I am deeply concerned by the findings presented at the OSCE today on the appalling situation for Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas.

The expert report documents serious violations of international law. We call on Russia to release all those unlawfully detained immediately.

Thank you for organizing. 🇳🇴 was proud to contribute. Important to prevent and combat trafficking of children, particularly during conflict.

🇳🇴fully supports the process of negotiations and the aim of a comprehensive and lasting settlement.

27 days ago, 🇳🇴 - together w/ 40 others - invoked the #ViennaMechanism to hold Russian authorities accountable for widespread and systematic suppression of independent voices. To date, Russia has ignored our request, and we are still awaiting a response. 📸: Micky Kroell/OSCE

Norway congratulates #Croatia on taking over as Chair of the #FSC . We look forward to the upcoming Security Dialogues, and wish you the best of luck 🇳🇴🇭🇷

On March 22, 41 #OSCE participating States - incl. Norway - invoked the #ViennaMechanism , calling for an explanation from Russia on the issue of arbitrary arrests and political repression.

27 days later, we are still awaiting a response from Russia. Their silence is deafening.

🙏 @justisdep & @Bufdir for joining us at the annual OSCE Anti-Trafficking Conference of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons! 🇳🇴 remains committed to combatting trafficking nationally & globally, & commends the OSCE’s pivotal role as a coordination & competence hub. 📸: Kroell/OSCE

🇳🇴 has concluded negotiations with 🇺🇦 on a bilateral Agreement on Security Assurances Ukrainian Mission to OSCE & UN in Vienna

Proud to meet Hannah and Maja at @osce conference on antisemitism in Malta!

Happy anniversary, NATO 🥳

As a founding member, #Norway has for 75 years benefitted from the collective security of the NATO Alliance, contributing to the European security order.

At 75 years, the alliance is stronger, and more important than ever. #1NATO75years

The #ViennaMechanism is a tool to follow up OSCE commitments on #HumanRights and to promote accountability by posing questions to States on implementation. We demand a response from Russia regarding these serious concerns and remain committed to following up on these issues.

We call for an end to arbitrary arrests & political repression in Russia. Today 41 OSCE participating States, at the initiative of the Nordic-Baltic states, invoked the #ViennaMechanism to hold Russia accountable. The international community is watching.🔗 bit.ly/43rSbs8

🙏 Amb. Bakyt Dzhusupov for your remarks at today's PC! 🇳🇴 firmly believes that #ClimateChange is the most pressing issue of our time & is a challenge that no country can solve alone. This makes the work of the OCEEA more important than ever.
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🙏 Amb. Brian Aggeler for your PC report. 🇳🇴 supports the sovereignty & territorial integrity of BiH & its multiethnic character, & the important work by OSCE Mission to BiH 🇧🇦. We hope that the 🇪🇺 path will lead to reforms & support 🇧🇦’s cooperation w/ #NATO .📸Kröll
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Today's FSC marks the end of a well-conducted 🇨🇾 Chairpersonship, during which Norway has joined other countries in condemning 🇷🇺's war against 🇺🇦. Norway regrets Russia's unwillingness to join the Forum in discussions on IHL & WPS.📸 Kröll/OSCE