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Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
26/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to
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Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon
01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain and Sweden.
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EU-Norway: Joint Press statement on the 5th Security and Defence Dialogue
22/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceOn 21 April, the European Union and Norway held their fifth Security and Defence Dialogue, in Oslo.
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New ambassadors from Côte d’Ivoire, Panama and Guatemala
04/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 June 2026.
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New legal acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement on 5 June
05/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt today’s meeting of the EEA Joint Committee in Brussels, 55 legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
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Joint Ministerial Statement on the West Bank
09/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, we the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Norway and the United Kingdom, have taken coordinated action to introduce sanctions and other measures to hold extremist settlers
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Norway signs new two-year agreement with UNRWA
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway today signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the agreement, Norway will provide core funding of NOK 175 million per year for the period 2026-2027.
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Concern over Global Backlash against Gender Equality and Sexual and Health Rights
30/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Minister of International Development is deeply concerned about the announced tightening of US aid policies negatively affecting women and LGBTQ+ people.
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Norway to Align with EU Sanctions against Those Responsible for the Mass Killings in Iran
30/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe EU’s decision to introduce sanctions against concrete individuals that have contributed to the mass killings in Iran is important. Norway will also align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU against specific individuals and entities. In
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Norway Provides NOK 50 million for Anti-Corruption efforts in Ukraine
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of FinanceThrough the Nansen Program for Ukraine, Norway is increasing its support for anti-corruption efforts in the country, to ensure funds are not misused and to encourage greater private investment.
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Norway provides NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine
20/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs“The economic situation in Palestine is so precarious that hospitals, schools and other public services are at risk of collapse. We must do what we can to prevent such a collapse. That is why we are now providing Palestine with NOK 100 million in
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Norway supports the fight for women’s rights with nearly NOK 700 million
13/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn 2026, Norway will provide substantial support to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women for their work to strengthen women’s rights globally.
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Joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan
23/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and several European countries issue joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan.
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Norway and Kenya sign a statement of intent on the Paris Agreement’s article 6
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentDuring Kenya’s President William Ruto’s official visit to Norway this week, Norway and Kenya signed a statement of intent under the Paris Agreement’s article 6.
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Norway Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires
18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes of forest loss and resulted in major greenhouse gas
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EU proposes safeguard measures on ferroalloys
12/11/2025 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesStatements from Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth:
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Foreign Minister Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to take part in Arctic Frontiers conference
23/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will be participating in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on Tuesday 3 February.
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Norway to open Consulate General in Greenland
19/06/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its presence in Greenland and will open a Consulate General in Nuuk to further develop cooperation with Greenland at a time when the Arctic is gaining increasing strategic importance.
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Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria
08/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOne year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the Aid Fund for Syria, strengthening the work of
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Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on famine in Sudan
26/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSudan faces famine. Urgent action is required.