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Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza

01/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.

The Government wants to reinforce national control to strengthen the Norwegian community of families on Svalbard

31/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Government today presented a new Report to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) on Svalbard. The Government wants to strengthen the Norwegian community of families in Longyearbyen and shore up governmental control of important infrastructure.

Norway recognises Palestine today

28/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

Statement about Rafah from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

29/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The development in Rafah is catastrophic and unacceptable. We have warned in the strongest possible terms against the consequences of an attack for the people of Rafah', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Norway and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership

06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

Today, Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell signed an agreement establishing a new Security and Defence Partnership

Foreign Minster Eide condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine

29/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024

01/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.

Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan

19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am pleased that we can increase our support to UN agencies operating at the border and inside Afghanistan. As winter looms, needs will increase, making sufficient humanitarian assistance even more critical. Norway remains committed to supporting

Statement: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan

19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern parts of Sudan by Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) advance on Wad Medani has dire consequences for the Sudanese civilian population,

Ukrainians with dual citizenship will not be granted temporary collective protection in Norway

20/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) with the effect that Ukrainians who also have citizenship in a safe country will not receive temporary collective protection in

Norway condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile

19/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday, December 18. Launches using ballistic missile technology are in violation of Security Council resolutions,‘ says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

International ministerial meeting in Oslo on the war in Gaza

15/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘This meeting in Oslo has taken place against an extremely serious and dramatic backdrop. Tomorrow, it will be 10 weeks since Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack. Close to 19 000 people have been killed in Gaza, nearly half of them children. The scale

75 years of partnership between Norway and Pakistan

18/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

18 December marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Norway and Pakistan. Cooperation between Norway and Pakistan has shaped social development in both countries based on extensive people-to-people contact.

Ukrainians who travel to their country of origin risk losing their residence permit in Norway

12/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), enabling the UDI to revoke temporary collective protection if Ukrainians travel to their country of origin.

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.