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Grave situation for Palestine refugees

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Very serious developments in Sudan

16/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The events in Sudan over the past 24 hours are dramatic and alarming. Tensions are rising, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to escalate. There are disturbing reports that

New ambassadors from Georgia, Cyprus, Djibouti and Bangladesh

17/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 March 2023.

Norway condemns execution in Iran

19/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway condemns Iran's execution of three persons arrested in the wake of demonstrations last year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt in Moldova

27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part today in the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the Moldovan capital Chişinău. This is the first time Ms Huitfeldt and the other Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers have visited

Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

Joint statement on Sudan

09/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Special Envoys and representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on Sudan.

Joint Statement by the Troika on Sudan and South Sudan

27/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Friends of Sudan Group Statement

07/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing

New ambassadors from El Salvador, Czechia, the United Arab Emirates and Moldova

20/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 19 January 2023.

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt strongly urges the parties in Sudan to implement the cessation of hostilities

19/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt:

Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

Revised National Budget: A responsible budget that provides security for people throughout Norway

11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

In the revised budget, the government will prioritise crucial public services such as healthcare, the police and refugees. Providers of public services and benefit recipients will receive compensation for wage growth and inflation. The government

Norway Launches Initiative to Cut Emissions in Developing Countries

19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway will use up to US$740 million under the Paris Agreement Article 6 to contribute to emission reductions and green growth in developing countries.

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

20/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

High-level meeting on Troll A platform

17/03/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Friday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President and CEO of Equinor Anders Opedal visited the Troll A platform.

Changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Norwegian municipalities have done an outstanding job of settling and integrating displaced persons from Ukraine. Norway will continue this commitment, and take its share of the responsibility, but the level of arrivals must be sustainable over time

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