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Joint Statement from the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process

26/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the parties have resumed the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process.

Important dialogue with China

05/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

Norway remains committed to an open, global, and free Internet

08/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

Norway is actively engaged in Internet Governance and cooperates closely with other states and actors. The overall vision is that the Internet needs to continue to be an open and free arena where everyone can freely give and receive information and

Changes among the state secretaries

27/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Torgeir Micaelsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, as of 30 September 2024.

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

29/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘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

A responsible approach to floating offshore wind

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government’s offshore wind initiative continues on a steady course. The government will announce the next project areas for development of offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2025 and is proposing 35 billion NOK for a support

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

26/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Changes among the political advisers

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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.

Statement on UNRWA

28/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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).

Changes in the Government

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places

16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Assembly of battle tanks in Norway

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

'I would like to congratulate KNDS Deutschland and RITEK who have today signed an agreement which means that, for the first time in history, tanks will be assembled in Norway. 37 of the 54 Leopard 2 tanks Norway has ordered from German Krauss-Maffei

Calling for urgent action to end hunger

12/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A champions call to scale up action to end hunger, was issued today by Norway, Brazil and Sierra Leone. The three countries are co-chairs in the Alliance of Champions for Food System Transformation. With Norway as host, a lunch was convened in Oslo

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Joint statement on Afghanistan

29/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement from foreign ministers on the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for national and international NGOs.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels

14/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Rolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.

Changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Norwegian municipalities have done an outstanding job of settling and integrating displaced persons from Ukraine. Norway will continue this commitment, and take its share of the responsibility, but the level of arrivals must be sustainable over time