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New ambassadors from Portugal, Bhutan and Azerbaijan

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to HRH the Crown Prince Regent on 31 March 2022.

Mehl: ‘The first refugees from Moldova may arrive next week’

Moldova has asked Norway and a number of European countries for help to receive displaced Ukrainians, and the Norwegian Government will be transferring 2 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.

Friends on Sudan statement on facilitated political process

Twelve 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

Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.

Prime Minister Støre spoke with President Putin

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a one-hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning.

Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

SYNERGY Conference: Protecting Refugee, Migrant and Asylum-seeking Women and Girls

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm welcome to you all to this Conference on Protecting Refugee, Migrant and Asylum-seeking Women and Girls. This conference is hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Council of Europe,

By State Secretary Erik Sandsmark Idsøe European Council Conference March 30, 2022

Condemns attack in Israel

'I strongly condemn yesterday’s horrible attack in Bnei Brak, the third in Israel this week' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

NTNU Energy Transition Conference

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this pre-recorded speech at the NTNU Energy Transition Conference hosted in Trondheim on 29th March 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

‘We cannot take the stability of the Western Balkans for granted’

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti in Oslo today.

Mehl: ‘Norway wants refugees to be transferred from Moldova quickly’

‘It is important to Norway that we can begin transferring refugees from Moldova quickly,’ says Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Syver Glordencio Mendoza Zachariassen as political adviser to Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, as of 28 March 2022.

Press conference March 25, 2022: Post by the Minister of Justice and Public Security

(The post must be compared with the post delivered) Thank you, Prime Minister. At present, some 5 000 Ukrainian refugees have registered in Norway. In addition, an unknown number of people have arrived in Norway through private initiatives but have

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Press conference March 25, 2022

Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Address at conference on climate change – feminist action for gender justice

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Climate change - feminist action for gender justice,  hosted by Forum for Women and Development (Fokus) and UN Women.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 25 March

Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

NATO Summit demonstrates strength of transatlantic solidarity

‘The fact that NATO heads of state and government are convening for the second time in less than a month to discuss our joint response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows clearly allied unity in NATO. Russia has underestimated the strength and

Disappointed by education ban for girls

'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.