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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations

Respect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.

New state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.

High-level meeting on cooperation between the UN and the African Union

President, let me start by thanking you and Kenya for convening this timely debate, and the distinguished briefers for their insightful briefings.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement on Israeli settlements

Statement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.

Two new first-time depositors welcomed to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Seeds from the gene banks in Serbia and Latvia were among the total of 14 011 seed samples that were brought into the Seed Vault this week.

New political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.

Statement on Israeli settlements

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan

The text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

Opening address at the Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the  Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Tromsø 26 October.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, 26 October

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the military take-over of the transitional government in Sudan

“Norway is deeply alarmed at the serious development of the current situation in Sudan where General al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, has dissolved the institutions of the state and introduced a state of emergency.

Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

Opening statement at Safe Schools conference

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening statement at Safe Schools Declaration, Fourth International Conference.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Abuja, 25 October

New state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Ola Borten Moe.

New political adviser

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.

New political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Kai Steffen Østensen as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, Ms. Maria Varteressian as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide

Cooperation for a Knowledge-based Barents region

The Foreign Minister's welcome address, as the leader of the Barents Council, at the political and digital meeting on education and research 18 October.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 18 October

Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway

Marie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.

New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

Odd Roger Enoksen appointed new Minister of Defence

Odd Roger Enoksen from The Centre Party was appointed as Minister in The Ministry of Defence in Norway Oct. 14th 2021.