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Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia

Norway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the situation in Ukraine

Good evening,  it has been another dramatic night and day in Ukraine.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians

Norway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.

Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

Russia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.

Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on the war in Ukraine

Mr President, the war in Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the world and shaken us all.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement from Friends of Sudan

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan welcome the publication by the UN Integrated

Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment

The Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the

Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on support to Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is now in its fourth day. The pictures we are seeing are deeply distressing and we are receiving reports of a brutal conflict. The Ukrainian forces are fighting courageously and resisting the onslaught. We are witnessing a brutal

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Statement on the Russian military operation against Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's statement (digital) on the Russian Federation's military operation against Ukraine. The statement was given at the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council 24 February.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 24 February

Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine

‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and endangers the lives of innocent people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine

'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway to increase humanitarian support for civilians in Afghanistan

‘The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is alarming. Norway is therefore now increasing its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by NOK 86 million. The support will be channelled through Norwegian humanitarian organisations,’ said Minister of Foreign

Government launches strategy for disability-inclusive development

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre opened the Global Disability Summit and launched Norway’s new strategy for promoting inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in Norwegian development cooperation.

Equality for all

This strategy provides a foundation for future efforts to promote inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in Norwegian development cooperation. Norway has two primary objectives for its activities in this area: i) to promote compliance