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Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion
01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.
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A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education
29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.
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Report No. 35 to the Storting (2003-2004) - Fighting Poverty Together
A Comprehensive Development Policy
30/04/2004 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign Affairs -
Norway to open embassy office in Moldova
02/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its presence in Moldova by opening an embassy office in the capital Chișinău.
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Norway increases support for UNRWA
21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.
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Norway to give priority to protection, health and fight against hunger in allocation of humanitarian reserve
09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Humanitarian needs worldwide were at a record high at the beginning of this year, and have continued to rise. When allocating the remainder of the humanitarian reserve funds, roughly NOK 113 million, we will give priority to efforts to combat
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Intensifying efforts to promote Norwegian culture abroad
25/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and EqualityIn cooperation with the organisations in the Norwegian Arts Abroad network, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is launching a new programme aimed at helping Norwegian artists and cultural practitioners to succeed internationally. This is
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Norway declares three Russian diplomats persona non grata
06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway has decided declare three diplomats at Russia's embassy in Oslo persona non grata. The three individuals have carried out activities that are incompatible with their diplomatic status', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Continued increase in international and Norwegian aid
13/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsTotal development aid from Norway continued to grow in 2021, amounting to NOK 40.1 billion for the year. ‘These figures demonstrate our firm commitment, even in times of crisis, to reducing poverty in the world,’ said Minister of International
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Norway increases funding of marine protected areas
09/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.
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Successful mediation retreat in Oman
04/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Last week’s mediation retreat in Muscat, the capital of Oman, gathered participants with important insights on conflict situations and peace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a retreat in the Oslo Forum-series is
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Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia
08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Media accreditation for the 75th Session of the Nordic Council
23/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsFrom 30 October to 2 November, the Nordic Council meets in Oslo. Several members of the Norwegian government will participate.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel
07/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan
22/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway bids to host Internet Governance Forum 2025
25/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government announced today its bid to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025. The IGF is a global platform for multistakeholder discussions on internet governance and policy. Norway aims to unite the international community
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Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza
11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Statement on the earthquake in Morocco
09/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Ambassador Brattested's remarks to the Security Council: The Situation in the Middle East
25/10/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested in the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, 24 October 2023.
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Norway to help citizens to fly home
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is now arranging for an aircraft to transport Norwegian citizens home from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.