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The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2022 has been completed

20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

On 9 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway submitted its assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been finalized by the IMF Board..

Statement on the violent demonstrations in Iraq

30/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is deeply concerned by the violence following demonstrations in Baghdad yesterday. Norway joins UNSG Guterres' appeal for calm and restraint, urging all relevant actors to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and avoid any

Press Conference with Olaf Scholz and Jonas Gahr Støre (19.00)

14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Oslo 15 August. After the meeting, approximately 19.00, they meet the press. Watch the press conference here Monday 15 August at 19.00.

Statement on Russian attack on shopping mall in Ukraine

28/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The reports of a Russian attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk Ukraine are devastating', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022

15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.

Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

Wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway

01/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government has decided to bring wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway for medical evacuation and treatment at Norwegian hospitals.

Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine

29/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS

IMF: Strong economic growth

09/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The IMF conducts a yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy. As part of this year’s assessment an IMF delegation has spent over a week discussing recent economic developments and Norway’s economic policy with authorities, academic and financial

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

26/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Statement on Sudan

27/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance.

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

23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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.

Foreign Minister Eide discussed the critical situation in Gaza with Prince Faisal bin Farhan

31/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In the conversation, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide underlined the importance of de-escalating the conflict, including a humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians.

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) to the Santiago principles

31/01/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the

Resource rent tax on aquaculture

28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

The Government is proposing to introduce a resource rent tax on aquaculture from 1 January 2023. This proposal will be sent out for consultation today. Following the consultation, the Government will return to the Storting with a bill that will

Changes among the state secretaries

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine

22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation

Changes among the political advisers

15/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

Norway will lead defence materiel cooperation in Ukraine

28/08/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway entered into an agreement with Ukraine to support the development of a Ukrainian defence material organisation in March 2023. Norway will now also lead the work at a strategic level in NATO, which coordinates the efforts to develop the