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New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

25/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Statement on Israeli settlements

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

New political advisers

27/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.

Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations

29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Respect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.

A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education

29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.

New state secretaries

29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.

Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

02/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

08/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate

New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.

'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

05/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place in Oslo. It will also be possible to

Sudan Troika Statement 9 November

09/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The so-called Troika; Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom, released the following statement in Khartoum on Tuesday the 9th November.

For the editors: Accreditation for the press. Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

12/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. Participants at the meeting will include representatives of Palestine

Norway’s Rolf Einar Fife elected as member of the UN International Law Commission

12/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway’s Ambassador to the European Union, Mr. Rolf Einar Fife, was today elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC). The election took place at the UN General Assembly in New York.

UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders

18/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A resolution on human rights defenders put forward by Norway has been adopted by consensus in the UN General Assembly.

New ambassadors from Cuba, Kyrgyzstan, Malta and Angola

19/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 18 November 2021.

New measures to apply to entry into Norway

19/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Health and Care Services

As a result of developments in the infection rate, the Norwegian Government has decided to reintroduce the requirement to produce a negative test taken before arrival and expand the current requirements regarding testing and entry registration in