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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
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Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh
02/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'In a phone call with PM Shtayyeh, I expressed my deepest condolences for all civilians killed and injured over the last few weeks. Norway has called for de-escalating the conflict and humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians in Gaza. I
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UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
03/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights
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APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
29/08/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.
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APA 2023 submitted for consultation: A continued responsible and long-term management of the oil and gas resources
25/01/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal for the announcement of the APA 2023 licensing round (Awards in Predefined Areas) on public consultation.
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Two years since military coup in Myanmar
01/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Myanmar is very worrying. Two years after the military coup, the country is in a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Changes among the state secretaries
09/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Henrik Thune as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded
27/01/2023 Press release Ministry of TransportIt is almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and many Ukrainians have had to flee from their home country. They are in a very difficult situation and the Norwegian Government wants to offer Ukrainians in Norway predictability in respect of their
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Norway supports the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine with approximately NOK 150 million
25/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe EU has established a training mission for the training of Ukrainian soldiers. Norway will provide approximately NOK 150 million in support to this initiative.
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Norway increasing support for civilian population in Gaza
13/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. According to the UN, almost 500 children have been killed. This is completely unacceptable. Norway is now providing an
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Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza
05/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister
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School feeding for better nutrition and learning
09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsPrior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.
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Prime Minister Støre appointed goodwill ambassador for global sustainability voyage
24/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsOver a period of 19 months, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will sail over 55 000 nautical miles and visit 36 ports across the world. Its voyage to circumnavigate the globe has been given the name the ‘One Ocean Expedition’. Prime
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Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter
21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.
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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 FisheriesThe 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.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt officially opens the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi: ‘A clear statement of Norway’s support for Georgia’
17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The official opening of the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi today further underlines our strong support for Georgia. Our presence here is important in order to strengthen the constructive dialogue and cooperation between our two countries,’ said
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Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe
14/12/2021 News story Ministry of Defence- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been
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Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsCanada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have
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Norway increases support for UNRWA
16/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically
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Norway condemns attack in Myanmar
29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.