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Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

Norway allocates two billion Norwegian kroner to increase production capacity of ammunition

The Norwegian government allocates two billion kroner to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defence industry, mainly for artillery ammunition. The government has already allocated approximately one billion NOK to increase the Norwegian

62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.

The situation in the Red Sea

‘We are facing a very serious situation in the Red Sea. For the first time, ballistic anti-ship missiles have been used against civilian vessels. These are very advanced weapons systems. The indiscriminate attacks by the Houthi movement are

Foreign ministers from Middle East, Nordic region and Benelux countries in Oslo Friday 15 for high-level meeting on Gaza

‘I look forward to bringing these countries together for an open and frank discussion about the war in Gaza. While the countries that will be taking part in the meeting are affected to varying degrees, they all share a deep concern about the people

Agreement at the climate summit

'This is a historic day, eight years after the Paris Agreement', says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine

At his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the

Condemning attack on Norwegian ship in the Red Sea

'Norway strongly condemns all attacks against civilian shipping, most recently the attack in the Red Sea last night on the Norwegian-registered ship MT Strinda, owned by J. Ludwig Mowinckel's shipping company,' says State Secretary Eivind Vad

Norway donates additional air defence systems to Ukraine

Norway will donate additional NASAMS air defence systems to Ukraine to the sum of 335 million NOK. Some will be donated from Norway´s own storage in order to ensure fast delivery to Ukraine, while additional systems will be ordered from the industry

Strong Nordic support for Ukraine

Today, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo. During the summit, the heads of government of the Nordic countries promised President Volodymyr Zelensky that they would continue their strong support for Ukraine.

President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community

The Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.

United Kingdom and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal and maritime defence

- The United Kingdom , Norway and several other nations will assist in the strengthening of Ukraine’s security along their coastlines and to the sea. Ukraine will receive the support they need to build their own maritime capabilities, says defence

Norwegian Prime Minister meets family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the family of Narges Mohammadi, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mr Støre congratulated the family personally and on behalf of the Norwegian Government, since Ms Mohammadi herself is being held

Foreign Minister: Condemns the attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine

'I condemn the missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk. Dozens of Ukrainians have been killed and injured. I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends', the Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norad

Norad’s primary functions are to advise the aid administration, provide funding for Norwegian and international development NGOs, and carry out quality assurance and evaluation of Norway’s development co-operation activities.

Web page: http://www.norad.no/

Ethical Guidelines

On 17 October 2002 the Norwegian government resolved to introduce ethical guidelines for civil servants to prohibit the purchase and acceptance of sexual services.