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Statement on the two-year mark of the Sudan Conflict

15/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

April 15 marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust express their condolences and support to the Sudanese people who have suffered greatly, and

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar

17/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the

Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement

11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

- The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.

Joint statement on Afghanistan

23/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Ukraine

21/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a global leader in using mine detection dogs and is clearing large areas in Ukraine of mines and explosives. Norway is increasing its support for this work by NOK 164 million in 2025.

Norway and Thailand signs historic free trade agreement

23/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA countries have today signed a historic free trade agreement with Thailand. The agreement will give virtually all goods from Norway zero tariffs into Thailand.

Norway has signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo

22/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA-countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo on Wednesday 22. January. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, including financial services, intellectual property

Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

Statement from the Minister of International Development on aid workers killed in Sudan

20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am shocked and appalled that three World Food Program (WFP) employees were killed in the bombing of a WFP office in Sudan yesterday. Amid the world’s worst famine, WFP provides lifesaving assistance to those who need it the most’, said Minister

Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia

29/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January

01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones for Ukraine

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian defence industry. In addition, Norway is now providing NOK 600 million for the procurement of various types of drones and

Constructive discussions on military support and peace

20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ukraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

Norway contributes NOK 400 million to Syria

17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.

Norway to strengthen educational support for children in Lebanon

28/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Since 2020, Norway has contributed NOK 318 million via UNICEF to provide education and other basic services to Lebanese children and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Norway is now entering into a new partnership with the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF to get

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine

11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago’, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Statement on the fire at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant

14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Concerning news of a fire caused by a drone in the New Safe Confinement which protects reactor 4 at Chornobyl in Ukraine.

Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza

18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign

Norway condemn Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace

13/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We condemn yet another instance of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace.