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  • 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.

  • Seven applications received for participation in auction for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

    15/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received seven applications for participation in the auction for project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The fact that several strong actors show interest in the development of offshore wind on

  • Foreign Minister talking to Israel’s Foreign Minister

    15/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on the war between Israel and Hamas. Strongly condemned the heinous terror attack against Israel on 7 October. Expressed Norway’s concern for the situation in Gaza', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth

  • Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine

    14/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is now providing NOK 1 billion to the Norwegian Red Cross, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, Caritas Norway, Save the Children Norway and the civilian task force, NORCAP, under the Norwegian Refugee

  • Foreign Minister talking to Philippe Lazzarini

    14/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Expressing my sincere condolences to UNRWA’s Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini for the more than 100 UNRWA staff that have been killed since 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • Statement on the developments in Sudan

    13/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply concerned by the developments in Sudan, especially what we are now seeing in Darfur, with alarming reports of serious human rights violations and abuse committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias, including killings,

  • Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh

    10/11/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Paris today. The discussions revolved around the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza and the worrying developments on the West Bank.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    10/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tore O. Sandvik as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, until 3 March 2024.

  • Norway participates in humanitarian conference for the people of Gaza

    09/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær is representing Norway at the humanitarian conference in support of the people of Gaza on November 9 in Paris.

  • 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.

  • Norway steps up efforts to combat anti-Semitism

    08/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

    Jews in Norway continue to experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent of these incidents has increased in the wake of the war in Gaza. The Government has now announced a new action plan against anti-Semitism that

  • The Minister of Foreign Affairs visited the synagogue in Oslo

    07/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Jews in Norway experience hostile attitudes and anti-Semitism, and in recent weeks the extent has increased in the wake of the crisis in the Middle East. The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs visited the synagogue in Oslo today to express his

  • Prime Minister Støre spoke with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

    05/11/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Saturday afternoon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a telephone conversation with Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi as part of Norway’s contact with the countries and parties in the Middle East.

  • Foreign Minister Eide talking with Israel’s National Security Adviser

    04/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I had good phone conversation with Isarel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. I emphasized the urgent need to secure the release of the hostages that were taken on 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    03/11/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Maria Varteressian as state secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.

  • Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh

    02/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'In a phone call with PM Shtayyeh, I expressed my deepest condolences for all civilians killed and injured over the last few weeks. Norway has called for de-escalating the conflict and humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians in Gaza. I

  • 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.

  • Dialogue meeting with religious and life stance communities

    01/11/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Children and Families

    On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Children and Families Kjersti Toppe held a dialogue meeting with representatives of various Norwegian religious and life stance communities. The topic of discussion was the situation in

  • Joint Statement on Afghanistan

    01/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023.

  • Foreign Minister Eide discussed the critical situation in Gaza with Prince Faisal bin Farhan

    31/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In the conversation, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide underlined the importance of de-escalating the conflict, including a humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians.

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