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Statement on Belarus

- Two years have passed since the flawed presidential election in Belarus and the start a new cycle of violence against peaceful demonstrators and critics of the regime, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

National goals and guidelines for open access to research articles

The government’s goal is that all pubclicly funded Norwegian research articles should be made openly available by 2024, and the government has established guidelines and measures for open access to research articles.

Norway asks the UN to clarify Israel’s obligations under international law

Norway asks the UN General Assembly to request ICJ ruling: Does Israel violate international law as it prevents the UN, international humanitarian organization and states from providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians under occupation?

Norway steps up efforts to combat anti-Semitism

Jews in Norway continue to experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent of these incidents has increased in the wake of the war in Gaza. The Government has now announced a new action plan against anti-Semitism that

Foreign Minister Eide talking with Israel’s National Security Adviser

'I had good phone conversation with Isarel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. I emphasized the urgent need to secure the release of the hostages that were taken on 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

NOU 2020: 6 - Free and secret elections

New Election Act

Meld. St. 22 (2019–2020) - Financial Markets Report 2020

Meld. St. 22 (2019–2020) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

Norway and the EU enter into a green strategic industrial partnership

Norway and the EU today signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable value chains, including land-based raw materials and batteries.

Nordic Baltic Crisis Simulation Exercise 2024

To test the preparedness for a potential crisis situation, authorities from the Nordic-Baltic countries responsible for financial stability during this week conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise in the Nordic-Baltic region, involving

Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine

'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help

Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States note with deep concern the announcement by South Sudan’s leaders of an extension of the country's transitional period by two years.

Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Strengthening Trade Cooperation between Europe and Southeast Asia

EFTA and ASEAN are now strengthening their trade cooperation and have adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation.

Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on Israeli settlements

The recent decisions by the Government of Israel to "legalize" five settlement outposts, to declare 12 700 dunams as “state lands”, and to advance the approval of 6016 housing units in dozens of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, are

Troika statement on South Sudan

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan.

Meld. St. 14 (2023–2024) - National Transport Plan 2025–2036

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Kim Friele Memorial Prize awarded to Støttegruppa 25. juni and Insight

‘We are all striving to provide everyone - both in Norway and internationally - with a safe and inclusive society. A society where LGBT+ people can live free and good lives and love whoever they want. Støttegruppa 25. juni, the support group for

Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

Minister Eide met Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib

‘I met my Lebanese colleague, Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, today in New York. I expressed my heartfelt sympathies to the Lebanese people in light of the recent attacks. I also expressed my concern for all those who now live in fear of a