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Norway remains committed to an open, global, and free Internet
08/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentNorway is actively engaged in Internet Governance and cooperates closely with other states and actors. The overall vision is that the Internet needs to continue to be an open and free arena where everyone can freely give and receive information and
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Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an
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Norway increases support for UN efforts targeting civilians in Afghanistan
17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We must do our part to maintain basic services for civilians and enable people in Afghanistan to support themselves. That is why Norway is now contributing NOK 200 million to a new UN fund for Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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Norwegian seafood for Chinese consumers
11/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterChina is an important market for Norwegian seafood. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers had the chance to taste high-quality Norwegian seafood.
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Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty
23/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEvery week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the
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Official visit to China
09/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with President Xi Jinping of China. During the meeting the Chinese President announced that Norwegians will be permitted to travel to China without needing to apply for a visa.
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Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA
23/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
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The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today
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Changes among the political advisers
16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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The Norwegian Government plans to increase national security, especially in the North
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe security situation in Europe has changed. This means that emergency preparedness in Norway must adapt correspondingly. The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a total of NOK 100 million to counter foreign intelligence and complex threats,
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Changes in the Government
23/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the Middle East
20/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Middle East is on the brink. I extend my heartfelt sympathy with civilians in Lebanon and across the region who now live in fear. I call on all parties to show maximum restraint. To revert to diplomacy. To de-escalate. To find political
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Six months since Hamas attacked Israel, six months of crisis
07/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRarely have six months been filled with so much unimaginable pain, anger and grief as the time following the terrorist attack on 7 October last year. For six months, Israeli families have been mourning the losses they suffered when Hamas killed more
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Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia
10/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsDe nordisk-baltiske landene har gjennom mange år støttet opp om Georgias reformpolitikk og landets ambisjon om å knytte seg nærmere til europeisk og euroatlantisk samarbeid. Dette ønsket støttes av et klart flertall i det georgiske folk. Med
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Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024
12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the anniversary of the terror attack against Israel
07/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘On the anniversary of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack on 7 October, I send my deepest condolences to all those who lost someone or were injured that day. Up to 1,200 people were killed in the most brutal way. The horrific attack has left deep wounds
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Statement on the situation in Sudan from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim
04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation for large parts of the civilian population in Sudan is catastrophic'.
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Nordic statement calling for release of Palestinian clearance revenues and preservation of correspondent banking services between Israel and the West Bank
03/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries are greatly concerned by the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues which is exacerbating the strenuous fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the shelling of UNIFIL in Lebanon
11/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'It is deeply concerning that the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been fired upon by Israeli forces', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.