News and press releases
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Simplifying export credits for the business community
02/09/2020 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesIn order to make it easier for the business community, the Norwegian government is merging The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (Garantiinstituttet for eksportkreditt (GIEK)) and Export Credit Norway.
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Troika Statement on the Peace Agreement between Sudan Armed Opposition Groups
31/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway (the Troika) welcome the peace agreement between the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) and the Civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan.
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Troika countries USA, UK and Norway welcome the peace agreement in Sudan
31/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'A milestone for sustainable peace and stability Darfur. Critical for Sudan’s democratic transition. We continue to support Sudanese people's quest for freedom, peace and justice', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide says.
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New ambassadors from Peru, India and Switzerland
27/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 August 2020.
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Changes in the travel advice for Germany and Liechtenstein
26/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Germany and Liechtenstein, as well as to the regions of Kalmar and Västerbotten in Sweden.
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Norwegian oil production cuts in July
24/08/2020 News story Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyTo contribute to a faster stabilization of the oil market after the extensive global infection control measures, related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Norwegian Government decided on cuts in the Norwegian oil production from 1 June until 31 December
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Norway backs condemnation of military mutiny in Mali
20/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are following the developments in Mali with deep concern. Norway backs the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in their condemnation of military mutiny and arrests. It's vital to restore rule of law and dialogue to
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Changes in the travel advice for Austria, Greece, Ireland, the UK and certain regions in Sweden and Denmark
19/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to Austria, Greece, Ireland and the UK.
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Important step to strengthen Norway’s global health efforts
19/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsAs a step in strengthening Norway’s global health efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed John-Arne Røttingen as Special Adviser on Global Health.
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U.S. and Norway Strengthen Cooperation on Offshore Energy and Seabed Minerals
18/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Petroleum and EnergyToday in Washington DC, the US Department of Interior (DOI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE).
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'We are impressed by the courage in Belarus'
16/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Impressed by the courage of the people of Belarus, turning out in massive numbers. Norway supports their demands for free and fair elections. Lukashenko needs to enter into dialogue with the opposition. Police violence and electoral fraud are
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'Normalization between Israel and United Arab Emirats positive'
14/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'It is positive that Israel and the United Arab Emirates will normalize their bilateral relations. We welcome all contributions toward peaceful relations in the region. Will now look more closely at the implications', says Minister of Foreign
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Norway extends global travel advice and makes changes for the Nordic region and Europe
12/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ global advice against non-essential travel to all countries has been extended and will now apply until 1 October.
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IMF assessment of the Norwegian financial system
12/08/2020 Press release Ministry of FinanceIn a recent assessment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points out that the Norwegian financial system is resilient to shocks and subject to well-developed oversight. However, the IMF also emphasizes that there are vulnerabilities that
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Joint Statement of Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on recent developments in Belarus
11/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn a joint statement the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers express their grave concern about the violence against post-election demonstrations in Belarus.
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Norway condemns use of force in Belarus
10/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We condemn the security forces’ use of force against protesters following yesterday’s presidential election in Belarus. This use of violence is unacceptable. We call on the Belarusian authorities to release the arrested protesters and journalists
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Norway pledges additional NOK 45 million in aid to Lebanon
09/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide participated today in a virtual international donor conference on support to Beirut and the Lebanese people following the devastating explosion on 4 August. The conference, which was convened by French
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Norway to send emergency medical supplies to Lebanon
07/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian Government has decided to increase its humanitarian aid to Lebanon by up to NOK 25 million. This additional funding will be used to send 40 tons of medical equipment to Lebanon to help alleviate the emergency situation caused by the
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Twelve years since the outbreak of the Russo-Georgian War
07/08/2020 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwelve years after the war in Georgia, Russian troops are still on Georgian soil and the conflict remains unresolved. ‘Once again we call on Russia to comply with the 2008 ceasefire agreement and pull its forces out of Georgia,’ said Minister of
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Changes in the travel advice for the Czech Republic, France, Monaco and Switzerland
06/08/2020 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now advising against non-essential travel to the Czech Republic, France, Monaco and Switzerland. Changes are also being made to the travel advice for several regions in Sweden.