Diplomatic relations

Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam will arrive in the Norwegian capital of Oslo on Sunday (Oct 9), for the first state visit by a Singapore head of state to …

Romania is among the first beneficiary states to sign memoranda of understanding for the implementation of the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism for 2014-2021. …

The Pooley Sword, a ceremonial broadsword presented each year at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to the outstanding act, has been awarded to His Majesty The King’s Guard of Norway …

PRIME MINISTER SOLBERG: Good afternoon. I am very pleased to welcome Secretary of State John Kerry to Oslo. We last met in Washington, D.C. in May during the U.S.-Nordic Leaders’ …

Recognizing the critical importance of forests and land use in mitigating the impacts of climate change, and adapting to those impacts that may be unavoidable, the Kingdom of Norway and …

Smuggled garlic and long border queues could supersede diesel laundering and free-flowing traffic should British voters chose to take the United Kingdom – and with it 17 per cent of …

The Canadian Prime Minister has today announced that there is reason to believe that the Canadian hostage in the Philippines, Robert Hall, has been killed by the terrorist group Abu …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Oslo and Svalbard, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Ilulissat, Greenland from June 13-17. While in Santo Domingo, Dominican …

In 2015, Norway exported arms and military equipment for just over NOK 3 billion. This is an increase of four per cent from 2014. Exports of arms and munitions accounted …

Maltese Foreign Minister George Abela met with Norway’s EU Affairs Minister Elisabeth Aspaker today. The official talks centred on the Mediterranean’s ongoing problems with irregular migration, with both ministers stressing …

Norwegian Ambassador’s chauffeur arrested in attempt to smuggle 10 kg of artifacts across the border in official car. The Norwegian Ambassador to Israel’s chauffeur was arrested on the Allenby Crossing …

Norway started a four-week deployment in support of NATO’s mission of air surveillance and interception capabilities in Iceland, NATO’s Allied Command Operation said Thursday. The Royal Norwegian Air Force prepared …

Sale of licensed military equipments to other countries should preferably be done only with approved Nations authorities and state approved actors in the recipient countries, said Defence Minister Ine Eriksen …

Slovenia has opened a consulate in Oslo which is to be led by honorary consul Knut Ore. The opening ceremony on Tuesday was attended by several distinguished guests, among them …

The four-day trip begins with a welcoming ceremony hosted by King Harald and his wife, Queen Sonja in the Norwegian capital on Sunday morning. The president’s agenda includes talks with …

‘I would like to congratulate Erik Solheim on his nomination as Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP will be gaining a deeply committed leader with long …

Prince Sverre Magnus proved it’s tough being thrust into the public eye when you are only ten years old during the Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations in Oslo. The royal, who …

Norwegian companies from the public and private sectors are willing to invest in Iran and expand bilateral ties, said Norwegian Ambassador to Iran Aud Lise Norheim. “Officials from the two …

On Thursday, Queen Sonja opened an exhibition of glass art called “Smakebiter” in the Queen Josephine Gallery in the Oscarshall in Bygdøy, Western Norway. Included within the exhibition are exhibits …

Washington, DC – Secretary of State John Kerry: “On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Norwegians as you observe Constitution Day …

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated His Majesty King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of his country’s national holiday. Mr. Aliyev’s reads as follows: “On my own behalf …

Foreign Ministry Director General Dore Gold thanked Norway on Sunday for stating that it will not transfer money to the Palestinian Authority that will be used to support convicted terrorists …

With the support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the Supreme Council …

‘Transatlantic ties are more important than ever as we navigate today’s security policy landscape. Few countries have more in common than Norway and Canada – geographically, in terms of resources, …

‘Transatlantic ties are more important than ever as we navigate today’s security policy landscape. Few countries have more in common than Norway and Canada – geographically, in terms of resources, …