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Assistant Director General Helene Sandbu Ryeng

Administrative staff Ministry of Foreign Affairs

E-mail Helene.Sandbu.Ryeng@mfa.no

Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

Meld. St. 1 (2020–2021) National Budget 2021

07/10/2020 Article Ministry of Finance

English summary of the Norwegian National Budget, containing main economic policy features and outlook for the Norwegian economy.

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Easing of the rules regarding testing prior to departure to Svalbard

02/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Norwegian Government is easing the rules regarding travel to Svalbard. This means that permanent residents, people who are fully vaccinated, and people who have recovered from COVID-19 no longer need to get tested prior to departure to Svalbard.

Statement from Friends of Sudan

02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan welcome the publication by the UN Integrated

Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

Changes in the Government

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Troika statement on Sudan 11 February

11/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Troika, Canada, Switzerland, and the European Union are alarmed by the February 9 arrests and detentions of several high-profile political figures in Sudan, they said in a statement.

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

26/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

20/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

Changes among the state secretaries

02/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Marte Mjøs Persen.

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

27/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

12/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Prime Minister Støre joins efforts to increase renewable energy in developing countries

21/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has agreed to join the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The Alliance aims to provide more people in poor countries with access to electricity through the development of renewable energy solutions to

New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Germany and Peru

25/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 25 August 2022.

Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022

21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our

Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support

Statement Condemning Atrocities in Darfur, Sudan

04/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing violence in Darfur, especially reports of killings based on ethnicity and widespread sexual violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and