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  • Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation

  • Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Israeli settlements and the situation in the West Bank

    20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Israeli government decided on 18 June to change and simplify the system for planning and establishing new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

  • Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

    20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Children and Families

    The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

  • The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

    20/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    20/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Astrid Bergmål as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl. Ms. Bergmål is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy

  • Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine

    19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for

  • Norway to provide NOK 1.7 billion in support to Syria

    16/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The humanitarian situation in Syria remains critical and continues to deteriorate. Norway will provide approximately NOK 1.7 billion in support to assist those affected by war, earthquakes and a steep rise in food prices in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan

  • Indonesia’s Foreign Minister in Oslo

    15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The partnership between Norway and Indonesia has been strengthened considerably in recent years and is set to expand in many core areas for both countries. The strategic focus is on climate, forests, oceans and the green transition’, said Foreign

  • Changes among the political advisers

    15/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

  • Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

    15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

  • Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine

    12/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    ‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • 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

  • Strong unity in the fight against ISIS

    10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan

  • Congratulations on cease fire in Colombia

    09/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I congratulate the Government of Colombia and the ELN guerrilla on agreeing on a cease fire during the peace talks held in Cuba. This is a crucial milestone together with an inclusive participatory model for settling the conflict', said Norway’s

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    09/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, the King Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Amund Vik as state secretary to Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland.

  • Concerned about new Polish law

    08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

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    Twentieth anniversary of Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes

    08/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level decision makers, experts and peace process actors from around the world will gather outside Oslo on 13-14 June to exchange experience of peace diplomacy and to discuss some of today’s most complex conflicts.

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    IMF: Favourable growth prospects, solid fundamentals and policy management

    08/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy. An IMF delegation has spent the last week meeting Norwegian authorities, academic and financial institutions and

  • Friends of Sudan Group Statement

    07/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing

  • Norway pledges NOK 1 billion for protection of children in armed conflict

    06/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway will provide at least NOK 1 billion over the next three years to protect children living 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

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