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Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan
30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International
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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
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Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom
31/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 28 and 29 October.
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New ambassadors from Palestine, Algeria, Chile
24/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 April 2025.
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Changes among the state secretaries
24/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, from 24 January to 2 March 2025.
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Changes among the state secretaries
28/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Ingrid Marie Vaag Endrerud as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.
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Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025
28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceIn an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s
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International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil
07/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.
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Norway Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires
18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes of forest loss and resulted in major greenhouse gas
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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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Norway to strengthen cooperation with Brazil to address global challenges
08/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government is today launching a new strategy to enhance cooperation with Brazil.
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Norway operates F-35s on biofuel
15/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Increased support for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war of aggression
09/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 580 million to the efforts of the UN Refugee Agency (UNCHR) to assist refugees, internally displaced people and other people in Ukraine and Moldova who are affected by the war.
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AU Deputy Chairperson and Norwegian Minister of International Development Meet to Deepen Strategic Partnership
09/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsA high-level meeting took place on May 6 at the African Union Headquarters between H.E. Ms. Selma Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and H.E. Mr. Åsmund Aukrust, Norwegian Minister of International Development. The
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Prime Minister Støre met with UK Prime Minister in Oslo
09/05/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, on board the Coast Guard vessel Jan Mayen in Oslo. The two leaders discussed a range of issues such as the security situation in Europe, defence, trade and the
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Palestinian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway
13/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsPalestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is coming to Norway on an official visit on 14-15 January. This is the first official visit from Palestine since Norway recognised Palestine as a state.
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Changes among the political advisers
12/05/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Andreas Skretting Jansen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.
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Norway is transferring Palestinian clearence revenues
12/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that Norway, based on an understanding between the Palestinian and Israeli governments, is transferring USD 420 million, which the Palestinian government will use to cover expenses for electricity and fuel,’ said Foreign Minister
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Foreign Minister Eide on attack on MSF hospital in South Sudan
08/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The military attack on an MSF hospital is unacceptable and cuts off medical access for thousands of civilians. I am deeply concerned about the development in South Sudan,‘ says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.