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Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.
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Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova
05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’
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Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine
20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence-The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence
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Norway aligns itself with EU sanctions against Iran
17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway has aligned itself with the EU’s sanctions against Iran, and we intend to align ourselves with the sanctions adopted by the EU today as well,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine
30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the
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Ministerial meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November
16/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place at Oslo City Hall. Representatives from
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Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka
02/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister of
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Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund
10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- The Norwegian Government is preparing to contribute approximately 1,5 billion NOK to the British-led International Fund for Ukraine. This comes in addition to the 400 million NOK that Norway previously has donated to the fund. That funding was
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Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture
09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership
23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway donates armoured vehicles to Ukraine
15/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway has donated 14 IVECO LMV armoured vehicles to Ukraine. The vehicles have very good mobility and protection.The same kind was used by Norwegian forces in Afghanistan.
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Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine
30/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government proposes an additional NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine in 2022. Most of the funds will finance military support to Ukraine through international mechanisms. The government also proposes up to NOK 250 million to
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Norway will purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine
12/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway intends to spend up to NOK 210 million of the money that is being donated to the British-led «International Fund for Ukraine» in order to purchase artillery ammunition to Ukraine. - The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine
10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.
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Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur
03/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on reports of attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur.
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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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Chair’s statement: Meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State solution
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn Wednesday 15 January, 85 states and international organisations met in Oslo, Norway, for the third follow-up meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two State-Solution, initiated by Saudi Arabia as Chair of the Arab-OIC
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Strong international support for Palestine and the two-state solution at Global Alliance meeting in Oslo
15/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We need action, not just words. The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality. Today, I have urged everyone to think creatively about the concrete steps each of us can take to help build the
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Norway signs space agreement with the US
16/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Norway and the U.S. signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), which will facilitate the launch of U.S. launchers and satellites from Andøya Spaceport.