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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar

24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.

Norway recognises Palestine today

28/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

Statement about Rafah from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

29/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The development in Rafah is catastrophic and unacceptable. We have warned in the strongest possible terms against the consequences of an attack for the people of Rafah', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Norway and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership

06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

Today, Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell signed an agreement establishing a new Security and Defence Partnership

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza

01/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.

Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

29/03/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy

By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

Changes among the state secretaries

09/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Skjalg Erik Fjellheim as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza

21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Changes among the political advisers

16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.

Norway condemns execution in Iran

19/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway condemns Iran's execution of three persons arrested in the wake of demonstrations last year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

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

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on airstrikes killing civilians in Myanmar

12/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am horrified by reports of new military airstrikes killing civilians including children in Myanmar’, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on executions in Iran

13/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Deeply troubled by the increasing number of executions in Iran. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances’.

Troika and European Union Envoys statement on Sudan

13/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special Envoys and Representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the UK, USA, and the EU have issued a statement on heightened tensions in Sudan.

ESRB recommends reciprocation of Norwegian capital requirements for banks

14/04/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has issued a recommendation to other EEA states to reciprocate Norwegian capital requirements for banks. The recommendation concerns the systemic risk buffer requirement and temporary risk weight floors for

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Concerned about developments in Sudan

15/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am very concerned about developments in Khartoum, Sudan. I condemn use of violence and urgently call for de-escalation‘, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Very serious developments in Sudan

16/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The events in Sudan over the past 24 hours are dramatic and alarming. Tensions are rising, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to escalate. There are disturbing reports that

Norway conveys deep concerns to Sudanese authorities

18/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is extremely serious that the ambassador’s residence in Khartoum was hit by a shell on Sunday. We have communicated our deep concern about the extremely dangerous situation for diplomats in Khartoum to the Sudanese Government. We are asking the

Guidelines for dealing with suspected financial irregularities in the foreign service

11/12/2018 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As of 11 December 2018 (Replaces the previous guidelines of 18 March 2011).