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Norway is increasing its contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania
15/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its force contribution in the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania with up to 60 soldiers with a core of one mechanized infantry unit.
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Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs requested conflict-of-interest assessment
31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn August 2023, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt was made aware of new information regarding shares in Norwegian listed companies that her husband has purchased and sold since her appointment as Foreign Minister.
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Norway increases support for earthquake victims
18/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in both countries. Norway is now increasing its support for the victims of the earthquakes bringing the total to NOK 250 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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
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Statement on Sudan
27/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTroika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance.
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Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza
22/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway welcomes the agreement on a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza. Both are crucial', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Indonesia’s Foreign Minister in Oslo
15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The partnership between Norway and Indonesia has been strengthened considerably in recent years and is set to expand in many core areas for both countries. The strategic focus is on climate, forests, oceans and the green transition’, said Foreign
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Foreign Minister Eide talking with Israel’s National Security Adviser
04/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I had good phone conversation with Isarel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. I emphasized the urgent need to secure the release of the hostages that were taken on 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia
21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt discussed the situation in Israel with EUs Josep Borrell
09/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Talked with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell Fontelles, about the horrifying terror attacks by Hamas which have shocked the world to its core,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Foreign Minister Eide spoke with Egypt's Foreign Minister about Gaza
17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Good talk with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry today. I commended Egypt's efforts to de-escalate the situation & avoid further regional tensions,' Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said.
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Foreign Minister Eide: Broad international agreement to strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote the two-state solution
26/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe critical situation in Palestine was the topic when Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide chaired two ministerial meetings on Palestine in Brussels today.
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Closer cooperation between Norway and Germany to develop green industry
05/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesNorway and Germany are expanding cooperation to increase production of renewable energy and to develop green industry. The two countries have issued two joint declarations outlining the next steps in their cooperation in the areas of hydrogen,
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Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTogether with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
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Norwegian Prime Minister meets family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi
11/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the family of Narges Mohammadi, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Mr Støre congratulated the family personally and on behalf of the Norwegian Government, since Ms Mohammadi herself is being held
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Norway supports fund for political prisoners in Belarus
30/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 million to a humanitarian fund to support released political prisoners from Belarus and their families.
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German Vise-Chancellor visits Norway
04/01/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesVise-Chancellor Robert Habeck meets Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre and Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide will also be
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Statement from Minster Eide: Norway strongly opposes the recent Israeli statement on building a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount
28/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway strongly opposes the recent statement by Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, that he wants to build a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability
02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for
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New ambassadors from Thailand and Mauritania
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 June 2024.