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A historic day for Finland and NATO

04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Norwegian assistance to South Africa

13/02/2006 Report Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian assistance to South Africa Norway has a long historical relationship with South Africa, and today’s cooperative projects have roots in the broad support Norway gave to the fight against apartheid. Development cooperation between South

Norway’s Arctic Policy for 2014 and beyond - a Summary

10/11/2014 Report Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The world is turning its attention towards the Arctic now more than at any time in the past. The Arctic is a region of significant and increasing geopolitical importance. It is key to our ability to understand and manage climate change, and its

Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries

02/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In the course of 2024, a new partnership will devote at least USD 1 billion in a historic effort to integrate batteries into the energy systems of developing countries. The aim is to provide millions of people with reliable access to solar and wind

Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024

01/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.

Norway signs new agreements for climate adaptation with NOK 500 million

01/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

While global funding for climate change adaptation is declining, Norway is announcing new agreements for climate adaptation worth more than NOK 500 million, in line with the goal of tripling it by 2026.

Norway urges the Security Council to act in Gaza

08/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Yesterday, the UN Secretary-General sent a letter to the Security Council in which he explicitly invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter. Article 99 gives the Secretary-General the authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council situations

Statement: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan

19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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,

Food Security in a Climate Perspective

14/05/2013 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Strategy developed in cooperation with Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs and Ministry of the Environment.

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate

MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response, food security and climate change adaptation

06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has

NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine

14/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Norwegian Embassy in Mali to close

31/08/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is closing its Embassy in Bamako.

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on Finland’s decision to apply for membership in Nato

15/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Finnish membership of Nato will be good for Finland, for the Nordic region and for Nato', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

07/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am