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Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs
30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia
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Norway provides NOK 1.7 billion to the World Food Programme to combat hunger and humanitarian need
29/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust today signed a new four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP), committing NOK 1.72 billion to help people affected by hunger. The funding will contribute to saving lives at a time
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Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine
24/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.
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EU-Norway: Joint Press statement on the 5th Security and Defence Dialogue
22/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceOn 21 April, the European Union and Norway held their fifth Security and Defence Dialogue, in Oslo.
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Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine: An independent Palestine is key to stability in the Middle East
21/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas co-chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.
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Norway provides NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine
20/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs“The economic situation in Palestine is so precarious that hospitals, schools and other public services are at risk of collapse. We must do what we can to prevent such a collapse. That is why we are now providing Palestine with NOK 100 million in
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on ceasefire in Lebanon
17/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I fully support the ceasefire in Lebanon as announced by President Trump. This is an important and much needed step towards de-escalation of the current crisis in the region. I commend the USA for facilitating the conversations leading to this
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Foreign Ministers’ meeting on the third anniversary of the war in Sudan: Norway provides NOK 470 million in humanitarian and long-term aid
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe conflict in Sudan has developed into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with gross abuses against civilians and serious geopolitical consequences, both within and outside the region.
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Norway joins Brazil in leading innovative rainforest fund
17/04/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway joins Brazil as co-chair for a new international fund for tropical rainforests, announced on Thursday in Washington, D.C.
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Norway provides additional 15 million kroner in emergency aid to Somalia
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsPeople in Somalia are being hit hard by severe hunger. The combination of drought, conflict, rising prices and reduced international aid has led to a dramatic deterioration in the food situation in Somalia. Millions of people lack access to
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Norway Provides NOK 50 million for Anti-Corruption efforts in Ukraine
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of FinanceThrough the Nansen Program for Ukraine, Norway is increasing its support for anti-corruption efforts in the country, to ensure funds are not misused and to encourage greater private investment.
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Norway contributes NOK 600 million, improving the health of women, children, and adolescents
15/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt a time of historic decline in global aid, Norway is contributing NOK 600 million to strengthen health care for women, children and adolescence. This contribution will save lives and provide political support to rights under pressure.
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Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on Lebanon
14/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, call for the
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Proposition to the Storting on Norwegian participation in Claims Commission and Special Tribunal for Ukraine
13/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has submitted a proposition to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) on Norwegian participation in two key mechanisms designed to hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine.
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Minister of Development Åsmund Aukrust: ‘It is heartbreaking that innocent Lebanese people are being affected‘
11/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Following Israel’s massive bombing campaign this week, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is at breaking point. In the space of 24 hours, more than 300 people were killed and over 1,000 wounded. Children, civilians and healthcare workers have
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Norway contributes NOK 780 million to the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution
10/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway is contributing NOK 780 million over four years to the world’s largest environmental fund, the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF provides support to developing countries in their efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss and
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon
09/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I condemn the massive Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which have caused immense suffering and destruction. A great many of the attacks took place without warning across the country, whilst children and ordinary people were going about their daily lives
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Huge Drop in Global Aid: “Deeply Concerned,” said Minister of International Development
09/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOfficial Development Assistance (ODA) fell by 23.1 per cent in 2025, according to recent figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This is the largest annual decline recorded in ODA statistics. Norway was the
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the agreement on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran
08/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Reports that Iran and the United States have reached agreement on a two-week ceasefire represent an important and welcome step forward. This means that diplomacy is being given a genuine opportunity at a time when the alternative would have been a
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in the Middle East
07/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We are now in the midst of a highly dramatic and dangerous day for the Middle East. The threats made by President Trump last night of further escalation, and Iran’s warning that it will respond with corresponding attacks against countries in the