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Wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway

The Norwegian Government has decided to bring wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway for medical evacuation and treatment at Norwegian hospitals.

Increased support for combating sexualised and gender-based violence in crises

Norway is increasing its support to scale up sexual and reproductive health services and the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. Roughly NOK 232 million (USD 24.4 million) has been allocated to the UN Population

Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

NOK 100 million in support for development of the judiciary in the Western Balkans

There is still a widespread need to support judicial reform in Western Balkan countries. The Norwegian Courts Administration is heading a five-year programme to strengthen the judicial systems in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro,

Ministry now to use the name ‘Belarus’ in Norwegian

From this point forward, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will use the name ‘Belarus’ instead of ‘Hviterussland’ when referring in Norwegian to the Eastern European country. The decision to change the name used in Norwegian takes effect on the

Statement at the Continental Humanitarian Summit

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at the Continental Humanitarian Summit, 27 May 2022. The summit took place in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Malabo, 27 May

Statement at debate on food security and nutrition

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at a debate on food security and nutrition at the Continental Humanitarian Summit, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 26 May.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Malabo, 26 May

Council of Baltic Sea States holds first ministerial session in nine years

‘The war in Ukraine has made it all the more important for the remaining members of the Council to meet,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Minister of Health and Care services opening speech

President, Director General Excellencies Colleagues. Since this is my first health assembly, I am grateful that we can now meet in person. I only wish we could meet in happier circumstances. The theme of this general debate is more relevant than

By Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol The World Health Assembly 2022

About the EEA Agreement

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's statement on the EEA Agreement at the EEA Council meeting in Brussels 23 May.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Brussels, 23 May

Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership

Today, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Transatlantic Unity in Times of War

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson's keynote address at Leangkollen Security Conference 2022.

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Oslo, 23 May

Norwegian businesses and organisations donating digital equipment to Ukraine

“Being able to communicate with loved ones by phone or via the internet is essential for temporarily dispaced citizens in Norway and for people still in Ukraine. I am therefore very pleased that Norwegian businesses and organisations are donating

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

New knowledge about gender equality in the maritime industry

A new study shows that the share of women in the maritime sector remains low, and that structural, cultural and practical barriers can explain why few women work in the sector. The Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Bjørnar Skjæran, will now

Address at conference on elimination of child labour

Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's speech at the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Durban, 15 - 20 May 2022. The address was held by digital, video.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 20 May

Statement on conflict and food security

Statement by the Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim in the open debate of the Security Council on conflict and food security.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim New York, 19 May

Conflict and food insecurity on agenda in New York

‘An increase in global food insecurity could lead to greater instability. Ensuring that people have enough food to eat is primarily about saving lives, but it will also help prevent new conflicts,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Prime Minister’s statement at the press conference on Sweden’s and Finland’s applications for NATO membership

Welcome everyone. This is a historic day for Sweden and Finland, and for the Nordic region and Norway as well. It has now been confirmed that both Sweden and Finland have decided to apply for membership of NATO.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Safeguarding global energy security on the way to net zero

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Energy Connected conference hosted by Energy Valley at Fornebu on 19th May 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland