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'Unacceptable evictions in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem'
20/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The eviction of the Salihiya family from their home in Sheikh Jarrah in occupied East Jerusalem in the early hours of Wednesday 19 January is unacceptable,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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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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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Target to double climate finance exceeded for second year in a row
10/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway’s climate finance amounted to NOK 16.5 billion in 2023. This is NOK 2.5 billion more than the target pledged in 2021 to double our climate finance.
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Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million
03/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on Israeli settlements
04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe recent decisions by the Government of Israel to "legalize" five settlement outposts, to declare 12 700 dunams as “state lands”, and to advance the approval of 6016 housing units in dozens of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, are
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Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa
02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOver 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million
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Finland and Norway sign a Memorandum of Understanding
20/06/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram and Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation between the two countries in Bodø, Norway, on 20 June 2024.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Gaza
12/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor more than a year, the people of Gaza have lived in fear of death and destruction. While much attention is focused on Lebanon and a possible escalation in the region, the war in Gaza continues. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating
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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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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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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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Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy
15/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim will launch the government's new strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy on Wednesday 15 May.
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Food security in Africa: Norway commits five-year funding to civil society
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsClimate-adapted rice production, preservation of local seeds and increased yields for small-holder farmers. These are just some of the ingredients when Norway commits NOK 1 billion, approx. USD 94 million, to civil society organizations’ work for
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Foreign Minister Eide: Broad international agreement to strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote the two-state solution
26/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe critical situation in Palestine was the topic when Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide chaired two ministerial meetings on Palestine in Brussels today.
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Foreign Minister Eide: Visiting Syria leaves a profound impression
19/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Syria may be at a turning point. We have seen positive initial signals from the transitional government, but we need to be prepared for the fact that developments can go both ways. It is imperative that the international community contributes to a
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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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Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia
14/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step
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Norway to participate as guest country in G20
01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterBrazil has now taken over the G20 Presidency for the next year and has invited Norway to participate as a guest country in the G20’s work. ‘Brazil’s invitation to Norway to participate in the G20 the next year represents a major vote of confidence.
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Twentieth anniversary of Oslo Forum – annual retreat on conflict mediation and peace processes
08/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSome 100 conflict mediators, high-level decision makers, experts and peace process actors from around the world will gather outside Oslo on 13-14 June to exchange experience of peace diplomacy and to discuss some of today’s most complex conflicts.