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Assembly of battle tanks in Norway
11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence'I would like to congratulate KNDS Deutschland and RITEK who have today signed an agreement which means that, for the first time in history, tanks will be assembled in Norway. 37 of the 54 Leopard 2 tanks Norway has ordered from German Krauss-Maffei
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Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels
14/06/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceRolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.
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Calling for urgent action to end hunger
12/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA champions call to scale up action to end hunger, was issued today by Norway, Brazil and Sierra Leone. The three countries are co-chairs in the Alliance of Champions for Food System Transformation. With Norway as host, a lunch was convened in Oslo
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Must secure peace on Ukraine’s terms
16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, which was hosted by Switzerland in response to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. ‘The summit focused on securing peace on
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Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine
17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of
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Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities
27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.
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Strengthened energy ties to Belgium
18/06/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyA large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent
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Changes among the state secretaries
25/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Stein Mathisen as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen, settles parental leave.
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Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region
20/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Discussions at the high-level meeting were focused on the efforts to strengthen
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff
27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at
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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 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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NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine
12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training
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Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions
18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states
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Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses
24/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSmall and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now
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Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
16/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhat will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
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Changes among the state secretaries
09/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Skjalg Erik Fjellheim as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza
21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
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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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Nordic Ministerial Meeting on Immigration in Rosendal
16/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Nordic ministers responsible for migration and immigration issues met in Rosendal, western Norway, Thursday and Friday this week in order to discuss various topics related to asylum and migration.