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Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025)

Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe

Three decades ago, we experienced a strengthening of democratic values and multilateral co-operation. Today, the situation is starkly different. Globalisation has stalled amidst rising great power rivalry and deepening polarisation. We are

Joint Statement from Norway and Denmark: Norway and Denmark increase cooperation on defence

The current security situation in Europe is challenging. We are now in the fourth year of the Russian full-scale war against Ukraine. We stand together with our Ukrainian partners in the defence of freedom and democracy. Europe has increased its

Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2021–2025)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its new strategy for the Sahel region 23 June.

NOK 203 million in new funding for the Red Cross’s efforts for Ukraine

When drones and missiles strike residential areas in Ukraine, Red Cross volunteers are among the first on the scene to get people to safety. Norway is now providing 203 million kroner to support their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of

Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak

Norway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.

Norway provides NOK 15 million to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Norway is stepping up its efforts to address the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is providing NOK 15 million to support the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region.

Norway provides NOK 1.7 billion to the World Food Programme to combat hunger and humanitarian need

Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust today signed a new four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP), committing NOK 1.72 billion to help people affected by hunger. The funding will contribute to saving lives at a time

New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Slovenia to strengthen women’s rights

Norway and Slovenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. Part of the funding will go towards cooperation to combat gender-based and domestic violence.

Norway imposes additional sanctions and measures against violent settlers in the West Bank

“Violence by settlers in Palestine has reached extreme levels. Palestinians are being killed and injured, homes and private property are being demolished, and entire communities are being destroyed. At the same time, the Israeli Government is

Erna Solberg takes on international leadership role in global health

Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The fund is a crucial partner for building robust health systems protecting us all.

Clear UN Support for Legal Climate Obligations

Norway voted in favor when the UN General Assembly on 20 May adopted a resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ obligations in the face of climate change.

Allocation of funding under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine in 2026

In 2026, Norway will provide NOK 15 billion in civilian and humanitarian support to Ukraine and Moldova under the Nansen Programme Support for Ukraine. The key focus areas for Norway’s support to Ukraine are energy security, budget support for the

Proposition to the Storting on Norwegian participation in Claims Commission and Special Tribunal for Ukraine

The Government has submitted a proposition to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) on Norwegian participation in two key mechanisms designed to hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine.

Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine: An independent Palestine is key to stability in the Middle East

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas co-chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.

Huge Drop in Global Aid: “Deeply Concerned,” said Minister of International Development

Official Development Assistance (ODA) fell by 23.1 per cent in 2025, according to recent figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This is the largest annual decline recorded in ODA statistics. Norway was the

Mona Juul Steps Down as Ambassador

'This is the right and necessary decision. It follows discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week. Juul’s contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed a serious lapse in judgment. The situation makes it difficult to

Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

Norway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.

Minister of Development Åsmund Aukrust: ‘It is heartbreaking that innocent Lebanese people are being affected‘

‘Following Israel’s massive bombing campaign this week, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is at breaking point. In the space of 24 hours, more than 300 people were killed and over 1,000 wounded. Children, civilians and healthcare workers have

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on proposal to revoke immunity for former secretary general of the Council of Europe

Today, the National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime has informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that it has decided to open an investigation of Thorbjørn Jagland. The decision is based on information

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran

'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.