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Joint statement on the horrific humanitarian situation in El Fasher

As fighting continues unabated in North Darfur, Sudan, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped in and around the city of El Fasher besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All trade routes and supply lines have been cut off, and

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.

Joint statement on Gaza

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the recent announcement by the Government of Israel of the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive,

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

Norway has for some time been engaged in assisting the parties in Venezuela in finding a solution to the conflict in the country. These efforts culminated with the presidential election in 2024.

Norway’s engagement in peace processes since 1993

The following provides examples of countries where Norway has been actively involved in peace diplomacy and conflict resolution.

Philippine peace talks

Renewed momentum in the peace process - on 23 November 2023, the Philippine Government and communist movement signed a joint statement in Oslo setting out a shared vision for peace.

Norway’s efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan

In 2006, Norway decided to establish contact with the Taliban with the aim of encouraging the movement to take part in a political process with the Afghan authorities in power at the time.

Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts

Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts vary depending on the conflict in question and the local conditions. However, there are certain general features that are common to all Norway’s peace diplomacy efforts.

Norway contributes NOK 200 million in budget support to Palestine

Norway is contributing NOK 200 million to help ensure that public employees in Palestine receive their salaries.

Remarks by Minister of International Development Aasmund Aukrust at the G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting

Dear colleagues, It is an honor to be here, and for Norway to be a guest country under South Africa’s G20 presidency. Let me join others in thanking you for the great reception dinner yesterday, and for the amazing setting for this meeting. The

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Mpumalanga, South Africa

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with the Chancellor of Germany, Mr. Friedrich Merz

Sjekkes mot fremføringen Vielen Dank! (*) – Ein bisschen Schuldeutsch: Sehr geehrter Herr Bundeskanzler, lieber Friedrich! Es ist mir eine große Freude, heute hier in Berlin zu Gast zu sein. Für mich ist Deutschland ein enger Freund Norwegens und

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway to further strengthen cooperation with Germany

At a meeting in Berlin on Monday 21 July, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to strengthen cooperation between Norway and Germany in a broad range of areas, including defence and security, industry and the

Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,

Statement on the escalating violence in Syria

Alarmed by escalating violence in Syria, including in #Sweida. I urge all actors to exercise maximum restraint. Deeply concerned about recent Israeli airstrikes and rising domestic tensions. The escalation risks undermining efforts towards a

Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia

Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United

Norway provides NOK 40 million to fight hunger in South Sudan and Haiti

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world working to save lives and combat hunger. The WFP provides food aid in emergency situations and supports long-term efforts to ensure food security and development.

Norway Aligns with EU’s Listing of Two Russian Shipping Companies

The Norwegian government has decided to list two Russian fishing companies Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood. With this decision, Norway will align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU on May 20, in the same way that we have previously aligned

Global rollback of women's rights puts SDGs at risk

Sexual and reproductive health and rights are key to achieving development goals and their erosion has clear, serious consequences.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

Lifting of sanctions on Syria implemented in Norwegian Law

Norway has today implemented legal acts to lift sanctions against Syria. Sanctions targeting key individuals in former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime will remain in place.

The Minister of International Development Signed three Tax for Development Agreements

‘To support developing countries in their endeavors to finance their own development, fight poverty, and provide citizens with basic services, tax revenues must be increased. That’s why Norway has more than doubled its support since 2015 to help