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Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

'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.

Statement on Israeli settlements

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

Statement from Friends of Sudan

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

The work for a Palestinian state continues

On 22 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

In 2021, the Venezuelan government and opposition initiated negotiations on a comprehensive solution to the crisis in the country.

Philippine peace talks

Renewed hope in the peace process - the Philippine government and the Communist Movement signed a joint vision for peace in Oslo on 23 November 2023.

Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The Norwegian PM’s introduction at a joint press conference with Palestine’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa

'I will here today also urge Israel to let UNRWA continue its operation. I would urge countries who have been hesitating in supporting UNRWA to step forward and do so', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.

New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon

‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth

Israel – Palestine: A negotiated two-state solution

Norway’s long-term engagement seeks to advance a negotiated two-state solution, with two states, Israel and Palestine, existing side by side in peace and security within secure and internationally recognised borders. It is Norway’s position that

Women’s participation in peace processes

Ensuring women's participation and that both women and men's rights are safeguarded in peace processes and peace agreements is a central objective for Norway's work.

Women, Peace and Security

In 2000 the UN Security Council adopted the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution emphasize that war and conflicts affect men, boys, women, and girls differently. Therefore, both men and women need to take part in decisions

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and reconciliation work

Norway’s peace and reconciliation efforts are varied and depend on the conflict in question and local conditions. Still, there are certain characteristics of Norwegian peace diplomacy.

Norway’s engagement in peace processes since 1993

Below follows an overview of places where Norway actively has contributed with peace diplomacy.

PRIO and CMI: Religious Civil Society in Afghanistan

Religious Civil Society in Afghanistan Research institutes: PRIO and Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) The project sets out to examine the role and significance of religious groups and networks in the development of Afghan civil society in the

Global outlook in a transformative decade

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's address at an event at the political gathering Arendalsuka.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Arendal, 15 August 2022