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Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan
21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.
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Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023
22/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian
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Sudan: Norwegian diplomats in safety
23/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe three Norwegian diplomats who were posted to Sudan have now been evacuated. ‘I am pleased and relieved that our three Norwegian diplomats are now safe after being caught in the fighting in Khartoum for a week,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Increased support for humanitarian innovation
04/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide
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Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar
01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year
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Statement from Norway’s ambassador to Sudan, dr. Endre Stiansen
20/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Sudan is now experiencing an extremely serious crisis, but it can get a lot worse. The country's future is at stake.'
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New ambassadors from Niger, San Marino and Burundi
05/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 May 2022.
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Statement on terror attack in Israel
06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply
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Afghanistan talks in Oslo have concluded: Beginning of an important dialogue
25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I thank the brave women activists, the human rights defenders and the other Afghans who took part in the meetings with the Taliban in Oslo. It is important that they sat face to face with the Taliban for the first time since the Taliban took power.
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Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine
19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for
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International conference on protecting children in armed conflict
08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza
11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights
24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.
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Fears of greater humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
27/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe ongoing hostilities in Sudan have led to the temporary suspension of many emergency aid operations. ‘This could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people who depend on emergency aid to survive. I am deeply concerned about the
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Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues
10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence
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Prime Minister opens the Global Disability Summit 2022
16/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will open the second global summit on inclusion of persons with disabilities today. The Summit is co-hosted by Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA), and is being held on a digital platform.
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Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan
12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Condemn killing of civilians in Sudan
13/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is appalled by the discovery of a mass grave in West Darfur Sudan.
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Lessons learned from the independent evaluation of the ACT-Accelerator – need a reformed platform for the future
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new report identifies lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that will be useful for better global pandemic preparedness and response.