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Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims
07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus
07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs"Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians
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Statement at Ministerial round table at the Commission on the Status of Women
07/03/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the Commission on the Status of Women: “Fostering inclusive innovation and technological change to empower women and girls and create safer digital spaces”
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Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada
07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.
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The Government’s first meeting on the budget for 2024
05/03/2023 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe budget conference takes place against a backdrop of high activity in the Norwegian economy and record high employment numbers. However, Norway is also affected by global crises and unrest - war in Europe, the energy crisis and climate change.
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Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula
04/03/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,
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The importance of Gender Equality for Social and Economic Development
01/03/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Gender Matters.
By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Bogota, 1 March
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Enhanced cooperation on hydrogen
01/03/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorway and Great Britain will cooperate more closely on hydrogen. Today, an annex to the Norwegian-British MoU on Carbon capture and storage (CCS) cooperation was signed
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Address at business seminar in London
01/03/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt's address at a British Norwegian business seminar in London. (Huitfeldt's address was held on behalf of Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland.)
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt London, 1 March
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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault celebrates its 15th anniversary with new seed deposits
28/02/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodToday, the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was celebrated by 20 international gene banks depositing 20,000 new seed samples in the vault in Longyearbyen.
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Strategy for digital transformation in the higher education sector
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Norway to increase support for humanitarian response in Yemen
27/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘More than two-thirds of Yemen’s population are dependent on humanitarian aid. Today, Norway announced that it will provide NOK 250 million to support the humanitarian response in Yemen,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway increases humanitarian support for civilians in Ukraine
24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We must stand united in supporting the people of Ukraine. Norway is a significant donor to Ukraine, and we are now providing NOK 400 million in funding for UN humanitarian efforts for the first part of 2023,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war
24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also
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Address at the OSCE Permanent Council
24/02/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's address at the OSCE permanent council (digital).
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 24 February
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One year of war in Ukraine
23/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs24 February 2022 will be remembered as a watershed moment. The regime in Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country, violating the UN Charter and the rules-based international order. Norway’s security, too, has come
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The Norwegian Government sends generators to Ukraine
20/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityFollowing Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians are without power, water, or heating. There is a large and urgent need for help. Norway has made considerable contributions to maintaining the Ukrainian power supply and the Norwegian Government has
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Norway increases support for earthquake victims
18/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in both countries. Norway is now increasing its support for the victims of the earthquakes bringing the total to NOK 250 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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No nation alone can solve a global problem by itself
17/02/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterOp-ed by Bill Gates and Jonas Gahr Støre, Le Monde (English).
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The Norwegian Government bolsters efforts for gender and sexual diversity in new action plan
17/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Norwegian government’s Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity was launched today. The plan comprises 49 measures aimed at protecting rights, and improving quality of life for LGBT+ people, and increasing recognition of gender and sexual