Norway to Give Additional NOK 100 Million (Approx. US$ 17.2 M) to Help Syrian Refugees

News and events // Last updated: 5/6/2013 //

“The refugee crisis in Syria is on its way to becoming the worst since the Second World War. The Government is therefore increasing Norway’s assistance by NOK 100 million,” announced Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway Demands Release of Two Kidnapped Syrian Bishops

News and events // Last updated: 4/29/2013 //

“I am concerned about reports that the two top church leaders in Aleppo, Bishops Ibrahim and Yazaji, have been kidnapped. We have contacted the leader of the Free Syrian Army, and asked them to do all they can to find those responsible and ensure that the two bishops are released,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Kosovo and Serbia Reach Historic Understanding

News and events // Last updated: 4/22/2013 //

- The agreement between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels today is historic, says Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Norway Following Positive Developments Between Sudan and South Sudan Closely

News and events // Last updated: 4/18/2013 //

Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås is leading a high-level conference on South Sudan’s oil production together with the US authorities in Washington this week. State Secretary Arvinn Gadgil is visiting the capital of Sudan, Khartoum, and the capital of South Sudan, Juba.

Norway Regrets Prime Minister Fayyad’s Resignation

News and events // Last updated: 4/15/2013 //

“I regret that Salam Fayyad is resigning as Prime Minister of Palestine. Mr. Fayyad has been a close partner for Norway for many years, and he is a politician for whom I have great respect. It is positive that Mr. Fayyad will continue as Prime Minister for a transitional period,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Concern About Judgment Against Russian Election Watchdog Golos

News and events // Last updated: 4/26/2013 //

“The judgment against the NGO Golos and its leader, Lilia Shibanova, in Moscow today gives cause for concern. This is the first judgment to be passed since the recent amendments to Russian legislation on NGOs were introduced, and could make it more difficult for such organizations to work in the country,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

70 years Since The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

News and events // Last updated: 4/19/2013 //

“It is with deep respect that we remember today the victims from the Jewish Ghetto in Warsaw. They showed tremendous courage in the uprising, and for that they paid the highest price,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Foreign Minister Eide Reopened UN Security Council Chamber

News and events // Last updated: 4/17/2013 //

“The Security Council Chamber was a gift from Norway to the UN in 1952. I am delighted that Norway has taken responsibility for the renovation of what is perhaps the world’s most important room,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway Allocates NOK 700 Million (Approx. US$ 122 M) to Tanzanian Rural Energy Fund

News and events // Last updated: 4/11/2013 //

Norway and Tanzania have signed an agreement under which Norway will provide NOK 700 million (Approx. US$ 122 M) to Tanzania over a four-year period. This funding will be channelled to a rural energy fund in Tanzania that will give people in rural areas access to electricity.

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