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  • Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership

    23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

    20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

  • Foreign Minister: 'Alarmed by the situation in  Ethiopia'

    04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia and the potential regional impact. Norway has consistently, including as member of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire, dialogue between parties and unimpeded humanitarian access

  • Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund

    10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The Norwegian Government is preparing to contribute approximately 1,5 billion NOK to the British-led International Fund for Ukraine. This comes in addition to the 400 million NOK that Norway previously has donated to the fund. That funding was

  • Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture

    09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • Norway to contribute NOK 300 million to NATO-led fund for Ukraine

    15/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Donations contribute to the Ukrainian defence against Russia’s illegal attack. It is important that we stand together in both our military and civilian support to provide

  • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's repeated missile launches

    04/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway strongly condemns the many missile launches by North Korea (DPRK), most recently on 2 and 3 November. Launching ballistic missiles is a violation of several UN Security Council resolutions and a threat to regional and international security,

  • Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine

    30/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government proposes an additional NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine in 2022. Most of the funds will finance military support to Ukraine through international mechanisms. The government also proposes up to NOK 250 million to

  • Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

    15/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

  • School feeding for better nutrition and learning

    09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Prior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.

  • Norway is increasing its contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania

    15/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is strengthening its force contribution in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania with up to 60 soldiers with a core of one mechanized infantry unit.

  • New UN mandate in Afghanistan

    17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

  • Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine

    30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the

  • The Norwegian Government is increasing preparedness and controls along the Norwegian-Russian border

    30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The mobilisation in Russia and the possibility that Russian citizens may not be allowed to leave the country increases the risk of illegal border crossing along the Norwegian-Russian border outside the border crossing-point in Storskog. A police

  • Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova

    05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’

  • Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

    08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

  • Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

    13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

  • Statement on the developments in Guatemala

    03/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

  • Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

    25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

  • Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

    20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

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