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Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar
06/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint press statement on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Will ensure a safer seabed
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTogether with the United States and our Nordic-Baltic allies, Norway has agreed on further steps to increase the security of subsea infrastructure.
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Indigenous Peoples’ health on the agenda at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThis week marked the opening of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York. The theme of this year’s forum is Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.
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Foreign Minister Eide: Visiting Syria leaves a profound impression
19/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Syria may be at a turning point. We have seen positive initial signals from the transitional government, but we need to be prepared for the fact that developments can go both ways. It is imperative that the international community contributes to a
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Norway responds to negative developments in Georgia
03/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsLike many other countries, Norway has reacted to recent negative developments in Georgia in several ways. An EU decision to suspend the visa free regime for official passport holders will be followed up by parallel steps by Norway.
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Joint Statement 4th Shadow Fleet Expert Group Meeting 19–20 February 2025
21/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - following the fourth
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Statement on the situation in Palestine
23/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps in the West Bank, as well as statements from Israeli authorities indicating that Israeli forces will remain in the area and prevent residents from returning. This is
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Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation
21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesYesterday Norwegian Armed Forces evacuated 7 patients from North Macedonia to Spain. The patients are injured from a fire at a nightclub on March 16, where many died and several were injured. The evacuation helps to relieve the healthcare system in
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza
02/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway strongly condemns the attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the ICC
04/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is deeply regrettable. In these turbulent geopolitical times, we need binding international cooperation and continued respect for the international legal order more than
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Joint statement: Norway and Mexico: A call for a coalition to defend multilateral cooperation
10/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsEnrique Ochoa, Under-Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico, and Andreas Motzfeld Kravik, State Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Norway met on 8 April 2025, in Mexico City, for consultations on multilateral issues.
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India and Pakistan: Statement by the Foreign Minister
08/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict between India and Pakistan‘, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on mass displacement from the Zamzam IDP camp
07/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply appalled by the recent brutal attacks by the RSF on the Zamzam, Abu Shouk and al-Salam camps for internally displaced people as well as on the city of Al Fasher in North Darfur. Both those who had to flee the camps and those that are
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Joint Press Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Norway and Jordan: Jordan and Norway: Defending multilateral cooperation
26/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinisters of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ayman Safadi of Jordan and H.E. Espen Barth Eide of Norway met today for regional consultations.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Israel’s attacks on Iran
13/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn the military escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran. The attacks breach international law, increase regional tensions and threaten global security. They set back efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program
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Statement on Un Security Council resolution, demanding immediate halt to the fighting in and around El Fasher
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway Welcomes Today’s Un Security Council resolution, demanding immediate halt to the fighting in and around El Fasher, protection of civilians, full humanitarian access and compliance with int law, including international humanitarian law and
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Norway and Pakistan Sign New Climate Agreement
01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and Pakistan have signed a new agreement for closer climate cooperation. The agreement paves the way for cutting emissions in Pakistan that can be converted into climate credits which Norway can purchase.
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Unacceptable attack on Al Jazeera journalist
12/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The targeted Israeli attack on the prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues in Gaza City is outrageous and completely unacceptable', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza
12/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.
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Joint statement on the situation in Palestine
29/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City.