News 14. Jun 2019 New white paper on Norway’s role and interests in multilateral cooperation The new white paper on Norway’s role and interests in multilateral cooperation analyses the challenges we are facing and describes the steps Norway should take to meet them. 12. Jun 2019 ‘Oslo Forum’ – annual retreat on conflict mediation 18-19 June 2019 Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum on 18 and 19 June, bringing together experts from all over the world for discussions on current peacemaking trends and challenges. 12. Jun 2019 Political stability and reforms bring progress in Somalia Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide visited Mogadishu on 10 June for talks with Somalia’s President and Prime Minister. She also met key humanitarian and diplomatic actors. 10. Jun 2019 United Arab Emirates, Norway, Saudi Arabia Brief UN Security Council on High Degree of Sophistication Behind Fujairah Attacks Press Release from the Missions of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 06. Jun 2019 Norway in New York goes green and becomes an Eco-Lighthouse The Mission of Norway to the United Nations and the Consulate General in New York are making efforts to take responsibility for the environment. 05. Jun 2019 Norway assumes Chairmanship of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation On Monday 3 June, Norway became the new Chair of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC). 29. May 2019 Announcement about Venezuela We announce that this week there have been held meetings in Oslo between representatives of the main political actors in Venezuela. 24. May 2019 Acting Together to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crisis Norway is today hosting the first-ever thematic humanitarian conference to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in humanitarian crises. 20. May 2019 Statement on Venezuela Norway announces that it has had preliminary contacts with representatives of the main political actors of Venezuela, as part of an exploratory phase, with the aim of contributing to finding a solution to the situation in the country. 15. May 2019 Norwegian Government increases efforts to combat child marriage, female genital mutilation and gender-selective abortion (son preference) Harmful practices, such as child marriage, female genital mutilation and gender-selective abortion or son preference, are violations of human rights and discriminate against women. 10. May 2019 UN Secretary-General extends Prime Minister’s role as SDG Advocate UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the new composition of his Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Group. 03. May 2019 Norway supports Ebola response in DR Congo The Government is providing NOK 7.8 million to the efforts to tackle the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Previous 10 11 12 13 14 Next