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Press release |Date: 02/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The fund is a crucial partner for building robust health systems protecting us all. ‘I would like to congratulate Erna Solberg on this important leadership role in global health. At a time when international cooperation is under pressure, strong leaders standing up for collaboration are particu…

Press release |Date: 29/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister,Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Overall responsibility for trade policy is now being consolidated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The King in Council has today decided to transfer responsibility for bilateral trade agreements and EFTA negotiations with third countries from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the same time, the Minister of Trade …

Press release |Date: 27/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister,Ministry of Defence Today, Norway and France have signed a comprehensive defence agreement under which the two countries commit to come to each other’s aid should the need arise. Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process to determine how France’s nuclear weapons can contribute to security and deterrence in Europe. ‘We are contending with the most serious security situation since the Second…

Press release |Date: 26/05/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norway is entering into a new agreement with the EU to strengthen Ukraine’s energysecurity. Norway will provide NOK 425 million to help Ukraine rebuild a more resilientenergy system. After more than four years of full-scale war, Russian attacks have placed large parts of Ukraine’s energy system under severe pressure. Ukraine urgently needs support for repairs, spare parts 4and fuel. At the same time, it needs to reduce the vulnerabili…

News story |Date: 24/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attacks against Kyiv overnight. In the morning hours, I have been in contact with President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Svyrydenko to convey our support. This attack is of a scale and character we have not seen before, and once again civilians and civilian infrastructure have been struck. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure con…

Speech/statement |Date: 09/06/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Tallinn, Estonia) 'Norway supports your call for peace, and we are ready to contribute to any efforts aimed at reaching that goal. In the meantime, we will have to be steadfast in our support,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Thank you so much, Kristen (Michal), for hosting us. And we look forward to taking over this important cooperation. It has been well handled by Estonia. And today, we…

Speech/statement |Date: 02/06/2026|Ministry of Culture and Equality ByMinister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery(World Expression Forum Lillehammer) We meet at a moment when the principles we care about the most – openness, truth, and democratic participation – are under extraordinary pressure. Around the world, civic space is shrinking. Public debate is increasingly shaped by manipulation and algorithms rather than dialogue. Theseareperilous times for our democracies. At such a time, …

Speech/statement |Date: 01/06/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Lillehammer) 'They must be more accountable for harmful manipulation and the protection of children. We need firmer regulatory approach,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Thank you for the invitation!It’s good to be in Lillehammer, a city of winter sports and literature, a centre for freedom of expression and democracy – in beautiful Gudbrandsdalen – and close to where Norwegian Nobel Laurea…

Speech/statement |Date: 31/05/2026|Ministry of Culture and Equality ByMinister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery(the Shanghai Theatre Academy) Dear students and faculty members. What a wonderful experience, listening to the readings of Jon Fosse. To hear how different it sounds, in your language and mine. The tone. The variations and repetitions. The melody of language, of sentences. What is it about Jon Fosse’s art that touches us so profoundly? How come he is played by actors – and st…

Speech/statement |Date: 30/05/2026|Ministry of Culture and Equality ByMinister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery(the Norwegian Residence Beijing) Leaders of Cultural Institutions. It is mysincerepleasure to be with you here in Beijing tonight, and to meet with such astronganddiversegroup of cultural institutions and professionals. Many of our guests today have beenkeyto bringing important Norwegian culture projects and collaborations to China. You have all playedimportantroles. You hav…

Speech/statement |Date: 30/05/2026|Ministry of Culture and Equality ByMinister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery(The Beijing Library) It is such a pleasure to be here in China with you today. Yesterday, I had the privilege to meet Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli and sign a renewed Memorandum of Understanding on cultural cooperation between our two nations. Cultural exchange has been at the forefront of this relationship, and we are now continuing this tradition. During my visit…

Speech/statement |Date: 29/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 'I came back from Paris yesterday, after having witnessed the signing of the Narvik agreement between Norway and France. This is a continuation of what we call the hedging strategy of the Norwegian government in today's world's security environment,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. During World War Two, the Prime Minister's Office was out of these environments for five years. Now, this time…

Speech/statement |Date: 29/05/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs ByMinister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony by the Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust. Dear Dr. Ja Seng Ing, dear all. The Stefanus Prize is awarded every second year to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief as a human right. Ja Seng, as a woman from a minority group, you have been …

Speech/statement |Date: 27/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Paris) 'Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process linked to the French initiative which you call forward or advanced deterrence – on how French nuclear weapons can contribute to security and deterrence in Europe,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The press conference was held in both French and English. Thank you, Mr. President, it is a great ple…

Speech/statement |Date: 27/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Torgalmenningen i Bergen) 'Culture must be seen and heard, and felt and remembered. And we must wonder at it and revel in it – and we must scrutinise it. Because good art is not indifferent. Good art is real life,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Checked against deliveryTranslated from Norwegian Your Royal Highness,devoted residents of Bergen,and guests from across Norway and around the wo…

Speech/statement |Date: 19/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Oslo rådhus) 'I think this meeting is a manifestation of what a more unpredictable world really needs: More cooperation and collaboration between democracies,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome, Today, the Nordic Prime Ministers have met with the Prime Minister of India for the third meeting in a Nordic-Indian context. I have been very happy to host Prim…

Speech/statement |Date: 18/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Akershus Castle) 'Now, I can stand next to the Indian Prime Minister and I can say proudly: Here we stand, you and I, and together we represent one fifth of the world’s population!,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is, I would say, a historic and great pleasure for me to welcome you to this dinner in honor of the official visit of the Prime Mi…

Speech/statement |Date: 18/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Oslo Rådhus) 'By working together in research, higher education, sharing technological advantages, some competition in between, we can really move forward. Business and research can go hand in hand', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Honorable Prime Minister Modi, Your Royal Highness, members of the business community, on both sides of the tables, It's a great pleasure and honor for me to be…

Speech/statement |Date: 18/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Oslo) 'We have to stand up against those who weaponize diplomacy, who weaponize trade, and who weaponize technology. At a time of rising protectionism and more tense geopolitical dynamics, it is more important than ever to stand together for a rule-based order,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Your Excellency, Honorable Prime Minister Modi, ladies and gentlemen, It is really a great pleasu…

Speech/statement |Date: 16/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Op-ed in Hindustan Times (New Delhi)) In Oslo, we will elevate the Norway-India relationship to a green strategic partnership, writes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in this Op-ed. We live in an unpredictable world. But unpredictability is not the same as powerlessness. Democracies that share values and trust have both the opportunity and the responsibility to act together. India and Norway are t…

Speech/statement |Date: 13/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Op-ed in Aftenposten) At the same time, our Russia policy must be based on recognition of the fact that Russia is likely to pose a threat to our security and that of our Allies for a long time to come. The current threat landscape is complex, and we are more vigilant. Official translation from Norwegian (updated) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has profoundly changed Norway’s relation…

Speech/statement |Date: 12/05/2026|Office of the Prime Minister ByPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre(Fram Museum, Oslo) 'The North Pole, once symbolizing the edge of human exploration, is now a barometer for the health of our climate and environment. Or the canary in the mine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Checked against delivery (transcribed from audio recording) Your Royal Highness, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I really appreciate this opportunity – and thank you for everyth…

Speech/statement |Date: 12/05/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs ByMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Held 12 May 2026 to the Norwegian Parliament. In my foreign policy address to this chamber in March, my main message was that we must face the fact that we are living in a more dangerous, more unpredictable world. The world as we know it is changing. Democracy, the rule of law and human rights have come under pressure. These form the foundation that enables each of us to live freel…

Speech/statement |Date: 28/04/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs ByMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Briefing to the Security Council on the Ad Hoc Liason Committee on Palestine by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. I would like to thank the Security Council and its Presidency, the Kingdom of Bahrain, for allowing me to brief the Council today, in my capacity as Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee. The AHLC is the International Donor Group for Palestine. Ever since the …

Speech/statement |Date: 24/04/2026|Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development ByMinister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran(High North Dialogue, Bodø 23. april) The People of the North - and how we can make sure that families thrive, young people stay, and new talent are attracted to the High North. Dear all of you, friends of the North, good afternoon! It is a great pleasure to be here today and to participate in the panel discussion which address…

News story |Date: 12/06/2026|Ministry of Climate and Environment Norway and Morocco have signed a new agreement outlining cooperation to reduce emissions from Morocco’s power sector. 'In order to cut emissions, we need more cooperation between countries. Over time, the agreement may increase the production of renewable energy in Morocco. The emission reductions made possible by Norwegian carbon funding can be converted into credits that Norway can purchase,' said Minister of Climate and Enviro…

News story |Date: 12/06/2026|Ministry of Climate and Environment During Kenya’s President William Ruto’s official visit to Norway this week, Norway and Kenya signed a statement of intent under the Paris Agreement’s article 6. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement allows countries to voluntarily cooperate on emission reductions that are transferred between countries for use towards emission targets. This is also known as carbon trading. This type of cooperation makes it possible for both host count…

Press release |Date: 12/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Government will introduce increased customs duties on agricultural products and fertilisers from Russia and Belarus as of 1 July. ‘This measure is intended to weaken Russia’s ability to continue the war against Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. The decision is based on similar measures adopted by the EU. Both the security situation and Norway’s relationship with its European partners support aligning wi…

News story |Date: 10/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Joint statement from 22 countries on state threats relating to Iranian security services and the condemnation of recent Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) claimed-attacks across Europe. Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America condemn th…

News story |Date: 10/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Climate and Environment Norway voted in favor when the UN General Assembly on 20 May adopted a resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ obligations in the face of climate change. ‘The climate and nature crisis is the greatest shared challenge of our time. The crisis requires rapid, ambitious action and close international cooperation. We therefore welcome today’s clear decisi…

Press release |Date: 10/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Today, around 150 mediators, parties to conflicts, and experts are gathering at this year’s Oslo Forum to discuss pathways out of today’s conflicts. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is hosting the peace mediation gathering, which Norway organizes together with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. Armed conflicts are spreading across the globe. Their impact extends far beyond the conflict zones themselves, through humanita…

News story |Date: 09/06/2026|Last updated: 10/06/2026|Office of the Prime Minister Tuesday June 9th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Kenyan President William Ruto for a working dinner. The official visit reaffirms the long-standing, close relationship between Norway and Kenya. ‘Kenya is an influential country in Africa and is an important partner for Norway, both in Africa and at the global level. Our cooperation with Kenya, which started as traditional development assistance, has now…

Press release |Date: 09/06/2026|Last updated: 10/06/2026|Office of the Prime Minister,Ministry of Defence The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 1.2 billion under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine in 2026. The funding will also include deliveries of uncrewed surface vessels from both the Norwegian and the Ukrainian industry. ‘Norway is a global leader in the maritime sector. I am pleased that our expertise can also be…

Press release |Date: 09/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs “Violence by settlers in Palestine has reached extreme levels. Palestinians are being killed and injured, homes and private property are being demolished, and entire communities are being destroyed. At the same time, the Israeli Government is actively facilitating a broad expansion of settlements in breach of international law and illegal Israeli control over the West Bank,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. On 28 May…

News story |Date: 09/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs In response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, we the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom, have taken coordinated action to introduce sanctions and other measures to hold extremist settlers accountable for the horrific levels of settler violence against Palestinian civilians. Extremist violent settlers, with the backing of their supporters, continue to attack Palestinians and abuse …

News story |Date: 09/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs We, the signatories listed below, express our profound concern regarding the catastrophic humanitarian situation that persists in Gaza. The aid entering Gaza has remained largely insufficient, both in quantity and in quality, while nearly the entire population depends on life-saving services. The recent decision by the Israeli High Court to reject the INGOs’ appeal regarding the registration law is deeply concerning. The registration law…

News story |Date: 09/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Read the Nordic Statement delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, H.E. Ms. Elina Valtonen, at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine on 8 June 2026, in New York. I have the pleasure to speak today on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Finland. Russia's decision to launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine was one of the bi…

News story |Date: 08/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the countries and organizations of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States (LAS), and the United Nations (UN) on the occasion of the conclusion of the Quintet (AU, IGAD, LAS, EU, and …

News story |Date: 08/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Education and Research A new research centre at the University of Oslo will provide more knowledge about international economics, trade and global developments. Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today opened the Norwegian Centre for International Economics (NORCIE) at the University of Oslo. ‘The global economy is changing rapidly. War, geopolitical rivalry and trade turbulence creates uncertainty for sma…

News story |Date: 05/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs At today’s meeting of the EEA Joint Committee in Brussels, 55 legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement. As usual, most of the legal acts were in the areas of food and animal feed, where the purpose is to protect people and animals against harmful substances. Legal acts were also incorporated in the areas of finance, statistics, chemicals, and transport, as well as legal acts setting environmental criteria for a range of produ…

Press release |Date: 05/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norway is stepping up its efforts to address the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is providing NOK 15 million to support the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region. The outbreak is spreading rapidly in a conflict-affected area with weak health systems, and extensive humanitarian needs make the situation particularly serious. ‘This is a serious outbreak that …

News story |Date: 04/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Storting has approved three free trade agreements that will give Norwegian companies better access to markets of more than 300 million people. ‘In a more unsettled world, it is more important than ever to strengthen our ties with partner countries. These agreements give Norwegian companies better market access, strengthen the rules-based trading system and contribute to growth and jobs at home,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen…

News story |Date: 04/06/2026|Ministry of Foreign Affairs Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 June 2026.