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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues

‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence

Statement at Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting

Opening statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) meeting i Brussels.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Brussels 10 May

Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections

'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

Statement at Arctic Frontiers

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, May 9th

Statement on Taliban and women's rights

‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

Norway's engagement in the Middle East

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt's, speech at the University of Oslo on Norway's engagement in the Middle East.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Increased support for humanitarian innovation

‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa

‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought

Intervention at the EU/OCHA High-Level Roundtable on the Horn of Africa Drought by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

Statement at IMF-World Bank spring meetings

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at International Monetary Fund (IMF) - World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April

Accelerating Action on Food Finance

Statement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at World Bank seminar in Washington DC.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April

Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

-The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council

Today, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. A total of 93 countries voted for the resolution, 24 voted against, and 58 countries abstained. Norway was one of the co-sponsors

Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova

‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’