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Norway increases support for earthquake victims

‘There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in both countries. Norway is now increasing its support for the victims of the earthquakes bringing the total to NOK 250 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

No nation alone can solve a global problem by itself

Op-ed by Bill Gates and Jonas Gahr Støre, Le Monde (English).

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The Norwegian Government bolsters efforts for gender and sexual diversity in new action plan

The Norwegian government’s Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity was launched today. The plan comprises 49 measures aimed at protecting rights, and improving quality of life for LGBT+ people, and increasing recognition of gender and sexual

Norway sends medicines and medical supplies to Syria

Norway donates medicines, medical infrastructure, and medical supplies to Syria. The donation has a value of NOK 11 million (approximately USD 1 million).

Norway will take the lead in European public health cooperation

The EU has invested 75 million euros into public health, and has asked Norway to lead this project.

New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.

Introduction and conclusion at the launch of the multi-year Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine

President Zelensky, President of the Storting, Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this historic session. Mr President, it is an honour to have you with us again, on the screen here in the Norwegian parliament.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Climate change, hungerand vulnerability

At the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021, Norway pledged to double its climate finance to developing countries by 2026. This includes a commitment to at least triple funding for climate change adaptation, in line with the Paris

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim: Norway to provide NOK 500 million to UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises

‘Safeguarding education in situations of crisis and conflict is a priority area for the Norwegian Government. Education Cannot Wait is one of our most important partners in these efforts. Our cooperation has been extremely constructive, and Norway

Broad political agreement on multi-year support programme for Ukraine

A broad majority in the Storting have now reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine was launched today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine-agreement

Oslo Energy Forum 2023

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland spoke at the Oslo Energy Forum on the 15th of february 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The Contract Continuity Regulation is extended until 1 October 2023

The Ministry of Finance has asked Finanstilsynet (the Norwegian Financial Supervisor) to assess the possible necessity of an additional national framework governing the provision of investment services from companies outside the EEA to professional

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Condemns decision on Israeli settlements

‘I condemn Israel’s decision to legalise nine settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank. I also strongly object to the plans to build thousands of new housing units within established settlements. The Israeli settlement policy on occupied land

Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine

-Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport

The Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth as acting state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen settles leave of absence.

Joint statement on Sudan

Statement by Special Envoys and representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on Sudan.

Minister of Petroleum and Energy's speech at Climit Summit

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Climit Summit in Larvik on 8th February 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims

‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.