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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar
News story Date: 17/04/2025
In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the violence and provide relief to the survivors.
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Norway steps up efforts for Ukraine’s reconstruction
Press release Date: 15/04/2025
Norway is contributing NOK 35 million to an international fund aimed at supporting Ukraine and facilitating reconstruction.
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Norway to provide NOK 400 million to promote women’s and minority rights and gender equality
Press release Date: 15/04/2025
Reactionary 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 equality in developing countries.
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Statement on the two-year mark of the Sudan Conflict
News story Date: 15/04/2025
April 15 marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust express their condolences and support to the Sudanese people who have suffered greatly, and urge a rapid end to the conflict.
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Proposing a new ambitious climate target for Norway
News story Date: 11/04/2025
The Norwegian government is proposing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70 to 75 percent by 2035.
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Norway has received eight more patients from Gaza
Press release Date: 11/04/2025
‘The health system in Gaza has collapsed, many clinics have been reduced to rubble and very little treatment is available. I am very pleased that Norway is able to help more patients from Gaza. So far, we have evacuated a total of 18 patients and 38 companions,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Speeches and statements
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The Prime Minister’s speech at The Government’s luncheon for Iceland’s President
Speech/statement Date: 09/04/2025
'The fact is that you wrote down the history – your ancestors – and it became our history and it became our identity,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Minister Aukrust’s remarks at an event on sexualised and gender-based violence in New York
Speech/statement Date: 08/04/2025
In connection with the annual meeting of the UN Population Commission in New York, Norway organised a side event on sexualised and gender-based violence (SGBV) together with, among others, the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, the UN Children's Fund UNICEF, and Plan International Norway.
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The Prime Minister's opening address at the conference “EU-Norway: Partners for European Security and Competitiveness”
Speech/statement Date: 07/04/2025
'Though not a member of the EU we are a key European partner. We are, in a way, an outsider on the inside, because we are part of the Internal market, bound by its rules, and also blessed by the opportunities. We are your closest partner on equal terms with all the 27,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD)
Speech/statement Date: 07/04/2025
The 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) in the UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 11 April 2025 focuses on ‘Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages’.
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The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyj
Speech/statement Date: 20/03/2025
'The tripling of the Norwegian support to Ukraine, which has been agreed unanimously by the Parliament, is now being immediately translated into support for artillery ammunition, for drone capacity, and also for investment in Ukraine’s own industry,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the donor conference for Syria in Brussels
Speech/statement Date: 18/03/2025
State Secretary Andreas Kravik's remarks at international donor conference for Syria hosted by the EU in Brussels.
