One year after Hamas' heinous terror attack on Israel, our hearts are with all those who lost loved ones, were injured, taken hostage and their families. These were despicable acts of terrorism. A ceasefire and the release of hostages is more urgent than ever before.

The escalating violence in northern #Gaza is intolerable. Hunger is rampant, and is expected to cause death at a major scale. Civilians must be protected, and Israel must allow and secure humanitarian access in strict adherence to international law. The world watches in despair.

Norway strongly rejects the legislation adopted by the Knesset today, which will make it impossible for #UNRWA to operate in #Palestine. Palestinian civilians who are suffering and living in extreme need will be pushed even closer to the brink. regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/sta…

UNRWA must survive. No country is above international law. Norway is initiating a UN resolution asking the International Court of Justice to clarify Israel's legal obligations to ensure that aid reaches Palestinians. regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

1/2 Interesting meeting with Iran’s National Development Fund. Happy to inform about the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund (GPFG), which has USD 1.7 trillion in assets globally. The real return from Fund finance more than 20 percent of public spending. Abdolnaser Hemmati عبدالناصر همتی Mehdi Ghazanfari مهدی غضنفری

2/2 Visit to Iran's National Development Fund: Happy to inform that you can follow the value of the Norwegian GPFG in real time and all the Fund’s investments on the web page of the manager: nbim.no/en/ Abdolnaser Hemmati عبدالناصر همتی Mehdi Ghazanfari مهدی غضنفری

Congratulations to Joseph Aoun and the people of Lebanon on the election of a new President - a key milestone for Lebanon’s stability and prosperity. Norway looks forward to further strengthening our cooperation with Lebanon and its people. 🇳🇴🇱🇧

Another heinous attack by Russia on the historic city centre of Odesa. A complete disregard for the safety of civilians. We condemn Russia’s illegal war of aggression and stand with the brave citizens of Odesa.

Read op ed by State Secretary Andreas Kravik explaining why communicating with all actors is in Norway’s and the West’s interests, ➡️ regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/the…

Norway is significantly increasing its support to Ukraine 🇳🇴🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 UKR Embassy in MDA Helene Sand Andresen

I spoke with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. I thanked him for today’s unanimous decision by the Norwegian parliament Stortinget to increase Norway’s aid to Ukraine this year from $3.2 billion to $7.7 billion. This is a timely and necessary decision that should serve

Constructive meeting with the Iranian Veterinary Organization on how to facilitate more export of Norwegian seafood to Iran. Norwegian export to Iran increased by 160 per cent the last nine months of 2024, mainly driven by increased seafood from aquaculture. Potential for more!

🌙✨ 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.

Anti-personnel mines cause indiscriminate harm and long-lasting humanitarian suffering. On #MineAwarenessDay, 🇳🇴 reaffirms its commitment to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. The treaty has saved countless lives and is a key instrument for the protection of civilians.

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.

In Norway’s statement to the @iCJ we argued that Israel has a legal obligation to facilitate humanitarian aid and relief to Palestinians. The humanitarian blockade is morally reprehensible and deeply illegal and must be lifted immediately. Full statement: regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/sta…

A year ago 🇮🇪🇳🇴🇸🇮🇪🇸 recognized the State of Palestine. We did so because the Palestinian people have the right to their own state, where they can live in peace and security in a two-state solution. regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/a-r…

The Nordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 in #UNSC on #Ukraine: -We reaffirm our commitment to 🇺🇦’s sovereignty, independence & territorial integrity & will stand with 🇺🇦 for as long as it takes -The neo-imperial & colonial ambitions of 🇷🇺have no place in the 21st century ▶️norway.no/en/missions/un…

Due to the situation, the Norwegian Embassy In Tehran is closed to visitors. Appointments have been canceled until further notice. In emergencies, please contact the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at [email protected] or +47 23 95 00 00.

🇳🇴The Norwegian embassy in Tehran informs: instagram.com/p/DK_dkg_NE5_/…