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  • Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

    10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

  • Statement on Taliban and women's rights

    09/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

  • Increased support for humanitarian innovation

    04/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide

  • Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa

    27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

    27/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

  • Foreign Minister visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

    25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt paid a visit to Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. She also met Rohingya refugees who are now living in Bangladesh.

  • Norway provides an air defense system to Ukraine

    20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    -The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence

  • Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

  • Defence cooperation between Norway and US essential for our security

    08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The Supplementary Defense Cooperation Agreement between Norway and the US has now been submitted to the Storting for consideration. ‘This Agreement provides a framework for further developing our crucial cooperation with the US in this area. Our

  • Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council

    07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. A total of 93 countries voted for the resolution, 24 voted against, and 58 countries abstained. Norway was one of the co-sponsors

  • Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova

    05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’

  • Security in a new security policy landscape

    01/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

    The war in Ukraine has dramatically changed the security policy landscape in Europe. The Government is proposing a number of immediate measures in response to the new situation.

  • Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

    01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

  • Norway to increase support for civilians in Afghanistan

    31/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Afghanistan is facing enormous political and humanitarian challenges. The situation for children is particularly grave. Norway will provide NOK 700 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in 2022,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • Friends on Sudan statement on facilitated political process

    31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Twelve countries and the EU have reiterated their strong support for the combined efforts of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission to Sudan (Unitams), the African Union (AU), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) to

  • Norway provides additional weapons to Ukraine

    31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government has offered an additional 2000 M72 light anti-armour weapons to Ukraine.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

  • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

    26/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

    24/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

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