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Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Norway is extending its cooperation with the EU on transporting Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European hospitals for medical treatment. Norway will continue the medical evacuation operation until November 2024.

Norway to open embassy office in Moldova

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova by opening an embassy office in the capital Chișinău.

Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

The 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,

The Prime Minister's remarks at the panel discussion on “Rethinking Arctic Development” at the Arctic Frontiers conference

'There are eight coastal states around the Arctic. Now, one of those eight states are kept on the outside, for obvious reasons. How do we take that into account? We have done a lot of progress on how we involve indigenous groups, local groups, local

The Prime Minister's Speech at the Award Ceremony of the Mohn Prize 2024

Transcript of the speech as delivered Dear friends, good morning, It is a true honour for me on behalf of the Norwegian Government and a great personal pleasure to congratulate Doctor and Professor Emeritus Oran Young on the Mohn Prize of 2024. My

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø

CCS-seminar Brussel

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på et seminar om CCS i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Green Shift in the North Sea

Energiminister holdt dette innlegget på SINTEF sitt Green Shift- seminar i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

New measures to ensure continued control of immigration

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is continuing with full force. More than half of the Ukrainian refugees who arrive in the Nordic countries seek protection in Norway. Norway will continue to provide support for Ukrainians, but is imposing more

Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair

‘As Guest of Honour at the Cairo Book Fair we have a unique opportunity to make Norwegian authors more widely known in the Arabic-speaking world. In difficult times such as these, cultural cooperation and dialogue can help to build bridges and

Statement on UNRWA

Statement by Norway’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, on the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's order

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague today announced an order in South Africa's case against Israel.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Situation in the Middle East

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Signe Bjotveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch, and is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel.

Changes among the state secretaries

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

Crop Diversity for a Healthy Planet and those who live on it

Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the invitation and thanks to Crop Trust and Julius Kühn Institute for putting crop diversity at the agenda of the Global forum for Food and Agriculture.

By State Secretary Wenche Westberg Ekspertpanel under Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2024 i Berlin, Tyskland

New ambassadors from Egypt, Qatar, Oman and Zambia

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 18 January 2024.

Pareto-konferansen

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Pareto Securities Power and Renewable Energy Conference den18.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland