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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 Affairs

    Mines 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.

  • Norway contributes NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine

    24/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The financial situation for the Palestinian Authority is acute. They need money to pay for basic services, such as health and education, for the population. Therefore, Norway is now transferring NOK 100 million in budget support’, said Minister of

  • Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister after Iran’s attack on Israel

    14/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway condems Iran’s illegal and dangerous attack on Israel.

  • Focusing on areas where Norway can make a difference

    15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Government has proposed an increase in funding of NOK 80 million in 2026 for efforts to promote women’s rights. Women’s rights are coming under growing pressure globally, and this is an area where Norway can make a significant difference.

  • Joint Statement on Afghanistan

    01/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023.

  • Foreign Minister Eide talking with Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh

    02/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'In a phone call with PM Shtayyeh, I expressed my deepest condolences for all civilians killed and injured over the last few weeks. Norway has called for de-escalating the conflict and humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians in Gaza. I

  • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt spoke with Egypt's Foreign Minister about Gaza

    09/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Just got off the phone with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Expressed Norway’s condemnation of Hamas horrific attacks on Israeli civilians,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt in Kyiv: Foreign Minister warns against use of the cold as a weapon

    28/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is back in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. ‘The situation we are witnessing is desperate. Many people here are facing a grim choice: to flee or to freeze. Russia is pursuing this war with an unprecedented degree

  • Norway provides support for further shipment of grain from Ukraine

    30/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Grain from Ukraine is needed in many countries where people are experiencing acute food insecurity. Norway has therefore provided NOK 50 million to support a further shipment of grain from Ukraine. Ukraine is once again showing that it is a

  • Norway increases humanitarian support for civilians in Ukraine

    24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We must stand united in supporting the people of Ukraine. Norway is a significant donor to Ukraine, and we are now providing NOK 400 million in funding for UN humanitarian efforts for the first part of 2023,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

    23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway congratulates the agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia

    19/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'The agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia, is an important step towards normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and stability on the Western Balkans. Congratulations to Kosovo,

  • Norway increases support for earthquake victims

    18/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance in both countries. Norway is now increasing its support for the victims of the earthquakes bringing the total to NOK 250 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway sends medicines and medical supplies to Syria

    17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway donates medicines, medical infrastructure, and medical supplies to Syria. The donation has a value of NOK 11 million (approximately USD 1 million).

  • Norway increases support to Lake Chad region

    24/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is providing NOK 730 million in aid to Nigeria and the other countries in the Lake Chad region, which have been hit hard by violent extremism, climate change, poverty and hunger.

  • Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): Dialogue in a difficult conflict

    04/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is positive that the Israelis and Palestinians have had constructive discussions with the donor countries in Brussels this week, at the meeting chaired by Norway. The situation in Palestine is very difficult. It is therefore essential that we

  • Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crisis response

    09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘More people are in need of humanitarian assistance than ever before. Norway is now increasing its support to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund and the IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund. This will help to ensure more effective and better

  • Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian oil

    08/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a price cap of USD 60 per barrel for crude oil originating in or exported from Russia, and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation. This corresponds to the price cap adopted by the EU and the G7 countries. The oil

  • Critical for education and health services to Palestinian refugees

    02/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘There is a major shortfall in funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It is unclear whether UNRWA will be able to continue to provide education and health services through to the end of

  • Norway condemns execution in Iran

    14/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway strongly condemns the execution of British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari in Iran', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

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