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Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
16/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.
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Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances
15/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security assurances. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the conclusion of the negotiations after his meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv today.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visits Ukraine
15/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is currently in Ukraine where he met with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and visited a power plant. Norway is now mobilising support to provide electrical materials and equipment to
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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 AffairsNorway condems Iran’s illegal and dangerous attack on Israel.
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Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024
12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that
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Norway supports the fight for women’s and young people’s rights with almost NOK 600 million
10/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UNs population fund, UNFPA, remains one of Norway’s key partners to promote the health, dignity, and rights of women and young people around the World. Norway supports the UN organization with NOK 589 million in core funding for 2024.
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Norway to establish embassy in Senegal
10/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will open an embassy in Dakar in the autumn of 2024. The mission will also be responsible for several other countries in West Africa.
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Joint statement by Special Envoys and representatives on Sudan
08/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpecial Envoys and representatives from France, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a meeting in Oslo, where they discussed the war in Sudan and what must be done to avoid further civilian
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Six months since Hamas attacked Israel, six months of crisis
07/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRarely have six months been filled with so much unimaginable pain, anger and grief as the time following the terrorist attack on 7 October last year. For six months, Israeli families have been mourning the losses they suffered when Hamas killed more
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Statement on the forced entry into the Mexican Embassy in Quito
07/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the forced entry by the Ecuadorian police into the premises of the Mexican Embassy in Quito which is a clear breach of international law.
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Condemns North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile
04/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile 2 April.
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Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus
04/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsDiplomatic premises and diplomatic and consular staff enjoy a special status under international law and must be protected.
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State Secretary Kravik visited Venezuela
03/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik visited the Venezuelan capital Caracas on 2 - 3 April.
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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza
02/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Political agreement in Haiti is a positive step
21/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I commend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for its tireless efforts, which have made it possible to achieve a political agreement in Haiti,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Troika statement on South Sudan
20/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom on South Sudan.
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Norway donates NOK 70 million to refugees and migrants
19/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is donating NOK 70 million to UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s work for displaced persons and migrants, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Tuesday.
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Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people
19/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on appointment of new Palestinian Prime Minister
15/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'My best wishes to Mohammad Mustafa, who was just appointed Palestinian Prime Minister,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia
14/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.