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United Nations General Assembly: Norway’s statement at the UN Emergency Special Session on The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on the Israeli occupation.
18/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe statement was delivered by Norway's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Merete Brattested on September 17, 2024.
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New ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, The Republic of Korea, Spain and Estonia
23/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 August 2024.
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Norway to provide a further NOK 500 million in support to Moldova
01/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will provide NOK 500 million in support to Moldova in 2023. The war in Ukraine is having a severe impact on Moldova, and the funding will be used to help the Moldovan authorities to deal with the crisis.
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Norway co-hosts the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector
10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWednesday 12 January, Norway, Ghana, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and World Health Organisation (WHO) host the Thematic Pre-Summit on Disability Inclusion in the Health Sector.
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The Revised National Budget: Government proposes record-high aid budget of NOK 44.9 billion
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The war in Ukraine is having impacts across the globe. The number of people who have been displaced is rising and more people than ever before do not have enough to eat. The Government is proposing an increase of NOK 3.6 billion in the aid budget,
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Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections
10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Condemns attack in Israel
30/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn yesterday’s horrible attack in Bnei Brak, the third in Israel this week' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership
23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, 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.
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Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture
09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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New ambassadors from India, Belgium, Bulgaria and Ireland
31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 31 August 2023.
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Statement on shooting at school in Belgrade
04/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOur deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in the tragic shooting in an elementary school in Belgrade yesterday.
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Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia
26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment
27/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the
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Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.
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New UN mandate in Afghanistan
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in
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Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh
02/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'In a phone call with PM Shtayyeh, I expressed my deepest condolences for all civilians killed and injured over the last few weeks. Norway has called for de-escalating the conflict and humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians in Gaza. I
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UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
03/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights
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Two years since military coup in Myanmar
01/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Myanmar is very worrying. Two years after the military coup, the country is in a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway increasing support for civilian population in Gaza
13/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. According to the UN, almost 500 children have been killed. This is completely unacceptable. Norway is now providing an