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Statement on the Situation in Myanmar
29/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. The earthquake that struck on Friday is a crisis on top of an already critical humanitarian situation says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to
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Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,
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Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation
21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesYesterday Norwegian Armed Forces evacuated 7 patients from North Macedonia to Spain. The patients are injured from a fire at a nightclub on March 16, where many died and several were injured. The evacuation helps to relieve the healthcare system in
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'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'
20/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines
19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said
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Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza
18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign
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Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria
17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s
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Norway contributes NOK 400 million to Syria
17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.
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Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders
13/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis spring, Norway is taking an important step to strengthen digital protection for human rights defenders.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on the escalating tensions in South Sudan
12/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and ongoing political unrest in South Sudan. The attack on a UN helicopter in Nasir, which claimed the lives of South Sudanese soldiers and UN personnel, is alarming‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of
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Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States
11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘A just and lasting peace is still far from being achieved, but we welcome the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine
11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago’, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Syria
08/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs- I am deeply worried about the violent clashes in the western regions of Syria, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Foreign Minister Eide: The Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction should receive broad international support
05/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs"I welcome the agreement among Arab countries on a joint plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan clearly states that Palestinian ownership must be a guiding principle in reconstruction efforts and that the Palestinians’ right to remain on
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Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur
03/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on reports of attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur.
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Norway to strengthen educational support for children in Lebanon
28/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSince 2020, Norway has contributed NOK 318 million via UNICEF to provide education and other basic services to Lebanese children and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Norway is now entering into a new partnership with the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF to get
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Statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov
27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.
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Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients
27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEver since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for