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  • Joint Statement on Increasing Violence in Myanmar

    26/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The following is the text of a joint statement signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

  • New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon

    18/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth

  • Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

    15/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new

  • Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

    10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway increases support for UNRWA

    21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza

    01/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

    27/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I welcome the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is an important first step reached with support from the United States and France. I urge all parties to respect the agreement and to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

  • Afghanistan talks in Oslo have concluded: Beginning of an important dialogue

    25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I thank the brave women activists, the human rights defenders and the other Afghans who took part in the meetings with the Taliban in Oslo. It is important that they sat face to face with the Taliban for the first time since the Taliban took power.

  • Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues

    10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence

  • Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

    19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Palestinian state-building project faces considerable obstacles

    17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Comprehensive, far-reaching measures are needed to reverse the negative economic trend in Palestine and strengthen the Palestinian institutions that the donors have been helping to develop for nearly three decades. I am pleased that the parties

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

    27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The 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

  • Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

    19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

  • Norway steps up efforts for Ukraine’s reconstruction

    15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is contributing NOK 35 million to an international fund aimed at supporting Ukraine and facilitating reconstruction.

  • Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

    17/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

  • Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

    16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

  • Norway contributes to debt relief for Afghanistan via World Bank

    21/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has provided approximately NOK 50 million to help clear Afghanistan’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). This will make it possible to deliver more international aid to the Afghan people. No funds

  • Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia

    08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria

    09/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution allowing the continued delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid from Türkiye into Syria. This will ensure that help reaches millions of Syrians in need of assistance. Norway and Ireland led the

  • Norway to provide seed support to Ukraine

    19/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is providing substantial support to Ukraine. We are now allocating NOK 40 million to the UN as seed support for 3 000 smallholder farmers in conflict-affected areas in Ukraine. This will help to ensure access to food for many people,’ said

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