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Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims

07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

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.

Changes among the political advisers

31/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen as political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Tonje Brenna, from 1 August to 17 September 2023.

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

Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine

12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.

The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2023 has been completed

26/07/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

On 8 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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Condemn killing of civilians in Sudan

13/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is appalled by the discovery of a mass grave in West Darfur Sudan.

Climate finance doubled four years ahead of deadline

05/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

Changes among the state secretaries

09/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, the King Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Amund Vik as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland.

Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.

Ministries hit by cyber-attacks

24/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

Changes among the political advisers

04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims

22/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada

07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.

Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and

Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus

07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians

Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crises

08/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is increasing its annual contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to NOK 450 million over the next four years. This will create greater predictability and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts,’ said Minister

Norway will continue to contribute Norwegian forces in Lithuania

10/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government has now decided to extend the participation of Norwegian forces in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania until the end of 2024. Norway has participated in the eFP since it was first deployed in 2017, and is

Friends of Sudan Group Statement

07/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing