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OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and lower inflation
20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceOECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The survey points to increasing activity in the Norwegian economy. It also emphasises the
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Kim Friele Memorial Prize awarded to Støttegruppa 25. juni and Insight
19/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister‘We are all striving to provide everyone - both in Norway and internationally - with a safe and inclusive society. A society where LGBT+ people can live free and good lives and love whoever they want. Støttegruppa 25. juni, the support group for
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Minister Eide’s remarks at U.S. Independence Day Celebration
19/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsRemarks by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, at the United States of America’s 248th anniversary of independence.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide U.S. Residence, Oslo, Norway. 18 June 2024
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Strengthened energy ties to Belgium
18/06/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyA large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent
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Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on UNRWA
17/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Minister of International development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim
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Statement from Minister Eide on UNRWA
17/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Foreign Minister Espen Barthe Eide at press conference on Norway increasing its support to UNRWA.
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Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine
17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of
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Press conference: OECDs Economic Survey of Norway
17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceOn Thursday 20 June at 10:00 the OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Norway to Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Centre Party).
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Norway increasing its support to UNRWA
17/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian response in Gaza. The war, accusations made by Israel, continuous attacks on the organisation and funds withheld by major donors, have put UNRWA in an extremely difficult financial situation. In this
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Remarks by the Prime Minister at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine
16/06/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'We have to maintain this unity of so many states. And you can count on us. Norway will be supporting Ukraine, your right to defence, but also in your civil areas. We have today unleashed a package to support your rebuilding of electricity systems',
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Closing Plenary Session, Obbürgen, Switzerland
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Must secure peace on Ukraine’s terms
16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, which was hosted by Switzerland in response to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. ‘The summit focused on securing peace on
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Norway to provide over NOK 1 billion to secure electricity in Ukraine
16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will provide NOK 1.1 billion in support to Ukraine to secure the country’s electricity supply. ‘Russia is carrying out massive, systematic attacks to paralyse the power grid, but Ukrainians are working day and night to maintain essential
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Summit on Peace in Ukraine
15/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThis weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is taking part in an international summit on peace in Ukraine. Participants will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders representing some 90 other countries.
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Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels
14/06/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceRolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.
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State Secretary Vad Petersson’s statement at Ukraine Recovery Conference
14/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's statement at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, June 11, 2024.
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Food security in Africa: Norway commits five-year funding to civil society
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsClimate-adapted rice production, preservation of local seeds and increased yields for small-holder farmers. These are just some of the ingredients when Norway commits NOK 1 billion, approx. USD 94 million, to civil society organizations’ work for
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Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Address to the Storting on the security policy situation
13/06/2024 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'First, effective security policy begins at home: we must start by ensuring that our own house is in order. This is why we are now making historic investments in our own defence and upgrading our defence capabilities', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr
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New ambassadors from Thailand and Mauritania
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 June 2024.
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Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help