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Nordic summit in Oslo

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will host a Nordic summit in Oslo on Wednesday, 13 December, with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Denmark

Strengthening cooperation on the green transition

Norway and Japan have agreed to cooperate more closely on the green transition. This will open up major opportunities for Norwegian companies.

Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday. Norway and Japan are entering into a strategic partnership designed to promote increased cooperation in a range of areas, in particular

Prime Minister to meet family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Monday 11 December. The press conference can be viewed here at approximately 10:25.

Focus on forest conservation and oceans at Climate Action Summit

On 2 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 in Dubai, along with Heads of State and Government from Brazil, France, Tonga, Ghana and Indonesia. In his remarks, Mr Støre emphasised the

Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries

In the course of 2024, a new partnership will devote at least USD 1 billion in a historic effort to integrate batteries into the energy systems of developing countries. The aim is to provide millions of people with reliable access to solar and wind

COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai that Norway will provide NOK 270 million to the new fund for loss and damage associated with climate change (Loss and Damage Fund).

Prime Minister Støre´s statement at World Climate Action Summit

Mr President, We are in Dubai to carve out a clear way forward for 1.5 and climate resilience. Energy transition is the linchpin of a roadmap for ambition and action. We must join forces behind a collective commitment to phase out use of unabated

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway to participate as guest country in G20

Brazil has now taken over the G20 Presidency for the next year and has invited Norway to participate as a guest country in the G20’s work. ‘Brazil’s invitation to Norway to participate in the G20 the next year represents a major vote of confidence.

Støre and Kerry call for accelerated efforts to cut emissions from shipping

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry are co-leading an international initiative to accelerate reduction of emissions from the shipping sector. Under the Green Shipping Challenge event, various

Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eli Blakstad as state secretary to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.

One Planet – Polar Summit

Why is polar research so important? The polar regions act as our global cooling system. Sea and ice levels at the poles have implications for the global carbon cycle, weather patterns, biodiversity and human livelihoods worldwide, said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris, France

Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Paris today. The discussions revolved around the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza and the worrying developments on the West Bank.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tore O. Sandvik as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, until 3 March 2024.

Prime Minister Støre spoke with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

On Saturday afternoon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a telephone conversation with Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi as part of Norway’s contact with the countries and parties in the Middle East.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Maria Varteressian as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.

Dialogue meeting with religious and life stance communities

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Children and Families Kjersti Toppe held a dialogue meeting with representatives of various Norwegian religious and life stance communities. The topic of discussion was the situation in