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Mehl: ‘Norway wants refugees to be transferred from Moldova quickly’

‘It is important to Norway that we can begin transferring refugees from Moldova quickly,’ says Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Announcement of new CO2 storage area

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.

Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

The government is extending the grant scheme for Ukrainian students in Norway

Ukrainian students who were already in Norway before the war started can continue to receive a subsistence grant for the next academic year. Russian and Belarusian students will no longer be covered by this scheme.

The Norwegian Government is offering financial security to Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in Norway

The Norwegian Government wants to help Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in a difficult situation. Students who are struggling financially due to the war will now receive funding to cover their subsistence costs.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Kjetil Vevle´s constitution as State Secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre until 15 November 2022.

Statement on Taliban and women's rights

‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan

‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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,

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

Briefing about Nordic Co-operation

Briefing for the Diplomatic Corps in Oslo about Nordic Co-operation and the Norwegian Presidency by Minister of Nordic Co-operation (and Minister of International Development), Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 8 April

High-Level Closing: Looking to Our Ocean 2023

Closing remarks by Minister of International Cooperation Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at Our Ocean Palau, 14 April 2022. The speech was delivered by ambassador Bjørn S. Jahnsen.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Launch of Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the launch of Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 18 January

The Prime Minister’s speech at the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) annual conference

“We have enough land area in our country to be able to develop onshore wind power wisely and responsibly. And soon we will be holding the first auction for offshore wind projects. This represents a milestone”, said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Spektrum

High-level meeting on cooperation between the UN and the African Union

President, let me start by thanking you and Kenya for convening this timely debate, and the distinguished briefers for their insightful briefings.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

Ladies and Gentlemen, Norway comes to Glasgow with one overriding ambition; helping keep the 1.5 degree target alive.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre COP26, Glasgow, Scotland

Address on Colombia at the UN  Security Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's address on Colombia at the UN Security Council meeting 12 October.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt New York, 12 October

Address to the second global Covid-19 summit

Address by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at the second global (virtual) COVID-19 summit.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 12 May

Statement on partnership for sustainable use of the ocean

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at the side event «Nansen Programme - a long-term partnership for sustainable use of the Ocean».

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim UN Ocean Conference 2022 in Lisbon, 29 June