News and press releases

Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

Changes among the state secretaries

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in

Norway launches climate commitments in the health field

10/11/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

During the UN’s Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, COP26, Norway has today joined the Climate Conference’s Health Programme. The Health Programme has launched several measures to strengthen health systems to enable them to tackle climate change.

Norway will purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine

12/10/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led «International Fund for Ukraine» in order to purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine. - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and

Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal: Key figures in the Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal

08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

To ensure simultaneous access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to the budget launch at 12:00 am.

Statement on Sudan

18/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the development in Sudan.

Norway aligns itself with EU sanctions against Iran

17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway has aligned itself with the EU’s sanctions against Iran, and we intend to align ourselves with the sanctions adopted by the EU today as well,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

28/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Joint Statement on Sudan on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha

13/07/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The members of the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) and the European Union extend their warm wishes to the Sudanese people on Eid al-Adha.

Removal of current travel quarantine requirements

25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Following a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian Government is removing the requirement of travel quarantine. It is no longer considered necessary on the grounds of infection control. The requirement will be

US-Europe Joint Statement on Afghanistan

27/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special Representatives and Special Envoys of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States met in Oslo on 24 January 2022 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, including sessions with

War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia

05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety

Norwegian delegation in Afghanistan

18/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Norwegian delegation is in Kabul for talks with the Taliban, the UN and representatives of Afghan civil society about the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway in January

22/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Office of the Prime Minister

Germanys Vise-Chancellor Robert Habeck visits Norway 5th and 6th of January 2023. Habeck will amongst other discuss Norwegian-German industry- and energy collaboration with the Norwegian Prime minister and other ministers, attend The Confederation

Changes among the state secretaries

13/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Geir Indrefjord as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl. Mr. Indrefjord is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr

Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

14/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

Norway to provide further support for victims of Pakistan flood disaster

08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing an additional NOK 55 million to alleviate humanitarian needs in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Nigeria and Norway strengthen partnership in fight against fisheries crime

29/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nigeria has signed up to the international declaration against organised crime in the global fisheries industry - known as the Copenhagen declaration. This took place on 24 August in the presence of Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar

Norwegian measures in the electricity derivatives market not needed now

04/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian authorities closely monitor developments in the financial power market, and are in constant contact with other Nordic authorities. The measures announced in Sweden and Finland may reduce the risk of distress in the Nordic financial