News and press releases Government Norway
Strong int’l support for Palestine & two-state solution
On 15 Jan. 2025 Norway hosted a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at Oslo City Hall. Representatives from 84 countries and organisations took part.
New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon
Minister Eide met Lebanon's Prime Minister designate Nawaf Salam in Beirut on 18 January 2025.
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide Visits Syria
‘Syria may be at a turning point. We have seen positive initial signals’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine
Ukraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.
NOK 5 bn to World Bank’s Intl Dev Association (IDA)
The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.
Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am pleased that we are able to transfer NOK 275 million today to the organisation’s efforts to assist Palestinian refugees,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers
Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.