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'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'
04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,
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Foreign Minister: 'Alarmed by the situation in Ethiopia'
04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia and the potential regional impact. Norway has consistently, including as member of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire, dialogue between parties and unimpeded humanitarian access
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Ghana to join as co-host of Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2022
02/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn February 2022, Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the second Global Disability Summit.
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria
02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million
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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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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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Statement on Israeli settlements
28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.
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Statement on Israeli settlements
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.
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Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
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Opening address at the Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting
26/10/2021 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the Barents Euro-Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Tromsø 26 October.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, 26 October
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Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the military take-over of the transitional government in Sudan
25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs“Norway is deeply alarmed at the serious development of the current situation in Sudan where General al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, has dissolved the institutions of the state and introduced a state of emergency.
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Opening statement at Safe Schools conference
25/10/2021 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening statement at Safe Schools Declaration, Fourth International Conference.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Abuja, 25 October
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Cooperation for a Knowledge-based Barents region
18/10/2021 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Minister's welcome address, as the leader of the Barents Council, at the political and digital meeting on education and research 18 October.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 18 October
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New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.
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Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a
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The Government's political platform: A government for ordinary people
15/10/2021 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe current Government, formed by the Labour Party and the Centre Party, took office on 14 October 2021. The introduction to the Government’s political platform and the chapters on defence policy and foreign policy are available in English below.
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Action plan to combat discrimination and hatred towards Muslims (2020-2023)
16/08/2021 Plans/strategy Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Office of the Prime MinisterIn 2020, the Norwegian government launched the Action plan to combat discrimination and hatred towards Muslims (2020-2023). The aim of the action plan is to prevent and deter racism and discrimination against Muslims and persons believed to be
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Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2021–2025)
14/07/2021 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its new strategy for the Sahel region 23 June.
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International strategy for freedom of expression
29/06/2021 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its international strategy for promoting freedom of expression in foreign and development policy 29 June.