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Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Strait of Hormuz and the Conflict in the Middle East: Critical to Ensure Freedom of Navigation
02/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today took part in a virtual meeting with his foreign minister colleagues from more than 35 countries, as well as representatives of several international organisations. The meeting focused on the
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Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon
01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain and Sweden.
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UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.
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Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine
27/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of
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Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
26/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to
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New support for displaced people in Ukraine
24/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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NOK 93 million for companies investing in Ukraine
23/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsUkrainian and Norwegian companies are receiving support for preparatory projects in renewable energy and the supply of medicines. ‘Norad’s business support scheme helps reduce risks for companies and increases investment opportunities in a war-torn
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Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world
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New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.
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Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth
19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.
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Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East
13/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.
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New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro
13/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon
06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East
02/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East
28/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.
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Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
27/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive
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Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher
26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.