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Congratulations on cease fire in Colombia
09/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I congratulate the Government of Colombia and the ELN guerrilla on agreeing on a cease fire during the peace talks held in Cuba. This is a crucial milestone together with an inclusive participatory model for settling the conflict', said Norway’s
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New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon
18/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth
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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on attacks against civilians in Sudan
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, on attacks against civilians in Sudan.
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Statement on the release of cuban prisoners
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes Cuba’s release of 553 prisoners jailed since the protests in July 2021, following the US’ removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to
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Norway to provide NOK 400 million to promote women’s and minority rights and gender equality
15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsReactionary elements are gaining traction and posing a threat to the rights of women and minorities in many countries. Norway is allocating NOK 400 million in funding in 2025 to support the fight for women’s and minority rights and promote gender
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Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security
04/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.
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Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion
04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.
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Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv on third anniversary of the invasion: Norway stands firm in its support to Ukraine
24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines
19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said
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Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine
24/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorwegian health workers are taking part in the effort to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. ‘The experience and knowledge provided by our health professionals will enable Ukrainian health workers to offer better health care to the Ukrainian
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Joint Statement Marking Four Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar
01/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim
29/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim - Appalled by attack on hospital in Al Fasher, Sudan
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Statement on the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo
28/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the recent offensives by the M23, supported by Rwanda, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Foreign Minister Eide: The Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction should receive broad international support
05/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs"I welcome the agreement among Arab countries on a joint plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan clearly states that Palestinian ownership must be a guiding principle in reconstruction efforts and that the Palestinians’ right to remain on
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Norway steps up efforts for Ukraine’s reconstruction
15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing NOK 35 million to an international fund aimed at supporting Ukraine and facilitating reconstruction.
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Norway signs agreement with Poland on EEA and Norway Grants
23/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement in Poland today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish
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Statement on the two-year mark of the Sudan Conflict
15/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsApril 15 marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust express their condolences and support to the Sudanese people who have suffered greatly, and
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar
17/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and hope that this time can be used to stop the