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Changes among the political advisers
16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza
21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
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Changes among the state secretaries
09/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Skjalg Erik Fjellheim as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses
24/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSmall and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now
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Norway's new Strategy for Norwegian Engagement with African Countries
16/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhat will be the key issues for Norway in our Africa policy in the coming years?
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Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions
18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states
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NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine
12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training
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Nordic statement calling for release of Palestinian clearance revenues and preservation of correspondent banking services between Israel and the West Bank
03/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries are greatly concerned by the withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues which is exacerbating the strenuous fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority.
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Statement on the situation in Sudan from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim
04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation for large parts of the civilian population in Sudan is catastrophic'.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff
27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at
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Changes among the state secretaries
25/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Stein Mathisen as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Bent-Joacim Bentzen, settles parental leave.
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Strengthening security and defence cooperation in the northern Nordic region
20/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Finnish President Alexander Stubb were in Bodø on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Discussions at the high-level meeting were focused on the efforts to strengthen
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Norway and Germany Strengthen Cooperation in Space Activities
27/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and Germany have agreed on a joint declaration to facilitate German satellite launches from Andøya Spaceport. The agreement was signed on June 19.
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Strengthened energy ties to Belgium
18/06/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyA large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent
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Must secure peace on Ukraine’s terms
16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, which was hosted by Switzerland in response to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. ‘The summit focused on securing peace on
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Norway increases support to Palestinian children
02/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsUNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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Joint statement on minimization of highly enriched uranium
23/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement between the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway concerning minimization of highly enriched uranium.
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Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group
23/05/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Palanga and gave the following statement:
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Statement from Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on ceasefire negotiations: 'Expect more from both parties'
06/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is critical that both Hamas and Israel do more to establish a ceasefire in Gaza. The whole world is watching and expects both parties to demonstrate willingness to reach an agreement’, says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. ‘Gaza is a man-made