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Milestone Launch from Andøya
31/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries- This is a milestone for Norway as a spacefaring nation. I congratulate Isar Aerospace and Andøya Spaceport on a successful test launch, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.
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The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness
28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesToday the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.
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Norway and Thailand signs historic free trade agreement
23/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and the other EFTA countries have today signed a historic free trade agreement with Thailand. The agreement will give virtually all goods from Norway zero tariffs into Thailand.
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White paper on total preparedness: Prepared for crisis and war
10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl presented the white paper on total preparedness. The white paper sets the direction for efforts to strengthen civilian resilience and total
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The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system
12/11/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.
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Government further clarifies advice to Norwegian companies: Do not engage in trade and business cooperation that serves to perpetuate Israel's occupation of Palestine
22/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government is updating its advice to Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate Israel's illegal presence in Palestine - i.e. in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
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Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry visits Poland
29/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway's Minister of Trade and Industry, Ms Cecilie Myrseth visited Warsaw on Friday, September 27, where she met with her Polish counterpart and Norwegian businesses in Poland to discuss opportunities for trade and business cooperation.
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Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation
28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThis week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.
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Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia
20/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesEFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation.
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Official visit to China
09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with President Xi Jinping of China. During the meeting the Chinese President announced that Norwegians will be permitted to travel to China without needing to apply for a visa.
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Norwegian business delegation accompanies Prime Minister on visit to China
09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is beginning a three-day visit to China. His programme includes political meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities
27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.
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Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement
11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support
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Increased Knowledge for a More Sustainable Tourism Industry
03/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe tourism industry faces many of the same challenges as other sectors but is characterized by relatively little research and innovation. Therefore, the Tourism 2030 strategy group was commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
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International Day for Women in Maritime
18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesMay 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize
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Norway puts gender equality at sea on the international agenda
11/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThis week, Norway is participating in the UN Ocean Conference in Barcelona. Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie Myrseth, has i.a. held bilateral meetings with her counterparts in the United States and Canada where she has raised the need
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Norway and the EU enter into a green strategic industrial partnership
21/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and the EU today signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable value chains, including land-based raw materials and batteries.
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Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements
14/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.
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New Chapter for Green Transition in the Process Industry
13/03/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Strategy Forum “Prosess21” was established in 2018 to contribute to emissions reductions in the Norwegian process industry. The recently recomposed steering group has a new mandate that reflects Norway's commitment to achieving its climate goals
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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 FisheriesThe 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