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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. Les mer

During a ceremony in Oslo on 10 December, President Barack Obama received the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. Les mer

On 29 September, President of the Norwegian parliament Thorbjørn Jagland was elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Now he intends to modernise what he describes as the world’s most important human rights organisation, and make it more effective. Les mer

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's address during the informal meeting of the NATO-Russia Council's foreign miinisters at Corfu 27 June 2009. Les mer

Ministry of Defence State Secretary Espen Barth Eide's address to the Defence and Security Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Oslo 23 May 2009. Les mer

The Norwegian Government has adopted an holistic strategy for the Norwegian civil and military efforts in the Faryab province in Afghanistan. Norway aims to be a driving force in the development of models for "afghanisation" and for support to UNAMA's lead role as coordinator of international efforts, also at the provincial level. Les mer

The Norwegian Government has adopted an holistic strategy for the Norwegian civil and military efforts in the Faryab province in Afghanistan. Norway aims to be a driving force in the development of models for "afghanisation" and for support to UNAMA's lead role as coordinator of international efforts, also at the provincial level. Les mer

In his statement at the NATO Summit in Strasbourg 4 April, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg announced that Norway will increase its support to Afghanistan by a total of USD 30 million.  The money will be used to train the Afghan army and police with a view to enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan. Les mer

The Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) and the Department of Political Science at the University of Oslo (ISV) have joined forces in the new research programme NATO in a Changing World. Les mer

Speach by the Norwegian Defence Minister Mrs. Anne-Grete Strøm-Erichsen, at The Leangkollen Seminar, 2 February 2009. Les mer

Speech by Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the NATO-seminar on Security Prospects in the High North, hosted by the Icelandic Government, in Reykjavik on 28 -29 January. The seminar addressed security challenges affecting the Arctic region.   Les mer

The Minister of Defence recommends that the F-16 is replaced by the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The JSF is the only candidate which fulfils all the operational requirements specified by the Norwegian Government and is furthermore offered at a lower price than the Gripen NG. Les mer

The North Atlantic Council visited Georgia 15-16 September 2008. Ambassador Kim Traavik, together with ambassadors from all NATO-countries, met with President Saakashvili, Prime Minister Gurgenidze, Members of Parliament, as well as the extraparliamentary part of the opposition. They also held meeting with local representaitves of the UN, the OSCE and the EU in Georgia. Les mer

"Norway regrets Russia’s decision to recognise the Georgian breakaway regions of  Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Les mer

During the international Kosovo Donors’ Conference in Brussels on 11 July Norway pledged NOK 390 million (about Euro 49 million) for the next three years. This means a 30% increase in Norwegian assistance compared to 2007, making Norway an important bilateral donor for Kosovo.   Les mer