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Sudan: Norwegian diplomats in safety

The three Norwegian diplomats who were posted to Sudan have now been evacuated. ‘I am pleased and relieved that our three Norwegian diplomats are now safe after being caught in the fighting in Khartoum for a week,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan

'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Siv Sætran as acting state secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Ms. Sandra Borch, in the period that state secretary Wenche Karen Westberg settles is absent.

Statement from Norway’s ambassador to Sudan, dr. Endre Stiansen

'Sudan is now experiencing an extremely serious crisis, but it can get a lot worse. The country's future is at stake.'

Address at seminar on international cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave the opening speech and participated in a panel debate on international cooperation in Pretoria on Wednesday 19 April. The seminar brought together academics, students, members of the diplomatic

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt seminar on international cooperation hosted by the Norwegian Embassy in South Africa

Opening remarks by the Prime Minister at The High North Dialogue conference in Bodø

The first pillar of Norway’s Arctic policy is the green transition, absolutely key. I see this as an opportunity, a game changer, we are moving from the age of petroleum production to renewable energy production. A lot of that will happen in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The High North Dialogue conference at the High North Centre

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt strongly urges the parties in Sudan to implement the cessation of hostilities

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt:

Norway conveys deep concerns to Sudanese authorities

‘It is extremely serious that the ambassador’s residence in Khartoum was hit by a shell on Sunday. We have communicated our deep concern about the extremely dangerous situation for diplomats in Khartoum to the Sudanese Government. We are asking the

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the politically motivated sentencing of Vladimir Kara-Murza

'Norway condemns in the strongest terms the politically motivated sentencing of Russian opposition figure, journalist and human rights defender Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Very serious developments in Sudan

The events in Sudan over the past 24 hours are dramatic and alarming. Tensions are rising, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to escalate. There are disturbing reports that

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Concerned about developments in Sudan

‘I am very concerned about developments in Khartoum, Sudan. I condemn use of violence and urgently call for de-escalation‘, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

ESRB recommends reciprocation of Norwegian capital requirements for banks

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a recommendation to other EEA states to reciprocate Norwegian capital requirements for banks. The recommendation concerns the systemic risk buffer requirement and temporary risk weight floors for

New ambassadors from Brunei Darussalam, The Gambia and Ecuador

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 April 2023,

Troika and European Union Envoys statement on Sudan

Special Envoys and Representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the UK, USA, and the EU have issued a statement on heightened tensions in Sudan.

Opening remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the presentation of the priorities for Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the presentation of Norway's leadership priorities for the Arctic Council in Tromsø on Tuesday, 28 March.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on executions in Iran

‘Deeply troubled by the increasing number of executions in Iran. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances’.

Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae

‘The 15 intelligence officers have been engaging in activities that are not compatible with their diplomatic status,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on airstrikes killing civilians in Myanmar

‘I am horrified by reports of new military airstrikes killing civilians including children in Myanmar’, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel

‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.