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Norway asks the UN to clarify Israel’s obligations under international law
29/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterNorway asks the UN General Assembly to request ICJ ruling: Does Israel violate international law as it prevents the UN, international humanitarian organization and states from providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians under occupation?
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Press Invitation: Welcome to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
05/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceLillestrøm, 23–27 June 2025 – Norway is hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025, the UN’s premier gathering for the future of the Internet. This will be the largest UN event ever held in Norway, with thousands of participants from
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Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
15/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIt is very encouraging and long overdue that the parties, after 15 months of warfare, death, fear, and destruction, have reached a ceasefire. The ceasefire will be implemented through various phases. It is now crucial that all parties respect all
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Changes among the political advisers
07/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Jakob Schram is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.
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Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI
11/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceNorway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.
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Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland
11/02/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.
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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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Statement: Norway echoes Guterres’ urgent call to Israel and Iran
16/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway echoes António Guterres' urgent call to Israel and Iran.
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White paper on total preparedness: Prepared for crisis and war
10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl presented the white paper on total preparedness. The white paper sets the direction for efforts to strengthen civilian resilience and total
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'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'
20/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously
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Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria
17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s
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New ambassadors from the Republic of Latvia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
07/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 7 October 2025.
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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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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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Milestone Launch from Andøya
31/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries- This is a milestone for Norway as a spacefaring nation. I congratulate Isar Aerospace and Andøya Spaceport on a successful test launch, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.
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Statement on the Situation in Myanmar
29/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. The earthquake that struck on Friday is a crisis on top of an already critical humanitarian situation says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
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Statement on initiative by Sudanese women collecting recommendations for peace and civilian protection
22/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway supports the initiative by Sudanese women, who have been collecting recommendations for peace and civilian protection.
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Statement on opening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad
16/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad.
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Statement on world’s largest hunger crisis in Sudan
27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAlarming update on Sudan, the world’s largest hunger crisis.
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"Norway Price" to Ensure Predictable and Stable Electricity Prices for Consumers
17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government proposes introducing an alternative support scheme for electricity for households, called the "Norway Price." Under the Norway Price support scheme households will be offered a fixed price on electricity at 40 øre per kWh (excluding