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Foreign Minister Eide met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha: Norway provides NOK 500 million for public services in Ukraine
06/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt an urgent time for Ukraine, Norway is providing NOK 500 million to the Ukrainian state budget through the World Bank. The funding will help maintain essential public services and ensure the payment of salaries, pensions, and social benefits in
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New ambassadors from Egypt, USA, Slovenia and Lebanon
05/11/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 5 November 2026.
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Documents relating to the Oslo process now available
05/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe National Archives of Norway and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are today making a substantial number of documents relating to the Oslo process available to the public. The documents had been kept at the home of Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul.
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Norway provides NOK 1 billion for education for children affected by war and crises
04/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs93 million children are out of school because of war and crises. Norway is providing NOK 1 billion for education for children and young people affected by war, displacement and disasters.
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Government allocates NOK 1 billion for increased Norwegian investments in Ukraine
03/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Government is setting aside NOK 1 billion for investments in Ukraine to be made in partnership with the Norwegian business sector. This funding is intended to help mobilise further Norwegian private capital for investments in the Ukrainian
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Tallinn Mechanism Rome Meeting Joint Statement
30/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTallinn Mechanism Member States and Observers met in Rome from October 29 to 30 for their biannual meeting under the Italian Chairship. Launched in 2023, the Tallinn Mechanism has become the leading international platform for coordinating civilian
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Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers: 'The Nordic countries must stand closer together'
27/10/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe rights of children and young people online will be high on the agenda when Norway takes over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers next year. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre presented Norway's priorities today.
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500 Million NOK in Energy Support for Ukraine
27/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing 500 million NOK in energy support to Ukraine ahead of winter. The support is provided under the Nansen Programme and will help restore damaged infrastructure and ensure reliable operation of Ukraine’s energy system.
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Norway resumes cooperation with Hungary through the EEA and Norway Grants
26/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today signed a new agreement with Hungary on over EUR 254 million in funding under the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are an important instrument in the Norwegian Government’s active European policy to
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Members of the Coalition on Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan Make a Statement on the 26 October 2025 Atrocity in El Fasher
26/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOne year ago, on 26 October 2025, the violence in and around El Fasher reached a devastating peak following months of siege and escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Civilians were subjected to horrific atrocities including mass
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the human rights situation in Iran
26/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs"Norway remains deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Iran, including the continued repression of human rights defenders. We condemn the continued and increasing use of the death penalty to silence dissent in Iran, especially in
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Joint ministerial statement on the risk of famine in Sudan
24/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint ministerial statement by Norway and 31 other partners on the risk of famine in Sudan.
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New ambassadors from the EU, Finland, China and Ghana
23/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 22 October 2026:
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Free trade agreement with Viet Nam signed, opening up new opportunities for Norwegian businesses
18/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the other EFTA States, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, have today signed a free trade agreement with Viet Nam. The agreement will eventually eliminate tariffs on almost all goods exported from Norway to Viet Nam.
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Norway provides NOK 750 million for reconstruction and public services in Ukraine
14/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s illegal war of aggression continues to cause widespread destruction in Ukraine. Norway provides NOK 750 million for repairs and reconstruction. The Norwegian contribution will unlock an additional three times that amount in loans to Ukraine.
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New Syria fund for reconstruction: ‘Taking charge of its own future’, said Aukrust
14/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt the request of the Syrian authorities, the World Bank has decided to establish a multi-donor trust fund for Syria. Norway will contribute approximately NOK 90 million to the fund. The funding will support Syria’s reconstruction efforts, including
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Norway and the World Bank strengthen efforts to combat corruption
14/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the World Bank are entering into two agreements aimed at improving the management of public finances in low-income countries. The objective is to strengthen public financial management and combat corruption to ensure better public
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Aukrust in Tokyo: ‘Japan is an important partner for Norway’
13/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsHow can development policy contribute to more jobs, greater investment and stronger international cooperation? These questions were a key topic during Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s visit to Tokyo on 12 and 13 October.
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Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers regarding RAF Fairford and Iran State Threats
13/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Regrettable that the Palestinian elections are being postponed
12/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is regrettable that the Palestinian leadership has decided to postpone the elections by close to a year. Although the conditions for holding elections are extremely challenging, it is crucial that the Palestinian people are able to choose who