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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, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, call for the inclusion of Lebanon
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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
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Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Strait of Hormuz and the Conflict in the Middle East: Critical to Ensure Freedom of Navigation
02/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today took part in a virtual meeting with his foreign minister colleagues from more than 35 countries, as well as representatives of several international organisations. The meeting focused on the
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Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon
01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain and Sweden.
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UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.
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Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine
27/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of
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Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
26/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to
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New support for displaced people in Ukraine
24/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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NOK 93 million for companies investing in Ukraine
23/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsUkrainian and Norwegian companies are receiving support for preparatory projects in renewable energy and the supply of medicines. ‘Norad’s business support scheme helps reduce risks for companies and increases investment opportunities in a war-torn
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Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world
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New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.