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Press briefing by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Press briefing by Minister Huitfeldt held May 31 before NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Oslo.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Investing in a common future

Multiple global crises continue to jeopardize the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With only 15 percent of the targets on track, there is a need for innovative thinking. In December 2022, the government established an independent expert group

Statement by Prime Minister Støre after meeting with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

Kjære alle, jeg vil jo gjerne si ‘god ettermiddag’ på norsk, siden vi er på norsk grunn, og vi har en norsk generalsekretær, men; Ladies and gentlemen,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Joint long-term support to Ukraine

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo on Tuesday. They discussed a range of issues including NATO’s relationship with Ukraine and ways in which Sweden, Finland and Norway can work together in NATO.

Troika and European Union statement on Sudan

Troika and EU Response to African Union Communiqué of 27 May.

United Nations marks 75 years of peacekeeping

Since the first UN peacekeeping operation, UNTSO in the Middle East, was established on 29 May 1948, the UN has led 71 peacekeeping operations. There are currently 12 active operations. Norway has participated in 47 operations, providing more than

Speech by Prime Minister Støre on board the USS Gerald R. Ford

You demonstrate the U.S. commitment to NATO and to transatlantic security. To our security. For that we are truly grateful, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

The visit of Prime Minister Støre to the Foreign Press Association (FPA)

‘The last year has highlighted the importance of Norwegian gas; we were able to increase our gas export by 8-10%, on top of what has already been a high level, partly contributing to level up the storage of gas in Europe, especially in Germany’,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Kjerkol's WHA address

President, Director General, Excellencies, Colleagues, It is an honour to address you on the occasion of WHO’s 75-year anniversary. We pay tribute to WHO and its staff for their remarkable commitment. Over the past 75 years, we have made WHO a

By Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol

Future Acquisitions For the Norwegian Defence Sector 2023–2030

A central feature in the annual updating of the Investment Plan is the preparation and publication of an unclassified overview of long-term requirements and objectives.

The World Health Organization 75th Anniversary

Greetings by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (on video).

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway condemns execution in Iran

'Norway condemns Iran's execution of three persons arrested in the wake of demonstrations last year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

*Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

National statement at the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

President, excellencies and distinguished delegates, We are here today to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts and build resilient societies. This calls for united efforts and strengthened partnerships. The Political Declaration is important

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Held on May 18 2023

Statement at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavik

Statement by Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Council of Europe Summit, Reykjavik 16-17 May 2023. The statement was delivered by Helge Seland, Norway’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

State Secretary Sandkjær’s address to ambassadors

Address at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ambassadors to Norway, 16 May 2023.

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

Minister Huitfeldt’s address to ambassadors

Address at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ambassadors to Norway, 16 May 2023.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Hotel Continental, Oslo

Revised National Budget: Additional round-the-clock care places

To ensure good and safe health and care services for the elderly, the Government proposes to increase the grant limit for round-the-clock care facilities by NOK 2 billion. The Government also proposes to expand the Tørn programme under the Norwegian