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  • Food security in Africa: Norway commits five-year funding to civil society

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Climate-adapted rice production, preservation of local seeds and increased yields for small-holder farmers. These are just some of the ingredients when Norway commits NOK 1 billion, approx. USD 94 million, to civil society organizations’ work for

  • Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever

    23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and

  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

    24/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The Norwegian government extends the agreement with the EU on medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 30 April 2025. Norwegian air transport has accounted for almost half of the evacuations from Ukraine to European countries, and Norway is

  • Norwegian support to strengthen Moldova’s resilience

    18/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian support to Moldova announced during the state visit of Moldovan President Maja Sandu to Norway in the spring has now been distributed. Approximately NOK 275 million of the total NOK 350 million in funding announced by Prime Minister

  • Important dialogue with China

    05/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

  • 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.

  • Statement on Israeli settlements

    26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

  • Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

    15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

  • Norway increases support to Palestinian children

    02/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    UNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

  • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

    14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I just spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. I told him about the moving memorial ceremony I attended last night at the Synagogue in Oslo,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide following reports of air strike on Gaza hospital

    17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am deeply worried about the reported attack on a hospital in Gaza tonight with hundreds of civilian casualties. Hospitals must be protected under international humanitarian law and attacks against them are illegal. Civilians and health care

  • New ambassadors from Bahrain and Nepal

    19/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 October 2023:

  • Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war

    24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

  • New ambassadors from Türkiye, Kazakhstan and Slovenia

    17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 16 February 2023.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister on Belarus

    07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    "Another day, another attempt by the Belarus repressive apparatus to discredit the democratic opposition in exile. The sentencing of Tsihanouskaya, Lathuska, Moroz, Kavalkova and Dylevski has no credibility. We stand with all brave Belarusians

  • Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

    08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

  • Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

  • International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

    08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘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

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