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Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine
19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan
15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.
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Norway Increases Support for Sudan
03/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
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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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Prime Minister Støre met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
09/12/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday 9 December, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to a working lunch in the Government Guest House in Oslo. President El-Sisi is the first Egyptian head of state to pay an official visit to
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MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response, food security and climate change adaptation
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has
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Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,
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Norway to provide NOK 1.7 billion in support to Syria
16/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The humanitarian situation in Syria remains critical and continues to deteriorate. Norway will provide approximately NOK 1.7 billion in support to assist those affected by war, earthquakes and a steep rise in food prices in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan
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Statement on the earthquake in Morocco
09/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway providing support for flood victims in Libya
15/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Libya has been hit by devastating flooding. Thousands of people have died and many more are missing or lost their homes. Norway is providing NOK 25 million for life-saving assistance in the northeastern part of the country. The funds will be
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Norway to provide support for earthquake victims in Morocco
13/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is providing NOK 10 million for life-saving assistance to the areas most seriously affected by the earthquake in Morocco. The funds will be channelled through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,’ said Minister of International
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Norway increases support for UNRWA
21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.
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Norway to increase support for the Palestinians
24/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Norwegian Government has proposed to increase support for the Palestinian people by NOK 470 million. This will bring Norway’s total support to the Palestinians in 2023 to more than
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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues
10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence
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Foreign Minister condemns sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi
10/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn today’s sentencing to four years in prison of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The military regime is using the judicial system to silence political opponents and crush the National League for Democracy', Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan
22/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crises
08/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is increasing its annual contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to NOK 450 million over the next four years. This will create greater predictability and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian efforts,’ said Minister
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Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan
10/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan following the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the escalating conflict in North Darfur and Kordofan. It is endorsed by
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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 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.