News and press releases

Nordic summit in Oslo

08/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

08/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.

Norway urges the Security Council to act in Gaza

08/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Yesterday, the UN Secretary-General sent a letter to the Security Council in which he explicitly invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter. Article 99 gives the Secretary-General the authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council situations

Norway, Finland and South Korea have all signed an agreement to enhance Norwegian defence capabilities.

08/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Both Norway and Finland have purchased the K9 artillery system from South Korea. The signing of this agreement facilitates an easier collaboration between Norway and Finland when it comes to the shipment of spare parts between the two nations, all

Strengthening cooperation on the green transition

08/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

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

Norway increasing support for forgotten crises

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan

07/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

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

The Norwegian Government honours Jon Fosse

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality

On the occasion of Jon Fosse being awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Norwegian Government is establishing a new, annual initiative in honour of the author - an annual Fosse lecture, which will be held alongside an event organised by

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

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

06/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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.

Minister of Trade and Industry issues clear signal to Europe: ‘Norway has a competitive advantage that can help shape a vigorous European solar market.’

05/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Minister of Trade and Industry was on Friday invited to the meeting of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA). Ahead of the meeting, Vestre sent a letter to the European Commission, as well as Germany and France individually, setting out

Successful mediation retreat in Oman

04/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Last week’s mediation retreat in Muscat, the capital of Oman, gathered participants with important insights on conflict situations and peace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a retreat in the Oslo Forum-series is

NOK 100 million for climate adaptation in the least developed countries

04/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The least developed countries are hardest hit by climate change, while at the same time lacking sufficient capacity and resources to meet the climate challenges. The contribution from Norway will reach those who need it most.

Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results'

03/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is contributing NOK 350 million to WFP's flagship programme to improve crisis prevention. Early warning-based response to food insecurity and other crises reduces humanitarian needs.

Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries

02/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Focus on forest conservation and oceans at Climate Action Summit

02/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

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

02/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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).

Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa

02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Over 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million

Norway to participate as guest country in G20

01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

01/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

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