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Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan

‘I am pleased that we can increase our support to UN agencies operating at the border and inside Afghanistan. As winter looms, needs will increase, making sufficient humanitarian assistance even more critical. Norway remains committed to supporting

Statement: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan

Norway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern parts of Sudan by Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) advance on Wad Medani has dire consequences for the Sudanese civilian population,

Norway condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday, December 18. Launches using ballistic missile technology are in violation of Security Council resolutions,‘ says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

The fight against hunger: Norway backs African Soil Health Initiative

The African soil has never been meager, contributing to the growing hunger on the continent. Norway is investing NOK 33 million in research and knowledge sharing, to boost implementation of an ambitious action plan to improve soil health and thus

Statement: Shocked by brutal attacks on Georgian civic and political activists

Concerned by targeting ordinary citizens and civil society by phone calls, posters labelling individuals as “Agents”.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on attacks on UNRWA

‘I am shocked by attacks on UNRWA 's head quarter in East Jerusalem‘.

Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia

De nordisk-baltiske landene har gjennom mange år støttet opp om Georgias reformpolitikk og landets ambisjon om å knytte seg nærmere til europeisk og euroatlantisk samarbeid. Dette ønsket støttes av et klart flertall i det georgiske folk. Med

Norway votes in support of granting Palestine full membership status in the UN

The resolution states that Palestine is fully qualified for membership in the United Nations and recommends that the Security Council reconsiders the matter favourably. Pending the approval of such membership, the resolution, which was adopted by a

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2024

To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised

Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now

The government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the

Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new

80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights

Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

Today, Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Palanga and gave the following statement:

Joint statement on minimization of highly enriched uranium

Joint statement between the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway concerning minimization of highly enriched uranium.

Instruction GI-06/2024 – Rejection of Russian citizens with Schengen visas for tourist purposes and other non-essential travel, in accordance with section 126, first paragraph of the Immigration Act

Norway signs up to European battery initiative

The government has opened upfor Norway to join the enlargement process for the IPCEI EuBatIn battery initiative. 5 Norwegian battery projects are now part of the process. The membership will provide Norwegian companies access to funding, new markets

Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims

‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Submission of the report from the Expert Commission on Child Welfare to the Minister for Children and Families

Today, the Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe received the Expert Commission on Child Welfare’s report with recommendations on strengthening children’s and parents’ legal protection in the child welfare service.

Norway increases support in aftermath of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

‘A large amount of aid has already been delivered but the scale of need following this terrible tragedy remains enormous. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 100 million in support for the earthquake victims,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

Norwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients