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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Mailinn Lindtveit Stoveland is appointed as political adviser to Minister of International Development, Ms. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

New Year Speech 2025

'It is distressing that the nuclear powers are failing to find a path towards controlled disarmament. It is frustrating that powerful countries cannot reach agreement on what is most fundamental to people’s lives, to the life of every nation: peace,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2025

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre: Statement on the situation in Gaza

The recent attacks in North Gaza against some of the few remaining operational hospitals, are unacceptable.

Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK

‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common

Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy

Norway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers.

UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

New Action Plan to Combat Racism and Discrimination Against Muslims

The Norwegian government has presented a new action plan with 30 measures to combat racism and discrimination against Muslims. The action plan also includes the authorities' efforts against racism and discrimination of Muslims outside of Norway.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after the meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

'We have to do a lot of work politically to bring nuclear disarmament back on the international agenda. It is depressing that the nuclear powers are withdrawing from treaties and agreements on disarmament, and that threats of using nuclear weapons

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government House in Oslo

Prime Minister meets Nobel Peace Prize laureates

This morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed representatives of Nihon Hidankyo, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, to the annual breakfast event held in connection with the Peace Prize award ceremony. The Prime Minister was also

Prime Minister Støre met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

On Monday 9 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to a working lunch in the Government Guest House in Oslo. President El-Sisi is the first Egyptian head of state to pay an official visit to

Medical Evacuation from Gaza: Six Patients to Norway

Six patients from Gaza were evacuated from Egypt to Norway on 9 December, in order to receive medical treatment in Norway. The patients are children aged 1-16, travelling with family members. These are the first patients from Gaza to arrive in

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Lars Vegard Fosser is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr.Oddmund Hoel.

Norway to continue as guest country in G20

On Tuesday, 3 December, South Africa announced that Norway will continue to participate as a G20 guest country under the South African G20 Presidency. Norway had status as a guest country in 2024 under the Brazilian presidency.

Speech by the Prime Minister at the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

'I encourage you - especially those of you who are religious leaders - to speak out against racism and discrimination - against both antisemitism and Islamophobia. We, the political leaders, also have a special responsibility for what we say, no

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Cathedral

Prime Minister to meet Nobel Peace Prize Laureates from Nihon Hidankyo

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates from the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo on Wednesday 11 December. The press conference can be viewed here at approximately 10:15.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Cecilie Juul Stensrud as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Anne Marie Aanerud, settles parental leave.

Greater and more long-term support to Ukraine

All political parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament)  today reached agreement on expanding and increasing the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which was established to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. There is agreement between the

The future development of the Norwegian continental shelf

'We shall continue to contribute to the green transition. We cannot be complacent. Through low-carbon energy production and new technologies. Overall, we are committed to reach our climate goal. There is no alternative. It's not a question about if,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Opening speech at the Equinor’s Autumn Conference