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Foreign Minister: 'Alarmed by the situation in Ethiopia'
04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am alarmed by the deteriorating situation in Ethiopia and the potential regional impact. Norway has consistently, including as member of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire, dialogue between parties and unimpeded humanitarian access
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Ghana to join as co-host of Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2022
02/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn February 2022, Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the second Global Disability Summit.
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Odd Roger Enoksen appointed new Minister of Defence
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceOdd Roger Enoksen from The Centre Party was appointed as Minister in The Ministry of Defence in Norway Oct. 14th 2021.
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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault celebrates its 15th anniversary with new seed deposits
28/02/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodToday, the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was celebrated by 20 international gene banks depositing 20,000 new seed samples in the vault in Longyearbyen.
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Leaders will build on Glasgow legacy to establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27
21/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe COP26 Presidency is inviting world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and
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Norway supports Ecuador’s efforts to protect the rainforest
22/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentEcuador is making an important effort to reduce deforestation. The efforts are crucial for the planet’s climate and biodiversity. Norway therefore announces NOK 130 million in support of the results achieved.
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Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines
09/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to
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Statement: Shocked by brutal attacks on Georgian civic and political activists
10/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsConcerned by targeting ordinary citizens and civil society by phone calls, posters labelling individuals as “Agents”.
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Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe 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
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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Changes among the political advisers
16/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Erlend Kvittum Nytrøen resigns as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Erling Sande. Mr. Kvittum is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
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Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the attack on humanitarian workers in Gaza
30/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am shocked that a clearly marked UN vehicle was directly hit by gunfire while approaching an Israeli check point.
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Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea
06/09/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received applications from six companies in connection with the announcement of three areas in the North Sea related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on airstrike in Gaza
10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn the Israeli airstrike this morning on a «safe zone» in Khan Younis. All parties have an obligation to protect civilians in warfare', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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The IMF's Article IV consultation for 2024 has been completed
18/09/2024 News story Ministry of FinanceOn 28 June, the IMF's delegation to Norway presented its yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian economic policy to the government. The full report has now been concluded by the IMF Executive Board.
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New ambassadors from Brazil, the Netherlands and Ghana
19/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 19 September 2024.
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Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty
23/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEvery week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the
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Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation
28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThis week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.
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Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan
19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am pleased that we can increase our support to UN agencies operating at the border and inside Afghanistan. As winter looms, needs will increase, making sufficient humanitarian assistance even more critical. Norway remains committed to supporting
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COP28: Norway to provide NOK 270 million to new climate fund
02/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai that Norway will provide NOK 270 million to the new fund for loss and damage associated with climate change (Loss and Damage Fund).