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National One Health Strategy Against Antimicrobial Resistance 2024–2033

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health challenges in the world. Without effective measures, this problem will only intensify for future generations. Efforts to combat AMR are more important than ever before, both in Norway

Statement from Bjørn Arild Gram meeting Ben Wallace in Northwood

*Check against delivery* Let me start by thanking my very good colleague Ben for the invitation to Northwood. Norway and the United Kingdom have a long history of friendship and partnership and the UK is Norway’s most important European ally. Russia

Investing in a common future

Multiple global crises continue to jeopardize the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With only 15 percent of the targets on track, there is a need for innovative thinking. In December 2022, the government established an independent expert group

Invitation to Tender Procedure - Operation of scheduled regional air services in Norway 1 April 2024 – 31 October 2027/2028

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to a tender procedure on 27 April 2023 for the operation of scheduled regional air services in Norway from 1 April 2024 to 31 October 2027/2028. The invitation is found here. Corrections, supplements

Travelling with dogs in Norway

The Norwegian Act on responsible dog management. This Act sets out the general requirements for dog management in Norway. Information on the most essential requirements when travelling with dogs in Norway follows below.

Report on cases of financial irregularities in 2022

Foreign Service Control Unit, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway’s Eighth National Communication

Under the Framework Convention on Climate Change

This report is Norway’s eighth national communication on national circumstances, policies and measures related to climate change under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia

We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity

Norway grants NOK 27 million to global ecosystem maps

Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, H.E. Tore O. Sandvik, announces a contribution of NOK 27 million to support the development of a new tool for integrating and sharing data on the world’s ecosystems.

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

Joint statement on Afghanistan

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia

The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January

We condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

Statement from the Minister of International Development on aid workers killed in Sudan

‘I am shocked and appalled that three World Food Program (WFP) employees were killed in the bombing of a WFP office in Sudan yesterday. Amid the world’s worst famine, WFP provides lifesaving assistance to those who need it the most’, said Minister

New ambassadors from Bahrain and Nepal

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 October 2023:

Closer cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS

Norway and Switzerland will strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and the Swiss

Joint Statement from the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the parties have resumed the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process.

Norwegian Prime Minister and German Chancellor propose a NATO surveillance centre for subsea infrastructure

In Berlin today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to propose that NATO should establish a surveillance centre to improve the protection of subsea infrastructure.

Guidance note – a comprehensive approach to humanitarian, development and peace efforts (triple nexus)

This guidance note has been drawn up to help Foreign Service and Norad employees who work in, or with, countries affected by protracted crises to better realise the goal of ensuring a comprehensive approach to humanitarian, development, and peace