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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on today’s meetings in Washington between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is positive that the meeting between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States today was constructive, and that they have agreed to continue their work through a joint working group.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the planned execution of Erfan Soltani
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The planned execution of Erfan Soltani is unacceptable and must be stopped,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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From State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Iran
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'At a meeting with the Iranian ambassador today, I emphasized the gravity of the situation and strongly condemned the severe and disproportionate violence against the demonstrators,' said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.
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New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance
13/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing an expert consultation in Oslo to strengthen international cooperation in combatting religious intolerance, from January 13-14.
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Norway signs new two-year agreement with UNRWA
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway today signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the agreement, Norway will provide core funding of NOK 175 million per year for the period 2026-2027.
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Joint statement by the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Greenland
06/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on 6 January 2026.
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Statement from Minister Eide on the Situation in Venezuela
03/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The developments in Venezuela mark a grave escalation of an already highly volatile situation. It is now imperative that the full facts of what has occurred are established,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. ‘The Maduro regime
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Joint Statement on the Gaza Humanitarian Response
31/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement on Gaza from the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Norway increases support for fight against hunger in South Sudan
27/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing support to the World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan. An additional USD Nok 128.6 million (approx. USD 12.7 million) will go towards the WFP’s emergency assistance and efforts that strengthen community resilience.
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Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank
24/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement condemning the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine
12/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.
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Norway Supports Flood-Affected Communities in Sri Lanka
11/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing more than USD 2,4 million to assist those affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka.
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Statement from Foreign Minister Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented
08/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and summary executions.’ says Norwegian Minister of
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Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria
08/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOne year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the Aid Fund for Syria, strengthening the work of
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Norway Facilitates Peace Talks in Colombia
08/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has undertaken to facilitate negotiations between the Government of Colombia and the armed group El Ejercito Gaitanista de Colombia (EGC), together with Qatar, Switzerland, and Spain. The agreement between the two parties was signed Friday 5
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Prime Minister Støre met with Prime Minister Starmer at 10 Downing Street
04/12/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited London for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.
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Norway signs agreement with Bulgaria on EEA and Norway Grants
04/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Bulgaria today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Defence visits Norway
01/12/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceOn November 28th, Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik welcomed his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back for a bilateral meeting.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health
01/12/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterIn a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
30/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'On the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I express my deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones - children, parents, siblings, and friends', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.