Speeches and articles by the minister of foreign affairs Espen Barth Eide
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on possible attacks against Israel
13/04/2024I am deeply troubled by reports on possible attacks against Israel. We call upon all parties to exercise restraint and avoid escalation. Norway has condemned the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. It is imperative that international law is respected and all civilians protected.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on UNRWA
09/03/2024The situation in Gaza is desperate. UNRWA is the lifeline for Gazans, and crucial for Palestine refugees across the Middle East.
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The World needs to stand by UNRWA
04/03/2024After nearly four months of war, the situation in Gaza is catastrophic. More than 75 percent of the area’s population of more than two million are displaced. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, many of them children. The United Nations warns that famine is imminent. Infectious diseases are spreading. The lack of health care is critical.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Guest Essay for The New York Times
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Situation in the Middle East
24/01/2024Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Espen Barth Eide in the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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Statement after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza
15/12/2023Statement at press conference 15 December after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza.
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One day, the war between Israel and Hamas will be over
08/11/2023One day, the war between Israel and Hamas will come to an end. And when that happens, Israelis and Palestinians will need to re-engage in the essential question of what could constitute a peaceful settlement between them. But with each passing day of bombing, blockade, rocket attacks and hostages not released, it becomes more and more difficult to resume the process towards a two-state solution.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide published online on Al jazeera
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
21/10/2023Foreign 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