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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the arrest warrants issued by the ICC
21/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Mohammed al-Masri and Benyamin Netanyahu. The ICC plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability for serious crimes’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway allocates half a billion NOK to boost Ukraine’s defence industry
21/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceDefence Minister Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram announced the support during a Nordic Defence Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, focused on the war in Ukraine and its need for support.
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Decleration from the Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 20 November 2024
20/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceDecleration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group.
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Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe
20/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new fund totalling more than EUR 300 million will support organisations working to promote the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.
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Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations
20/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs1,000 days have passed since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Local organisations are playing key roles in Ukraine’s fight to defend itself. For the first time, Norway now provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations.
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Norway and Brazil to cooperate on climate-friendly shipping
19/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and Brazil will work together to promote climate-friendly shipping. The aim is to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine
19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday marks 1 000 days since Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Eight years prior to that, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Donbas region.
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Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy
19/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian
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Norway Launches Initiative to Cut Emissions in Developing Countries
19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway will use up to US$740 million under the Paris Agreement Article 6 to contribute to emission reductions and green growth in developing countries.
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Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries
18/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.
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Brazil – a growing market for Norwegian seafood
18/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterNorwegian clipfish has an important place in Brazilian cuisine, and it is now possible to export Norwegian salmon to Brazil as well.
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Norway to provide NOK 670 million to Brazil following reduction in deforestation in the Amazon
17/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterNorway will provide NOK 670 million in support to Brazil’s Amazon Fund. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the new funding during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The support has been allocated in connection with the 31 per cent reduction in
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Foreign Minister Eide's statement on the massive Russian attacks on Ukraine
17/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears 1000 days of war, Russia launched massive air strikes against civilians, seemingly targeting energy infrastructure,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Football for the future
17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe joy of playing football and dreams of becoming a professional player can open doors and help children and young people out of poverty. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had the opportunity to learn more about this when he attended a
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Prime Minister Støre at the G20 Summit: Many important issues for Norway
17/11/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThis week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Summit, heads of state or government from the world’s largest economies meet to discuss how to address global challenges. Norway has been
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Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an
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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.
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Changes among the state secretaries
15/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Sigrun Wiggen Prestbakmo as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande.
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New ambassadors from the Russian Federation, Burundi and Jamaica
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14 November 2024.
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Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees
15/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's