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Sudan Troika Statement 9 November

The so-called Troika; Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom,  released the following statement in Khartoum on Tuesday the 9th November.

One year after the parliamentary elections, Norway reiterates its condemnation of the military coup

On this day in 2020, parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar. In the elections, the people of Myanmar clearly expressed their will to continue on the path of democratic reform.

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

The 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

New guarantee initiative to generate investments in renewable energy in developing countries

Norway is launching cooperation for the provision of guarantees to promote investment in renewable energy in developing countries. ‘This new initiative represents a significant boost to Norway’s global efforts to address climate change and increase

Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place in Oslo. It will also be possible to

New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.

'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

Foreign Minister: 'Alarmed by the situation in  Ethiopia'

'I am alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia and the potential regional impact. Norway has consistently, including as member of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire, dialogue between parties and unimpeded humanitarian access

Ghana to join as co-host of Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2022

In February 2022, Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the second Global Disability Summit.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.

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.

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.

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.

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

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