News and press releases

School feeding for better nutrition and learning

09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Prior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.

Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt officially opens the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi: ‘A clear statement of Norway’s support for Georgia’

17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The official opening of the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi today further underlines our strong support for Georgia. Our presence here is important in order to strengthen the constructive dialogue and cooperation between our two countries,’ said

Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have

Norway increases support for UNRWA

16/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically

Norway condemns attack in Myanmar

29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt discussed the situation in Israel with EUs Josep Borrell

09/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Talked with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell Fontelles, about the horrifying terror attacks by Hamas which have shocked the world to its core,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

New ambassadors from Angola, New Zealand and Guinea

09/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 November 2023.

Statement on Israeli settlements

28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.

Agreement at the UN to recognize the efforts of human rights defenders

17/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A resolution on human rights defenders proposed by Norway has been unanimously adopted in the UN.

Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza

22/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway welcomes the agreement on a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza. Both are crucial', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Condemning attack on Norwegian ship in the Red Sea

14/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway strongly condemns all attacks against civilian shipping, most recently the attack in the Red Sea last night on the Norwegian-registered ship MT Strinda, owned by J. Ludwig Mowinckel's shipping company,' says State Secretary Eivind Vad

Norway assists in scheme for crucial financial transfers from Israel to Palestine

18/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is facilitating an arrangement that will enable the Palestinian Authority to receive clearance revenues that Israel collects on its behalf. In the wake of the terrorist attack by Hamas on 7 October, the situation between the parties has been

Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access

11/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is deeply concerned about the restrictions on humanitarian access in Sudan and calls for urgent restoration of safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.

Prime Minister Støre appointed goodwill ambassador for global sustainability voyage

24/11/2021 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Over a period of 19 months, the Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will sail over 55 000 nautical miles and visit 36 ports across the world. Its voyage to circumnavigate the globe has been given the name the ‘One Ocean Expedition’. Prime

Norway to increase funding for weather and climate observations

12/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding the attack on former President Trump

14/07/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am shocked and saddened by the horrific attack at former President Trump’s rally in Butler Pennsylvania.

Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

10/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister

Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees

12/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing