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  • Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill

    22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and

  • International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

    08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Joint South Africa-Norway Statement on the Anniversary of the Killing of Ms Shireen Abu Akleh

    11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    South Africa and Norway join the international community in commemorating the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Occupied West Bank .

  • Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

    12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • 60 countries now support the Norwegian initiative against fisheries crime

    31/03/2023 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    In 2018, Norway and eight other countries initiated a global ministers’ declaration against fisheries crime - known as the Copenhagen Declaration. Last week, nine new countries signed the declaration, which is now supported by a total of 60

  • Norwegian authorities help bring back citizens from Syria

    29/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian authorities have provided assistance to two women and three children to bring them from the Roj camp in Syria to Norway. The two women have been informed that they will be arrested on their arrival in Norway. The best interests of the

  • Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

    06/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • One year of war in Ukraine

    23/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    24 February 2022 will be remembered as a watershed moment. The regime in Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country, violating the UN Charter and the rules-based international order. Norway’s security, too, has come

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Colombia

    10/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Congratulations to the Colombian government and the ELN guerilla on substantial progress in the peace talks in Mexico, on key topics like participation, humanitarian relief and future cease fire. Norway stands ready to assist as guarantor country

  • New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

    04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

  • A historic day for Finland and NATO

    04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘We welcome Finland as a member of NATO. This is a historic day for Nordic and European security. Finnish membership will strengthen not only Finland’s security, but also Nordic security and NATO as a whole,’ said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

  • Statement from Norway’s ambassador to Sudan, dr. Endre Stiansen

    20/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Sudan is now experiencing an extremely serious crisis, but it can get a lot worse. The country's future is at stake.'

  • Troika and European Union Envoys statement on Sudan

    13/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Special Envoys and Representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the UK, USA, and the EU have issued a statement on heightened tensions in Sudan.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Israel

    07/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am appalled by the massive rocket attacks against Israel yesterday. Attacks against civilians are always unacceptable and must stop immediately’, says Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on airstrikes killing civilians in Myanmar

    12/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am horrified by reports of new military airstrikes killing civilians including children in Myanmar’, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on executions in Iran

    13/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Deeply troubled by the increasing number of executions in Iran. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty in all circumstances’.

  • Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza

    11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Fears of greater humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

    27/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The ongoing hostilities in Sudan have led to the temporary suspension of many emergency aid operations. ‘This could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people who depend on emergency aid to survive. I am deeply concerned about the

  • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt in Moldova

    27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part today in the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the Moldovan capital Chişinău. This is the first time Ms Huitfeldt and the other Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers have visited

  • New ambassadors from the United Kingdom, the Holy See and Uganda

    27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Two ambassadors and Apostolic Nuncio to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 April 2023.

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