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  • Norway is transferring Palestinian clearence revenues

    12/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am very pleased that Norway, based on an understanding between the Palestinian and Israeli governments, is transferring USD 438 million, which the Palestinian government will use to cover expenses for electricity and fuel,’ said Foreign Minister

  • South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

    10/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.

  • National One Health Strategy Against Antimicrobial Resistance 2024–2033

    10/01/2025 Plans/strategy Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health challenges in the world. Without effective measures, this problem will only intensify for future generations. Efforts to combat AMR are more important than ever before, both in Norway

  • Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

    07/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.

  • Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

    06/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint press statement on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar.

  • Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia

    29/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

  • Joint statement on Afghanistan

    23/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

  • Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

    20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

  • Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

    19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Norway provides new contribution to support Moldova's resilience this winter

    19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Moldova is facing a challenging winter. The country is especially vulnerable due to increased energy prices and uncertainties regarding gas supplies in 2025. Norway is now providing a new contribution of 60 million NOK through the World Bank’s

  • Norway and Germany sign agreement on space cooperation

    18/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    During a visit to Haakonsvern on 2 December, Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent aimed at strengthening space cooperation and the partnership between Norway and Germany.

  • Norway switches on Arctic Broadband Network

    18/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    With two Norwegian satellites launched this summer, the Armed Forces can now communicate more effectively and operate with greater efficiency in the High North.

  • Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine

    17/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Ukraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.

  • Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK

    16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common

  • UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

    14/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

  • Prime Minister Støre met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

    09/12/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Monday 9 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to a working lunch in the Government Guest House in Oslo. President El-Sisi is the first Egyptian head of state to pay an official visit to

  • Medical Evacuation from Gaza: Six Patients to Norway

    09/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Office of the Prime Minister

    Six patients from Gaza were evacuated from Egypt to Norway on 9 December, in order to receive medical treatment in Norway. The patients are children aged 1-16, travelling with family members. These are the first patients from Gaza to arrive in

  • Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide regarding the unrest in Georgia

    05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I condemn the use of brutal force by police and security forces against protesters, media workers, civil society and opposition figures in Georgia, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Statement by Minister of International Development Tvinnereim regarding Humanitarian Needs in 2025

    04/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The needs are record high. In 2025, a staggering 305 million people will require humanitarian assistance. More must be done to prevent crises and disasters', says Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

  • Norway to continue as guest country in G20

    03/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    On Tuesday, 3 December, South Africa announced that Norway will continue to participate as a G20 guest country under the South African G20 Presidency. Norway had status as a guest country in 2024 under the Brazilian presidency.

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