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Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

Norwegian Foreign Minister: Growing impatience on behalf of Palestinians

27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘A viable Palestinian state is essential to realising a two-state solution. This week, world leaders gathered to discuss how we can support the Palestinian Authority, strengthen Palestinian institutions and implement a two-state solution,’ said

Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

02/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's order

26/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague today announced an order in South Africa's case against Israel.

Norway urges the Security Council to act in Gaza

08/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Yesterday, the UN Secretary-General sent a letter to the Security Council in which he explicitly invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter. Article 99 gives the Secretary-General the authority to bring to the attention of the Security Council situations

Norway’s Rolf Einar Fife elected as member of the UN International Law Commission

12/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mr. Rolf Einar Fife, was today elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). The election took place at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

26/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza

06/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am deeply concerned about the escalation in and around Gaza', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN Emergency Session on the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation

24/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'On 18 September, 124 UN Member States voted in favour of a resolution as a follow-up to the historic Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice 19 July this year. The resolution is a very important statement from a majority of

Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements

14/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.

Clear Norwegian contribution to the International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ): Prevents the possibility of a two-state solution

28/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The Israeli occupation and the illegal Israeli settlements are the biggest obstacles to a two-state solution, which is the only solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Minister of Foreign Affairs: Condemns decision on Israeli settlements

14/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I condemn Israel’s decision to legalise nine settlement outposts in the occupied West Bank. I also strongly object to the plans to build thousands of new housing units within established settlements. The Israeli settlement policy on occupied land

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 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’.

Say no to corruption - it pays!

02/05/2008 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has a policy of combating corruption at both the national and international level. Corruption undermines democracy, human rights and the proper functioning of an open market economy. Corruption imposes heavy costs on society, and can impede

Government further clarifies advice to Norwegian companies: Do not engage in trade and business cooperation that serves to perpetuate Israel's occupation of Palestine

22/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government is updating its advice to Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate Israel's illegal presence in Palestine - i.e. in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.