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NOK 350 million in support to Moldova
Press release Date: 07/05/2024
Norway is expanding its cooperation with Moldova and will provide a further NOK 350 million in support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the additional support during a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Tuesday. Norwegian assistance to Moldova increased significantly last year. Moldova is now the seventh largest recipient of Norwegian aid.
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Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway
News story Date: 07/05/2024
During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several Norwegian companies gave valuable insights on how to support Moldova in their energy transition.
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'Expect more from both parties'
News story Date: 06/05/2024
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Changes among the state secretaries
Press release Date: 03/05/2024
In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Gjerløw Aasland as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, settles parental leave.
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Norway leads the way in offering commercial CO2 storage
Press release Date: 30/04/2024
The government is pursuing an active policy to facilitate socio-economically profitable storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf. The policy allows industries with large emission sources to pay for permanent storage instead of releasing CO2 into the atmosphere. This opens for major emission reductions in Europe.
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Norway supports fund for political prisoners in Belarus
News story Date: 30/04/2024
The Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 million to a humanitarian fund to support released political prisoners from Belarus and their families.
Speeches and statements
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Statement on the efforts for a two-state solution
Speech/statement Date: 29/04/2024
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide at meeting on the efforts for a two-state solution, including the recognition of the Palestinian State, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 April 2024.
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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.
Broadcasts and video
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New measures to ensure continued control of immigration
Broadcast 29.01.2024, 13:30
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is continuing with full force. More than half of the Ukrainian refugees who arrive in the Nordic countries seek protection in Norway. Norway will continue to provide support for Ukrainians, but is imposing more restrictions to bring the level of arrivals closer to that of the Nordic countries.