News and press releases

Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia

08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norway to double support to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund

04/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway will double its funding to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund under the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement next year, and will allocate a total of NOK 50 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway strongly condemns North Korea's repeated missile launches

04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway strongly condemns the many missile launches by North Korea (DPRK), most recently on 2 and 3 November. Launching ballistic missiles is a violation of several UN Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international security,

Norway signs F-16-contract with Romania

04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Romania for the sale of 32 Norwegian F-16 aircraft.

Changes among the state secretaries

04/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tom Kalsås as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

Norway raises military readiness

01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and

Norway to increase support to enhance food security in crisis situations

31/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Food production is crucial to people’s lives and livelihoods. At a time when the world is facing a growing number of crises, it is vital that we strengthen food security,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the tragedy in Seoul

30/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am devastated by news of the terrible incident in connection with Halloween celebrations in Seoul. My deepest condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy', Minister of Foreign

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre offers support to crisis-hit Moldova

28/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița today. Moldova is facing an acute energy crisis caused by Russia’s manipulation of energy supplies, which is reducing the country’s access to gas and electricity.

New package of sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

28/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. The sanctions enter into force today.

Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy

26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

26/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights

24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.

Joint statement one year after the military takeover in Sudan

24/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As the Sudanese people prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the military takeover, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United

New report to the Storting on state ownership

21/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Norwegian Government has today presented the ownership-report to the Storting (white paper) A greener and more active state ownership - The state’s direct ownership of companies. The previous report to the Storting was published in 2019.

New ambassadors from North Macedonia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

21/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 20 October 2022.

Important milestone: Prime Minister opens Northern Lights visitor centre

19/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Tuesday 18 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre officially opened the Northern Lights visitor centre in Øygarden near Bergen.

Contribution Agreement Concluded: Norway Delivers US$ 56 Million In Results-Based Support For Indonesia’s FOLU Net Sink 2030 Climate Goals

19/10/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Contribution Agreement, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia and Norway (Partners) in September 2022, was signed on October 19th by Rut Krüger Giverin, Ambassador of Norway to Indonesia, and Djoko