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Say no to corruption - it pays!

Norway has a policy of combating corruption at both the national and international level. Corruption undermines democracy, human rights and the proper functioning of an open market economy. Corruption imposes heavy costs on society, and can impede

Foreign Minister talking to Philippe Lazzarini

'Expressing my sincere condolences to UNRWA’s Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini for the more than 100 UNRWA staff that have been killed since 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society

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Norway to provide NOK 1.7 billion in support to Syria

‘The humanitarian situation in Syria remains critical and continues to deteriorate. Norway will provide approximately NOK 1.7 billion in support to assist those affected by war, earthquakes and a steep rise in food prices in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan

Palestinian state-building project faces considerable obstacles

‘Comprehensive, far-reaching measures are needed to reverse the negative economic trend in Palestine and strengthen the Palestinian institutions that the donors have been helping to develop for nearly three decades. I am pleased that the parties

Norway increases support for UN efforts targeting civilians in Afghanistan

‘We must do our part to maintain basic services for civilians and enable people in Afghanistan to support themselves. That is why Norway is now contributing NOK 200 million to a new UN fund for Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Norway providing support for flood victims in Libya

‘Libya has been hit by devastating flooding. Thousands of people have died and many more are missing or lost their homes. Norway is providing NOK 25 million for life-saving assistance in the northeastern part of the country. The funds will be

Norway to provide support for earthquake victims in Morocco

‘Norway is providing NOK 10 million for life-saving assistance to the areas most seriously affected by the earthquake in Morocco. The funds will be channelled through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,’ said Minister of International

Press statement on the debate on the situation in the Middle East

Press Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Security Council stakeout on the UNSC Ministerial Debate on the situation in the Middle East, 19 January 2022.

Peace, Security and Development

The 2015 report to the Storting on policy coherence

The Government's latest report to the Storting on policy coherence for development examines how Norwegian policies affect development in fragile states, with particular focus on the security situation in those countries. It concentrates on areas

Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2007

The annual report describes bilateral development cooperation between Norway and 30 of the countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East that received the most assistance in 2007.

Report on policy coherence for development

This year's report to the Storting on policy coherence for development is about how Norwegian policies could affect efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, the SDGs, as they were discussed in the UN Open Working Group around mid-

Norway’s follow-up of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals

Agenda 2030 is a global roadmap for eradicating extreme poverty through sustainable development and for promoting good governance and peaceful societies before 2030. 18 to 20 July Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg will present a comprehensive

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the family of Narges Mohammadi

'This meeting was also a stark reminder of the sacrifices that Narges and her closest family have been going through and are going through, every day, in the struggle for freedom and universal human rights', said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza

Statement at press conference 15 December after international ministerial meeting on the war in Gaza.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Statement at the Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: “Mobilizing financing for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Policies and strategies to end women's and

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave this address on important EU and EEA matters to the Storting 17 November.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt The Storting, 17 November

Opening Speech at Berlin Security Conference

'Our security environment has changed dramatically over the past year. We have taken unprecedented actions to adjust and support Ukraine', State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson said in his opening speech at the conference..

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Berlin, 30 November

Arendalsuka: Bridging a fragmented world – the view from Norway

Opening speech at the session “Global Outlook”.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

The importance of Gender Equality for Social and Economic Development

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Gender Matters.

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