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Intensifying efforts to promote Norwegian culture abroad
25/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and EqualityIn cooperation with the organisations in the Norwegian Arts Abroad network, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is launching a new programme aimed at helping Norwegian artists and cultural practitioners to succeed internationally. This is
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Norway declares three Russian diplomats persona non grata
06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway has decided declare three diplomats at Russia's embassy in Oslo persona non grata. The three individuals have carried out activities that are incompatible with their diplomatic status', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Continued increase in international and Norwegian aid
13/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsTotal development aid from Norway continued to grow in 2021, amounting to NOK 40.1 billion for the year. ‘These figures demonstrate our firm commitment, even in times of crisis, to reducing poverty in the world,’ said Minister of International
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Norway increases funding of marine protected areas
09/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.
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Successful mediation retreat in Oman
04/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Last week’s mediation retreat in Muscat, the capital of Oman, gathered participants with important insights on conflict situations and peace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This is the first time a retreat in the Oslo Forum-series is
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Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia
08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Media accreditation for the 75th Session of the Nordic Council
23/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsFrom 30 October to 2 November, the Nordic Council meets in Oslo. Several members of the Norwegian government will participate.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel
07/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan
22/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway bids to host Internet Governance Forum 2025
25/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government announced today its bid to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025. The IGF is a global platform for multistakeholder discussions on internet governance and policy. Norway aims to unite the international community
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Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza
11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'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.
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Statement on the earthquake in Morocco
09/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway to help citizens to fly home
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is now arranging for an aircraft to transport Norwegian citizens home from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
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Norway contributes to debt relief for Afghanistan via World Bank
21/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has provided approximately NOK 50 million to help clear Afghanistan’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). This will make it possible to deliver more international aid to the Afghan people. No funds
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Joint statement on Sudan
09/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Special Envoys and representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on Sudan.
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products
07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.
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Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims
07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway to increase support for humanitarian response in Yemen
27/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘More than two-thirds of Yemen’s population are dependent on humanitarian aid. Today, Norway announced that it will provide NOK 250 million to support the humanitarian response in Yemen,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill
22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and
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Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims
22/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs