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  • 10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway

    02/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Ten medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.

  • Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million

    03/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.

  • Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza

    02/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch

    30/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite on 27 May 2024.

  • Joint Statement Marking Three Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

    01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States,

  • Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

    01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • ‘Will contribute to a more stable world’

    21/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today marks the start of the first ministerial meeting of the year in the G20, where the world's most important economies meet. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is attending from Norway.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide: ‘Consequential for our relationship with the Netanyahu government’

    08/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Today, we were informed by the Netanyahu government that they will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats’ work in Palestine. This is an extreme action that first and foremost affects our ability to help the Palestinian population. It shows once

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine

    08/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit

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    Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

    03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

  • Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture

    09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

    12/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

  • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's repeated missile launches

    04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway strongly condemns the many missile launches by North Korea (DPRK), most recently on 2 and 3 November. Launching ballistic missiles is a violation of several UN Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international security,

  • New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay

    10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022

  • Critical for education and health services to Palestinian refugees

    02/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There is a major shortfall in funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It is unclear whether UNRWA will be able to continue to provide education and health services through to the end of

  • Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian oil

    08/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a price cap of USD 60 per barrel for crude oil originating in or exported from Russia, and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation. This corresponds to the price cap adopted by the EU and the G7 countries. The oil

  • Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

    23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

  • Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January

    04/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the

  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    12/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport

  • Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

    28/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

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