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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.
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Review of Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement
Press release Date: 21/04/2024
Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide was presented with a report on Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement since 2012.
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Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians
Press release Date: 19/04/2024
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current three years to five years.
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.