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  • Discussed the security situation with the British Secretary of State for Defence

    13/01/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The challenging security situation in Europe was the main topic when ministers Wallace and Enoksen met in in Oslo on Thursday 13th of January.

  • Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine

    24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.

  • Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January

    23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority

  • Twentieth anniversary of Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes

    08/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level decision makers, experts and peace process actors from around the world will gather outside Oslo on 13-14 June to exchange experience of peace diplomacy and to discuss some of today’s most complex conflicts.

  • Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

    15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

  • Norway condemns attack in  Myanmar

    29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

  • Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

    14/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

  • Government launches strategy for disability-inclusive development

    16/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre opened the Global Disability Summit and launched Norway’s new strategy for promoting inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in Norwegian development cooperation.

  • Norway steps up assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)

    11/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am deeply concerned about UNRWA’s financial situation. UNRWA plays a key role in ensuring that the rights and basic needs of Palestine refugees are met and promoting stability in the Middle East. This is why Norway is now increasing its funding

  • Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment

    27/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the

  • Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

    28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

  • Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

    30/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

  • Concerned about new Polish law

    08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

    12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

  • NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal

  • Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council

    14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.

  • Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Strong unity in the fight against ISIS

    10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan

  • Programme of work for the UN Security Council under Norway’s leadership in January

    04/01/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The programme of work for the UN Security Council in January is now in place. ‘Norway is ready to shoulder its responsibility and lead the Security Council in January. We will focus in particular on the role of women in promoting peace, the

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