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Sudan Troika Statement 9 November
09/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe so-called Troika; Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom, released the following statement in Khartoum on Tuesday the 9th November.
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Palestinian state-building project faces considerable obstacles
17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Comprehensive, far-reaching measures are needed to reverse the negative economic trend in Palestine and strengthen the Palestinian institutions that the donors have been helping to develop for nearly three decades. I am pleased that the parties
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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
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Troika and EU Joint Statement on Sudan 4 January 2022
04/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union underscore their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
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Norway increases support for UNRWA
21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.
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Press statement on the debate on the situation in the Middle East
19/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsPress Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Security Council stakeout on the UNSC Ministerial Debate on the situation in the Middle East, 19 January 2022.
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'Unacceptable evictions in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem'
20/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The eviction of the Salihiya family from their home in Sheikh Jarrah in occupied East Jerusalem in the early hours of Wednesday 19 January is unacceptable,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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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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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Troika statement on Sudan 11 February
11/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe 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.
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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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The work for a Palestinian state continues
22/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn 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.
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Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza
06/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply concerned about the escalation in and around Gaza', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Clear Norwegian contribution to the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ): Prevents the possibility of a two-state solution
28/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Israeli occupation and the illegal Israeli settlements are the biggest obstacles to a two-state solution, which is the only solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Important dialogue with China
05/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate
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Joint statement on Sudan
09/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Special Envoys and representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on Sudan.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Colombia
10/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Congratulations to the Colombian government and the ELN guerilla on substantial progress in the peace talks in Mexico, on key topics like participation, humanitarian relief and future cease fire. Norway stands ready to assist as guarantor country
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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Norway recognises Palestine today
28/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza
01/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.