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Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza

14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Together with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has

Revised National Budget 2024: A budget to provide security in demanding times

14/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

Defence and security are the priorities in the Norwegian government’s proposal for the Revised National Budget. The government’s most important duty is to safeguard its people. Defence capability will be strengthened with a historic budget increase

Norway increasing support for forgotten crises

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa

02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Over 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million

Changes among the state secretaries

01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and

Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results'

03/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is contributing NOK 350 million to WFP's flagship programme to improve crisis prevention. Early warning-based response to food insecurity and other crises reduces humanitarian needs.

Continued strong Norwegian support for Ukraine's war of self-defence

29/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Ukraine is our top priority and will remain so for a long time to come. Norway will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes', says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

COP28: Statement on Loss and Damage Fund

30/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Senior Climate Adviser Georg Børsting on Norwegian support for the new Loss and Damage Fund, Dubai, 30 November 2023.

Norway has delivered the first F-16’s to Romania

01/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Three pilots from Romania will take off from Rygge Airfield this week with three overhauled F-16 back home to Romania. The purchase of F-16 will aid in the modernization and defence of Romania, an allied nation in NATOs eastern flank, that also

Foreign Minister welcomes a temporary ceasefire in Gaza

22/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway welcomes the agreement on a temporary humanitarian ceasefire and the release of hostages from Gaza. Both are crucial', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

International tax co-operation in the UN

23/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, the UN voted on a resolution on global tax cooperation, with the aim of reducing illicit financial flows between countries and curb tax evasion. Most Western countries voted against the resolution, but Norway chose to abstain.

Norway to participate as guest country in G20

01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Brazil has now taken over the G20 Presidency for the next year and has invited Norway to participate as a guest country in the G20’s work. ‘Brazil’s invitation to Norway to participate in the G20 the next year represents a major vote of confidence.

Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles to the British Royal Navy

23/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the UK and Norway.

Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence of NORDEFCO

22/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Nordic Ministers of Defence and representatives met in Oslo today to discuss the grave security situation in Europe, the war in Ukraine, Nordic defence cooperation and the incoming Finnish and Swedish memberships of NATO.

Colombia: 'Very pleased with formal peace talks'

22/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I'm very pleased to see Colombia's government and ELN commencing formal peace talks', Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt in Kyiv: Foreign Minister warns against use of the cold as a weapon

28/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is back in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. ‘The situation we are witnessing is desperate. Many people here are facing a grim choice: to flee or to freeze. Russia is pursuing this war with an unprecedented degree

Defense ministers meeting in the European Intervention Initiative will take place in Oslo

30/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The annual ministerial meeting for the 13 countries in the European Intervention Initiative (EI2) will take place in Oslo 7th of December.

Norway provides support for further shipment of grain from Ukraine

30/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Grain from Ukraine is needed in many countries where people are experiencing acute food insecurity. Norway has therefore provided NOK 50 million to support a further shipment of grain from Ukraine. Ukraine is once again showing that it is a

Joint statement: Estonia, the Netherlands, and Norway have agreed to donate a deployable field hospital to Ukraine

01/12/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Joint Statement of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia, the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway and the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.