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Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries
18/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.
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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine
19/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday marks 1 000 days since Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Eight years prior to that, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Donbas region.
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Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza
11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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International conference on protecting children in armed conflict
08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Joint South Africa-Norway Statement on the Anniversary of the Killing of Ms Shireen Abu Akleh
11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSouth Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank .
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Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan
12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Very serious developments in Sudan
16/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe events in Sudan over the past 24 hours are dramatic and alarming. Tensions are rising, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to escalate. There are disturbing reports that
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Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan
21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.
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Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis
10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the
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Congratulations on cease fire in Colombia
09/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I congratulate the Government of Colombia and the ELN guerrilla on agreeing on a cease fire during the peace talks held in Cuba. This is a crucial milestone together with an inclusive participatory model for settling the conflict', said Norway’s
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New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon
18/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to
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Norway to provide NOK 400 million to promote women’s and minority rights and gender equality
15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsReactionary elements are gaining traction and posing a threat to the rights of women and minorities in many countries. Norway is allocating NOK 400 million in funding in 2025 to support the fight for women’s and minority rights and promote gender
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Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security
04/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.
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Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025
28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceIn an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion
04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.
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Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom
20/02/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines
19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said
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Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine
24/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorwegian health workers are taking part in the effort to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. ‘The experience and knowledge provided by our health professionals will enable Ukrainian health workers to offer better health care to the Ukrainian
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Joint Statement Marking Four Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar
01/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.