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Statement on shooting at school in Belgrade

04/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Our deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in the tragic shooting in an elementary school in Belgrade yesterday.

New ambassadors from Algeria and Vietnam

05/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 1 June 2023.

Norway congratulates the agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia

19/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'The agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia, is an important step towards normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and stability on the Western Balkans. Congratulations to Kosovo,

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.

Norway contributes NOK 250 million to FAO crises response

03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway increases support for crisis response under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The funding will enable FAO to rapidly help people maintain food production in crisis situations.

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

Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza

05/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister

Foreign Minister at Gaza summit in Cairo: ‘Urgent help needed in Gaza’

21/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Getting sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. In addition, we must prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating further and having serious regional consequences. If there is to be a lasting peace, we must think beyond

Statement on Sudan

27/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance.

Foreign Minister Eide discussed the critical situation in Gaza with Prince Faisal bin Farhan

31/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In the conversation, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide underlined the importance of de-escalating the conflict, including a humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians.

New ambassadors from India, Belgium, Bulgaria and Ireland

31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 31 August 2023.

Troika and European Union statement on Sudan

29/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Troika and EU Response to African Union Communiqué of 27 May.

United Nations marks 75 years of peacekeeping

29/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Since the first UN peacekeeping operation, UNTSO in the Middle East, was established on 29 May 1948, the UN has led 71 peacekeeping operations. There are currently 12 active operations. Norway has participated in 47 operations, providing more than

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

Statement on the developments in Guatemala

03/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

15/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs requested conflict-of-interest assessment

31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In 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.

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

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.

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.