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Tigray, Ethiopia: Deeply concerned about the situation in Shire

17/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in and around the city of Shire.

Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Joint statement one year after the military takeover in Sudan

24/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As the Sudanese people prepare to mark the one-year anniversary of the military takeover, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the tragedy in Seoul

30/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I am devastated by news of the terrible incident in connection with Halloween celebrations in Seoul. My deepest condolences to families and friends who lost their loved ones. My thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy', Minister of Foreign

Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy

26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.

Norway raises military readiness

01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

At the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and

Norway’s new climate target: emissions to be cut by at least 55 %

03/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is submitting an enhanced climate target to the UN ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt. Norway’s new target is to reduce emissions by at least 55 % by 2030.

Changes among the state secretaries

04/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Tom Kalsås as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.

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,

New ambassadors from Venezuela, France and Uruguay

10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 10 November 2022

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 increase funding for weather and climate observations

12/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘At a time when we are experiencing dramatic climate change, early warnings of extreme weather events are a vital way of saving lives and crops and reducing material damage,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

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

Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

23/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, representatives of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Oslo on board the UK aircraft carrier, HMS QUEEN

Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy

23/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.

Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence of NORDEFCO

22/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Nordic Ministers of Defence and representatives met in Oslo today to discuss the grave security situation in Europe, the war in Ukraine, Nordic defence cooperation and the incoming Finnish and Swedish memberships of NATO.

Colombia: 'Very pleased with formal peace talks'

22/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I'm very pleased to see Colombia's government and ELN commencing formal peace talks', Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt said.

New ambassadors from South Sudan and Colombia

24/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 24 November 2022.

The Norwegian Government asks the municipalities to settle 35 000 refugees in 2023

25/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The war in Ukraine is ongoing, and millions of people have had to flee from their home country. The Norwegian Government is now asking Norwegian municipalities to prepare to receive many refugees next year as well.