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Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
16/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.
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NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution
23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on settler violence in the West Bank
24/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am deeply alarmed by the recent surge in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Civilians are killed, homes and private property have been destroyed, and entire communities have been uprooted.
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New ambassadors from Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica
25/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 25 April 2024.
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Norway leads the way in offering commercial CO2 storage
30/04/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government is pursuing an active policy to facilitate socio-economically profitable storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf. The policy allows industries with large emission sources to pay for permanent storage instead of releasing CO2
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Changes among the state secretaries
03/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Gjerløw Aasland as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, settles
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Official visit to China
09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with President Xi Jinping of China. During the meeting the Chinese President announced that Norwegians will be permitted to travel to China without needing to apply for a visa.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on airstrike in Gaza
10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn the Israeli airstrike this morning on a «safe zone» in Khan Younis. All parties have an obligation to protect civilians in warfare', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers
11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterChina is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.
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Building greener ships
11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a shipyard outside Shanghai where the Norwegian company Höegh Autoliners is building new, more environmentally friendly ships.
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Prime Minister met Norwegian students in Shanghai
11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre paid a visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, where he had the chance to talk with Norwegian students.
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The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2024 has been completed
18/09/2024 News story Ministry of FinanceOn 28 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.
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New ambassadors from Brazil, the Netherlands and Ghana
19/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 September 2024.
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United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.
18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN Emergency Session on the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation
24/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'On 18 September, 124 UN Member States voted in favour of a resolution as a follow-up to the historic Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice 19 July this year. The resolution is a very important statement from a majority of
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East
20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political
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Political agreement in Haiti is a positive step
21/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I commend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for its tireless efforts, which have made it possible to achieve a political agreement in Haiti,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia
14/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.
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Political Adviser Mailinn Lindtveit Stoveland (Centre Party)
Political staff Ministry of Foreign AffairsAppointed: 01/03/2024
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Agreement between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind
06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyAn agreement has been reached in the mediation between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind. The amicable agreement aims to help secure continued reindeer herding, mitigate operational disadvantages, and provide a basis for future cultural practice for