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Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

Prime Minister Støre’s introduction at the opening of Oslo Forum

On dialogue, I think it is a much more sophisticated issue than simply talking together, because dialogue means that you are really able to perceive what is on the other side; where are the bridging points, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo Forum 20th Anniversary, Losby Gods

Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Opening statement at the conference on Norway-India collaboration in research education and innovation

Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s opening statement at the conference "Sustainable Pathways - Norway-India collaboration in research, education and innovation” at Deichmanske library, Oslo, June 12 2023.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

Strong unity in the fight against ISIS

‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan

Congratulations on cease fire in Colombia

'I congratulate the Government of Colombia and the ELN guerrilla on agreeing on a cease fire during the peace talks held in Cuba. This is a crucial milestone together with an inclusive participatory model for settling the conflict', said Norway’s

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Amund Vik as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland.

Concerned about new Polish law

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Twentieth anniversary of Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes

Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level decision makers, experts and peace process actors from around the world will gather outside Oslo on 13-14 June to exchange experience of peace diplomacy and to discuss some of today’s most complex conflicts.

IMF: Favourable growth prospects, solid fundamentals and policy management

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. An IMF delegation has spent the last week meeting Norwegian authorities, academic and financial institutions and

Friends of Sudan Group Statement

France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing

Norway pledges NOK 1 billion for protection of children in armed conflict

‘Norway will provide at least NOK 1 billion over the next three years to protect children living in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most

Closing statement at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt’s closing statement at the conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, 6 June 2023. Norway hosted the conference that took place in Oslo, Norway.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

International commitment to protect children in conflict

‘There is an urgent need to step up the protection of children from the horrors of war. I’m thankful for the commitments by states and organisations to better protect children in armed conflict’, said Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Mehl met with the European Union Commissioner for Crisis Management

Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl (Sp) met with the Commissioner for Crisis Management in EU, Janez Lenarčič, today. The Comissioner took the opportunity to thank Norway for its contribution to the EU Civil Protection

NOU 2023: 18 - Gene technology in a sustainable future

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Summary of Chapter 1 in Official Norwegian Report (NOU) 2023:18 Gene technology in a sustainable future. Below is a brief summary of Chap. 1 (Sammendrag og hovedkonklusjoner) in English. The summary is not a part of the report, but was prepared by

Gender Equality Strategy for the Maritime Sector

Securing the foundation of our food supply

Today the Svalbard Global Seed Vault welcomes 40,507 new seed samples from nine genebank depositors, including collections from Latvia, Morocco, Taiwan, USA, Netherlands, Israel, Poland, Zambia, and Italy.

NOU 2023: 19 - Learning: Lost in the Shuffle?

Use of pupil and student data to enhance learning