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  • Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

    16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

  • Norway signs record agreement for F-35-missiles

    16/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • Norway to contribute NOK 300 million to NATO-led fund for Ukraine

    15/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Donations contribute to the Ukrainian defence against Russia’s illegal attack. It is important that we stand together in both our military and civilian support to provide

  • Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

    12/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

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

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

  • New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay

    10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022

  • Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund

    10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The Norwegian Government is preparing to contribute approximately 1,5 billion NOK to the British-led International Fund for Ukraine. This comes in addition to the 400 million NOK that Norway previously has donated to the fund. That funding was

  • Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture

    09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines

    09/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to

  • 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.

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    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.

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