News and press releases

Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Canada

07/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Foreign Minister of Norway Anniken Huitfeldt will travel to Ottawa on 9-10 March 2023.

75 years of partnership between Norway and Pakistan

18/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

18 December marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Pakistan. Cooperation between Norway and Pakistan has shaped social development in both countries based on extensive people-to-people contact.

Deeply regret that the ceasefire in Gaza is not continued

01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'There has been unimaginable suffering for far too long in Gaza. The extensive warfare we have witnessed has taken a severe toll on the civilian population’, said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.

Norway congratulates Philippines on start of peace negotiations

28/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I would like to congratulate the government of the Philippines and the communist movement NDFP on their decision to start formal peace negotiations. This is an important and timely step towards securing lasting peace in the Philippines,’ said

Foreign Minister meeting Ambassadors from Organization of Islamic States

17/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I invited OIC ambassadors to discuss the situation in Gaza and the war between Israel and Hamas', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway to increase support for civilians in Afghanistan

31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Afghanistan is facing enormous political and humanitarian challenges. The situation for children is particularly grave. Norway will provide NOK 700 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2022,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

Norway to provide support to victims of Pakistan flood disaster

31/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is providing NOK 25 million following the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan for emergency relief and food security efforts to help those affected in this acute phase of the crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa

01/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.

Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference

17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June

14/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and

Norway strongly condemns attack on education centre

30/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway strongly condemns the attack on Kaaj education centre in Kabul today, in a Hazara-majority area. Many adolescent girls and boys are killed and wounded.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa

27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Statement on terror attack in Israel

06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply

Chair's summary from AHLC meeting 10 May

19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This is the chair's summary from meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) i n Brussels, 10 May 2022. Chair was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Ms Anniken Huitfeldt ant the host was EU High Representative Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles.

Conflict and food insecurity on agenda in New York

19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘An increase in global food insecurity could lead to greater instability. Ensuring that people have enough food to eat is primarily about saving lives, but it will also help prevent new conflicts,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

New ambassadors from South Africa and Tanzania

09/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald on 9 June 2022.

Norway donates NOK 70 million to refugees and migrants

19/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is donating NOK 70 million to UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s work for displaced persons and migrants, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Tuesday.

80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights