Accreditation for the Barents Summit in Kirkenes June 3-4, 2013

News and events // Last updated: 5/15/2013 //

The first 20 years of the Barents cooperation will be marked with a meeting of prime ministers in Kirkenes from June 3-4. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will host the meeting. The deadline for accreditation is May 27.

Arctic Council Welcomes New Observers

News and events // Last updated: 5/16/2013 //

“I am pleased that six new countries and the EU have been granted observer status in the Arctic Council. This confirms the Arctic Council’s key position as an international forum for discussing Arctic issues,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide, who is taking part in the Kiruna Ministerial Meeting.

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.

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.

Norway Resumes Development Assistance to Mali

News and events // Last updated: 5/15/2013 //

Elections in Mali have been announced with a view to ending the political crisis that has beset the country since the military coup last year. Norway will provide NOK 40 million (Approx. US$ 6.8 M) in funding to support the election process and the transition to legitimate governance.

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.

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