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Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes, 21–22 June

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be hosting the Oslo Forum, an annual retreat focusing on conflict mediation and peace processes, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 21-22 June. Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level

Foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria

‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian

JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership

Today, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.

Joint Expeditionary Force: Minister of Defence's introduction at the JEF Press Meeting in Oslo

Joint Expeditionary Force - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo June 15. 2022.

By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022

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

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June

Foreign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt: Condemns attack in Burkina Faso

'I am shocked and horrified by the latest news from Burkina Faso', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

First wounded soldiers from Ukraine arrive

The first wounded soldiers from Ukraine who are due to receive treatment in Norwegian hospitals have arrived in Norway.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has extended the appointment for Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 17 June 2022.

Press invitation: Press briefing with Norwegian and British Minister of Defense after JEF meeting

14.-15. June, leaders from the ten countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will participate in meetings and a table-top exercise in Oslo. After the conclusion of the exercise, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and his British colleague

Midnight Sun Shines on Latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault once again opened its door to seeds from around the world. Eleven genebanks from Africa, America, Asia and Europe deposiied a total of 19,391 seed samples this week.

Norway terminates its contract for the NH90

- Regrettably we have reached the conclusion that no matter how many hours our technicians work, and how many parts we order, it will never make the NH90 capable of to meeting the requirements of the Norwegian Armed Forces. Based on a joint

IMF: Strong economic growth

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

New ambassadors from South Africa and Tanzania

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald  on 9 June 2022.

Opening statement at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the OECD Ministerial council meeting in Paris.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Paris, 9 June

The Modern-Day Nuclear Threat and How to Respond

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at a Nobel Peace Center Conference in Oslo 8 June.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 8 June

Three applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from three companies that want to be allocated areas for future storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Norway has donated M109 to Ukraine

Norway has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. The donation also includes gear, spare parts and ammunition.

Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021

The Government has presented the annual white paper on Norwegian exports of defence-related products. In 2021, Norwegian companies exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 6.3 billion, as compared with NOK 6.7 billion in 2020.