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Norway donates NOK 70 million to refugees and migrants
Press release Date: 19/03/2024
Norway is donating NOK 70 million to UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s work for displaced persons and migrants, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Tuesday.
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Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people
News story Date: 19/03/2024
‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and to deliver more life-saving humanitarian aid to the population,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on appointment of new Palestinian Prime Minister
News story Date: 15/03/2024
'My best wishes to Mohammad Mustafa, who was just appointed Palestinian Prime Minister,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024
Press release Date: 14/03/2024
'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more unpredictable Russia for many years to come. Our allies are increasing investments in security and defence. So are we. We will take responsibility for our security, and we will contribute to European security', says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia
News story Date: 14/03/2024
Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.
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Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements
Press release Date: 14/03/2024
The Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.
Speeches and statements
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Speech at the sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Speech/statement Date: 14/03/2024
The Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery's speech at The sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).
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The Prime Minister’s address (via video) at the signing ceremony of the free trade agreement between EFTA and India
Speech/statement Date: 10/03/2024
'It took time to reach this agreement. Because it goes further than most such agreements in its inclusion of commitments to sustainability, equality and labour rights. And, it opens doors not just to trade, but also to investments', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on UNRWA
Speech/statement Date: 09/03/2024
The situation in Gaza is desperate. UNRWA is the lifeline for Gazans, and crucial for Palestine refugees across the Middle East.
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The World needs to stand by UNRWA
Speech/statement Date: 04/03/2024
After nearly four months of war, the situation in Gaza is catastrophic. More than 75 percent of the area’s population of more than two million are displaced. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, many of them children. The United Nations warns that famine is imminent. Infectious diseases are spreading. The lack of health care is critical.
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Innlegg under Pre-Awards Evening Reception Fish & Chip Awards 2024
Speech/statement Date: 29/02/2024
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Åpningsinnlegg Norway-UK Seafood Summit
Speech/statement Date: 29/02/2024