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UNEA: Agreement in Nairobi on global deal against plastic pollution
02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentWorld leaders agreed on a new international, binding agreement on plastic pollution through a full lifecycle approach to be finalised by 2024. The decision marks a historical achievement in the global cooperation against plastic pollution.
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Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy
08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyTerje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee
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Statement by the Nordic Ministers of Defence regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
24/02/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Nordic countries strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nordic Ministers of Defence call on Russia to immediately cease its military action and withdraw its military forces from in and around Ukraine. Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a
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– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia
06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood
18/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Defence*Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia
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Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries
02/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn the course of 2024, a new partnership will devote at least USD 1 billion in a historic effort to integrate batteries into the energy systems of developing countries. The aim is to provide millions of people with reliable access to solar and wind
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Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan
07/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday. Norway and Japan are entering into a strategic partnership designed to promote increased cooperation in a range of areas, in particular
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Changes among the political advisers
20/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Maren Grøthe has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Kjersti Toppe.
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Changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians
07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorwegian municipalities have done an outstanding job of settling and integrating displaced persons from Ukraine. Norway will continue this commitment, and take its share of the responsibility, but the level of arrivals must be sustainable over time
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Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024
01/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.
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Norway signs new agreements for climate adaptation with NOK 500 million
01/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhile global funding for climate change adaptation is declining, Norway is announcing new agreements for climate adaptation worth more than NOK 500 million, in line with the goal of tripling it by 2026.
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Norway urges the Security Council to act in Gaza
08/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsYesterday, the UN Secretary-General sent a letter to the Security Council in which he explicitly invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter. Article 99 gives the Secretary-General the authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council situations
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Norway gives green light for seabed minerals
10/01/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyOn 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible
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Statement: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan
19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern parts of Sudan by Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) advance on Wad Medani has dire consequences for the Sudanese civilian population,
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New political advisers
14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterFollowing the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisers.
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New political adviser
21/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe 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.
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The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity
08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate
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MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response, food security and climate change adaptation
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has
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NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine
14/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr
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Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close
31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.