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Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup
01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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A stronger NATO gathers at Washington Summit
09/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe heads of state and government of NATO member states are convening at the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington to set the Alliance’s security policy course moving forward, and to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding.
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10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway
02/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTen medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.
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The presidential election in Venezuela
02/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following last Sunday’s election,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway to donate spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine
09/07/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As co-chair of the Maritime Capability Coalition, Norway considers it important to ensure that Ukraine is able to build its Coast Guard and increase its maritime capabilities as rapidly as possible. Norway will donate spare parts for Sea King
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine
08/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit
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Statement by Minister of International Development Tvinnereim regarding Humanitarian Needs in 2025
04/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The needs are record high. In 2025, a staggering 305 million people will require humanitarian assistance. More must be done to prevent crises and disasters', says Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.
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Greater and more long-term support to Ukraine
28/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAll political parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) today reached agreement on expanding and increasing the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which was established to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. There is agreement between the
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Norway expressing strong support for Palestine at the Cairo conference
02/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs“Conflicts and destabilization in the Middle East have led to death and destruction on a massive scale. Millions have been displaced. The Palestinian economy is in crisis. In this dramatic situation, the Norwegian government has proposed increasing
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Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on urgent need for increased humanitarian access to Gaza
27/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I deplore the circumstances leading to WFP’s decision to suspend deliveries of food parcels in Gaza’, said Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, Minister for International Development.
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Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations
20/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs1,000 days have passed since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Local organisations are playing key roles in Ukraine’s fight to defend itself. For the first time, Norway now provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations.
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Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe
20/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new fund totalling more than EUR 300 million will support organisations working to promote the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.
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Foreign Minister Eide's statement on the massive Russian attacks on Ukraine
17/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears 1000 days of war, Russia launched massive air strikes against civilians, seemingly targeting energy infrastructure,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New strategy for a new reality in the Sahel
27/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn recent years, the situation in a number of countries in the Sahel region has been adversely affected by military coups, geopolitical rivalries, anti-Western rhetoric and violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now updated its Strategy for
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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 ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”
04/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesToday, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.
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Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan
19/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan.
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Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants
23/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Croatia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results'
03/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing NOK 350 million to WFP's flagship programme to improve crisis prevention. Early warning-based response to food insecurity and other crises reduces humanitarian needs.
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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)