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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 02/07/2025
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 Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide witnessed the effects of Russia's war on Ukraine first hand this March.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 27/06/2025
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
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 25/06/2025
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
The signing of the agreement.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 06/06/2025
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
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 20/05/2025
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.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 08/05/2025
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...
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 27/04/2025
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.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 27/04/2025
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.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 24/04/2025
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.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 15/04/2025
Our message in London: The human suffering caused by the conflict in #Sudan is unacceptable. 🇳🇴 will continue to support efforts to secure an immediate ceasire and political solution that brings back a civilian government. The people of Sudan deserve to live in peace and to enjoy freedom and justice.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 10/04/2025
Mexico and Norway reaffirm: A strong and effective UN is essential for peace, human rights, gender equality, climate action & sustainable development. It is vital that the world comes together around reforms to ensure that the UN is fit for the future. www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/n...
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 08/04/2025
When natural disasters hit, people are displaced, armed conflicts erupt, women, girls, LGBT+ people is specially at risk of SGBV. SRH & psychosocial services, funding critical. Norway remains a stable supporter. #EndGBV Read @AsmundAukrust in NYC: www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/m...
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 08/04/2025
Women’s rights are #HumanRights For a country to prosper and develop, gender equality is fundamental #SDG5 More important than ever to build strong coalitions on support of gender equality and #SRHR #Beijing @AsmundAukrust w/ @Atayeshe & @unwomenchief #CPD58
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 08/04/2025
A well-functioning multilateral system based on international law is a core interest for Norway. We will work with UN partners from all regions to find solutions and obtain support for necessary reforms @AsmundAukrust in substantial talks with @GuyRyder and @AminaJMohammed
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 07/04/2025
UNDP is one of Norways most important partners in our common effort to achieve the SDG’s. To do this, we also need to make the UN more sustainable through reform. Gender equality must always be at the base. Min for intl dev @AsmundAukrust w/ @ASteiner in New York today
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 07/04/2025
The pushback on gender equality, women's, girls and LGBT+ rights is worrisome The anti-rights movement is politically engaged, well-funded and well-prepared Norway will continue the important work to push back the pushback. Read @AsmundAukrust #CPD58 : www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/m...
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 03/04/2025
Today at the @NATO FMM, @EspenBarthEide emphasised: 👉🏻Russia remains the greatest threat to allied security. 👉🏻As the threat to NATO grows stronger, so must the alliance. Europe will step up, and have stepped up. 👉🏻It is more important than ever to stay united.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 30/03/2025
🌙✨ The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends heartfelt congratulations to Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. May this special day inspire peace and unity. Our wishes for a more peaceful, united, and harmonious world are with you all.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 27/03/2025
Today, FM Espen Barth Eide is in #Kharkiv with FM of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha. The city, close to the frontline of the war, is under constant attack by Russia. Yesterday, another brutal attack targeted civilian infrastructure & wounded many. Impressed with the resilience of the people of Kharkiv
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 26/03/2025
Norway is powering Ukraine’s resilience.
⚡ $420M for energy security in 2025
🔥 $155M gas grant this spring via @EBRD
☢️ Ongoing support for nuclear safety   We're proud to stand with Ukraine.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 26/03/2025
Today, the Norwegian FM and Minister for Labour and Inclusion are visiting Ukraine. Continued support for Ukraine is important not only for the Ukrainian people, but also for the safety and security of Norway and Europe as a whole.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 25/03/2025
Happy #FreedomDay to the people of Belarus, marking the 1918 proclamation of the Belarusian Democratic Republic. Norway stands in solidarity with those fighting for a free and democratic #Belarus. Norway calls for the release of Ales Bialiatski and all political prisoners. @NorwayAmbLT
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 21/03/2025
Norway's support to Ukraine is an investment in our common security. We will continue to back Ukraine’s sovereignty and freedom. Ukraine must be in the best possible position when negotiations start—and must, of course, have a seat at the table.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 18/03/2025
Statement by Foreign Minister @espen-eide.bsky.social on the Israeli military operations in Gaza. ➡️ www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/s...
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 14/03/2025
Norway 🇳🇴 welcomes agreement on text of historic Armenia 🇦🇲 – Azerbaijan 🇦🇿peace treaty. Swift signing & implementation should open new era of peace, stability and regional development in South Caucasus.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 11/03/2025
Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Palestine.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 10/03/2025
I dag er det fem år siden Covid-19-pandemien ble erklært. Utviklingsministeren representerte regjeringen da @RodeKorsNorge markerte dagen – en påminnelse om hvor viktig internasjonalt samarbeid er for beredskap og respons. Neste pandemi vil komme – vi må være klare
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 08/03/2025
On International Womens Day, we celebrate progress—but gender equality is still far from achieved. Norway remains committed to defend women’s rights globally. Rights must be defended, always. #InternationalWomensDay2025
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 24/02/2025
Today, UN countries came together in defence of international law, the UN Charter and a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine 🇺🇦.   Russia started this war. They must end it immediately.   #StandWithUkraine
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 24/02/2025
I dag møtte Åsmund Aukrust representanter fra flere humanitære organisasjoner. Vi lever i en tid der humanitære prinsipper utfordres. I en usikker tid forblir Norge en forutsigbar partner. Norge fremskynder nå utbetaling av støtte der vi kan🤝.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 24/02/2025
The people of Ukraine have resisted Russia’s full-scale war for 3 long years. Any solution must be just, lasting, and guarantee Ukraine’s full independence, sovereignty and freedom to choose its own path, now and in the future. Norway continues to #StandWithUkraine️
Ukrainian and Norwegian flags. Photo: Martin Siewartz Nielsen
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 20/02/2025
Had a good meeting with my friend foreign minister Lamola, reaffirming our shared commitment to international law 🇿🇦🤝🇳🇴 Norway is grateful for the invitation and fully supports South Africa’s G20 priorities. The G20 remains a vital platform for international cooperation. -FM Espen Barth Eide
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 19/02/2025
As host of the African Union, Ethiopia understands the power of cooperation. Great to meet FM Timothewos today. We discussed areas of cooperation including climate, food security, forest protection and regional stability. Norway and Ethiopia will remain close partners - FM Espen Barth Eide
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 12/02/2025
Statssekretær Andreas Kravik @amk79.bsky.social: Godt møte med @PlanNorge om arbeidet med å evakuere syke og skadde fra Gaza. Vi deler en sterk bekymring over de enorme lidelsene som befolkningen i Gaza lever med.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 09/02/2025
Congratulations to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on connecting your electricity grid to the European network, ending electricity ties to Russia and Belarus. Norway supports our Baltic friends’ and partners’ efforts to ensure energy security.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 04/02/2025
A warm welcome to Åsmund Aukrust, Norway’s new Minister of International Development. Åsmund Aukrust succeeds Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, who gave him a key chain with the #SDGs during the handover ceremony. 📸 Mathias Rongved / Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 29/01/2025
🇳🇴 in #UNGA meeting on #IHL: ✅We are witnessing a lack of respect for int law that we must go far back in time to find a parallel to. ✅All states must be subject to the same rules. ✅Protecting civilians and preserving life is the nucleus for peace. www.norway.no/en/missions/...
Counsellor Magnus Forberg Andersen presenting the Norwegian message in UN.
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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · 24/01/2025
Norway commends #Ukraine MOD for its “Voluntary report on implementation of #IHL 🇺🇦 earn respect for their focus on IHL compliance and dissemination, while defending their nation against #Russia’s unlawful aggression. Big thanks to Lt. Col. Zavorotko ⚖️
State secretary Andreas Kravik, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs and Lt. Col. Inna Zavorotko, Deputy Head of the
International Law Section at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
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