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Norway's engagement in the Middle East
06/05/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt's, speech at the University of Oslo on Norway's engagement in the Middle East.
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Increased support for humanitarian innovation
04/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide
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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels
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Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa
27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine
27/04/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.
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High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought
26/04/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsIntervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim
By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim
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Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.
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Statement at IMF-World Bank spring meetings
21/04/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at International Monetary Fund (IMF) - World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC.
By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April
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Accelerating Action on Food Finance
21/04/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at World Bank seminar in Washington DC.
By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April
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Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine
20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence-The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence
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Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and
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Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security
08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceThe Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our
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Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. A total of 93 countries voted for the resolution, 24 voted against, and 58 countries abstained. Norway was one of the co-sponsors
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Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova
05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’
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Speech at a reception in Juba
04/04/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpeech at a reception for NGOs and co-partners in Juba, South Sudan, by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.
By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Juba, 4 April
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Security in a new security policy landscape
01/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of FinanceThe war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the security policy landscape in Europe. The Government is proposing a number of immediate measures in response to the new situation.
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Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.
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Norway to increase support for civilians in Afghanistan
31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Afghanistan is facing enormous political and humanitarian challenges. The situation for children is particularly grave. Norway will provide NOK 700 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2022,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Friends on Sudan statement on facilitated political process
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwelve countries and the EU have reiterated their strong support for the combined efforts of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (Unitams), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) to
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Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine
31/03/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.