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Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy
Press release Date: 15/05/2024
Minister 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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Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises
Press release Date: 15/05/2024
A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new humanitarian strategy.
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Strengthened cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS and CDR
News story Date: 14/05/2024
Today, Norway and Switzerland signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals between our two countries.
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Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza
News story Date: 14/05/2024
Together with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contributed NOK 30 million to the hospital.
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The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now
News story Date: 14/05/2024
The government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the government proposes allocating 13 billion NOK to the Defence. Six billion are proposed for military support to Ukraine and seven billion to increase operational capability in the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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A budget to provide security in demanding times
Press release Date: 14/05/2024
Defence and security are the priorities in the Norwegian government’s proposal for the Revised National Budget. The government’s most important duty is to safeguard its people. Defence capability will be strengthened with a historic budget increase and police budgets will also increase to help combat gang crime. The government continues to uphold public services for the Norwegian people, supporting hospitals and reducing waiting times.
Speeches and statements
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UNFF19: High level segment roundtable
Speech/statement Date: 15/05/2024
UNFF19's (United Nations Forum on Forests) high level segment roundtable.
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Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners
Speech/statement Date: 15/05/2024
Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners at the UNFF19 (United Nations Forum on Forests).
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Statement on the efforts for a two-state solution
Speech/statement Date: 29/04/2024
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide at meeting on the efforts for a two-state solution, including the recognition of the Palestinian State, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 April 2024.
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Defence Minister Gram's speech on the new Defence Pledge
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
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Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan
Speech/statement Date: 15/04/2024
Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the attacks against Israel
Speech/statement Date: 14/04/2024