculture and

Minister Huitfeldt's lecture at Luther College, Iowa

Lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt held at Luther College, Iowa. September 23, 2023

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine

Almost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red

NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.

Norway's main statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim held Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly, Saturday 23 September in New York.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.

Ensuring collective action for human rights and justice in Sudan

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt's statement at the UN General Assembly high-level side event on Sudan, Thursday 21 September in New York.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Norwegian satellites to detect illegal fishing

The Norwegian Government is launching a global ocean surveillance programme against fisheries crime. More than a third of the world’s coastal states will be given access to Norwegian satellite data and expertise, which they can use to carry out

Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023

'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian

Opening remarks by Prime Minister Støre at the Global Leadership Council´s meeting in New York

The challenge is of course to leapfrog the carbon-intensive economic model. The technology exists. But the costs are prohibitive for many developing countries. Hardware may be too expensive. Financing may not be available, and business models may be

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre GLC meeting in New York

Opening Statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt's opening statement at the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Commitee in New York 20 September 2023.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

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.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) in New York

On 20 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHCL), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.

The United Nations’ General Assembly: High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development

- Tax revenues are the cornerstone of long-term social progress. Collected and spent sustainably they are an investment for generations to come, said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York