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Statement at “Defending the Human Rights Defenders”

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's statement at the breakfast-meeting “Defending the Human Rights Defenders” hosted by the Nobel Peace Center May 16, 2023.

Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement at press conference with China's Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s statement at press conference with China's Foreign Minister.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 12 May

The Prime Minister met Chinas Foreign Minister Qin Gang

Bilateral relations, climate, the war in Ukraine and human rights were on the agenda in the meeting between Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Qin.

Joint South Africa-Norway Statement on the Anniversary of the Killing of Ms Shireen Abu Akleh

South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank .

Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign

Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza

'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Prop. 112 S (2022–2023) - The municipal proposition 2024 – chapter 4

4 The General Purpose Grant Scheme for the county authorities

In the municipal proposition, the Norwegian government presents its policy for the municipal sector. The new General Purpose Grant Scheme for county authorities was presented in Proposition 112 S (2022-2023) and has been translated.

Revised National Budget: A responsible budget that provides security for people throughout Norway

In the revised budget, the government will prioritise crucial public services such as healthcare, the police and refugees. Providers of public services and benefit recipients will receive compensation for wage growth and inflation. The government

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Finn Henrik Thune as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre from 15 May to 14 July 2023.

Revised National Budget: Postponed implementation of resource rent tax on onshore wind power

The Government wants a larger share of the value which is created from the country’s common natural resources to benefit local communities, municipalities and society as a whole. The Government notified its intention to propose a resource rent tax

Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2023

To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to launching the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised Budget.

Address to the Storting on Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council

On 17 January, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave an address to the Storting on Norway’s membership of the UN Security Council in the period 2021-2022.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign

Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Iran

'We strongly condemn Iran’s execution of Habib Chaab', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Opening statement by Prime Minister Støre at the European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights

Ladies and gentlemen, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address this important conference. I am sorry I could not be with you, but I am happy to share with you a few ideas and inputs to your important discussions.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement, Kristiansand

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth´s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary Anne Marit Bjørnflaten is absent.

Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): Dialogue in a difficult conflict

‘It is positive that the Israelis and Palestinians have had constructive discussions with the donor countries in Brussels this week, at the meeting chaired by Norway. The situation in Palestine is very difficult. It is therefore essential that we

Statement on shooting at school in Belgrade

Our deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in the tragic shooting in an elementary school in Belgrade yesterday.

Norway to provide NOK 4.5 billion (EUR 378 million) to Ukraine

Norway has allocated NOK 2.8 billion (EUR 235 million) in support for life-saving humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. Now Norway is setting aside an additional NOK 1.7 billion (EUR 143 million) in civilian support for the Ukrainian