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Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion
News story Date: 26/04/2024
‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s steadfast support,’ says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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New ambassadors from Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica
News story Date: 25/04/2024
Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 25 April 2024.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on settler violence in the West Bank
News story Date: 24/04/2024
I am deeply alarmed by the recent surge in settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Civilians are killed, homes and private property have been destroyed, and entire communities have been uprooted.
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
Press release Date: 23/04/2024
I welcome the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, chaired byby Catherine Colonna, on UNRWA's handling of neutrality issues, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen
News story Date: 23/04/2024
Germany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes forward, while the authorities are looking into the processes required to set up the necessary regulatory framework for a hydrogen value chain. A Task Force is established to follow up the ongoing work.
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NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution
Press release Date: 23/04/2024
‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.
Speeches and statements
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Defence Minister Gram's speech on the new Defence Pledge
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
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Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel
Speech/statement Date: 14/04/2024
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on possible attacks against Israel
Speech/statement Date: 13/04/2024
I am deeply troubled by reports on possible attacks against Israel. We call upon all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation. Norway has condemned the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. It is imperative that international law is respected and all civilians protected.
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez
Speech/statement Date: 12/04/2024
'Norway stands ready to recognize the State of Palestine and to recognize its place, appropriate place, in the United Nations. The question is at what moment and in what setting would we do that in order to support the process towards peace in the region', said Prime Minister Støre.
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The Prime Minister's address to the SHE Conference
Speech/statement Date: 11/04/2024
'I will share with you three examples I have witnessed under great leadership of people I would like to mention', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.