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  • Welcomes the UN announced truce by the parties to the conflict in Yemen

    02/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway welcomes the UN announced truce by the parties to the conflict in Yemen.

  • Appalled by reports of atrocities in Ukraine

    03/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am appalled by reports of unimaginable atrocities in Ukraine, where Russia is withdrawing,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Increased support for humanitarian innovation

    04/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide

  • Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues

    10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence

  • New ambassadors from Austria and Guatemala

    28/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 28 April 2022.

  • Norway to increase support for civilians in Afghanistan

    31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Afghanistan is facing enormous political and humanitarian challenges. The situation for children is particularly grave. Norway will provide NOK 700 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2022,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Friends on Sudan statement on facilitated political process

    31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Twelve countries and the EU have reiterated their strong support for the combined efforts of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (Unitams), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) to

  • Intensifying efforts to promote Norwegian culture abroad

    25/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Equality

    In cooperation with the organisations in the Norwegian Arts Abroad network, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is launching a new programme aimed at helping Norwegian artists and cultural practitioners to succeed internationally. This is

  • Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Israel and Palestine

    12/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am deeply alarmed by the dramatic escalation in Israel and Gaza. The high number of people killed and injured is shocking. It is heartbreaking that hundreds of children have lost their lives in recent days, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Prime Minister opens the Global Disability Summit 2022

    16/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will open the second global summit on inclusion of persons with disabilities today. The Summit is co-hosted by Norway, Ghana, and the International Disability Alliance (IDA), and is being held on a digital platform.

  • Norway announces 22 million USD million for political risk insurance via the World Bank to support reconstruction of Ukraine

    14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh on 11-13 October. Norway announced at the meetings that it will provide 22

  • Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi

    10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway to provide NOK 3.3 billion to new, record-high financing package for world’s poorest countries

    21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The World Bank’s International Development Association is the international community’s largest single channel for multilateral aid. The IDA20 replenishment is crucial to prevent a sudden decline in the World Bank’s assistance to the poorest

  • Norway to increase humanitarian support for civilians in Afghanistan

    21/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is alarming. Norway is therefore now increasing its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by NOK 86 million. The support will be channelled through Norwegian humanitarian organisations,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Norway to help citizens to fly home

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is now arranging for an aircraft to transport Norwegian citizens home from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

  • Condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine

    24/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

    08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

  • – Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

    06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Norway strongly condemns Russian attacks

    24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and will have dramatic consequences for the people of Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Troika and EU Joint Statement on Sudan 4 January 2022

    04/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the European Union underscore their continued support for the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.

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