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  • Norway to provide further support for victims of Pakistan flood disaster

    08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing an additional NOK 55 million to alleviate humanitarian needs in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway seeking seat on UNESCO Executive Board

    09/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is the Nordic region’s candidate for a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period 2025-2029.

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    24/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘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

  • Concerned about new Polish law

    08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement on Ukraine

    16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

  • Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt: Condemns attack in Burkina Faso

    13/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am shocked and horrified by the latest news from Burkina Faso', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

    31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

  • New UN mandate in Afghanistan

    17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

  • Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership

    23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Disappointed by education ban for girls

    23/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

  • NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

    31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,

  • Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation

    09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.

  • Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy

    09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and

  • Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia

    14/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step

  • Statement on the developments in Guatemala

    03/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

  • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine

    10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.

  • Norwegian Government to establish new agency for export control and sanctions

    11/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The Norwegian business sector is contending with an increasingly complex situation when it comes to sanctions and the regulation of exports, particularly as a result of the war against Ukraine. The control of exports of strategic and sensitive

  • Statement on Belarus

    09/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    - Two years have passed since the flawed presidential election in Belarus and the start a new cycle of violence against peaceful demonstrators and critics of the regime, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

    13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

  • Norway asks the UN to clarify Israel’s obligations under international law

    29/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway asks the UN General Assembly to request ICJ ruling: Does Israel violate international law as it prevents the UN, international humanitarian organization and states from providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians under occupation?

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