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Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO
05/07/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsFollowing today’s signing of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to submit their ratification instruments to the Government of the United States of America. With
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Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan
22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries
16/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on support for efforts to enhance preparedness and disaster risk reduction in developing countries. Norway will provide NOK 120 million in support for the period
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Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes, 21–22 June
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be hosting the Oslo Forum, an annual retreat focusing on conflict mediation and peace processes, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 21-22 June. Some 100 conflict mediators, high-level
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Foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June
14/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and
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Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021
03/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has presented the annual white paper on Norwegian exports of defence-related products. In 2021, Norwegian companies exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 6.3 billion, as compared with NOK 6.7 billion in 2020.
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Increased support for combating sexualised and gender-based violence in crises
01/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its support to scale up sexual and reproductive health services and the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. Roughly NOK 232 million (USD 24.4 million) has been allocated to the UN Population
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Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters
31/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.
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Government seeks Storting’s approval for Swedish and Finnish Nato membership
23/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the Government requested the Storting’s consent to ratify the Nato accession protocols for Finland and Sweden. ‘We will do our utmost to ensure a swift accession process,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Conflict and food insecurity on agenda in New York
19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘An increase in global food insecurity could lead to greater instability. Ensuring that people have enough food to eat is primarily about saving lives, but it will also help prevent new conflicts,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on Finland’s decision to apply for membership in Nato
15/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Finnish membership of Nato will be good for Finland, for the Nordic region and for Nato', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Joint statement on Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls
13/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement supported by Norway's Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on increased restrictions on the human rights of Afghan women and girls.
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The Revised National Budget: Government proposes record-high aid budget of NOK 44.9 billion
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The war in Ukraine is having impacts across the globe. The number of people who have been displaced is rising and more people than ever before do not have enough to eat. The Government is proposing an increase of NOK 3.6 billion in the aid budget,
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Norwegian support for farmers in Ukraine
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsFood production in Ukraine is essential for the food security of people in a wide range of countries. Norway is increasing its support to Ukrainian farmers in order to facilitate continued agricultural production.
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Statement from Foreign Minister on the killing of journalist
11/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disturbed by the killing of Al Jazeera’s journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on the West Bank', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues
10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence
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Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections
10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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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
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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