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Mehl: ‘The first refugees from Moldova may arrive next week’

Moldova has asked Norway and a number of European countries for help to receive displaced Ukrainians, and the Norwegian Government will be transferring 2 500 Ukrainian refugees from Moldova.

Friends on Sudan statement on facilitated political process

Twelve countries and the EU have reiterated their strong support for the combined efforts of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (Unitams), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) to

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Syver Glordencio Mendoza Zachariassen as political adviser to Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, as of 28 March 2022.

NATO Summit demonstrates strength of transatlantic solidarity

‘The fact that NATO heads of state and government are convening for the second time in less than a month to discuss our joint response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, shows clearly allied unity in NATO. Russia has underestimated the strength and

Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.

Chair's summary from AHLC meeting 10 May

This is the chair's summary from meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) i n Brussels, 10 May 2022. Chair was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Ms Anniken Huitfeldt ant the host was EU High Representative Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles.

Long-term COVID-19 strategy to normalise everyday life

The pandemic is now in a different phase, but we must continue to live with COVID-19. The Norwegian Government has devised a strategy and emergency preparedness plan for the continued handling of the pandemic, and is closely monitoring the situation

OECD Environmental Performance Review of Norway

On Friday 22 April, OECD launches the Environmental Performance Review of Norway 2022 and hands over their recommendations for Norwegian authorities on the way forward.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

Two licenses under the carbon storage regulations awarded on the NCS

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has awarded two licences in accordance with the CO2 storage Regulations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). One in the North Sea and one in the Barents Sea.

New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.

New package of sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. The sanctions enter into force today.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Geir Indrefjord as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre offers support to crisis-hit Moldova

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița today. Moldova is facing an acute energy crisis caused by Russia’s manipulation of energy supplies, which is reducing the country’s access to gas and electricity.

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Security in a new security policy landscape

The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the security policy landscape in Europe. The Government is proposing a number of immediate measures in response to the new situation.

Norwegian support for farmers in Ukraine

Food production in Ukraine is essential for the food security of people in a wide range of countries. Norway is increasing its support to Ukrainian farmers in order to facilitate continued agricultural production.

Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November

Minister 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 in Oslo. It will also be possible to

Costs for emergency network terminals for the voluntary rescue service

The Norwegian Government proposes granting NOK 10 million to voluntary organisations in the rescue service to cover the annual operating and subscription costs of 2 000 new emergency network terminals.

Sudan Troika Statement 9 November

The so-called Troika; Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom,  released the following statement in Khartoum on Tuesday the 9th November.