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Foreign Minister at Gaza summit in Cairo: ‘Urgent help needed in Gaza’

‘Getting sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. In addition, we must prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating further and having serious regional consequences. If there is to be a lasting peace, we must think beyond

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement at the Middle East Peace Summit in Cairo.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Cairo, 21 October 2023

Norway increases support to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees

‘It gives hope that a first convoy of emergency aid has entered Gaza today. It is urgent to get food, water and medicine to civilians. The situation in Gaza is turning into a humanitarian catastrophe. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

Statement on the peace process in Colombia

‘Norway commends the government and the guerrilla group EMC-FARC in Colombia for starting peace negotiations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

‘Civilians must be protected’

‘I am shocked and deeply disturbed by the killing of hundreds of people at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza last night. Such an attack on sick people, children, healthcare workers and other civilians is intolerable. I wish to express my profound

Joint Statement from the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela have resumed the Venezuela Dialogue and Negotiation Process on

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide following reports of air strike on Gaza hospital

I am deeply worried about the reported attack on a hospital in Gaza tonight with hundreds of civilian casualties. Hospitals must be protected under international humanitarian law and attacks against them are illegal. Civilians and health care

Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

Norway announces 22 million USD million for political risk insurance via the World Bank to support reconstruction of Ukraine

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh on 11-13 October. Norway announced at the meetings that it will provide 22

Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Israel and Palestine

I am deeply alarmed by the dramatic escalation in Israel and Gaza. The high number of people killed and injured is shocking. It is heartbreaking that hundreds of children have lost their lives in recent days, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norway to help citizens to fly home

Norway is now arranging for an aircraft to transport Norwegian citizens home from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine

The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal

Norway to provide support to civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh

‘Norway will provide NOK 20 million in humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. The support will be used to assist both those who have fled and those who remain in the region,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

Minister Huitfeldt's lecture at Luther College, Iowa

Lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt held at Luther College, Iowa. September 23, 2023

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.

Norway's main statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim held Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly, Saturday 23 September in New York.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim