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The European Commission has decided to introduce safeguard measures on ferroalloys
18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatements from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway to increase support for Norwegian People’s Aid’s mine clearance activities in Ukraine
18/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMines and other explosive objects are scattered across large areas of Ukraine and are disrupting vital agricultural activities. This is affecting not only Ukraine but also other countries that rely on Ukrainian agricultural products.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza
18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I welcome the Security Council’s decision. It is important that the Security Council has endorsed the 20-point peace plan, which Norway also supports. It is crucial that the ceasefire in Gaza is respected and continues, and that work on phase 2 of
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New ambassadors from India, Cuba and Australia
14/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 November 2025.
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Strengthening civil society in Moldova
11/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 8.8 million in support to two new civil society partners in Moldova. The funding will be used to strengthen the efforts of these organisations to promote democracy and reform in connection with Moldova’s process towards EU
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Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan
10/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan following the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the escalating conflict in North Darfur and Kordofan. It is endorsed by
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Report of the Afghanistan Commission presented
10/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceThe report on Norway’s engagement in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2021 offers important lessons learned.
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Norway signs agreement with Cyprus on EEA and Norway Grants
06/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Cyprus today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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Norway to gather information about the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) for Gaza
05/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceNorway is sending three representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Armed Forces to Israel to gather information and enhance situational awareness regarding the activities of the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC)
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Norway signs agreement with The Czech Republic on EEA and Norway Grants
04/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed an agreement in the Czech Republic today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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Norway Increases Support for Sudan
03/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
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Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom
31/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 28 and 29 October.
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Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan
30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International
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New ambassadors from Serbia, Slovakia and Cambodia
30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 30 October 2025.
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Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries and New Zealand
29/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, 29 October 2025
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the killing of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers
29/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am outraged and deeply saddened by the brutal killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers in the city of Bara, North Kordofan. They were carrying out lifesaving work, and were clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem, when they were
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Civilians in El Fasher must be protected
28/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control over the city of El Fasher in North Darfur', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the RSF takeover of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan
28/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claims to have seized control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher,' says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
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UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law
22/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.
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Strengthening Ukraine’s energy security through further support for gas purchases
22/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1.5 billion in funding to secure access to electricity and heating for people in Ukraine. The funding is being provided in cooperation with the EU and will be used to help meet Ukraine’s energy needs as the