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One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs.
Today, Norway is committing over USD 5 million to locally led humanitarian efforts in #Syria .
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Today, Norway is committing over USD 5 million to locally led humanitarian efforts in #Syria .
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria
One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the ...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs.
Today, Norway is committing over USD 5 million to locally led humanitarian efforts in #Syria .
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Today, Norway is committing over USD 5 million to locally led humanitarian efforts in #Syria .
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Espen Barth Eide:
'The alarm is sounding for the #Kordofan region in #Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties'
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Espen Barth Eide:
'The alarm is sounding for the #Kordofan region in #Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties'
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Statement from Foreign Minister Barth Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented
‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and sum...
www.regjeringen.no
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Espen Barth Eide:
'The alarm is sounding for the #Kordofan region in #Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties'
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
Espen Barth Eide:
'The alarm is sounding for the #Kordofan region in #Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties'
www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new...
– Vi ønsker velkommen en granskning av mulige brudd på folkeretten i El Fasher i Darfur-regionen i Sudan, sier utviklingsminister Åsmund Aukrust.
Uttalelse:
www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/u...
Uttalelse:
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Uttalelse fra utviklingsministeren om situasjonen i El Fasher
– Vi ønsker velkommen en granskning av mulige brudd på folkeretten i El Fasher i Darfur-regionen i Sudan, sier utviklingsminister Åsmund Aukrust.
www.regjeringen.no
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
– Vi ønsker velkommen en granskning av mulige brudd på folkeretten i El Fasher i Darfur-regionen i Sudan, sier utviklingsminister Åsmund Aukrust.
Uttalelse:
www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/u...
Uttalelse:
www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/u...
Let us ensure that equality, justice, and compassion continue to guide our collective path forward, said Minister of International Development @AsmundAukrust when he gave the Norwegian remarks at #SocialSummit2025
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Minister Aukrust’s remarks at the World Social Summit
Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s remarks at The second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Let us ensure that equality, justice, and compassion continue to guide our collective path forward, said Minister of International Development @AsmundAukrust when he gave the Norwegian remarks at #SocialSummit2025
www.regjeringen.no/no/whats-new...
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– Det målrettede israelske angrepet på den profilerte Al Jazeera-journalisten Anas al-Sharif og flere av hans medarbeidere i Gaza by er opprørende og fullstendig uakseptabelt, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
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Uakseptabelt angrep på Al Jazeera-journalist
– Det målrettede israelske angrepet på den profilerte Al Jazeera-journalisten Anas al-Sharif og flere av hans medarbeidere i Gaza by er opprørende og fullstendig uakseptabelt, sier utenriksminister Es...
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August 11, 2025 at 6:08 AM
– Det målrettede israelske angrepet på den profilerte Al Jazeera-journalisten Anas al-Sharif og flere av hans medarbeidere i Gaza by er opprørende og fullstendig uakseptabelt, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
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Norway’s humanitarian aid to the people of #Ukraine puts it top of @unocha.org list that tracks donors, providing more than USD 158 million so far this year. Russia must end its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. #InvestInHumanity fts.unocha.org/countries/23...
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Norway’s humanitarian aid to the people of #Ukraine puts it top of @unocha.org list that tracks donors, providing more than USD 158 million so far this year. Russia must end its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. #InvestInHumanity fts.unocha.org/countries/23...
Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation after meeting with Google, Meta, TikTok & Snapchat:
It's unacceptable that children are exposed to hate, sexual abuse and radicalisation on digital platforms. I expect tech companies to take far greater responsibility for protecting children online #IGF2025
It's unacceptable that children are exposed to hate, sexual abuse and radicalisation on digital platforms. I expect tech companies to take far greater responsibility for protecting children online #IGF2025
June 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation after meeting with Google, Meta, TikTok & Snapchat:
It's unacceptable that children are exposed to hate, sexual abuse and radicalisation on digital platforms. I expect tech companies to take far greater responsibility for protecting children online #IGF2025
It's unacceptable that children are exposed to hate, sexual abuse and radicalisation on digital platforms. I expect tech companies to take far greater responsibility for protecting children online #IGF2025
The recent arrests of several opposition leaders in Georgia represent an unprecedented attack on Georgia's democracy.
Norway calls for the release of those unjustly imprisoned, and an end to repressive actions against civil society, free media, and freedom of speech in Georgia.
Norway calls for the release of those unjustly imprisoned, and an end to repressive actions against civil society, free media, and freedom of speech in Georgia.
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The recent arrests of several opposition leaders in Georgia represent an unprecedented attack on Georgia's democracy.
Norway calls for the release of those unjustly imprisoned, and an end to repressive actions against civil society, free media, and freedom of speech in Georgia.
Norway calls for the release of those unjustly imprisoned, and an end to repressive actions against civil society, free media, and freedom of speech in Georgia.
Today, president Zelenskyy signed the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe - a key step towards the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Norway supports this effort to ensure accountability for the Russian leadership.
@norwaycoe.norway.no
Norway supports this effort to ensure accountability for the Russian leadership.
@norwaycoe.norway.no
June 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today, president Zelenskyy signed the agreement between Ukraine and the Council of Europe - a key step towards the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.
Norway supports this effort to ensure accountability for the Russian leadership.
@norwaycoe.norway.no
Norway supports this effort to ensure accountability for the Russian leadership.
@norwaycoe.norway.no
FM Espen Barth Eide at Internet Governance Forum in 🇳🇴:
The internet is our planet's most critical infrastructure. Together, we must ensure it remains an open, inclusive, and safe global good for all. A multi-stakeholder approach is key.
#IGF2025
regjeringen.no/en/id3111154/
The internet is our planet's most critical infrastructure. Together, we must ensure it remains an open, inclusive, and safe global good for all. A multi-stakeholder approach is key.
#IGF2025
regjeringen.no/en/id3111154/
Minister of Foreign Affairs’ speech at the Internet Governance Forum 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide’s speech at the 20th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
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June 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
FM Espen Barth Eide at Internet Governance Forum in 🇳🇴:
The internet is our planet's most critical infrastructure. Together, we must ensure it remains an open, inclusive, and safe global good for all. A multi-stakeholder approach is key.
#IGF2025
regjeringen.no/en/id3111154/
The internet is our planet's most critical infrastructure. Together, we must ensure it remains an open, inclusive, and safe global good for all. A multi-stakeholder approach is key.
#IGF2025
regjeringen.no/en/id3111154/
Technology is reshaping our world, for better and for worse. 23-27 June, the world comes to Norway to ask: How do we govern tech, instead of being governed by it?
Join the conversation, register here: igf2025.no
@intgovforum.bsky.social
Join the conversation, register here: igf2025.no
@intgovforum.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Technology is reshaping our world, for better and for worse. 23-27 June, the world comes to Norway to ask: How do we govern tech, instead of being governed by it?
Join the conversation, register here: igf2025.no
@intgovforum.bsky.social
Join the conversation, register here: igf2025.no
@intgovforum.bsky.social
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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide & HR/VPKaja Kallas signed a joint statement on foreign and security policy cooperation It states that over the past 30 years, our foreign and security cooperation has demonstrated its significance by strengthening European unity in addressing global challenges.
May 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide & HR/VPKaja Kallas signed a joint statement on foreign and security policy cooperation It states that over the past 30 years, our foreign and security cooperation has demonstrated its significance by strengthening European unity in addressing global challenges.
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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide represented Norway at the 60th EEA Council today.🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮🇪🇺
Status of the EEA cooperation and economic security were among the main topics. 🤝
Read the EEA Council Conclusions here: bit.ly/3FmUvJr
Status of the EEA cooperation and economic security were among the main topics. 🤝
Read the EEA Council Conclusions here: bit.ly/3FmUvJr
May 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide represented Norway at the 60th EEA Council today.🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮🇪🇺
Status of the EEA cooperation and economic security were among the main topics. 🤝
Read the EEA Council Conclusions here: bit.ly/3FmUvJr
Status of the EEA cooperation and economic security were among the main topics. 🤝
Read the EEA Council Conclusions here: bit.ly/3FmUvJr
During his visit, H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon paid tribute to the Ukrainian soldiers — and to the families who bear the weight of war.
Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering defense of freedom move us deeply.
Norway stands in solidarity with Ukraine.
Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering defense of freedom move us deeply.
Norway stands in solidarity with Ukraine.
May 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
During his visit, H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon paid tribute to the Ukrainian soldiers — and to the families who bear the weight of war.
Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering defense of freedom move us deeply.
Norway stands in solidarity with Ukraine.
Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering defense of freedom move us deeply.
Norway stands in solidarity with Ukraine.
H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon is in Ukraine today.
This visit underscores Norway’s unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our deep respect for their resilience. Norway will continue to provide robust political, military, and humanitarian support. #WeStandWithUkraine
This visit underscores Norway’s unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our deep respect for their resilience. Norway will continue to provide robust political, military, and humanitarian support. #WeStandWithUkraine
May 20, 2025 at 6:27 AM
H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon is in Ukraine today.
This visit underscores Norway’s unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our deep respect for their resilience. Norway will continue to provide robust political, military, and humanitarian support. #WeStandWithUkraine
This visit underscores Norway’s unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our deep respect for their resilience. Norway will continue to provide robust political, military, and humanitarian support. #WeStandWithUkraine
Norway condemns the sentencing of Russian election expert and Golos co-chair Grigory Melkonyants. This signals a continued authoritarian path. Independent observation is crucial for trust in elections. We stand with Russian civil society & urge the release of political prisoners.
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Norway condemns the sentencing of Russian election expert and Golos co-chair Grigory Melkonyants. This signals a continued authoritarian path. Independent observation is crucial for trust in elections. We stand with Russian civil society & urge the release of political prisoners.
Brazil is a global player and important partner for Norway. We agree on the need for closer ties on trade, the green transition and knowledge exchange. We must promote values of democracy and a rules-based world order.
New strategy for 🇳🇴🇧🇷 cooperation: www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
New strategy for 🇳🇴🇧🇷 cooperation: www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
May 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Brazil is a global player and important partner for Norway. We agree on the need for closer ties on trade, the green transition and knowledge exchange. We must promote values of democracy and a rules-based world order.
New strategy for 🇳🇴🇧🇷 cooperation: www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
New strategy for 🇳🇴🇧🇷 cooperation: www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
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Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, and the war in neighbouring Ukraine has driven energy prices sharply upward. Norwegian support brings warmth to homes in Moldova: www.norad.no/en/thematic-...
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Norwegian support brings warmth to homes in Moldova | Norad.no
This winter, more than half of Moldova’s households received help with heating costs through a scheme supported by Norway. Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, and the war in neighbouring Ukr...
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May 2, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, and the war in neighbouring Ukraine has driven energy prices sharply upward. Norwegian support brings warmth to homes in Moldova: www.norad.no/en/thematic-...
@undp.org @norwaymfa.government.no
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THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of Israel – Maldives; Mexico; Namibia; Norway. Follow here: www.icj-cij.org/multimedia-l...
Live webstream | INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
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May 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of Israel – Maldives; Mexico; Namibia; Norway. Follow here: www.icj-cij.org/multimedia-l...
Devastating images from the port of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The death toll and number of injured is rising. Norway offers its condolences and thoughts to the families of the victims.
April 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Devastating images from the port of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The death toll and number of injured is rising. Norway offers its condolences and thoughts to the families of the victims.
Norway expresses its condolences and deepest sympathy with the Canadian people after the horrible incident in Vancouver.
Our thoughts are with all Canadians and especially those who have lost loved ones.
Our thoughts are with all Canadians and especially those who have lost loved ones.
April 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Norway expresses its condolences and deepest sympathy with the Canadian people after the horrible incident in Vancouver.
Our thoughts are with all Canadians and especially those who have lost loved ones.
Our thoughts are with all Canadians and especially those who have lost loved ones.
Today, we mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between #Norway and the State of #Palestine. Congratulations to the newly appointed Palestinian ambassador Marie Antoinette Sedin on the presentation of her credentials to His Majesty King Harald.
April 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today, we mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between #Norway and the State of #Palestine. Congratulations to the newly appointed Palestinian ambassador Marie Antoinette Sedin on the presentation of her credentials to His Majesty King Harald.
Minister Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement in Poland today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants: 925 million Euros.
The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish cooperation.
www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish cooperation.
www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
Norway signs agreement with Poland on EEA and Norway Grants
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement in Poland today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. The agreement is intended to support social and economic develop...
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April 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Minister Espen Barth Eide signed an agreement in Poland today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants: 925 million Euros.
The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish cooperation.
www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
The agreement is intended to support social and economic development in Poland and to strengthen Norwegian-Polish cooperation.
www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...
Norway stands with the people of Myanmar on Myanmar New Year. This is a critical moment to ensure humanitarian access. We welcome commitments to temporary ceasefires & urge all armed actors to follow suit. 🇳🇴 supports ASEAN & UN efforts for inclusive dialogue.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Myanmar
In this period of Thingyan, the Foreign Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, expresses his deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Earthquake of 28 March in Myanmar and ho...
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April 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Norway stands with the people of Myanmar on Myanmar New Year. This is a critical moment to ensure humanitarian access. We welcome commitments to temporary ceasefires & urge all armed actors to follow suit. 🇳🇴 supports ASEAN & UN efforts for inclusive dialogue.
www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/s...
www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/s...